Here, in the corner where we celebrate the courage and skill of fearless women in the vast world of Tibia. We delve into the fascinating story of Flor Belina, a boss hunter whose legacy goes beyond mere hunting: she was a pioneer, a daring explorer who ventured into hunting all kinds of bosses, especially the rare «nemesis» bosses, long before the Bosstiary existed.
Picture this, in the early days of Tibia, when knowledge about creatures was scarce, and hunters battled in the shadows; Flor Belina stood out as a unique figure. Her dedication and passion to unravel the secrets of bosses led her to explore the darkest and most dangerous corners of the game, long before the concept of the Bosstiary materialized in the virtual world.
What makes Flor’s story even more fascinating is that her commitment and tenacity not only marked her own feats but also triggered a significant change in the game’s structure. The growing interest of Tibians like Flor in bosses before the existence of the Bosstiary, along with the tireless pursuit and desire to share her discoveries, may have been a reason that prompted Cipsoft to introduce the Bosstiary—a crucial tool that all boss hunters now use to understand and confront their formidable enemies, collect points, valuable loots, and increase the chance of better luck in receiving loot.
Join us on this journey as we explore the origins of Flor Belina as a boss hunter and how her legacy continues to inspire new generations of female players in Tibia.
What led you to become a Bosshunter?
It all started when my taste for decoration began. There were some items that I really liked and I didn’t know how to get them. At that time I was on Efidia and I noticed that these items were not for sale on the market, so I was curious about how to obtain them without having to bring them from other worlds. Among these items that I wanted a lot, were light resources such as Glass of Goo, Trapped Lighting, Eye of the Storm or Sun mirror.
Upon informing myself and discovering that these items could be obtained in a slightly more complex but interesting way, which is through rare bosses, I told a friend about my intentions. He had a little knowledge about it and he passed it on to me, we also learned together and started looking for them. Currently I do not see «bosshunting» as a means of obtaining rare items but as something broader: not only does it feel very good to find a rare boss but with the implementation of the bosstiary it is already an important part of the game.
What was the hardest thing to learn about being a Bosshunter?
Firstly, the cooldown times of the bosses, that is, the time that must pass after the death of the rare boss for it to appear again on the server. Since there are a variety of rare bosses, it is difficult to learn the number of days in which each one takes to appear again or has a high probability of doing so.
Another thing I’ve had a hard time learning is how long they stay in one place before disappearing again if no one kills them. There are certain bosses that, when they appear, last a very short time in a respawn and others that can last all day. As there are a large number of rare bosses, the time varies depending on which one is searched.
If you could add something to the game that would benefit you in developing this skill, what would it be?
That, like rare creatures (yetis, midnight panther or undead cavebear), rarebosses can be put in prey, to increase the chances of loot, do more damage to them or simply reduce their damage to make it easier to kill them.
Similar to the above, nemesis bosses can be boosted when completing them, to increase loot possibilities.
That the details of the boss can be seen in the Cyclopedia as happens with the common creatures of the Bestiary: percentage of resistance, neutrality or weakness to the types of attack, possible loot, location, etc. (since the bosstiary only shows an inventory without details).
What do you recommend to someone who wants to start being a Bosshunter?
First of all, have several chars that can be logged in and out of places so you don’t have to run around the entire Tibia map with a single char. You save time and you can check as many times as you want a day.
Also pay attention to ensuring that these characters are accommodated in the respawns according to the profession or level required there. For example, there are respawns where you can easily be set on fire or injured, so an Elder Druid would be very useful since it can cure those conditions, to log you in or out faster there in case the boss is there.
And finally, patience is essential. There are people who have asked me how I find rare bosses and I always tell them that checking them once or twice a day is not enough. The ideal is to check if they are there every time you can, or if possible every 15 or 30 minutes at most. This is also why I believe that finding bosses is not a matter of luck but of the effort of the person who does it.
If you could choose secondary professions for Tibia that would give special abilities or characteristics to your char, what would they be?
I would invent the profession of Alchemist, which would basically consist of, through magic, being able to make all kinds of potions, as happens with the ability of magicians to create runes.
Share a screenshot that you like with a boss or something related to your boss hunt
I chose this photo because it is the strangest boss I have found <3 Mahatheb
Thanks for your time with us, and for allowing us into your world Flor!
…and to our community, see you soon with another adventure from a different adventurer and don’t forget to follow our friend Flor Instagram so you don’t skip a beat into her thrilling Tibian adventures!