In The First Berserker: Khazan, players will encounter an intriguing bonus mission titled the Night of Tragedy. This quest leads you to the haunting village of Bhangau, where your objective is to uncover the source of the ghostly apparitions terrorizing the area. As you navigate this eerie locale, brace yourself for intense skirmishes against a multitude of undead foes that possess the ability to resurrect unless you obliterate their spirit trails post-defeat. Exercise caution; the village can quickly become overwhelming without strategic planning. In a climactic encounter, you’ll face the formidable Specter of Bhangau, a familiar yet fearsome spirit.
The Specter of Bhangau serves as a spectral counterpart to the main boss, Volbaino, mimicking many of Volbaino’s moves while introducing an array of unique attacks. If you found Volbaino to be a formidable challenge, prepare for an equally daunting duel with the Specter, which may even surpass its predecessor’s difficulty. Mastering the game’s core mechanics is crucial, yet rest assured that success is attainable with any weapon, provided you have a solid understanding of Khazan’s skill set.
Defeating the Specter of Bhangau in The First Berserker: Khazan
Leverage Volbaino’s Moves & Integrate Teleportation Tactics
While the Specter of Bhangau shares a striking resemblance to Volbaino, it wields distinct abilities that can catch players off-guard. It retains the hammer and chisel as weapon choices, deploying them to unleash fiery attacks, including a devastating ground strike that ignites the arena. Familiarize yourself with its common moves, but remain vigilant for its unique techniques that could spell trouble.
A key feature of the Specter is its capacity to teleport throughout the arena, often executing attacks during this transition. Although this may seem daunting, the lock-on feature will help you maintain focus. When it reappears, your character will auto-reorient, allowing for a tactical response.
Dodge when the Specter drives the chisel into the ground and strike from the back as it attempts to retrieve it. It’s noteworthy that, like Volbaino, the Specter can hurl its chisel at you, this time often accompanied by a hammer throw. Both actions can be evaded with accurate timing, and utilizing landscape features like ladders can turn the tide in your favor.
During the initial phase of your battle, the Specter will ignite the ground, suggesting that climbing to higher grounds can provide a strategic advantage. Keep an eye out for telltale signs, such as when it licks its chisel—this indicates that it’s time to reposition.
As the fight progresses into the second phase, be wary; the Specter will set its chisel ablaze, leading to increasingly erratic assaults. Look for openings when the chisel pierces the ground; you can extinguish its flame with effective brink guards, simplifying your encounter.
Rewards for Defeating the Specter of Bhangau
Obtain Fallen Guardian Set Pieces & The Happy Boy and the Deer Collectible
Upon vanquishing the Specter of Bhangau, you’ll acquire The Happy Boy and the Deer collectible, which provides insight into the spirit’s connection to the village. This collectible reveals the bond shared between the spectral boy and Volbaino, indicating that their souls were intertwined and that the defeat of the Specter was essential for their liberation.
In addition to this collectible, players will receive two random pieces from the Fallen Guardian Set. Furthermore, defeating the Specter grants access to the Blacksmith, provided you also retrieve his hammer and defeat Bearius. Additionally, players can earn a random accessory along with the Guardian Hooves, crucial for crafting the Fallen Guardian Set at the Blacksmith. For those exploring diligently, you’ll likely already possess many components necessary for crafting as you gather materials from various locations. Overall, facing the Specter of Bhangau is a challenging yet rewarding endeavor, paralleling Volbaino’s intensity, yet demanding adaptation to its new combat strategies.