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Ancient Undead
Ancient undead are old warriors who still guard the sealed tombs and ruins of Vale Sangora. Expect them whenever you go grave robbing underground, and fight them patiently.
- Threat
- Medium
- Type
- Creature
Appears in
Deep DownDeep Down is a Prologue side quest where you look for the missing farmhand Lazar and end up in ancient ruins. Do it before Sacred Covenant: the ruins hold the Mireleaf Bracers and a boss.- Forge It AnewIn this quest Coen reforges a broken sword from three scattered shards and its hilt. The result, the Imbued Sword of St. Mihai, is one of the strongest weapons in the game and worth the long chase.
Good to know
- They were warriors buried to serve their masters even after death.
- They are neither living nor dead.
- They need no food.
- Skeletal footprints in a ruin are a warning that undead are close.
- The Forgotten Guardian in the quest Deep Down is a tougher, named example of these foes.
- Tempering Saint Mihai's sword in Forge It Anew sends you into a cave full of undead.
Behaviour
They wait in burial halls and ruins and wake when you start looting. The stronger ones hold their ground and defend well, so trading blows with them wastes health.
How to beat them
Block carefully and look for perfect blocks, which open them up for a counter. Hit once or twice, then go back to defending. If a weapon starts to glow, treat the swing as unblockable and dodge it.
Where you meet them
Sealed tombs, crypts and old ruins across the valley. Quests that send you underground, like Deep Down and the tempering step of Forge It Anew, are the most reliable places to find them.
Related enemies
- Boss
The Forgotten Guardian
The Forgotten Guardian is an armoured skeleton mini-boss guarding the exit of an underground ruin in the side quest Deep Down. It defends well, so go in with your best gear and a patient plan.
Image: Rebel Wolves / Bandai NamcoCreatureKobolds
Kobolds are cannibal creatures that live in burrows, mines and caves. They can speak human language. They are cowards alone but dangerous in a pack, so never fight them in a narrow spot.
Image: Rebel Wolves / Bandai NamcoHumanSoldiers and Guards
Brencis's soldiers and city guards patrol Vale Sangora and man its checkpoints. They are the human enemies you fight most often, and they carry useful sword manuals.