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How to Defeat Vhenard
Diablo IV

How to Defeat Vhenard

Learn how to defeat Vhenard in Diablo IV's Act I. This guide details Vhenard's boss strategy, including summoning waves of demons and avoiding arena hazards.

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Learn how to defeat Vhenard in Diablo IV's Act I. This guide details Vhenard's boss strategy, including summoning waves of demons and avoiding arena hazards.

Alright, so you've made it to Act I's 'The Undertaking' main quest in Diablo IV and you're heading into The Darkened Way. Your goal is to find Vhenard, Lilith's mother, deep within this massive cavern. As you descend, you'll eventually reach Kasama, where a big lake is waiting. Get ready, because as soon as you confront Vhenard, she's going to attack!

Stats / Weaknesses:

  • Vhenard herself doesn't have a traditional HP bar you deplete. Damage is dealt by defeating her summoned minions.
  • All enemies in this fight can be frozen, making a Sorcerer a good class choice.

Phases:

  1. Wave 1: Vhenard summons two Hell Spawn Elites on either side of her.
  2. Wave 2: Vhenard summons three Hell Spawns tethered to her, plus multiple Spewers. Blood and electrical bolts start moving around the arena.
  3. Wave 3: Vhenard summons four Hell Spawns and a Pit Lord Elite. Blood bolts now move in a spinning pattern.

Strategy:

  • Wave 1: Focus on the two Hell Spawn Elites. If you can, try to lure them together so you can hit them both with Area of Effect (AoE) attacks.
  • Wave 2: Quickly deal with the Spewers first, as they shouldn't be too much trouble. Then, focus on taking down the Hell Spawns one by one, unless your build has strong AoE capabilities. Keep an eye out for the blood and electrical bolts moving around the arena and dodge them.
  • Wave 3: This is the toughest wave. Use AoE attacks to group up as many enemies as possible (Hell Spawns and Spewers) and try to burn them down fast. Inflicting Vulnerable and using your Ultimates will be key here. Watch out for the blood bolts that now spin across the battlefield – you'll need to be constantly moving.
  • Survival: Expect a lot of damage in the final wave. Keep an eye out for any Health Potion drops that appear on the ground to keep yourself alive.
  • Victory: Once the last Hell Spawn is defeated, Vhenard will be defeated.
  • You'll learn where to go next to continue your pursuit of Lilith.
  • Unfortunately, there are no specific loot drops from this encounter.

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