Ludvig
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Leader of the Lonely Jackals. Seeks to oppress and rule through extreme force at Pailune Castle. Wields lightning-infused attacks with devastating speed.
Difficulty
hard
Type
story boss
Region
Pailune
Level
28
How to Find
Appears during the quest "Lonely Jackals".
Strategy
- 1Single health bar — fast but susceptible to knockdown abilities
- 2Lightning Dash closes distance instantly — always be ready to dodge
- 3Block Lightning Slash and Twin Strike, then counterattack during recovery
- 4Use knockdown abilities to create large damage windows
Images
Ludvig — boss encounter
Related Quests
Lonely Jackals
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Last updated: March 2026