Plague Hound

Find comprehensive information and strategies for the Plague Hound in The Blood Of Dawnwalker. Learn its weaknesses, attack patterns, and how to defeat it.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weaknesses: Fire, Holy damage
• Resistances: Poison, Bleed
• Health: High
• Armor: Moderate

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Grounded Assault
   The Plague Hound primarily uses lunging bites and claw swipes. It will also occasionally spew a cloud of toxic gas that inflicts damage over time and reduces visibility. Stay mobile and dodge its lunges.
2. Phase 2: Enraged Howl
   At around 50% health, the Plague Hound will enter an enraged state. Its attacks become faster and more aggressive. It gains a new ability: a powerful howl that can stagger the player and deal moderate damage. Maintain distance during the howl and be ready to dodge subsequent attacks.
3. Phase 3: Toxic Overload
   In its final phase (below 25% health), the Plague Hound's toxic abilities intensify. It will frequently spew toxic gas and may perform a devastating area-of-effect attack that leaves lingering toxic pools on the ground. Focus on exploiting its fire or holy weaknesses while carefully navigating the hazardous environment.

Strategy:

• Utilize fire or holy-based weapons and spells to exploit its primary weaknesses.
• Maintain a medium distance to react to its lunging attacks and toxic gas.
• Dodge frequently, especially during its enraged phase.
• Be aware of the toxic gas clouds and lingering pools; avoid standing in them.
• When it begins its howl, create distance or prepare to block/dodge.
• Focus attacks during openings after its combos or when it's recovering from a special ability.