No Rest For The Wicked: How To Beat Warrick the Torn (Boss Fight)

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Warrick the Torn is the first boss fight in Despite being your first significant challenge, Warrick is an immense and literal gatekeeper to the next phase. This Risen monstrosity may initially seem daunting, but he is certainly beatable.

Warrick the Torn appears after the prologue shipwreck scene shortly after freeing Fillmore, the blacksmith. Up until this point in the early access of In , enemies consisted entirely of bandits, but Warrick provides an entirely new challenge. With lightning-fast speed and wide, sweeping attacks, this boss fight requires preparation and strategy.

Even as the first boss, Warrick the Torn ranks among the fastest in Thankfully, Warrick has long wind-up times that give you ample opportunity to dodge but ensure that you have a lightweight class going in to conserve your stamina. The window for the offense on Warwick is relatively small, with the boss only being vulnerable after he finishes an attack. First, you should keep your distance and familiarize yourself with his attack rotation.

Dodging and getting in shots should be your first priority in this fight, but parrying can make this fight go by much faster. Given how fast Warrick releases his attacks, parrying can be challenging but well worth the trouble of learning his attack pattern.

Parrying immediately staggers Warrick and leaves far more room to deal bursts of damage at a time. It's best to wait for the Risen's close-range strikes to attempt a parry, as both his long-range and jumping attacks are almost impossible to block or parry.

Warrick the Torn is a difficult boss fight in, but it can be made significantly better by taking a couple of precautions before stepping into the boss' arena. First, saving at the nearby Cerim Whisper is important, as this is a close respawn point.

Next, use Fillmore and the campfire, which can be found directly next to your respawn point. Fillmore can give low-level upgrades and repair your gear, whilethe campfire is essential to crafting