User blog comment:Zathronas/Analysis by an author: What did I miss? part 2/@comment-186.188.68.63-20140122160837/@comment-10380701-20140122163120

The Boarbatusk isn't as dangerous as a Taijitu or a Deathstalker. It has a lot of exoskeleton, but it's not very bright either, ramming head on into a glyph and all.

I'd say it's about as strong as an Ursa Major at worst.