Conquering Dularn, the Creeping Shadow, in Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana: A Comprehensive Guide
Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana presents players with numerous challenging boss encounters, and Dularn marks the first significant hurdle. This guide will detail strategies to overcome this initial boss fight.
Understanding the Fight
Dularn initiates the battle by encasing himself in a protective barrier, rendering him invulnerable to attacks. The key is to survive his attacks until the barrier dissipates, creating an opportunity to inflict damage. Dularn's health varies depending on the selected difficulty level. While you can retreat to gain strength, defeating Dularn is mandatory to progress. Approaching him while the barrier is active will result in damage.
Dularn's Sword Attacks
Dularn unleashes various sword attacks:
- Overhead Assault: Swords descend from above, striking directly at the player.
- X-Formation: Swords form an X, then home in on the player's position.
- Linear Thrust: A straight line of swords charges towards the player.
Counter-Strategies: While the barrier is active, execute wide, evasive circles around Dularn to dodge the first two attacks. Jumping is crucial for avoiding all sword attacks, particularly the linear thrust.
Exploiting Vulnerabilities: Once the barrier drops, unleash a flurry of attacks. Dularn will teleport after taking significant damage. Maintain distance upon his reappearance, as he will immediately reinstate the barrier.
Dularn's Wave Attacks
Dularn employs two projectile attacks:
- Fireballs: Dodge these by moving between them or jumping over individual projectiles. Combining movement and jumping ensures optimal evasion.
- Arching Slash: A large, continuous blue slash that necessitates a jump to avoid.
These wave attacks often precede Dularn's vulnerability window, serving as a signal to launch your offensive.
Mastering the Pattern: Success against Dularn hinges on understanding his attack patterns. Level grinding isn't necessary; mastering evasion and timing is key.
Rewards
Defeating Dularn grants access to the Ignis Bracelet, a magical bracelet enabling fireball attacks, becoming a valuable asset throughout the game.
