Beating a boss always feels satisfying, whether it is by an inch or a mile, as these tough foes are meant to bar the player's way and bring about their demise. Defeating bosses often comes with great loot as well, which is very much true in the sci-fi RPG Griftlands, by Canadian indie developer Klei Entertainment.
Battle Grafts, which give the player passive powers that enhance one's combat potential, come in a few varieties, with those dropped by defeated bosses being among the most extreme kinds. In Sal's portion of the game, there are 4 Boss Battle Grafts that players should make sure to install if they encounter them in this randomly generated digital adventure, as they are the best at optimizing one's combat tactics.
4 Dangerous Bulb
Effect Of The Dangerous Bulb Battle Graft
- Gain 1 action at the start of your turn and take 3 damage at the end of every turn
Upgraded Version Of The Dangerous Bulb Battle Graft - Visionary Dangerous Bulb
- Gain 1 action as well as draw a card at the start of your turn and take 3 damage at the end of every turn
Why The Dangerous Bulb Battle Graft Is So Good
While taking 3 more damage in addition to whatever enemies are throwing at the player every turn may seem risky, this is a very worthwhile trade to gain another action during Sal's turn. That additional action grants the player the chance to play any card that can both prevent the guaranteed 3 damage caused by the Dangerous Bulb as well as other helpful effects.
The possibilities are endless when pondering how to use this extra action, so be creative! This is a common trait among the very best Boss Battle Grafts, and the Dangerous Bulb possesses one of the less detrimental trades for an action point.
3 Quick Strap
Effect Of The Quick Strap Battle Graft
- Gain 1 action at the start of your turn, and battle card upgrades now have 1 less option
Upgraded Version Of The Quick Strap Battle Graft - Visionary Quick Strap
- Gain 1 action at the start of your turn as well as draw a card, and battle card upgrades now have 1 less option
Why The Quick Strap Battle Graft Is So Good
Once again, gaining an action trumps the downside of a Boss Battle Graft, though, this time with the Quick Strap. Players may miss the ability to choose between two upgrades when a battle card has reached maximum experience, however, any upgrade is a step up from the basic version of a battle card, even if it decreases the number of times they can be used, as life in Havaria is ever-changing, as should be one's battle deck.
Since the downside of the Quick Strap Battle Graft does not actually affect combat in any way, it's far more manageable to deal with in this complex and challenging RPG.
2 Calamity Jar
Effect Of The Calamity Jar Battle Graft
- Gain 1 action at the start of your turn, but you can no longer own a pet
Upgraded Version Of The Calamity Jar Battle Graft - Visionary Calamity Jar
- Gain 1 action at the start of your turn and draw a card, but you can no longer own a pet
Why The Calamity Jar Battle Graft Is So Good
Pets are allies that stick by the player's side until they perish in battle or if Sal sells them, making them the most consistent, albeit most basic, kind of companion that players can team up with in conflicts. These strange yet friendly beasts can be upgraded, trained, and even healed when needed, though they can only become truly effective at later stages of Sal's story if players invest a lot of money into them, which will all be for naught if the pet dies in battle.
Since the investment and risk of owning, upgrading, and training a pet (in addition to the healing costs) are very expensive, most builds are simply better off with a bonus action every turn than they are with a furry or scaly ally at their side.
1 Quick Charger
Effect Of The Quick Charger Battle Graft
- At the start of your turn, reduce the cost of a random card in your hand by 1 until it is played
Upgraded Version Of The Quick Charger Battle Graft - Boosted Quick Charger
- At the start of your turn, reduce the cost of a random card in your hand by 2 until it is played
Why The Quick Charger Battle Graft Is So Good
Instead of giving the player another action every turn while in battle, like the other best Boss Battle Grafts, the Quick Charger reduces the cost of a battle card every turn, which can result in some straight-up overpowered tactics.
If the initial cost of a card is 1 action, the Quick Charger's effect will result in it being free to play, meaning that Sal can unleash even more attacks or gather up better defenses for no additional cost. The best part about the Quick Charger, however, is that there is no downside to installing it, so players don't have to change their tactics at all to make use of this excellent Battle Graft.