Flying Fortress Orbian
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Flying Fortress Orbian is a massive airborne fortress encountered during the Cloud Castle Orbian quest. The fight begins while riding the Blackstar Dragon, destroying shield generators on the fortress exterior. After landing inside, players navigate puzzles and interior enemies before reaching the core boss — a spinning disc of light that must be stunned with Force Palm and Energy Surge before being finished with arrows.
Difficulty
hard
Type
story boss
Region
Demeniss
How to Find
Appears during the quest "Cloud Castle Orbian".
Strategy
- 1During the dragon phase, shoot Fireballs at the circular shield generators on the fortress barrier
- 2After landing inside, pierce the small central console with your sword and spin it to reveal the passage to the next level
- 3Climb the metal grate inside the fortress, defeat the three enemies upstairs, then use Force Palm jump or climb to the roof
- 4The core boss is a spinning disc of light — use Force Palm and Energy Surge to stun it and make it vulnerable
- 5CRITICAL: Bring arrows before entering. Without arrows, the final boss is nearly impossible and you will have to leave and repeat the entire approach
- 6Once the boss is stunned, shoot arrows to end the fight quickly
Related Quests
Cloud Castle Orbian
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Last updated: March 2026