Throne and Liberty: How to defeat Stealer of Light Dren (Taedal Floor 15)
The Throne and Liberty Stealer of Light Dren (Taedal Floor 15) boss is located on Floor 15 of Taedal’s Tower. Don't be fooled by his elegant presence as he is menacing in combat and has quite a few tricks up his sleeve. It seems that he's a vampire, which would explain why one of his attacks features blood as the main component.
With a bit of preparation, you should be able to counter his attacks and stay out of harm's way for the duration of the fight. Once you defeat him, you will be able to continue to the next phase of Taedal’s Tower.
Everything you need to know about the Throne and Liberty Stealer of Light Dren (Taedal Floor 15) boss
How to access the Throne and Liberty Stealer of Light Dren (Taedal Floor 15) boss
You can access the Throne and Liberty Stealer of Light Dren (Taedal Floor 15) boss in two different ways. The first involves entering the painting in Codex Chapter 3: Veterans Never Die. During this quest, you must complete the second level of Taedal's Tower. Once completed, you can return to the painting to access the tower as and when needed.
The second method by which to access Taedal's Tower is via the Secret Dungeon Menu. The option will become available once you reach level 30. However, given that the Throne and Liberty Stealer of Light Dren (Taedal Floor 15) boss is rather formidable, you should be at least level 40 before considering challenging him.
Also Read: All Taedal's Tower bosses in Throne and Liberty (Secret Dungeons): Level requirement and rewards
Throne and Liberty Stealer of Light Dren (Taedal Floor 15) boss mechanics: Attack pattern and special moves to look out for
Basic Attack: The Stealer of Light Dren (Taedal Floor 15) boss has a basic attack that deals quite a bit of damage. It's nothing too alarming if you're rocking a Tank or Ranged build, but for other classes, things could get a bit dicey if you stay in the fray for too long. He will also occasionally stun you.
Also Read: 4 best Tank builds in Throne and Liberty
Fury Attack: Akin to other bosses, Stealer of Light Dren also has a Fury Attack. This is a close-range melee attack that you can dodge or block depending on your choice. That said, blocking and countering will be the best option as it will allow you to deal more damage for a brief period, giving you the edge in combat.
Blood Lance: This nasty ability deals AOE damage. As the name suggests, Stealer of Light Dren summons a pool of blood that spreads out in a straight line. If you're caught in this pool of blood, you will take significant damage over time. Your queue to limit the damage dealt will be to look out for the words "Feel The Despair."
The Throne and Liberty Stealer of Light Dren (Taedal Floor 15) boss will teleport behind you, utter these words, and almost immediately summon the Blood Lance. If you're quick enough, you can evade most of the damage.
Shadows In The Dark: During the fight, the Throne and Liberty Stealer of Light Dren (Taedal Floor 15) boss will turn out the lights in the arena (quite literally). Everything will go dark, and you will be teleported to one end of the arena. A single ball of light will appear at the opposite end.
You will have to carefully navigate your way, weaving past the Shadows of Throne Stealer of Light Dren to reach the ball of light and interact with it. Do take care not to walk/run into one of the Shadows as it will be lights out for you (again, quite literally).
Once you interact with the ball of light, the arena will once more be illuminated. The Stealer of Light Dren (Taedal Floor 15) boss will reappear in the middle of the arena and be stunned for a brief duration of time. Use this opportunity to deal damage to him with impunity.
How to prepare for the Stealer of Light Dren (Taedal Floor 15) boss in Throne and Liberty
Since the Stealer of Light Dren (Taedal Floor 15) boss is melee-oriented, you may want to consider using a Tank or perhaps a character that can take a beating and heal rapidly in the middle of combat.
You could also use a few Cooking Recipes to get buffs before the fight. They won't make you overpowered, but they will allow you to be more efficient during the fight.
Throne and Liberty Stealer of Light Dren (Taedal Floor 15) boss loot pool: What does the boss drop?
When you defeat the Stealer of Light Dren (Taedal Floor 15) boss, you will receive the following rewards:
- Mischievous Joker Amitoi (1)
- Rare Weapon Growthstone (3)
- Rare Armor Growthstone (6)
- Rare Accessory Growthstone (4)
- Quality Recovery Crystal (5)
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