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Balthazar, the Wyvernflame

Balthazar, the Wyvernflame. This faction quest takes place in the Hernand region of Crimson Desert.

Overview

Balthazar, the Wyvernflame is an Elite Boss and the leader of The Wyvernflames, a hostile faction that has seized Windridge Fortress in Delesyia. He is classified as a Large Human type enemy. Defeating him is the objective of the Hernand faction quest bearing his name, and completing this quest rewards Delesyian Contribution points.

The Wyvernflames are described as lawless outsiders from distant foreign lands who appeared in Dewhaven and began massacring or enslaving residents. They wear clothing unlike anything local to the region, and Balthazar himself carries a sturdy pack made from heat-resistant leather built to withstand a wyvern's flames, stocked with scale care tools, training gear, and gunpowder. This detail hints at his close relationship with the wyverns his faction commands. He wears a full set of Balthazar cloth armor, which shares its design lineage with the broader Wyvernflames aesthetic: garments crafted in a distant land with a distinctive foreign look.

Balthazar is found at Fort Windbridge (also referred to as Windridge Fortress), the stronghold occupied by the Wyvernflames in the Hernand region. Because he is an Elite Boss rather than a standard enemy or a World Boss, he is more dangerous than rank-and-file Wyvernflame soldiers but does not require the full multi-phase preparation typical of the game's main story bosses.

Elite Boss Stats

Balthazar is classified as an Elite Boss in Crimson Desert. His combat stats reflect a tough but not impregnable opponent. Notably, his Defense is 0, meaning his armor provides no damage reduction from the stat itself. His relatively high Knockout threshold (750) means players should not rely on stagger-based strategies alone.

Skills

Balthazar has one listed passive skill:

• Boss Large Human (passive): Designates Balthazar as a large human-type boss enemy. This classification affects how he reacts to grapples, knockdowns, and certain crowd-control abilities. Large human bosses are generally susceptible to well-timed grapple attempts, which drain their stagger bar significantly.

Equipment

Balthazar wears a complete set of Wyvernflame cloth armor. This equipment set identifies him as the leader of the Wyvernflames faction rather than a standard soldier. Players can obtain matching or related cloth armor pieces from Wyvernflame enemies throughout the fortress.

Strategy

Balthazar has 0 Defense, so raw damage output translates directly into health loss without any reduction. Prioritize high-damage builds over those relying on armor-penetration perks. His Knockout value of 750 is high enough that a single stagger combo will not be sufficient to break his guard repeatedly, so mix in sustained pressure rather than waiting for a single large stagger window.

The fight is best approached with a hit-and-run rhythm. Move in to land a burst of attacks, then back off when he winds up a heavy strike. His 265 Attack is significant, so taking direct hits from telegraphed moves will deplete health quickly. Bring healing food before the fight: grilled meats and other consumables extend your margin for error during longer exchanges.

As a Large Human boss, Balthazar is vulnerable to grapple attempts. Well-timed grapples interrupt his attack sequences and deal extra stagger damage, potentially opening him up for a follow-up combo. This is one of the fastest ways to whittle down his Knockout bar over the course of the fight.

Tips

• Stock up on healing consumables before the encounter. Grilled meats are recommended for sustained fights.

• Balthazar has 0 Defense. Any attack that deals damage will be felt at full value, so all-out offense is viable once you learn his attack patterns.

• Use grapple attacks to build up his Knockout bar faster. Reaching the Knockout threshold opens a large damage window.

• Watch for heavy telegraphed attacks and back out of range rather than trying to tank them. His Attack stat (265) makes blocked hits costly on stamina.

• Defeating Balthazar rewards Delesyian +300 Contribution and completes the associated faction quest.

• Players who defeat Balthazar also reportedly have a chance to obtain the Wyvern Blaster, a unique firearm-type weapon, from this encounter or the surrounding area.

Reward

Delesyian +300

Completion

Balthazar, the Wyvernflame was defeated.

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Database Stats

Combat attributes recorded in the game database for Balthazar, the Wyvernflame.