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Ludvig
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Ludvig is the leader of the Lonely Jackals, a faction operating in Pailune. Once known as an opportunist, Ludvig's true nature surfaced after the fall of Jian, the great leader of Pailune. He shares a similar vision with Myurdin, seeking to trample cities and rule survivors through extreme oppression. His ambition drives him to cling to the strong while secretly harboring plans to betray those around him and seize power for himself.
Ludvig serves as a mandatory boss encounter in Chapter 7 of the main story. Players confront him at Pailune Castle during the quest Lonely Jackals, and later face him again as One-Armed Ludvig in the quest Time to Face Justice.
Ludvig already had a bad reputation as an opportunist before Jian's death, but nobody expected him to change so drastically once Jian fell. With Pailune plunged into chaos following the loss of its great leader, Ludvig seized the opportunity to consolidate power. He formed the Lonely Jackals and aligned himself with forces opposing the Greymanes, dreaming of one day trampling over those he stabbed in the back and standing at the top.
His actions contribute to the bloody conflict between the Greymanes, who fight to uphold Jian's will, and the Black Bear forces that seek to burn everything down. The quest Ludvig's Whereabouts tasks the player with tracking him down, ultimately leading to the confrontation at Pailune Castle.
Ludvig is encountered at Pailune Castle during Chapter 7 of the main story. The quest chain begins with tracking the Lonely Jackals' movements and culminates in a direct confrontation inside the castle.
The first encounter with Ludvig takes place during the Lonely Jackals quest. Ludvig fights with twin blades infused with lightning and is one of the most challenging bosses in the game. The fight consists of two phases.
In the first phase, Ludvig moves rapidly around the arena, teleporting frequently and launching lethal electricity attacks. He uses electric missiles that must be dodged, performs charged dash attacks, and executes a large area-of-effect pull attack (indicated by a blue glowing circle) that deals heavy electrical damage. His speed and evasion make him difficult to pin down.
After depleting his first health bar, Ludvig transforms into Awakened Ludvig. According to his lore, he consumes an imprisoned human and gains immense unholy power. In this phase, he retains all of his previous abilities while adding devastating new attacks, including a massive sword of electricity that he slams into the ground and a web of lightning that snares and continuously electrocutes the player. He teleports even more frequently in this form, making it extremely difficult to land attacks.
Attack | Description |
|---|---|
Lightning Dash | A quick dash forward with knockback potential |
Twin Strike | A dual blade slash combo |
Lightning Stab | A focused thrust attack with knockback |
Lightning Slash | His primary melee attack with lightning infusion |
Lightning Barrage | A projectile attack that deals heavy damage at range |
Electric Web (Phase 2) | Creates a web of electricity that snares and continuously damages the player |
Electric Greatsword (Phase 2) | Summons a massive sword of electricity and slams it into the ground |
Focus on dodging rather than blocking or parrying, as many of Ludvig's lightning attacks bypass defenses. Wait for him to finish a teleportation sequence or miss a combo, then land quick attacks during the opening. The Blinding Flash finisher is highly recommended, as it deals unblockable damage and can stun Ludvig, wiping out significant portions of his health bar.
Stock up on healing items before this fight. Bring at least 100 Grilled Meat or Chewy Rice Cakes, along with Palmar Pills for revival. Lightning-resistant armor is strongly recommended to mitigate his electrical damage.
Ludvig survives the first encounter and is later found in the Demeniss mountains during the quest Time to Face Justice. This rematch is fought as Oongka rather than Kliff. One-Armed Ludvig has a single health bar and uses a one-handed fighting style. Despite having only one arm, he remains a dangerous opponent.
When fighting as Oongka, dual-wielding swords is more effective than using the default two-handed axe due to the faster attack speed. Focus on parrying his attacks and following up with light combo chains. Hunt for additional healing items in the area before engaging, as Oongka's inventory may be limited.
Defeating Ludvig in the Lonely Jackals quest advances the Chapter 7 storyline. The rematch during Time to Face Justice completes the Twisted Fate sub-chapter, allowing the story to progress. After One-Armed Ludvig falls, the Greymanes gather at a graveyard in Pailune to mourn their fallen leader Jian, though the war is far from over.
Ludvig is one of only a few bosses in the game who appears in multiple encounters across different quests.
The second fight against One-Armed Ludvig is the only mandatory boss fight played as Oongka.
His transformation into Awakened Ludvig represents one of the game's more dramatic mid-fight phase transitions.
