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11Overview22Lord 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.44Quest Details66DetailInfoQuest TypeFaction Quest (Pailune Militia)Quest LineCrossroads of SuccessionRegionPailune (Icemoor Castle Ruins)BossSaigord the StaglordRecommended LevelMid-game (ensure cold-resistant equipment)99Objectives1010Travel to the Icemoor Castle Ruins in northern PailuneNavigate the castle exterior and reach the inner courtyardDefeat Saigord the StaglordReturn to the Pailune Militia to report1212Preparation1414The 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.1616Boss Fight: Saigord the Staglord1818Saigord the Staglord wields a large shield and sword combination. He is a powerful melee combatant with several dangerous attack patterns.2020Attack Patterns2222AttackDescriptionCounterOverhead Slash ComboWide overhead slash followed by two horizontal swingsDodge backward after the first hit, then punish during recoveryShield Bash SequenceThree consecutive shield bashes that push you backDodge sideways to avoid the pushback chainCharging AttackLong-range charge that knocks Kliff down on hitSide-dodge at the last moment; he has a long recoveryTurning SlashQuick spinning attack used as a counter when flankedDo not circle behind him; bait frontal attacks insteadRed Glint AttacksUnblockable attacks marked by a red flash; shreds stamina if blockedAlways dodge these; never block a red glint attack2424Strategy2525Use 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.2727Rewards2929Pailune Militia reputation increaseUnique weapon or armor drop from SaigordCrossroads of Succession quest line progression3131Tips3333Equip 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.3535Related Quests3737Faction QuestsPailune3939Completion4141The Black Bears were defeated and Steinnfell Fortress was secured.
