How to Beat Salmar the Cursed Moonwane | Mistfall Hunter

Salmar the Cursed Moonwane

Learn how to beat the Mist Lord, Salmar the Cursed Moonwane, with our complete guide! It covers everything you need, including location, requirements, preparation, moveset, and other strategies.

Salmar, the Cursed Moonwane Overview

Sálmar, the Cursed Moonwane, is a Mist Lord boss found in Hallowgrove. She was created through a forbidden experiment that fused living flesh with the souls of the dead in an attempt to create a deity, leaving behind a grotesque False God.

The battle has two phases, with Sálmar initially concealing her malformed body before breaking free and revealing her true form. Her transformation introduces more dangerous attacks and makes the fight a major challenge for Hunters.

Salmar, the Cursed Moonwane Location & Requirements

Location

Sálmar is located in The Divine Anchor, a major area within the Hallowgrove map. The Divine Anchor is a dangerous area with a high concentration of enemies drawn to the power of the relic at its center.

To reach the Cursed Moonwane quest, you must first complete Investigate Soul Experiments. This unlocks Prayer of the Moon, where it is revealed that a woman has been imprisoned deep within the Divine Anchor. Completing this quest leads directly into Cursed Moonwane.

The Cursed Moonwane quest then tasks you with killing the Einherjar Cursed Moonwane in Chaos mode.

Requirements

Reach Hallowgrove and access the Divine Anchor.
Complete Investigate Soul Experiments.
Complete Prayer of the Moon.
Take on the Cursed Moonwane quest.

Preparation

Sálmar's encounter has two phases, with the second beginning when she breaks free of her restraints and reveals her true form. Prepare for a sustained fight rather than relying entirely on an early burst of damage, as you'll need to deal with her more aggressive awakened form later.

Prepare for Her Summons.
Sálmar can summon additional enemies during the encounter. Make sure your build or party can handle these without being completely dependent on focusing the boss at all times.

Bring Reliable Mobility.
Sálmar uses powerful melee attacks and area-of-effect abilities, making mobility important for avoiding damage and repositioning. A build that struggles to move or recover after committing to an attack can have a harder time once she enters her second phase.

Don't Burn Your Best Resources Early.
Save your strongest abilities and other limited resources for the second phase. Sálmar becomes more aggressive after revealing her true form, making the latter half of the encounter the more important part of your preparation.

Give Your Team Room to Work.
If you're fighting with other Hunters, avoid building a team that requires everyone to remain stacked together. Her area attacks and additional enemies can punish a group that has no room to reposition.

Salmar, the Cursed Moonwane Moveset

Phase 1

Attack	Description
Spectral Dash	Sálmar dashes forward, leaving a spectral trail that damages Hunters who pass through it.
Staff Swipes	Sálmar performs two consecutive swipes with her staff directly in front of her. You can parry these attacks with good timing.
Staff Air Slashes	Sálmar repeatedly swings her staff from a distance, launching air slashes toward Hunters.
Shockwave	Sálmar slams the tip of her staff into the ground, creating a shockwave that launches Hunters backward. Keep your distance to avoid being launched.
Undead Hands	Sálmar summons rows of undead hands from three directions: one directly in front of her and two at angles to her left and right. Position yourself between the rows or outside their angles. In Phase 2, this is 5 rows instead.
Fireball Swoop	Sálmar dashes sideways while launching fireballs toward Hunters.
Class Summon	Sálmar kneels down and summons an enemy based on one of the game's six playable classes.
Grasping Hands	Hands appear from the ground around Sálmar and attempt to grab nearby Hunters. Caught Hunters have their health drained before being thrown away.
Transformation	At around two-thirds health, Sálmar gains her ghastly wings, transforming into her second phase.

Phase 2

Attack	Description
Wing Projectiles	Sálmar uses her wings to send waves of projectiles toward Hunters.
Diving Grab	Sálmar flies into the air and swoops down to grab a Hunter. She can perform the dive twice before slamming into the ground. Hunters caught by the grab have some of their health drained.
Wing Dive	Sálmar flies upward before launching herself toward the Hunters, sending another wave of projectiles from her wings.
Soul Siphon	Sálmar summons hands across the ground around her. Jump over the hands to avoid them. Hunters caught by the attack will have a copy summoned to fight them.

Salmar, the Cursed Moonwane Strategy

Close the Distance

Sálmar is primarily a ranged caster, so staying far away gives her more opportunities to bombard you with spells. Close the distance whenever she uses her ranged attacks, especially her Staff Air Slashes and other projectiles. Melee classes such as Mercenary and Withered Knight can take advantage of this by staying close and maintaining pressure.

Take Advantage of Her Opening

Sálmar begins the fight in the air before landing in the arena. Use this opening to land a strong attack before she begins her normal attack rotation.

Manage Her Summons

Sálmar can summon an enemy based on any of the six Hunter classes. Treat these summons like PvP opponents and assess their danger based on the matchup. If your class handles the summoned Hunter well, you can continue focusing on Sálmar. Otherwise, eliminate the summon before returning to the boss.

Capitalize on Stuns

Sálmar can be stunned during Phase 1, temporarily knocking her to the ground. When this happens, use the opportunity to unleash your strongest attacks and deal as much damage as possible.

Adapt to Phase 2

At around two-thirds health, Sálmar grows her ghastly wings and enters Phase 2. Her existing attacks become more dangerous, and she gains new abilities, so be prepared to adjust your positioning and watch for her expanded moveset.

Stay Close During Soul Siphon

When Sálmar uses Soul Siphon, focus on avoiding the hands rather than immediately retreating from her. Jump over the hands and continue pressuring her once the attack ends.

Salmar, the Cursed Moonwane Tips & Tricks

Read the Ground Glow

Sálmar's Undead Hands attack has a clear visual tell, with a glow appearing beneath her feet while she charges it. Use this warning to position yourself between the rows or move outside their angles.

Parry Her Staff Swipes

Sálmar's two consecutive Staff Swipes can be parried with good timing. This allows parry-capable Hunters to turn one of her close-range attacks into a counterattack.

Kill Your Copy Immediately

If you get caught by Soul Siphon, Sálmar creates a copy of your Hunter. Take the copy out as quickly as possible before returning your attention to Sálmar.

Don't Panic When She Takes Flight

Sálmar's aerial attacks are heavily telegraphed. Watch her movement rather than immediately running away, and be ready to dodge when she commits to the attack.

Use the Gaps in Undead Hands

The Undead Hands attack doesn't completely cover the area. There are gaps between the rows, allowing you to avoid it without necessarily having to retreat from Sálmar.

Don't Overcommit

Sálmar's close-range attacks are heavily telegraphed, but don't assume every opening is safe for a full combo. Take your damage window and be ready to disengage when she begins another attack.