Mom’s fight tests your basics more than anything. The first time I beat her, it was with a crappy tear rate and no special items—just stubborn persistence. Her stomps are telegraphed, so if you keep moving and don’t backtrack, you’ll avoid most damage. The second phase is trickier, but her charges are linear; sidestepping at the right moment makes her whiff entirely.
Bombs are your friend here. If you can corner her or predict her movement, a well-placed bomb chunks her health. And don’t ignore the room layout—using rocks as shields can save you when she’s enraged. It’s not flashy, but mastering the fundamentals is what makes Isaac so rewarding.
Beating Mom in 'The Binding of Isaac' is one of those gaming milestones that feels incredibly satisfying once you pull it off. I remember my first few attempts were chaotic—dodging her stomps while trying to manage my tears and items. The key is movement: always keep circling her to avoid her foot slams, and prioritize clearing the room of any other enemies first. Items like 'Brimstone' or 'Epic Fetus' can trivialize the fight, but even with basic gear, patience and positioning win the day.
Another tip is to focus on her eyes during the second phase. When she starts charging, staying diagonal to her makes it easier to dodge. I’ve found that playing defensively works better than rushing in—letting her come to you and capitalizing on openings. And don’t forget to use bombs strategically if you have them; they can deal massive damage if placed well.
Mom’s fight is all about pattern recognition. The first phase is straightforward—her foot comes down where you were standing a second ago, so constant movement is crucial. I like to hug the walls and move in wide arcs, firing tears when I’m safe. The real challenge is her second phase, where she charges like a bull. The trick? Stay calm. If you panic and run straight back, you’ll get hit. Instead, move perpendicular to her path at the last second.
Items make or break this fight. If you’re struggling, restarting until you get a strong offensive item like 'Tech X' or 'Soy Milk' (weirdly underrated) can help. Also, don’t underestimate defensive items like 'Holy Mantle'—they give you breathing room to learn her patterns. And if all else fails, practice in the basement floors until dodging feels second nature.
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My dad is a player.
After he succeeds in his conquest mission, he leaves this world… as well as four mothers to me.
My first mom is an extremely wealthy CEO. My second mom is supremely famous for her work as the top actress. My third mom has stellar medical skills, whereas my fourth mom holds an authoritative and influential position.
My four moms have spent the last 16 years doting on me endlessly. They would give me whatever I want.
That is, until three years ago when William Carson, the son of their first love, returns to their lives. Since then, my moms have only trusted him, reserving all their distrust for me.
When William accuses me of calling him a bastard filthier than that of a mutt who doesn't have the right to live at home, my moms make me live in a kennel and eat scraps like a true mutt.
When William claims that I'm the one taking the lead to bully him at school, my moms decide to make me drop out of school. Then, they hire three delinquents to beat me up at home for three long months.
When William tells my moms that I've shoved him once again, my moms lock me up in a cage and starve me for 72 hours straight in hopes that I will learn my lesson.
Just when I'm on the brink of dying from starvation, I hear Dad's voice.
"Henry, do you want to come back to me?"
My mom is one of the world's leading AI scientists.
Not long after I'm born, she creates an AI companion sister, Nova, designed just for me.
She claims Nova is equipped with the world's most accurate lie-detection system. If I ever lie, Nova can surely detect it.
From that day on, Nova becomes the judge of my fate. Whenever she issues an alert and declares that I'm lying, it doesn't matter if I'm telling the truth—the only things waiting for me are a hard slap and a trip to the dark isolation closet.
I try to defend myself and fight back, but Mom coldly insists that the AI robot she personally built can never go wrong, which only convinces her that I'm a habitual liar.
On Children's Day, Mom does something she's never done before. She takes Nova and me on a trip to the amusement park.
Looking up at the towering bungee platform, I clutch my chest and desperately shake my head. But Nova coldly pulls up her analysis report.
"Tina's abnormal heart rate is from lying. A full-body scan shows that she's in perfect physical health."
Mom's expression immediately darkens. She grabs me by the ear and drags me toward the platform. "How dare you lie again? You must jump today!"
The moment weightlessness hits, my heart feels like it's exploded. The pain is so intense that I can barely breathe.
As my vision blurs, Mom continues her lecture about my terrible lying habit in a disappointed voice.
Bloody tears slip from the corners of my eyes.
"This time, I'm really not lying, Mom. I'm dead, and I will never lie again."
When my young sister, Sharon, did something wrong for the first time, my mother downloaded an AI child education app.
The AI said, "I think that punishing Sharon isn't effective. Why not punish her older sister, Sherry, whom she is close to? That way, Sharon will be disciplined because of her love for Sherry."
Since then, I was used as a tool to discipline Sharon.
Sharon loved ordering delivery, and my mother followed the AI's advice to dose my food delivery with ten packets of laxatives, which landed me in the emergency room. She used this opportunity to teach Sharon a lesson about food safety.
