When a Boss talks to you during combat. Since they usually manage to say anything really important in the introductory cutscene, Boss Banter typically consists mainly of the Boss taunting or mocking the hero, possibly in an attempt to either guile you into a foolish mode of attack or to subtly hint at his weak point. Or, inexplicably, he'll just tell you what attack he's about to use, but that's another trope. Related to Enemy Chatter, which is random chatter from Bosses and Mooks alike, and is not necessarily directed at the player character. Examples of Boss Banter include: