You will learn how to fight the boss and which attacks you oughta watch out for.
The boss is inLimgrave, in theMurkwater Cave.
Patches is an optional boss, not required to complete the game.
In addition, defeating him will give you access to his offer.
This option will get unlocked when he either surrenders or gets killed by you.
Reward for defeating
For defeating Patches, you will receive2x Golden Runeand a new gesture.
If you killed him, you’ll get aBell Bearing.
General tips
Mage build - how to fight?
Right after entering the arena, launch the chest to start the fight.You will receive armor and pants.
After that, you will hear Patches’s short monologue.
He will then appear in the arena and start attacking you.
Patches uses his shield frequently to block the attacks.
Let him attack first, or provoke him to use an attack that creates a cloud.
This is a good time to start casting your spells.
Magic Glintbladeworks great against Patches.
Patches will be in the middle of his attack - your spells will deal full damage.
After his health bar drops below 50%, he will hide behind his shield and beg for mercy.
.If you attack him now, Patches will heal himself and fight again.
This will also give you access to his goods.
Melee build - how to fight?
Patches can start the fight by creating smoke that limits visibility.
Patches can start with a series of thrusts that can take a lot of HP.
The moment when he create smoke is a good opportunity to go around him and do a backstab.
Patches uses a spear and a shield - he stays with his shield up almost the entire fight.
However, it’s possible for you to get behind him and do a critical attack.
However, it is easy to stop any of his attacks with the right timing.
It has to be a fraction of a second after he prepares for a swing.
Patches also likes to jump into the air and attack upon landing.
Patches loses his balance easily, so strong jumping attacks will also be effective.
However, remember to let him attack first and react to what he is doing.
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