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General Velgar stands as a formidable antagonist in RuneScape Dragonwilds, wielding the elemental forces of earth and unleashing toxic poisons to swiftly dispatch foes. Confronting this dragon requires diligence and preparation, making it a challenging battle.
This infamous dragon glides above the initial base in Bramblemead Valley, casting poisonous attacks that inflict damage and can be fatal to unprepared players. To end Velgar’s reign of chaos, players can utilize the following guide to vanquish him and reap valuable rewards, paving the way to becoming a dominant force in the realm.
How to acquire the Challenger Horn for the General Velgar battle
To embark on your quest against General Velgar, you will initiate your journey through the Dragon Slayer quest, guided by the Wise Old Man. This quest involves completing tasks such as hunting a deer for its antlers and engaging with Cathan in front of the tower. During this interaction, you will learn about the Challenger Horn, which you will need to craft.
To create the Challenger Horn, you must possess a minimum of Artisan level 15 skills and have access to a Smithing Anvil. Start by gathering one Dragon Tooth from the Stormtouched Highlands using an Iron Pickaxe. Next, collect one Bloodwood Sap from the Bloodblight Swamps. Finally, smelt five Bronze Bars by combining copper and tin ore at a furnace. Once you have these materials, you can forge the Challenger Horn, preparing yourself for the encounter with General Velgar.
Strategies for defeating General Velgar in RuneScape Dragonwilds
It’s advisable to form a team to take on this powerful boss. Prior to the battle, ensure you are equipped with a strong ranged weapon, health potions, and several antipoison potions. If you are unfamiliar with potion brewing, the ingredients needed include Harralander (a herb found in the Whispering Swamp), Bittercap Mushroom, and Clay Vessel. Mixing these in a brewing cauldron will yield the necessary antipoison potion, which is crucial for surviving the fight.
Once you arrive at Velgar’s High, place the Challenger Horn in the center to trigger the battle. Velgar employs two main forms of attack. The first attack poisons the ground beneath you, causing harm as the poison meter fills. However, if you have taken the antipoison potions beforehand, you will be immune to this effect. The second attack involves ground-based assaults that will pursue you and explode on contact. These ground attacks increase progressively, demanding precise dodging, especially as they follow you for an extended period.
Throughout the fight, Velgar features four mini health bars. When his health dips below a certain threshold, he will ascend into the air, becoming untargetable while raining poison from above. Yet again, possessing the antipoison potion will mitigate the impact of this assault.
Upon successfully defeating the dragon, players will receive General Velgar’s head and can return to the Old Wise Man via Lodestones to claim their rewards. The spoils include the Tomb of the Dragon Slayer, experience points, a Dragon Visage, and an Anti-Dragon Shield, all of which will serve you well against formidable foes like the impending dragon overlord, Imaru, as highlighted in the game’s roadmap.
For further exploration, consider reviewing our guides to master all skills and weapons in RuneScape Dragonwilds.
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