The Carving Man — Mina the Hollower Boss Guide
Quick Answer
The Carving Man is the Spark Generator boss of Septemburg. The encounter is unusual because the boss pursues Mina through several Septemburg areas before the fight culminates in the Carving Shack.
Verified Boss Details
- Type: Boss / Spark Generator boss
- Verified locations: Carving Shack, Rotten Barn, Stormwatch Way, Tangled Woods, Withered Farms
- Final fight: Carving Shack
- Region: Septemburg
First-Clear Strategy
Treat the chase and the final arena as separate problems. During exploration, prioritize route safety and preserve healing rather than trying to force damage while moving through the region.
In the final fight, learn the recovery windows before extending a combo. Short, repeatable punish sequences are safer than staying committed after the boss has recovered.
If you are losing attempts quickly, use a defensive or movement-focused setup until the tells are familiar, then trade some safety for damage.
Strategy notes are editorial guidance; boss names and locations are checked separately against the current reference list.
Common Mistakes
- Entering the final arena with depleted healing after rushing the chase.
- Overcommitting to long attack strings instead of resetting position.
- Ignoring the Septemburg route and trying to learn the boss without first understanding the surrounding region.