At a glance
| Main boss | General Lothaire, the Eagle-Bearer |
|---|---|
| Opening fight | Chapter I · intended defeat |
| Main victory | Chapter II: Regroup |
| Structure | Two phases · two health bars |
Opening encounter versus the Chapter II fight
The opening battle is not the point at which the full boss guide expects you to defeat Lothaire. Continue into Regroup and develop William’s tools before the rematch. The developer’s prelaunch update also places the full-game Lothaire encounter at the end of Chapter II, explaining why demo-era guides can give a different impression of his position.
Build stagger with fire and pistol weak-point shots
PowerPyx recommends igniting Lothaire with Fire Transmutation, then using the pistol on exposed weak spots. Follow with attacks or parries to finish filling stagger and take the stun attack opportunity. Dodge red unblockable attacks instead of attempting to parry every swing.
Prepare for a second health bar
Lothaire has two phases and two health bars. In the second phase, watch the large-arm attacks and dangerous grab, and deal with summoned soldiers before they crowd the fight. The same fire-and-weak-point approach remains useful once the weak spots return.
Use the right guide for your current obstacle
Missing the gun needed for the approach? Open the pistol-location guide and check the carriage along the Chapter II bridge route. If your question is about defensive controls rather than boss order, use the controls and combat guides next. This page focuses on the first named story boss and keeps the wider roster in the bosses directory.