Control Resonant Guide | All Bosses and How to Defeat Them

Control Resonant features several major boss encounters that test Dylan's melee combat, movement, and supernatural abilities. Many of these powerful enemies are Resonants, which play an important role in the game's progression and can reward Dylan with new Combat Abilities after they are defeated.

Unlike regular enemies, these encounters often introduce unique mechanics and require you to pay attention to attack patterns, positioning, and environmental hazards. This guide covers the major bosses in Control Resonant and explains how to defeat each one.

The Artist

The Artist is the first major Resonant boss you'll encounter during the opening portion of the game. The fight introduces several mechanics that become important throughout the rest of the campaign.

The Artist uses its surroundings as weapons and can create dangerous attacks from a distance. Staying mobile is important, as standing still makes you an easy target for the boss.

During the airborne portion of the fight, use the platforms and debris created by the Artist to reach its elevated position. Once you bring it back within reach, continue attacking while watching for its next opening.

The Artist is primarily a test of movement and positioning, so avoid becoming too aggressive when it begins changing its attack pattern.

The Deserter

The Deserter is the Resonant encountered in Central and uses fire and environmental hazards to make the arena increasingly dangerous.

One of the biggest threats during this fight is the ground itself. When parts of the arena become hazardous, reposition quickly rather than continuing to attack from an unsafe location.

Keep moving around the arena and look for openings after the Deserter finishes its larger attacks. Dodging is particularly important here because there is no traditional block to rely on.

The Deserter rewards you with a new Combat Ability after the encounter, making it an important fight for expanding Dylan's combat options.

The Dancer

The Dancer is found in the West Incursion Zone and focuses heavily on fast attacks and movement.

The fight can become difficult if you remain directly in front of the boss for too long. Instead, use Dylan's movement abilities to reposition and attack when the Dancer finishes its attack combinations.

Watch the boss carefully before committing to a long melee sequence. A quick dodge followed by a counterattack is often safer than trying to overpower it.

The Dancer also rewards Dylan with a Combat Ability, giving you another option to expand your build after the fight.

The Collective

The Collective can be found in The Park and is different from a straightforward one-on-one boss encounter. Before reaching the boss, you'll need to complete the objectives that lead to the encounter.

The fight involves multiple threats rather than simply focusing on one target. Keep moving around the arena and prioritize dangerous enemies when they appear.

Area attacks are especially useful when several enemies are grouped together. Avoid becoming surrounded and take advantage of openings created after the Collective's attacks.

The encounter can also reward a new Combat Ability, giving you another way to approach later fights.

The Physicist

The Physicist is associated with the Underpass and introduces a more unusual encounter involving the Astral Plane.

Before reaching the boss, you'll need to complete the objectives required to open the route into the encounter. Once the fight begins, focus on movement and positioning rather than attempting to stay in one place.

The Physicist can create dangerous attacks that punish players who remain exposed for too long. Use your movement abilities to avoid incoming attacks and look for opportunities to close the distance.

The fight also provides another Combat Ability reward, making it worthwhile even if you're exploring optional content.

The Co-Director

The Co-Director is the Resonant associated with the Unknown area and is one of the later major encounters you'll face.

By this point in the game, you'll have access to significantly more abilities and movement options, so the fight expects you to combine different parts of Dylan's combat kit rather than relying on a single attack.

Pay attention to the arena and avoid committing to attacks when the boss is preparing a major ability. Use your movement tools to create distance when necessary, then return to melee range once you have an opening.

Defeating the Co-Director also unlocks Command, expanding Dylan's available combat options.

General Boss Tips

Although every Resonant has its own mechanics, a few principles apply to almost every major boss fight.

• Keep moving. Standing still makes it much easier for bosses to land their strongest attacks.
• Learn attack patterns. Don't rush into every opening. Watch for the end of an enemy's attack sequence before committing.
• Use your abilities. Dylan's Combat Abilities are designed to work alongside the Aberrant rather than replace it.
• Watch the arena. Environmental hazards can be just as dangerous as the boss itself.
• Use executions when available. Vulnerable enemies provide opportunities to finish encounters more efficiently.
• Adapt your upgrades. If you're struggling with a particular boss, consider changing your abilities, Talents, or other upgrades.
• Don't ignore traversal. Dylan's movement abilities can be essential for avoiding attacks and reaching enemies during certain encounters.

Final Thoughts

The major bosses in Control Resonant are designed around the game's melee-focused combat system, with each Resonant introducing different attacks, arena hazards, and movement challenges.

The key to winning these fights is patience. Learn each boss's attack patterns, stay mobile, use Dylan's abilities alongside the Aberrant, and take advantage of openings instead of attacking recklessly.

Defeating Resonants also expands Dylan's Combat Ability options, so these encounters are important not only for progressing through the game but also for developing your preferred playstyle.

FAQ

Q. How many major bosses are in Control Resonant?

A. The game's major boss encounters are primarily its Resonants. Current launch guides identify six named Resonants, including The Artist, The Deserter, The Dancer, The Collective, The Physicist, and The Co-Director.

Q. Are Resonants the bosses in Control Resonant?

A. Yes. Resonants serve as the game's major boss-class encounters, and defeating them is an important way of expanding Dylan's Combat Abilities.

Q. What is the best way to defeat bosses?

A. Focus on movement, learn each boss's attack patterns, and use Dylan's abilities alongside the Aberrant. Avoid repeatedly attacking through enemy attacks and look for safe opportunities to counter.

Q. Do bosses give rewards?

A. Yes. Defeating Resonants can unlock new Combat Abilities, giving Dylan additional options for combat and progression.