We are talking about a boss named Black Knife Assassin.
This boss battle is optional - you don’t have to fight him if you don’t want to.
Reward for defeating
For defeating theBlack Knife Assassin,you will receive theAssassin’s Crimson Daggerand1600 Runes.
General tips
How to defeat?
The opponent is encountered at the very entrance to Sainted Hero’s Tomb.
it’s possible for you to also consider using items that increase durability.
Mounted combat carries the risk of being desaddled which will be followed by being temporarily exposed to attacks.
The opponent usually attacks with his dagger, but sometimes he also uses a magic attack.
One of them is a rapid projectile that deals fire damage when it hits.
You will avoid it by dodging in any direction.
You will recognize the attack by the fact that the enemy starts to swing with a fiery dagger.
The enemy also likes to point his dagger to the ground and run around the area.
It may also happen that the enemy will attack with an additional combo while you’re down.
There is also a possibility that the enemy manages to grab you during the fight.
If he manages to land the attack, fortunately he will only deal a single hit.
However, you cannot break the grip so you gotta wait until you’re free again.
Remember that an ally cannot deal damage to the boss during the grab.
To avoid being grabbed, dodge away as you see him reaching out.
If you additionally utilize ashes or allies, the fight should not pose any difficulties.
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