He Is Coming Leshen Guide (Stone Cold)
Written by Michael Owen | He is Coming
To beat the Stone Cold challenge in He Is Coming, you must defeat Leshen using only items with the Stone tag. These include Stone-tagged weapons, armor, and food. Tagless and Wood items fail the run, even if equipped by mistake.
How the Stone Cold Challenge Works
You need a full loadout of Stone-tagged gear before entering the Leshen fight. This includes your weapon, every armor item, and all food in your inventory. No exceptions.
The Leshen has 50 HP. It deals consistent damage and punishes slow builds. The real challenge isn’t the boss itself… it’s the setup.
Stone Weapons
Granite Hammer
Epic with Freeze. Strong crowd control. Found in graves or shops. Ideal with early Rock Roast.
Granite Lance
Epic lance that scales with armor. Works well but needs strong food support to keep up damage.
Ironstone Greatsword
Green weapon. Easy to find but weakest overall. Mostly used early for emergencies.
Mountain Cleaver
Mythic weapon that scales from base armor. Two Rock Roasts make it a Leshen killer.
Ore Heart
Green weapon that gains damage from armor. Works best with Cracked Whetstone and defensive gear.
Stoneslab Sword
Epic sword that scales off Ironstone Sandals. Needs armor and extra hits to shine.
Stone Armor and Accessories
Cracked Bouldershield
Shields against Leshen’s multi-hits. Helps any slow build survive.
Cracked Whetstone
Gives Ore Heart bonus armor scaling. Only needed for that weapon.
Granite Crown
Only benefits Ore Heart. Use if you have no better option and extra Stone Steaks.
Ironstone Bracelet
Single-slot item that buffs armor gain. Great with any weapon that scales from defense.
Ironstone Sandals
Increases speed and pairs with Stoneslab Sword. Stack two for solid scaling.
Stone Food Strategy
Rock Roast
Fused food from Stone Steak and Redwood Roast. Doubles base armor. Great with Mountain Cleaver or Lance.
Stone Steak
Use as-is or cook into Rock Roast. Works with any armor-scaling weapon.
Stone Food Strategy
Stone Steak
Use as-is or cook into Rock Roast. Works with any armor-scaling weapon.
Rock Roast
Fused food from Stone Steak and Redwood Roast. Doubles base armor. Great with Mountain Cleaver or Lance.
Cauldron Use
You need a Cauldron early. Prioritize it to cook Stone Steak into Rock Roast. Use Honeycomb if available to double effects.
Viable Builds That Work
Ore Heart Tank
Use Ore Heart, Cracked Whetstone, and stack armor from food and gear. Play slow, outlast Leshen.
Sandals and Stoneslab
Equip two Ironstone Sandals and use Stoneslab Sword. Hit fast, scale damage, and end the fight quickly.
Mountain Cleaver Burst
Only works with 2 Rock Roasts. Stack armor, grab the Cleaver, and hit Leshen for 15+ damage per swing.
Early Game Advice
Stack Gold
Loose Change, coin passives, and gold edges all help. You need money to reroll shops and buy rare items.
Prioritize Merchants
Shops are your best way to find Stone gear. Most items you need won’t drop in chests.
Search Graves
Graves can drop Granite weapons early. Always check when nearby.
Use Wishing Well Wisely
If you hit 20 gold, choose Chests Contain Rare Items or 5 Rerolls. Both can help you finish your build.
What to Avoid
Do not use tagless or mixed-tag items. This fails the challenge.
Do not equip Vampiric Wine or Cherry Bomb unless fused into legal Stone food.
Do not waste slots on Granite Crown unless using Ore Heart.
Do not rely on Ironstone Bow. It does not scale with armor or status.
Final Blurb
The Stone Cold challenge in He Is Coming is a test of patience, planning, and pure luck. Building a full Stone loadout before Leshen is tough, but not impossible.
Focus on scaling armor, stacking gold, and using the forge and cauldron to your advantage. Once the setup is in place, the Leshen fight becomes the easiest part.
FAQ
Can I use items with no tags?
No. Only Stone-tagged items are allowed. Tagless items disqualify the run.
Does Vampiric Wine fail the challenge?
Yes. It is tagless and cannot be in your inventory for this challenge.
What’s the best early weapon?
Ore Heart is the most consistent. It appears early and scales well with armor gear.
How do I get Rock Roast?
Combine Stone Steak and Redwood Roast at a Cauldron. Use Honeycomb if you find one.
Do I need to kill Woodland Abomination too?
No. You only need to defeat Leshen to complete the challenge.
Is Mountain Cleaver the best weapon?
It is the fastest kill if you get it, but it requires two Rock Roasts and a rare mini-boss spawn.
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