When Sharon stayed out all night and did not come home, my mother followed the AI's advice to get five homeless men to drag me into the alleyway and rape me after I came home late from school to teach Sharon to protect herself.
Sharon wanted to adopt a dog, so my mother took the AI's advice to release a mongrel with rabies into my room. I was bitten because I could not evade the dog's attack, as my mother locked me in the room with it.
"Once your sister comes back from school, I'll show her the consequences of adopting a dog!
"The AI told me that there is a one-month incubation period for rabies. When Sharon finally admits her mistake, I'll take you to the hospital for a vaccination."
However, she had no idea that I had been bitten in the head. By the time Sharon returned, I had contracted rabies.
My mother used my life as the price to pay for disciplining my sister.
My esports team is engaged in a practice match at midnight. Suddenly, my coach hands a phone over to me.
On the other end of the line, my dad cries hysterically. Amid his sobs, he tells me that my mom is currently unconscious in the hospital, and that the doctor has issued him a critical notice. Apparently, my mom's funeral is being prepared in advance, so my dad wants me home immediately.
As I stare at the match-up diagram of the final round of the national-level competition as well as the seven-figure prize money, I reply icily, "I'm not going home. I must participate in the final round tomorrow. During the competition, my phone will be turned off. Don't disturb me no matter what."
When the half-mile sprint test is about to begin, Quiana Sullivan, the class president, and I have applied to be exempted from it.
My own mother, who's the homeroom teacher of my class, approves Quiana's application with a smile. But she then throws mine to the floor.
"You're having a chest pain, you say? I can't believe you're able to come up with such lies just to avoid the half-mile sprint! I'd have known if you had a heart condition!
"Quiana is weak by nature, not to mention she's on her period right now, so she can't handle the agony. What about you, hmm? You've always been perfectly healthy, yet now you're telling me that you're suffering from heart pain?
"Don't go around embarrassing me just because you want to slack off! I don't want others claiming that I'm being biased toward my own child! As long as you're still alive and kicking, you must finish the half-mile course no matter what!"
Left without a choice, I can only return to the field.
The cold wind makes me feel even dizzier now. My heart keeps contracting uncontrollably against my will. Suddenly, it just stops pumping.
The next thing I know, I collapse onto the grassy field heavily.
When my consciousness is about to flicker to darkness, my mom finally walks over to me. But she merely kicks my arm with a frown on her face, and her tone remains glacial.
"Stop playing dead. Get up right now."
She doesn't realize that I can never open my eyes ever again.
Isn't this great, Mom? No one will ever claim that you're biased toward your own child.
I've used my life to prove how fair and just you are. You must be happy now, right?
After my mom, Margaret Hale, dies of a heart attack, she starts appearing in my sister Claire Dawson's dreams.
In a dream, Mom tells Claire to climb Mount Mistwood before sunrise and burn the entrance ticket for her, or the other ghosts will bully her.
Claire doesn't tell me anything. She packs a bag in the middle of the night and forces herself to the summit.
While she's gasping her way up that mountain, I'm asleep at home when I suddenly go into cardiac arrest. I wake up in the emergency room with doctors shouting over me.
I barely survive before Mom appears in Claire's dreams again.
This time, she says skydiving is her last wish. If Claire doesn't do it for her, she won't rest in peace.
Claire signs up right away, ignoring everything I say. But then, her parachute refuses to open, and she plummets toward the ground. Luckily, she gets snagged in a tree and walks away without a scratch.
Meanwhile, I miss a step going downstairs, tumble to the bottom, end up covered in bruises, and break five ribs.
While I'm recovering in the hospital, Mom shows up in Claire's dreams again.
Now, she wants Claire to go to the South Pole for her, saying she can finally move on and be reincarnated once Claire completes the trip.
Claire doesn't hesitate and books a tour on the spot.
While she's taking pictures with penguins, I freeze to death back home during a 104-degree heatwave.
Only after I die does it finally hit me that Mom's missions for Claire always end with me on death's doorstep.
What I don't understand is how Mom keeps shifting the danger meant for Claire onto me instead.
The next time I open my eyes, I'm back on the morning after Mom first appeared in Claire's dream.
Marguerite Baker, aka 'Mommy', is one of the creepiest bosses in 'Resident Evil 7', and beating her takes a mix of strategy and nerves. First off, conserve your ammo—don’t waste bullets on her insect swarms. The flamethrower is your best friend here; it shreds her health and clears the bugs fast. When she’s in her second phase, dodging is key. She’ll lunge at you, but if you time it right, you can sidestep and counterattack.
Also, the environment matters. The greenhouse has narrow spaces, so keep moving to avoid getting cornered. I made the mistake of standing still once, and let’s just say… it didn’t end well. Save your healing items for emergencies, and if you’re struggling, try crafting more chem fluids beforehand. Took me a few tries, but hearing her final screech was so satisfying.