Core Keeper • Boss Guide

Core Commander

Biome: Desert of Beginnings HP: Phase-Based Last updated: 2026-02-28

How to summon / find

Activated at the Core after completing all main story objectives.

Recommended food focus

Pick one main meal plan that fits this fight, then keep one backup plan (survival or extra damage).

Boss Damage Max Health.

Prep checklist

Bring these before you start—this is the fastest “stop dying” layer.

  • Best-in-Slot Gear
  • Legendary Weapons
  • Max Health Food
  • All Buff Potions

Deadly attacks to dodge

If you learn only 3 things, learn these. They cause most wipes.

Orbital Laser
Massive lasers fire from above in a pattern.
How to dodge: Memorize the pattern and move to safe zones.
Bullet Hell
Fires hundreds of projectiles in all directions.
How to dodge: Focus on small movements to weave through.

Core mechanics

Final story boss. Multiple phases with bullet-hell and laser mechanics.

Win strategy

Requires the best-in-slot food. Focus on survival during laser phases and burst damage during openings.

Best food for this boss

Pick 1 meal from the primary plan. If you’re dying, switch to the backup plan instead of forcing DPS.

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Primary plan

Top pick
Larva Meat + Golden Puffungi
  • • boss damage: +30%
  • • rarity boost: +1 Tier
Tip: avoid overlapping buffs—pick a focused combo.
Top pick
Larva Meat + Starlight Nautilus
  • • boss damage: +30%
  • • rarity boost: +1 Tier
Tip: avoid overlapping buffs—pick a focused combo.
Top pick
Bomb Pepper + Larva Meat
  • • move speed: +21%
  • • boss damage: +30%
Tip: avoid overlapping buffs—pick a focused combo.
Top pick
Heart Berry + Larva Meat
  • • max health: +25
  • • health regen: +2.2 HP/s
  • • boss damage: +30%
Tip: avoid overlapping buffs—pick a focused combo.

Common mistakes

Read this if you keep failing. It’s usually one of these.

  • Panic during lasers
  • Insufficient healing
  • Low burst damage

Key drops

What you’re actually here for—and what it’s used for.

Commander's Soul
The final soul for the Core.
Core Commander Chest
Ultimate storage.

Need golden ingredients faster?

Farming by hand slows down progression. Automate golden crops to power your best food buffs.

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FAQ

What food should I bring to Core Commander?
Bring 1 main plan (damage or survival) plus 1 backup plan. Avoid overlapping buffs—buffs of the same type usually get overwritten by the last meal you eat.
Do food buffs stack in Core Keeper?
Not usually. Buffs of the same type tend to overwrite, so pick a focused combo instead of stacking many similar meals.
How do I farm ingredients faster?
Automate crops. A golden crop farm is the fastest way to remove the cooking grind for endgame buffs.