Lord Valerius Phase 2

Defeat Lord Valerius Phase 2 in Project Windless by dodging Arcane Barrage and Consecrated Ground. Focus fire on the summoned Spectral Champion.

Phase 2 of Lord Valerius introduces more potent arcane abilities and a significant increase in area-of-effect attacks, demanding precise movement and timing. He becomes more aggressive, incorporating powerful magical bursts alongside his physical strikes. Players must prioritize avoiding these new arcane threats while continuing to manage any remaining spectral minions.

Upon entering Phase 2 (at ~60% health), Valerius gains new abilities and enhances existing ones:

• Arcane Barrage: Valerius channels for a few seconds, then unleashes a volley of arcane projectiles that track the player. These can be dodged by continuously moving or by using environmental cover.
• Consecrated Ground: Valerius slams his sword, creating several glowing runes on the ground. After a short delay, these runes explode, dealing heavy arcane damage. Move out of the glowing areas immediately.
• Empowered Grand Cleave: His Grand Cleave now leaves a lingering arcane field on the ground for a few seconds, dealing continuous damage to anyone standing in it.
• Summoned Champions: Instead of Spectral Knights, Valerius now summons one Spectral Champion. This champion has higher health and deals more damage than the knights, and also possesses a small area-of-effect attack. Focus fire on the champion as soon as it appears.

Valerius will continue to use his Phase 1 abilities, often chaining them with his new arcane attacks. The fight concludes when his health reaches 0%.