The Secrets of Gloomrot update has brought many interesting additions to V Rising, including two new powerful weapons. The Greatsword is one of them, alongside the Dual Pistols, and it’s pretty fun to use. However, you won’t get it during the game’s first hours, as it is tied to a challenging boss, Tristan the Vampire Hunter, which old V Rising players already know well.
He can be pretty scary, but with good equipment, you can beat him and unlock this new weapon and other valuable resources tied to him.
Tristan the Vampire Hunter is a Level 44 boss who roams around Farbane Woods, so you may have already encountered him while traveling to specific locations in this area. Unfortunately, there isn’t a set zone to go to if you want to find him, as for Lidia the Chaos Archer.
The best solution is to open the V Blood menu by pressing K on the keyboard and tracking his blood. Just follow the highlighted red path, and you will soon locate Tristan. With the Gloomrot update, you won’t have to return to your base and interact with the Blood Alter whenever you want to find a boss. You will always have this handy menu at your disposal.
To unlock the Greatsword recipe, you must first defeat Tristan the Vampire Hunter and drink his V Blood. Before starting the fight, ensure your gear level is equal to 44 or higher, the same as Tristan’s. If you are just one or two points lower, you can still try battling him, but be prepared for an intense encounter. Instead, if you are in a clan or playing with your friends, you will have an easier time against him, but it’s definitively possible to beat Tristan alone.
Once you find him, try to lure him far from the main road to reduce the chances of being assaulted by some enemy patrollers. He walks alone
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