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• How to Defeat Dularn in Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana
• Dularn's Sword Attacks
• Dularn's Energy Blasts
• Rewards for Vanquishing Dularn in Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana presents several challenging boss encounters, but the initial confrontation with Dularn, The Creeping Shadow, often proves a significant hurdle for players. This first boss fight represents a notable difficulty spike.

He's the first true test, and multiple attempts are common before victory. However, understanding his attack patterns makes this fight significantly easier.

How to Defeat Dularn in Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana

Dularn begins by encasing himself in a protective barrier, rendering him invulnerable. The key is to survive his attacks until the barrier dissipates, creating a window to inflict damage. Dularn's health varies with the difficulty level. While you can retreat to gain strength, defeating him is mandatory for progression.

Avoid contact with Dularn while his barrier is active; touching him inflicts damage. Rushing him during this phase guarantees defeat.

Dularn's Sword Attacks

Dularn unleashes various sword attacks:

• Descending swords: Multiple swords descend from above, striking towards the player.
• X-shaped assault: Swords form an X and then home in on the player.
• Linear thrust: A straight line of swords thrusts towards the player.

These homing attacks can be challenging. While the barrier is active, circling Dularn provides space to dodge the first two attacks. However, jumping is crucial as a secondary defensive measure. For the linear thrust, a well-timed jump is essential for evasion.

Exploit the moments when Dularn's barrier drops to unleash a flurry of attacks. He'll teleport after taking significant damage. Maintain distance upon his reappearance, as he'll re-establish his barrier.

Dularn's Energy Blasts

Dularn employs two energy-based attacks:

• Fireball volley: A barrage of fireballs. Dodge by weaving between them or jumping over individual projectiles. Combining movement with jumps maximizes evasion.
• Arcing slash: A large, sweeping blue slash. Jumping is the only effective counter. This attack often precedes vulnerability windows, signaling an opportunity to attack.

Mastering the attack patterns is key; grinding levels isn't necessary for victory.

Rewards for Vanquishing Dularn in Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana

Defeating Dularn unlocks access to the Ignis Bracelet, a magical bracelet granting the ability to throw fireballs—a valuable asset throughout the game.