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Can you damage a boss before its event has triggered, such as by hitting its cauldron?

The designer said the revealing event must trigger before any damage, and that a hint is not enough.

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No. Direct damage to a boss is not allowed until the event that reveals it has triggered. A hint about the boss does not allow it, and that includes hitting its cauldron before that event.

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