Lonely Jackals
EpicQuests
Face the Ludvig boss fight as the lonely jackals make their stand in Pailune.
Type
Main Story
Faction
Dawnrise
Chapter
Chapter 7
Region
Pailune
Difficulty
Hard
Estimated Time
15-20 minutes
Location
Pailune Castle
Walkthrough
- 1Navigate to Pailune Castle in the northeast section of the city
- 2Head up the stairs to trigger a cutscene where Ludvig emerges
- 3Begin Phase 1: Ludvig attacks with lightning damage and teleports frequently around the arena
- 4Dodge his combo attacks and strike during the openings when he stops moving
- 5After reducing his health to half, Phase 2 begins with Ludvig's transformation to Awakened Ludvig
- 6In Phase 2, focus on evasion as he attacks and teleports constantly with increased aggression
- 7Land quick combos during rare openings and heal frequently to maintain health
- 8Defeat Ludvig to complete the quest and claim your rewards
Tips
- Equip lightning resistance gear before the fight to reduce electrical damage
- Bring 100+ Grilled Meat for sustained healing throughout the two-phase battle
- Prioritize dodging over blocking — his attacks are designed to break parries
- Use Lariat Follow-Up skill to build stagger quickly for increased damage windows
- In Phase 2, use Nature's Snare skill to deflect his ranged lightning projectiles
NPCs Involved
- Ludvig
Rewards
Hungering Fang Leather Cloak
Hungering Fang Leather Boots
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Last updated: March 2026