Antumbra's Sword
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Leading the Antumbra's Order, the void spirit known as the Antumbra's Sword serves their cause as the fitting judge who condemns anyone who defies the power of darkness.
Difficulty
very hard
Type
story boss
Region
Hernand
Level
35
Strategy
- 1Vulnerable to spear weapons; equip a spear for superior reach and damage
- 2Susceptible to counterattacks — adopt a defensive approach and punish after boss commits
- 3Anticipate reappearance locations after Dark Smoke teleport and dash-strike immediately
- 4Dodge roll behind when it uses Slashing Waves of Darkness, then counterattack
- 5Watch for Sword Rings of Darkness AoE and maintain distance
Rewards
Abyss Artifact x1
Vessel of Dark Pursuit
Images
Antumbra's Sword — boss encounter
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Last updated: March 2026