Lucian the Thirsting Knight Summary
Lucian the Thirsting Knight is a miniboss that needs to be defeated to cleanse the Stonebled Gate Beacon.
| Location | Stonebled Gate Beacon |
| Rewards | • Glimpse x1 • Serpent Stone x1 • Gloom x6500 |
| Health | 1400 |
| Poise | 150 |
| Weakness | Frost |
Where to Find Lucian the Thirsting Knight
Lucian the Thirsting Knight is in the Stonebled Gate Beacon, on the north side of the map.
Rest at the beacon and attempt to cleanse when ready.
At the Hidden Keep, there are items on the side rooms guarded by enemies. The path to progress is blocked by destructible crates at the end of the hallway.
Interact with the highlighted stone to open the hidden passage.
There are some enemies here so be careful. One of them will drop on the right side and break the wooden cart.
Tip: You can watch the enemies kill one another from afar before proceeding, only one or two should remain alive by the end.
Lucian the Thirsting Knight will spawn at the end of the path.
Lucian the Thirsting Knight Attack Patterns
| Attack | Description |
|---|---|
| Swing and Stab Combo |  Two sword swings and a few quick stabs then ends with a single sword swing. |
| In n' Out Swing |  An in and out double swing with its two blades. |
| Leap and Swing Combo |  A leap forward and a flurry of slashes. |
When Lucian the Thirsting Knight reaches half health, it will leave the area. Traverse to higher ground and follow it.
There is an opening on the left side, beside a wall torch. Squeeze through to resume the fight.
| Attack | Description |
|---|---|
| Invisible Swipes |  It turns invisible and attacks while unseen. |
| Double Swipe |  Two quick swipes with its claws. |
| Forward Swipe |  A forward swipe with its claws. |
Tip: When it turns invisible, hold guard for any incoming attacks. Keep an eye on your own break meter.
How to Beat Lucian the Thirsting Knight
Learn its patterns to parry its attacks effectively until its vulnerable to a riposte. Use the sidearm while the boss is down if you have the ammo.
When the boss turns invisible during the second phase, it can still attack and take damage. Playing defensively is easier but having abilities that deal AOE damage allows you to play offensively instead.
The following Tarstones are recommended:
- Lost Clotstone
- Captive's Scabstone
- Shrike Stone
Lucian the Thirsting Knight Rewards
The Lucian the Thirsting Knight drops the following rewards upon death:
• Glimpse x1
• Serpent Stone x1
• Gloom x6500
Related Guides
List of All Bosses
| Bosses | |
|---|---|
 Magdalena, the Lady of the Woods |  The Lost Child |
 The Nameless Captive |  Sir Isaac, the Scholar-Prince |
 Hexapod |  The Monolith |
 Droeg, the Conquerer |  Malborn Offspring |
 Orrem, the Reclaimed |  Zmey, the Unbidden |
| Mini Bosses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gloombound Ritualist | Tainted Vestige | Tar Golem |
| Great Arbiter of Flesh | Vrannic, the Grand Illusionist | Grisha |
| Vrago, Solikar Champion | Bloodcursed Lithopod | The Warden |
| Rabid Grisha Pack | Lucian, the Thirsting Knight | Pale Grisha |
| Circle of the Grasping Root | The Wandering Shepherd | Tarblighted Stoner |
| Vellen, High Lord of Mammon | Twin Sesters | Stray Sesters |
| Sester Secundus | Bor, the Deluded Monarch | Sariel, the Endless |
| Gloombound Wraith | Starved Harridan | Viletongue |
| Batushka | Subjugated Guardian | Infested Miner |
| Prophet of Profane Infinities | Tishina's Confessor | Gloombound Legion |
| Strange Grisha | Urrig, the Executioner | Caged Grisha |
| Tyrant's Sycophants | Servants of the Scholar Prince | Solnir, the Gloom Seeker |
