In this post, we are going to talk about the Diablo 4 boss, Vhenard. Vhenard is a boss encountered during The Cost of Knowledge’s main story quest in Act 1. This boss fight is challenging and requires patience and strategic movements to defeat her.
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How to Defeat Vhenard
To defeat Vhenard, you must focus on her demonic servants, the Hell Spawn, while avoiding the projectiles she fires behind a barrier. You will have an acquaintance of a NPC, Neyrelle, who will help you in defeating her. Vhenard has 3 markers on her health bar to indicate the 3 different phases of the battle.
Secrets for Defeating Vhenard in Battle Phase 1
During the first phase, Vhenard will summon two Hell Spawn to protect her. If you have ranged weapons, it’s fairly easy to move around the area and attack them from a distance.
To defeat the Hell Spawn during the Vhenard boss fight, it’s recommended to approach them, strike them a few times, and then quickly dodge around their sides to avoid their projectiles. While doing this, players should also keep an eye out for Vhenard’s fiery lines and avoid them to prevent taking damage. This strategy can be particularly useful for players with a melee build who need to get close to the HellSpawn to attack them.
However, if you have a melee build you will have to time your dodges and attacks around the Hell Spawn’s projectiles. It’s important to avoid Vhenard’s fiery lines as well.
Secrets for Defeating Vhenard in Battle Phase 2
The second phase is more difficult as Vhenard will summon three Hell Spawn and Hell Stormers that charge at you. As she’s summoning, players should run to the lower corner to get a head start on the Hell Spawn that pops up there. Then, take out the Hell Stormers quickly before returning to the Hell Spawn. Taking too long to defeat the Hell Spawn will cause Vhenard to summon even more Hell Stormers.
Tip: In this phase Vhenard will perform a Fire Blast. Pay attention to her movements behind her barrier. She will raise her fists and draw them to her side just before the blast occurs.
Secrets for Defeating Vhenard in Battle Phase 3
During the final phase, Vhenard will summon five Hell Spawn, a Pit Lord, and even more Hell Stormers. This phase is the most difficult and requires a lot of patience. Players should start from the bottom corner to get a head start on taking down the Hell Spawn. Slowly clearing out the other demons helps immensely.
Rewards
After defeating Vhenard, you will earn 6,498 XP, 700 Gold, and a dagger called Mother’s Knife.
Conclusion
By focusing on the Hell Spawn and using strategic movements and attacks, players can successfully defeat Vhenard.