Xanthe Boss Guide – Blood of Dawnwalker

This guide covers the Xanthe boss fight in Blood of Dawnwalker. While she may seem intimidating at first, Xanthe is actually one of the quickest and most straightforward boss encounters in the game. Follow this guide to learn her attack patterns and defeat her efficiently.

Initial Combat Strategy

When the fight starts, your primary strategy is to block her attacks from a distance. Xanthe will perform several blood pool attacks that you need to dodge quickly—she typically does three or four of these in sequence. Stay mobile and get out of the way immediately when you see the blood pools appearing.

When she pulls out a tentacle, use your standard blocking technique from the side. After blocking this attack, you’ll have an opening to rush in and perform melee attacks on her.

Breaking Her Shield

As you melee Xanthe, you’ll notice she goes down very quickly. Continue attacking until her shield breaks. Once her shield is broken, she will attempt to heal herself.

When she tries to heal, dodge all incoming attacks, charge in toward her, and strike her down. You’ll be able to take a massive chunk of her health with this tactic.

Destroying Blood Pools

A critical part of this fight is destroying the blood pools she creates on the ground. These pools will heal her if left alone, so prioritize destroying them as quickly as possible. If you eliminate all the blood pools, her health will remain down and you can run up to hit her again and break her shield once more.

When she creates a larger mess of attacks, make sure to get out of the way properly rather than attempting to dodge through it. Continue this cycle of breaking her shield and destroying her healing pools to wear her down efficiently.

Mid-Fight Mechanics

When Xanthe is vulnerable and down, you can attack her extensively. Destroy the blood pools as quickly as possible during these windows, as she will heal significantly otherwise. By maintaining this strategy, you can reduce her health to approximately one-third in just one cycle.

Final Phase

In the final phase, Xanthe will pop in and out of the shadows repeatedly. Keep dodging and run around to avoid her attacks during this section. When she reappears, attack her again and take away her shield using the same strategy as before.

You can use time-slowing abilities to gain an advantage when attacking her during vulnerable moments.

Post-Battle Choices

After defeating Xanthe, you’ll face an important decision regarding her blood. Unlike other bosses, you have a unique option with Xanthe: you can drink her blood to gain her powers, or you can let her stay alive with her daughter. If you choose to spare her, she will assist you in the final boss fight against Brenzis by eliminating some of his supernatural allies.

This choice affects the difficulty of your final fight—if you want an easier endgame experience, keeping Xanthe alive is the better option. However, if you prefer a more challenging and intense final battle, you can choose to kill her and gain her powers instead.

Final Decision

After the fight concludes, you’ll also have the option to show mercy to Xanthe’s daughter or spare her. This choice does not appear to have any significant impact on the overall story outcome, so you can make this decision based on your personal preference.

Summary

Xanthe is one of the quickest boss fights in Blood of Dawnwalker when you understand her mechanics. Focus on blocking her initial attacks, dodging blood pools, breaking her shield, and destroying the healing pools she creates. By following this strategy, you’ll defeat her efficiently. Remember to consider your post-battle choices carefully, as they will affect your experience in the final boss fight against Brenzis.

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