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The Prologue Fight

No, you cannot defeat Myurdin in the prologue. The opening boss fight is scripted to end in your defeat regardless of how well you play. Even if you deplete his health bar to near zero, a cutscene triggers where an arrow strikes Kliff in the chest, ending the fight. The outcome is the same no matter what.

This is an intentional narrative device. The prologue establishes Myurdin as the primary antagonist and motivates Kliff's journey throughout the rest of the game. You are meant to lose this fight.

The Chapter 7 Rematch

You get a real chance to fight Myurdin during the Chapter 7 main quest. This time, the fight is a legitimate two-phase boss encounter that you can and must win to progress the story.

• Phase 1: Myurdin fights with his standard melee moveset. Dodge his wide swings and punish during recovery windows.

• Phase 2: Myurdin transforms into Lava Myurdin, gaining a full suite of flame abilities. This phase is significantly harder and includes wipe mechanics that can kill you instantly if you fail to react.

Tips for Chapter 7

• Stock up on Hearty recovery items before the fight. The second phase is a long endurance battle.

• Learn to recognize the red-glint attacks that cannot be parried and must be dodged instead.

• Use Blinding Flash and other Spirit abilities during Phase 2 to interrupt his flame combos.