Guardian of Minerva is a giant owl in Romestead. She is among the first few bosses you can fight in the action-packed civilization rebuilder. To expand your town with new buildings and unlock better items, you must defeat the Guardian of Minerva.
In this guide, you will learn about the location of the Guardian of Minerva boss in Romestead and how you can defeat it.
Guardian of Minerva Location in Romestead
As Romestead generates worlds procedurally, bosses like the Giant Owl do not spawn at the same spot in every world. To help you find the Guardian of Minerva, the game gives you a clue saying, “You feel a presence in the skies above.” As soon as this text appears, look around for the giant shadow of a flying bird. Follow this shadow to find the nest of the Guardian of Minerva.
Do not worry if you lose track of the shadow. Simply follow the direction the shadow was moving toward. The Guardian of Minerva’s nest has a giant white egg. To start the Giant Owl boss fight, all you have to do is break the egg. Once you break the egg, an angry Giant Owl will swoop down to fight you.
How to Beat Giant Owl Boss in Romestead (Tips and Tricks)
Since it is one of the first bosses in Romestead, the Guardian of Minerva is not exactly the toughest. She has a maximum health of 225 but starts the fight at 203 HP. However, the fight still puts your strength and skills to the test.
To defeat the Guardian of Minerva, you need to know how to dash away from attacks and have basic weapons and equipment. Make sure you have crafted a weapon (Flint Gladius or Flint Hasta) and have a full leather set. This is the minimum requirement before you take on the Giant Owl boss.
The Guardian of Minerva boss fight has two phases. Below are the attack patterns for both phases.
Guardian of Minerva First Phase Attacks
| Attack | Description | What to do |
| Initial Landing | After breaking the egg, the Giant Owl flies down toward you. If not avoided, it deals damage. | Move away from her shadow |
| Jump | She lunges toward you, dealing damage to everything in her path. | Dash away as soon as she starts flapping her wings. |
| Explosion | She causes a small explosion near her legs. | Before this attack, she lifts her head toward the sky. Move away from your position and land some free attacks. |
Guardian of Minerva Second Phase Attacks
| Attack | Description | What to do |
| Second Landing | After dropping below 50 HP, the Giant Owl summons rain and thunder and jumps into the sky. She will then fall down on you. | Move away from her shadow. |
| Lightning Jump | She lunges toward you, dealing damage to everything in her path and summoning lightning bolts along the way. | Dash away as soon as she starts flapping her wings. |
| Lightning Bolts | She summons 1–4 lightning strikes near her. Before this attack, she lifts her head and her eyes glow with thunder. | Move away from your position and land free attacks. |
| Trail explosion attack | She lifts her head and summons a trail of explosions aimed at you. The trail is five blocks long and starts from her left foot. | Dash to the right. |
| Wind attack | She flaps her wings to launch a strong wind attack. | This attack happens when you are behind her head. Dash left or right and attack her. |
All Rewards for Defeating Guardian of Minerva
After you defeat the Guardian of Minerva, a treasure chest appears where she dies. By looting the chest, you can obtain the following items in Romestead:
- 18 Coal
- 5 Copper Bar
- 14 Poisoned Arrows
- 29 Quadrans
- 2 Denarius
- 3 Guardian’s Feather
- 2 Guardian’s Talon
- 1 Guardian’s Eye
- One random item out of the following three:
- Feathered Hood
- Feathered Armor
- Feathered Boots
Note: The exact number of items may vary, except for the random item drop.
Romestead Guardian of Minerva Boss FAQ
Can Guardian of Minerva respawn in Romestead?
Yes, the Guardian of Minerva can respawn. You can fight this Giant Owl boss again to farm useful loot drops.
Do you need armor before fighting Guardian of Minerva?
It is recommended to have at least a full set of leather armor before fighting the Guardian of Minerva in Romestead. However, if you are confident in your dashing skills, you might be able to beat the Giant Owl without armor.
Why should you beat Guardian of Minerva?
Defeating the Guardian of Minerva is necessary to unlock new buildings and items. You also need to defeat her to complete The Giant Owl world quest.