The Nameless Captive Summary
The main boss of the Prisoner's Domain that uses a giant sword lodged in his head as a weapon.
| Location | Down a pit after defeating Tishina's Confessor in Executioner's Pulpit |
| Rewards | • Gloom x12,673 • Captive's Scabstone x1 |
| Health | 6800 |
| Poise | 400 |
| Weakness | Curse |
Where to Find The Nameless Captive
From the Executioner's Pulpit Beacon and after defeating Tishina's Confessor, continue forward to reach a pit. Jump down to start the Nameless Captive's boss encounter.
The Nameless Captive Attack Patterns
| Attack | Description |
|---|---|
| Stab |  Smashes his head and stabs the target |
| Multi Stab |  Repeatedly smashes his head on the ground |
| Wide Slashes |  Slashes in a wide arc around its body |
| Blade Spin |  Repeatedly spins his sword while running towards the target. Can be interrupted |
| Stab Smash |  Stabs the ground and forcefully lifts up his sword |
| Stomp Kick |  Stomps the target followed by a kick |
| Leaping Stab Smash |  Jumps and slams towards a target area |
| Fast Wide Slashes |  Slashes around in quick succession |
How to Beat The Nameless Captive
[1] Parry and Counterattack
The Nameless Captive has slow attacks that can be easily punished by parrying. Wait for these opportunities and launch a counterattack to safely defeat him.
[2] Be Wary of his Range and Damage
While the Nameless Captive is somewhat slow, the range and damage of his attacks are no joke. He uses a variety of wide slashes that often leave no room to sidestep, so be wary and keep your distance while waiting for the opportunity to strike.
[3] Use a Special Attack to Stop his Spinning Move
At the start of the second phase, the Nameless Captive will start with a spinning attack that can be dodged. It can also be interrupted by using a Special Attack, opening up a DPS window you can utilize.
[4] Use a Summon
Using a summon will turn the fight greatly in your favor. We recommend summoning Eredrim to tank for you, giving you distance and extra room to breathe in the fight.
[5] Use appropriate Tarstones
The following Tarstones infuse your weapons with Curse, making them effective in this fight:
- Accursed Stone
- Curseblood Stone
The Nameless Captive Rewards
The Nameless Captive drops the following rewards upon death:
- Gloom x12,673
- Captive's Scabstone x1
The following achievements can be unlocked:
| Achievement | Description |
|---|---|
| Headcase | Defeat the Nameless Captive |
| Peter’s Perfect Parry | Perfect Guard each one of The Nameless Captive's headspins using the Untarnished Seal |
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 |
