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.