How to defeat the Slaughter of the Pillars in Dragon Age The Veilguard
The Slaughter of the Pillars in Dragon Age The Veilguard is a Revenant enemy you must defeat to progress through the Heart of Corruption quest. Located in Elvhenan's Haven island of the crossroads, the Slaughter of the Pillars will wait for you beyond the Gate of Parched Hope. He is a Level 37 boss and can prove to be a handful.
This article goes over everything you need to know to defeat the Slaughter of the Pillars in Dragon Age The Veilguard.
Tips and tricks for defeating the Slaughter of the Pillars in Dragon Age The Veilguard
How to find the Slaughter of the Pillars
The Slaughter of the Pillars in Dragon Age The Veilguard is a level 37 boss located beyond the Gate of Parched Hopes. You have to gather the champion's essence to open the gate and challenge him. Make sure you are at least level 34+ heading into this encounter.
To find the Champion's Essence for the Gate of Parched Hopes, progress through the story until you reach the Hossberg Wetlands. In the swamp area near the Old Crossroads Waypoint, you will find a Blight Cyst. Take out the nearby Darkspawns before attacking it.
Once you get rid of these enemies, attack the Blight Cyst, and it will spawn the Disciple-in-Ichor champion. Defeat it and take its essence to the Gate of Parched Hopes on the second island of Elvhenan's Haven to unlock your pathway to the Slaughter of the Pillars in Dragon Age The Veilguard.
How to defeat the Slaughter of the Pillars
The Slaughter of the Pillars boss has somewhat the same mechanic as the other Revenant, Betrayal of Felassan. Here are a few tips and tricks to take him down:
- The Slaughter of the Pillars can resist Ice but is vulnerable to Necrotic Damage. Emmrich and Lucanis are ideal teammates for this fight.
- The boss' attack pattern will be more or less the same as the Betrayal of Felassan. Parry when his weapon is glowing gold and dodge when it's red.
- After you take a chunk off his health, the boss will jump to the Fade tear to recharge its armor. Unleash the full force of your arsenal and quickly break it before he can completely recharge the armor.
- The Slaughter of the Pillars will summon walls of blight in the arena. Make sure to avoid these as they will deal heavy damage to you.
Rewards
You will receive the following rewards upon defeating the Slaughter of the Pillars in Dragon Age The Veilguard.
- EXP x350
- Etheric Remnant x5
- Mourn Watch Strength x100
- Andraste’s Will Unique Ring x1
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