Overview
Walter Lanford is one of the human boss enemies Kliff encounters during his journey across the continent of Pywell. Unlike mythical creatures or mechanical constructs, Walter represents the human factions vying for power in the politically unstable world.
His surname 'Lanford' may connect him to the Calphade region ruled by Marquis Stefan Lanford, potentially indicating family ties or political connections to that storyline.
Role in the Story
Human enemies like Walter Lanford represent the various power players taking advantage of the chaos following the King of Demeniss's coma. These faction leaders pose threats alongside the mythical bosses.
The encounter with Walter likely ties into broader political conflicts affecting the Greymanes and their quest to reunite and rebuild.
Combat
As a human boss, Walter Lanford fights with conventional weapons and tactics rather than supernatural abilities. This creates a different combat dynamic compared to creature encounters.
Human boss fights in Crimson Desert test players' mastery of the core combat mechanics against opponents who fight similarly to Kliff himself.