Goliath is one of the most powerful late-game abilities in Solo Hunters, offering a unique combination of damage and survivability.
Goliath Overview
Goliath transforms your character into a massive damage-dealing tank:
| Attribute | Effect |
|---|---|
| Type | Transformation |
| Duration | 15 seconds |
| Cooldown | 60 seconds |
| Unlock | Level 200+ |
What Goliath Does
When activated:
- +200% HP instantly
- +50% Damage output
- +30% Size (cosmetic + hitbox)
- Immunity to knockback
- AoE damage per second
How to Unlock Goliath
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Level | 200+ |
| Quest | ”Titan’s Challenge” |
| Zone | Desert or higher |
| Cost | 5,000 Gems |
Unlock Steps
- Reach Level 200
- Find the Titan NPC in Desert zone
- Complete the “Titan’s Challenge” quest
- Pay 5,000 gems to unlock
Quest Details
Titan’s Challenge:
- Kill 100 enemies in 10 minutes
- Solo a Desert boss
- Collect 50 Titan Fragments
Goliath Mechanics Deep Dive
HP Boost
Your HP triples during Goliath form:
| Base HP | Goliath HP |
|---|---|
| 3,000 | 9,000 |
| 5,000 | 15,000 |
| 10,000 | 30,000 |
This makes you nearly unkillable for the duration.
Damage Boost
50% damage increase applies to:
- Basic attacks ✅
- Skill damage ✅
- Sharpshooter damage ✅
AoE Damage
Passive damage aura:
- Deals 5% of your Strength per second
- 10m radius
- Works on all enemies
Best Builds for Goliath
Bruiser Build (Recommended)
| Stat | Investment |
|---|---|
| Strength | 45% |
| Defense | 25% |
| Sharpshooter | 25% |
| Agility | 5% |
Why: Maximizes the damage boost while the HP boost covers defense.
Pure Damage Build
| Stat | Investment |
|---|---|
| Strength | 60% |
| Sharpshooter | 30% |
| Agility | 10% |
Why: Goliath’s HP boost compensates for low Defense.
Tank Goliath Build
| Stat | Investment |
|---|---|
| Defense | 50% |
| Strength | 30% |
| Sharpshooter | 20% |
Why: Become truly immortal during Goliath form.
Best Classes for Goliath
| Class | Synergy | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Tank | Perfect | S-Tier |
| Knight | Great | A-Tier |
| Mage | Good | B-Tier |
| Assassin | Okay | B-Tier |
Tank + Goliath
The Tank class stacks HP bonuses with Goliath:
- Tank: +20% HP
- Goliath: +200% HP
- Combined: Massive HP pool
Optimal Usage
When to Activate Goliath
✅ Boss burn phases - Maximize damage window ✅ Overwhelmed by adds - AoE + survival ✅ Red Gate danger - Emergency button ✅ Speed clears - Quick room destruction
When NOT to Use
❌ Easy content - Waste of cooldown ❌ Start of dungeon - Save for boss ❌ Already winning - Keep for emergencies
Goliath Combos
With Other Powers
| Power | Combo Effect |
|---|---|
| Divine Blade | Massive burst |
| Berserker | Even more damage |
| Shield Wall | True immortality |
| Speed Boost | Fast Goliath clearing |
Skill Rotation
- Activate Goliath
- Use damage cooldowns
- Face-tank everything
- Focus priority targets
- Finish boss if possible
Goliath vs Divine Blade
| Aspect | Goliath | Divine Blade |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Survivability | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
| AoE | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Boss DPS | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Versatility | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Verdict: Goliath is more versatile, Divine Blade is better for pure damage.
Tier Ranking
| Content | Rating |
|---|---|
| Dungeon Clearing | S-Tier |
| Boss Fights | A-Tier |
| Red Gates | S-Tier |
| Solo Play | S-Tier |
| Group Play | A-Tier |
Common Mistakes
❌ Using too early - Save for important moments ❌ Ignoring cooldown - 60s is long, plan around it ❌ Not moving - AoE requires positioning ❌ Forgetting it ends - 15s goes fast
Upgrades & Mastery
Skill Points for Goliath
Invest in:
- Duration increase (+5s)
- Damage boost (+20%)
- Cooldown reduction (-15s)
Max Upgraded Goliath
| Attribute | Base | Maxed |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 15s | 20s |
| Damage | +50% | +70% |
| Cooldown | 60s | 45s |
Conclusion
Goliath is the best all-around power in Solo Hunters for players who want both damage and survivability. It’s especially powerful for:
- Solo content
- Red Gates
- Learning new bosses
- Emergency situations
Unlock Priority: High - Worth the 5,000 gems investment
Want pure damage instead? Check our Divine Blade Guide!