How to beat Nicholaus The Fallen boss in V Rising: Location, tactics & rewards
Stunlock StudiosIf you’ve managed to make it to the mid-game of V Rising but the mighty Nicholaus is preventing you from progressing further, don’t fret, as we’ve got all the information you need to beat him right here.
Amidst all the hostility in V Rising, being able to survive against challenging bosses is key. Nicholaus the Fallen is one foe who can be tough to take down, so here’s exactly how you can defeat this powerful Necromancer, and the rewards you get for doing so.
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Where to find Nicholaus The Fallen boss in V Rising?
Nicholaus is located on the northern side of the Forgotten Cemetary in the Farbane Woods.
Before you head to the area, however, we’d recommend reaching at least Level 37 in the game.
V RisingHow to defeat Nicholaus The Fallen
Here’s a rundown of exactly how you can defeat Nicholaus the Fallen, starting with the best gear and abilities you should take into battle.
- Nightstalker Vest, Gloves, Leggings, and Boots
- Mist Signet
- Veil of Blood (Travel)
- Aftershock (Basic 1)
- Blood Rite (Basic 2)
V RisingFirst Phase
Nicholaus is a Necromancer which means he can summon the dead from the ground. However, if you follow his movement closely, you’ll notice that he mostly engages a horde of skeletons before him and tries to attack from a distance.
His first phase begins with a green missile-like attack (which players can easily dodge at the last second) followed by a teleportation ability. You’ll get a visual queue before he teleports as the area will be encircled in red. Try to move away from the area as it can drain a huge chunk of your health.
Second Phase
Nicholaus slowly starts to show his true colors from this phase onwards. He’ll continue summoning more waves of skeletons, followed by three rings of floating skulls released in an abrupt pattern. If you’re a melee player, try to move away from him as much as possible to minimize the damage.
However, if you’re using a ranged approach instead, you can easily dodge it if timed properly.
Third Phase
This is the trickiest phase of all as Nicholaus will try to overpower you. As we mentioned before, he will summon a new army and resurrect the fallen and this is where the space that you created by destroying the environment will come in handy.
You must restrict yourself here and take one step at a time. After the first few seconds in this phase, you’ll notice the entire horde will try to follow you. Move them as far as possible from Nicholaus and try to land some major blows on the Boss.
At this point, he’ll be vulnerable to attacks and if played wisely, you won’t even need to destroy a single skeleton from his army.
Nicholaus the Fallen rewards
After you’ve successfully defeated Nicholaus in the Farbane Woods, you’ll be granted with the following rewards:
- Pestilence (Power)
- Ward of the Damned (Power)
- Study (a structure that unlocks technologies with the help of scrolls)
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