Speedy

Speedy is the boss variant of the speed-boosting elite buff, granting +4 Speed Up for significantly increased movement range per turn. The boss appears slightly brighter with a white glow. This extra mobility lets the boss reposition aggressively, chase down your backline, and avoid being cornered. Speed Up on a boss is more impactful than on regular enemies because boss movement patterns tend to be more strategic and deliberate.

A Speedy boss can reach your most vulnerable cats in positions that would normally be safe. Backline Mages, healers, and support cats that rely on distance for safety are suddenly within the boss's reach. The +4 movement also makes it harder to kite the boss around the arena, since it can close gaps that would normally take multiple turns. Speedy on bosses with charge or dash abilities is especially dangerous because the increased base movement amplifies these abilities' effective range.

Root, freeze, and immobilize effects are the most valuable tools against a Speedy boss, completely negating the movement advantage. Tarred reduces Speed and can partially counter the +4 bonus. Position your team so the boss must navigate around obstacles to reach your fragile cats rather than having direct lines. Walls, terrain features, and summons can create barriers that waste the boss's extra movement. If the boss is closing distance regardless, consider bringing your backline closer to your tanks so the boss cannot isolate them. Knock the boss back after it advances to force it to spend movement closing the gap again.