DARK SOULS III

DARK SOULS III

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Vordt of the Boreal Valley

Vordt of the Boreal Valley

Defeat Vordt of the Boreal Valley.

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How to unlock the Vordt of the Boreal Valley achievement in DARK SOULS III - Definitive Guide

Vordt Of The Boreal Valley is the second boss you will encounter in dark souls 3 and he can prove quite a challenge if you don't play smart.

Vordt can break your shield guard in one hit so don't bother using your shield. Vordt also hits very hard and he can cause frost damage which is a new element to dark souls 3 which will slow you & make your stamina bar regen very slowly. To beat him, try get behind him and stay there if you can as he wont be able to hit you here, locking on and rolling left is the best way to do this.

Midway through the fight he will Agro and start charging at you multiple times. The way to tell when he is going to do this is by his eyes glowing red so simply dodge then continue your attack. Attack, Evade, Repeat.

Below is a video guide:
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30 Mar 2016 08:22

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I noticed also sometimes he'll do a frost breath type attack and if you hit him even from behind while he's doing it, you'll immediately get frostbite, unless I assume you have some sort of resistance gear.
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By MrPierceface on 12 Apr 2016 14:05
I got my Endurance up to 20 and used the Lothric Knight's Shield in this fight, just enough to withstand Vordt's charge attack in the second phase without having my guard broken.
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By on 13 Apr 2016 02:10
Which armor, weapon and stats do you need?
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By beastman rules on 30 Jun 2022 01:00
Really late to getting around to this game, just thought I’d report that I beat this boss last night & no achievement. I’ve been playing today for a bit & still no achievement, strangely though I got the achievement for beating the rotted greatwood.
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By WarningRabbit95 on 09 Jul 2022 14:51
Beat this boss and got no achievement
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By M3TaLLIK GUNN3R on 11 Mar 2024 16:45
There are two NPC summons available for this boss. I'm not sure what the requirements are for them to be there, but they've been there for me and my last two play
playthroughs. They may very well have no requirements.

The first one is on a platform right as you enter the large area that leads to the boss. The second one, the katana guy from the left side of Firelake shrine, is available right in front of the boss door.
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By vSully on 04 Apr 2016 13:41
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This is the second boss of Dark Souls 3. Here is the wiki if needed, http://darksouls3.wiki.fextralife.com/Vordt+of+the+Boreal+Va...

General Tips
- Do not use a shield to block as you currently will not (unless you have spent quite some time farming the mobs) have enough stamina to block his swings without getting stunned

- This boss uses frost to his advantage and as such it will build up causing "frostbite" which will reduce your damage, defense and stamina regen while also slow you.

- Attempt to get behind or to the side of this boss to the best of your ability, but be wary of swipes.

- When roughly half of his health (sometimes its 3/4 other times its 1/2) he will being charging you for quite a sum of damage. His eyes will glow red thus telling you his plans.

- This boss is weak against Dark and Fire so do your best to incorperate that into your build.

- This boss is resistant to slash and thrust attacks. Giving pure melee players a wee bit more of a challenge to deal with.

- This boss is immune to poison/toxic, bleed and frost. So do not build around any of these affects.

- If you have killed the Sword Master near Firelink Shrine (Will include video at the bottom for location) you may summon him BEFORE passing through the mist to the boss fight.

Here are a few videos (credit to the creator included) to help if needed:

Thief - Video 1: (credit to GameSpot)


Knight - Video 2: (credit to PowerPyx)


Sorcery Mage - Video 3: (credit to EpicGamerWorld)


If you have any questions or additions let me know. Good luck!

P.S. Here is the location of the Sword Master (Credit to EpicFights)-


Note: Do be cautious with this enemy. He is not a boss, but is still difficult and stacks bleeds.
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27 Apr 2016 00:00

Found at the High Wall of Lothric.

The second boss and one that is rather like a lot of the big dog enemies of past games, as if you stay near his back and sides you’ll be fairly safe. He has a large mace that he likes to do sweeping attacks and an overhand smash with, he also has a frost breath attack you can roll past and get some hits in from the side.

At half health he becomes more aggressive and starts to charge at you, this can easily knock you down to try and roll sideways and then punish him when he smashes into a wall after the third charge. He often follows this with a breath attack to be ready to take advantage.

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Second boss. The tactics are the same as in the first one. We try to come from behind and hit him in the legs, they are his weak spot.
In the second stage, he can freeze you if you stand in front of him. Therefore, also roll behind his back and hit his legs.

Here you can call the players for help (or go help yourself).

Trophy video
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23 Mar 2016 22:59

There is a short path to the boss from the very first bonfire in the location. After the fountain with the fat man there will be a large multi-level location, on one side there is a temple with a round stained glass window, in front of which two knights are walking, on the other there is a descent to a hall with an overgrown gate (when you are at the gate a boss will appear). From the entrance to this area you need to go left and up, there will be an elevator. I recommend opening the path in advance.
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12 Apr 2016 10:47