In Split Fiction, defeating Dark Mio requires coordination, speed, and precision from both players. In this article, we will discuss how to successfully navigate each phase of the fight and the strategies to use for success.

Phase One 

The fight with Dark Mio begins when she throws an armored ball. To deal damage, wait until she breaks the ball and aims it at herself. Then, Zoya must use her magnetic ability to reflect the ball back and damage the boss. This process needs to be repeated three times to move on to the second phase. However, be careful, as Dark Mio won't just sit back and wait for you to strike.

Dark Mio's attacks in Phase One

• Explosive Patterns: Dark Mio drives her scythe into the ground, creating pink lines that explode after a few seconds. Avoid these lines to prevent the explosions.
• Vertical Scythe: Dark Mio launches vertical projectiles. Move in one direction or dodge to avoid them.
• Falling Spheres: Black spheres with landing markers appear on the ground. Avoid the marked zones to prevent being hit by the spheres.
• Spiral Explosion: Dark Mio draws spiral lines leading to an explosion in the center of the arena. Avoid the pink lines and stay away from the center of the arena.
• Feverish Attack: Dark Mio shoots pink beams from her eyes and charges at you. Watch the direction of the beams and dodge accordingly.
• Neck Grasp: Dark Mio grabs Mio by the neck and throws her to the ground, surrounded by green energy. Mio must hold the interaction button while Zoya uses magnetic repulsion to push Dark Mio away.
• Clone Summon: Dark Mio summons several clones that attack the players. Avoid their attacks by watching for the clones' scythe to rise before their assault.

Phase Two 

In the second phase, Dark Mio begins bombarding you with red-black spheres, which come much more frequently than in the first phase, but they don't deal as much damage. To avoid damage, simply keep moving and navigate through the platforms.

Soon, you'll reach two large green walls that begin to close in. Zoya must use her magnetism ability to push the walls apart and prevent being crushed. After that, you'll need to cross a series of platforms. Zoya should use Magnetize to help Mio run across the expanded bridge to reach a new area.

Phase Three 

In the third phase, Mio enters Dark Mio's brain. Zoya can move between platforms, dodging Dark Mio's attacks. Mio must interact with green objects to deal damage, while Zoya supports her using magnetic repulsion.

Step-by-step strategy for Phase Three

• Activation of Attack: After Dark Mio strikes the ground with a green pulse, Zoya must use her magnetic ability to repel Dark Mio.
• Control of Dark Mio: When Zoya repels Dark Mio, Mio should rush in and press the interaction button to take control of Dark Mio.
• Attack with Green Object: Once Mio takes control of Dark Mio, she should find a green object and throw it towards Zoya. Zoya must use magnetic repulsion to return the object and deal damage.
• Continued Attacks: After deflecting the projectile, continue attacking Dark Mio while Zoya helps Mio dodge attacks and supports her.

During the final cutscene, the game may troll you: two identical buttons will appear on the screen, and if your partner on Mio also presses the button, Dark Mio will simply kill Zoya. In this scene, only your partner controlling Zoya should press the button.