How to Defeat Mawood in Kameo: Elements of Power on Xbox 360

Mawood (Earth Elemental boss, Thornwood) is an endurance fight. No cheat — learn the pattern.

Phase 1: Root Armor

• Attacks: Ground slam (shockwave → jump), Root wave (dodge roll), Boulder throw (sidestep).
• Weak Point: Glowing crystal on back. Visible after slam stuns him (2–3s).
• Strategy: Use Chilla (Ice) — Ice Shards auto-target crystal. Strafe, jump slam, shoot crystal. Repeat 3×.

Phase 2: Enraged (Red Glow)

• New Attacks: Fissure chase (run perpendicular), Rock rain (constant movement), Charge (dodge last second).
• Weak Point: Same crystal, exposed longer after charge miss.
• Strategy: Switch to Thermite (Fire) — Napalm shots stagger him. Keep distance. Use Major Ruin (Rock) for shield if hit.

General Tips

• Equip: Chilla (primary), Thermite, Major Ruin. Upgrade Ice Shards + Napalm.
• Health: Collect all Wotnots (health upgrades) in prior levels — 8 max.
• Elixirs: Carry 3+ Blue Elixirs (mana) — Chilla drains fast.
• Camera: Lock-on (R) + manual right-stick for crystal targeting.

If Stuck

• Lower difficulty (Easy halves boss HP).
• Grind Spirit Orbs in previous area for upgrades.
• Watch YouTube boss guide — visual timing helps.

Mawood teaches elemental switching — core Kameo mechanic. Master it; later bosses demand it.