Kailok the Hornsplitter
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Leader of the Goldleaf Merchants. Bullied in childhood, he gained immense power from an artifact discovered by chance. His power allows him to split ox horns with just the wind from his sword.
normal
story boss
Hernand
12
Strategy
- 1Single health bar but extremely agile with swift movements
- 2Overhead Strike and Rapier Wave are unblockable — sidestep them
- 3Block his Four Slash Combo and Multi Slash to interrupt and counterattack
- 4Once knocked down, land combo attacks before he recovers
Rewards
Sword of the Lord
Evasive Roll
Iron Ore x7
Copper Ore x2
Seal of Greed
Images
Kailok the Hornsplitter — boss encounter
Drops
Sword of the Lord
A one-handed weapon that provides greatly increased Attack Speed and grants additional uses of Wind Slash.
Evasive Roll
Press {Key:Key_Roll} while being hit to quickly roll away and evade.
Iron Ore
Iron Ore is the most common metallic ore in Pywel, mined from cliff faces and rock seams. Essential for weapon and armor refinement at the blacksmith.
Copper Ore
Copper ore is greenish-tinted metallic ore mined from cliffs. Use for weapon and armor upgrades.
Seal of Greed - Goldleaf Merchant Guild
A seal of the Goldleaf Merchant Guild. Obtained after finishing Chapter 2.
Related
Sword of the Lord
A one-handed weapon that provides greatly increased Attack Speed and grants additional uses of Wind Slash.
Evasive Roll
Press {Key:Key_Roll} while being hit to quickly roll away and evade.
Iron Ore
Iron Ore is the most common metallic ore in Pywel, mined from cliff faces and rock seams. Essential for weapon and armor refinement at the blacksmith.
Copper Ore
Copper ore is greenish-tinted metallic ore mined from cliffs. Use for weapon and armor upgrades.
Seal of Greed - Goldleaf Merchant Guild
A seal of the Goldleaf Merchant Guild. Obtained after finishing Chapter 2.
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Last updated: March 2026