Punchbag Sid: Find the Elusive Challenger

While Punchbag Bob is a well-known and somewhat easier opponent, Punchbag Sid is his much tougher and elusive brother. Sid only appears in the Battledome for a limited time, often replacing Bob as a challenger. When you attempt to fight Punchbag Bob at the Central Arena, you may encounter Sid instead—indicated by a red background on his challenger icon. Sid’s appearances are brief and must be activated by TNT, so if you spot him, be ready to fight!

Punchbag Sid

Appearances of Punchbag Sid

Sid doesn’t appear regularly, and his time in the Battledome is highly limited. Past appearances include:

  • May 17, 2024: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM NST
  • November 15, 2024: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM NST

The exact times of Sid’s appearances are unpredictable, and he only stays for a short window, usually 45-60 minutes. Sid’s presence is often confirmed by players through the BD chat, so keep an eye out for notifications when his time is approaching.

Stats and Weapons

Sid is a much stronger opponent than Punchbag Bob, and his stats reflect this challenge. Notably, Sid is the only 1P opponent in the Battledome to wield the Ultimate Chive of Death, which deals a staggering 160 damage icons per attack. Sid also uses the Jade Scorchstone and other potent weapons. For detailed stats, you can refer to his Challenger Page for starting HP and weapons.

Fighting Punchbag Sid

Avatar

A unique avatar can be obtained by losing to Punchbag Sid. When you are defeated by Sid, you’ll receive a special avatar, but you will not earn an avatar for defeating him. This makes losing to Sid a desirable outcome for many players.

Punchbag Sid Avatar
  • Avatar: “Punchbag”
  • How to Obtain: Lose to Punchbag Sid in the Battledome. The avatar is automatically added to your profile after the battle, and no “Something Has Happened” pop-up occurs.

Although defeating Sid is a significant accomplishment, especially for players on harder difficulty settings, it does not award an avatar. For many, the avatar is the real prize.

Difficulty Levels

Sid’s difficulty increases based on the setting you choose for the fight: Average, Strong, or Mighty.

  • Average: If your pet has 750+ strength, you’ll need to deal at least 125 icons of damage to defeat his 2000 HP. Reflecting Sid’s Ultimate Chive of Death (which deals up to 2400 damage) is your best strategy.
  • Strong and Mighty: Sid’s strength is significantly boosted, making him much harder to defeat. Reflecting the Chive and using your most powerful items is crucial. Sid will deal even more damage on these levels, so reflection and high-HP items are key.

Best Items and Strategies for Defeating Punchbag Sid

To defeat Punchbag Sid, reflection is your best option due to the Ultimate Chive of Death‘s devastating damage. Here are some of the best strategies:

  • Reflectors: Use powerful reflectors like the U-Bend of Great Justice and Ultra Dual Shovel. With Sid’s massive Chive damage, you’ll need to reflect as much as possible.
  • Reflect Ability: The Reflect ability is essential to survive Sid’s attacks, as it will bounce his damage back to him. Combine it with a Mega U-Bend if your pet has high HP.
  • HP Draining Items: Use items like the Hubrids Puzzle Box and Evil Hubrid Statue for an additional 33.3% HP drain to make Sid easier to defeat.
  • Thyoras Tear & Thick Smoke Bomb: These items can reduce incoming damage, providing much-needed protection while you reflect Sid’s attacks. Be sure to set them up correctly to maximize their effectiveness.

Important Items to Use Against Sid:

  • Hubrids Puzzle Box
  • Thunder Sticks
  • Ultra Dual Shovel
  • U-Bend of Great Justice
  • Thyoras Tear
  • Thick Smoke Bomb

Beating Sid on Strong or Mighty

Fighting Sid on the Strong or Mighty difficulty levels is no easy feat. Even with top-tier reflectors and items, you’ll face a challenging battle. Reflect as much damage as possible, and use your defensive items strategically to survive his massive attacks.

Final Thoughts

While Punchbag Sid is a rare and tough opponent, fighting him is a thrilling challenge for seasoned Battledome players. Whether you’re aiming for the avatar or hoping to prove your strength by defeating him, Sid’s appearance is always an event worth watching for. Keep an eye on BD chat for his scheduled times, and be ready to jump into action when he appears!