Every time I do a new Diablo 3 playthough, I always get excited when I know the Butcher is about to come through the gate. I just really enjoy his ‘ring entrance’ so to speak. The way he bangs his cleaver on the wall and growls himself through is fun stuff.
Similarly when playing World of Warcraft I’ve always had a soft spot for Kael’thas Sunstrider. Both of his fights have fun, over the top trash talk elements that really sell him to me. I’d love it if Kael somehow got a chance to come back and strut his stuff for a third time. Maybe he’s undead now? He’s just a ton of fun.
Other bosses I enjoy include Ragnaros, Nefarian, Kel’Thuzad, Alysrazor, the Sha of Fear, Garrosh Hellscream and Gul’dan this time around, and that’s just in raids. I don’t think I’ve even been as fond of any boss, dungeon or raid, as the original Baron Rivendare. He was amazing, if only because of all the build up to getting to him.
But I’m curious about which bosses you like and why. Do you like a boss because he’s got really complex mechanics or because she’s a nostalgic fave? Is there a boss you enjoy killing because you struggled on it a long time ago and you enjoy the revenge? Do you really like a fight for aesthetic reasons? Is there a catchy voice line you like hearing again and again? Or do you simply remember a particular encounter fondly and like to re-experience it again for the first time?