Overview
Lord of the Forgotten Castle is a faction quest for the Pailune Militia, part of the Crossroads of Succession quest line. The quest sends Kliff to the Icemoor Castle Ruins in the far north of the Pailune region, where a powerful foe has taken up residence. The quest culminates in a challenging boss fight against Saigord the Staglord.
Quest Details
Detail | Info |
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Quest Type | |
Quest Line | |
Region | |
Saigord the Staglord | |
Recommended Level | Mid-game (ensure cold-resistant equipment) |
Objectives
Travel to the Icemoor Castle Ruins in northern Pailune
Navigate the castle exterior and reach the inner courtyard
Defeat Saigord the Staglord
Return to the Pailune Militia to report
Preparation
The Icemoor Castle Ruins are located in a cold region that drains stamina regeneration. Before heading north, equip a Cloak and prepare food that provides Ice Resistance. You need at least Level 5 Ice Resistance to become immune to the cold debuff during the fight. Without it, your stamina recovery is severely reduced, making the boss encounter much harder.
Boss Fight: Saigord the Staglord
Saigord the Staglord wields a large shield and sword combination. He is a powerful melee combatant with several dangerous attack patterns.
Attack Patterns
Attack | Description | |
|---|---|---|
Overhead Slash Combo | Wide overhead slash followed by two horizontal swings | Dodge backward after the first hit, then punish during recovery |
Shield Bash Sequence | Three consecutive shield bashes that push you back | Dodge sideways to avoid the pushback chain |
Charging Attack | Side-dodge at the last moment; he has a long recovery | |
Quick spinning attack used as a counter when flanked | Do not circle behind him; bait frontal attacks instead | |
Red Glint Attacks | Unblockable attacks marked by a red flash; shreds stamina if blocked | Always dodge these; never block a red glint attack |
Strategy
Use Force Palm to stagger and cancel most of Staglord's combos. This is the most effective tactic throughout the fight.
Learn his Turning Slash Expertise skill using the Watch and Learn mechanic during the fight. Once learned, this skill deals massive burst damage against him since he is weak to his own attack.
Do not spam Expertise recklessly. Saigord can retaliate even when hit by it. Use it only during clear openings after his combo finishers.
Keep your Spirit (energy) high throughout the fight. Force Palm and dodge-cancels both consume Spirit, and running out leaves you vulnerable.
His red glint attacks are unblockable and will shred your stamina if you try to guard. Always dodge these.
Rewards
Pailune Militia reputation increase
Unique weapon or armor drop from Saigord
Crossroads of Succession quest line progression
Tips
Equip Level 5 Ice Resistance before the fight. The cold environment severely hampers stamina regeneration without it.
Force Palm is your best friend in this fight. Use it to interrupt combos and create counterattack windows.
Learn the Turning Slash Expertise during the fight for a significant damage advantage.
Bring plenty of Grilled Meat. The fight is long, and the cold environment makes recovery slower.
Related Quests
Completion
The Black Bears were defeated and Steinnfell Fortress was secured.