The **AI Boss Manager (AC\_AI\_Boss)** component is designed for handling advanced boss behavior, allowing for dynamic phase transitions based on various conditions, such as health thresholds or custom triggers. It extends upon the standard [**AI Combat Manager**](https://soulslike-framework.isik.vip/components-managers/ai-only-components/ai-combat-manager), overriding its **Ability system** to support **phase-based Ability sets**, cinematic transitions, and boss-specific mechanics. This ensures that boss encounters feel more engaging and responsive to the player's actions.
It is added to the **Soulslike Boss (B\_Soulslike\_Boss)** class by default.
### **How It Works**
* **Phase Management**
* The component listens for **stat updates** and evaluates whether a phase transition should be triggered based on a predefined condition (e.g., health dropping below a threshold).
* If a phase transition is required, it sets the new phase and updates the boss’s ability set accordingly.
* It supports playing a **cinematic sequence, music, or an animation montage** before resuming combat.
* **Event Bindings & Damage Handling**
* It binds to **OnStatUpdated** events to track changes in stats that may trigger a phase change.
* Additionally, it listens for **OnDeath**, ensuring that once a boss is defeated, necessary actions such as **unlocking doors**, **playing a final death cinematic**, or **displaying a "Boss Defeated" message** are executed.
* **Ability Overrides**
* Dynamically **overrides abilities** at each phase, replacing the boss's current ability set with a new one appropriate for the given phase.
* This allows bosses to change their combat behavior as the fight progresses, introducing **new mechanics, attack patterns, or defensive maneuvers**.
* **Death Handling**
* Upon death, it marks the fight as inactive and attempts to **play a death sequence**.
* If applicable, nearby **boss doors** will be unlocked.
* A **delayed screen message** (e.g, "Boss Defeated") can be displayed after a configurable delay.
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