DAVETHE DIVER GUIDE

All In the Jungle Bosses

Use this spoiler-light order to identify each story or optional encounter, its preparation gate, and the guide you need next.

Updated July 25, 2026 · 5 min read

Quick answer

The DLC mixes story bosses with optional request encounters

Main progression includes land and underwater set pieces such as Giant Goby, Stethacanthus, and Xiphactinus. Sulong is tied to a village request rather than the critical story path, while Giant Snapping Turtle requires Marinca Bloom progress.

Black Caiman behaves like a repeatable elite predator and VIP ingredient target rather than a one-time cinematic boss. Upgrade the Jungle Gun and oxygen before chasing optional encounters.

First major request boss
Sulong
Temple boss
Giant Goby
Hardest story fight
Xiphactinus
Optional gate
Marinca Bloom / requests

Boss and elite encounter order

EncounterTypePreparation
SulongOptional village requestOxygen, ammo, learn charge pattern
Giant GobyMurau Temple storyLand-combat levels and skills
StethacanthusUnderwater storyUpgraded gun and mobility
XiphactinusLate main storyMaximum practical oxygen and damage
Giant Snapping TurtleOptional collection chainMarinca Bloom level 3 and upgraded machete
Black CaimanRepeatable elite/VIP targetSniper or shotgun, weak-point aim

Universal boss preparation

  • Upgrade oxygen and carrying capacity before optional hunts.
  • Bring an oxygen flask and spare ammo in the two auxiliary slots.
  • Upgrade at least one ranged Jungle Gun branch instead of spreading materials across every mode.
  • Bank rare ingredients before entering an untested encounter.
  • Locate arena oxygen and ammunition before committing to damage.

If a boss feels impossible

Leave and upgrade rather than spending repeated attempts on an underpowered loadout. For turn-based land sections, fight ordinary encounters and rest at campfires until Dave's level and skills match the temple. For underwater bosses, prioritize oxygen, ammunition, and a ranged mode that can hit during short openings.

FAQ

All Bosses questions

Is Sulong required for the main story?

Player reports identify Sulong as a request encounter initiated through the chief's daughter rather than a mandatory story boss.

Which Jungle boss is hardest?

Xiphactinus is the most demanding main-story underwater encounter; optional elites can feel harder when attempted before weapon upgrades.

Sources and verification

This guide was checked against current game information and player reports on July 25, 2026. Jungle boss and fish reference · Snapping Turtle quest guide