Crimson Nightmare
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A terrifying creature lurking in Fort Perwin in Hernand. An optional boss encountered during the 'Continuing Concern' quest.
hard
elite
Hernand
16
How to Find
Appears during the quest "The Crimson Nightmare".
Strategy
- 1Optional boss — bring elixirs to counter its nightmare-inducing effects
- 2Focus on avoiding its AoE fear attack
- 3Attack during its recovery phases between special moves
Rewards
Freya's Elixir x1
Apollonia's Lesser Elixir x2
Meliara's Lesser Elixir x2
Images
Crimson Nightmare — boss encounter
Related Quests
The Crimson Nightmare
Drops
Freya's Elixir
An elixir crafted through alchemy. It makes the heart race, allowing greater strength to be drawn from the muscles for a period of time.
Apollonia's Lesser Elixir
An elixir crafted through alchemy. It hardens the skin slightly for a period of time, granting resistance to light attacks.
Meliara's Lesser Elixir
An elixir crafted through alchemy. It stabilizes blood flow, increasing the speed at which wounds heal for a period of time.
Related
Freya's Elixir
An elixir crafted through alchemy. It makes the heart race, allowing greater strength to be drawn from the muscles for a period of time.
Apollonia's Lesser Elixir
An elixir crafted through alchemy. It hardens the skin slightly for a period of time, granting resistance to light attacks.
Meliara's Lesser Elixir
An elixir crafted through alchemy. It stabilizes blood flow, increasing the speed at which wounds heal for a period of time.
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Last updated: March 2026