Torment Stag Boss Guide

Encounter Overview

Torment Stag is Preludes 15's signature open-world boss — a multi-phase spectral elk testing parry discipline, add control, and Smite burst. Located at the border of haunted Midrath groves, the stag gates advanced Totem drops and ghost quest completion.

Recommended entry: four-player group with Tethren DPS, Sirin debuffs, Oscelda support, and flex AoE — though solo experts clear with Tethren and perfect play.

Phase One — Charge Patterns

Phase one emphasizes hoof charge telegraphs and sidestep spacing. Parryable antler swipes open Smite windows — Tethren players should prioritize these over raw Nightfold spam. Ghost adds spawn at seventy percent HP; Ode Tempest or AoE flex clears them before they buff the stag.

Phase Two — Spectral Split

At fifty percent, Torment Stag splits into ethereal duplicates. Sirin marks reveal the real stag; without Sirin, watch for hoof print particles on the correct clone. Grace players revive fallen allies during shadow antler rains — spread out to reduce overlap.

Phase Three — Enrage

Final phase compresses parry windows but increases Smite damage multiplier — high reward for learned players. Save major cooldowns and consumables here. Successful clears drop Tempers used in Gods & Ghosts Talisman upgrades.