Black Forest
The Elder boss prep
Bring fire arrows, a portal nearby, and enough stamina food to dodge roots while burning The Elder down.
Field note
Readiness verdict
Bring fire arrows, a portal nearby, and enough stamina food to dodge roots while burning The Elder down.
How to find and summon
- +Black Forest runestones can reveal The Elder altar.
- +3 Ancient seeds
Recommended gear
- +Finewood bow
- +Fire arrows
- +Troll or bronze armor
Food and meads
- +Carrot soup
- +Deer stew
- +Queen's jam
Weaknesses
- +Fire damage
Resistances and pressure
- +Wooden boss with dangerous ranged vines and roots.
Solo tips
- +Use altar pillars as cover from vine shots.
- +Clear nearby greydwarfs first.
Co-op tips
- +Split around pillars so roots do not pressure everyone at once.
Common mistakes
- +No portal nearby.
- +Standing still during root spawns.