Developed by Stunlock Studios, V Rising is a survival game that begins with a vampire waking up after a centuries-long sleep in an open world with the objective of hunting, surviving, building castles, and defeating its enemies.

Like any other RPG, V Rising puts players against deadly villains called V Blood Bosses. Taking down these bosses helps players progress through the game and expands their armory by unlocking new vampire abilities and magic spells to be used in the future. One of these V Blood Bosses is the Winged Horror. This article covers everything players need to find and beat Winged Horror in V Rising.

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Winged Horror’s Location in V Rising

The Winged Horror is a level 83 boss in the V Rising world. It carries a Soul Shard, making it only the third of its kind. A Soul Shard is a valuable asset with a variety of difficult power boosts and can only be obtained by defeating the boss who possesses it. As the name indicates, Winged Horror has the ability to fly, besides breathing fire and launching fireballs. The long health bar of the boss combined with the Frost Vortex spell makes it a formidable opponent.

Winged Horror resides at the summit of the Dreaded Peak, a mountain located at the eastern border of the Farbane Woods. Since the mountaintop presents little to no shade, it is recommended to attack the boss at night to avoid sunlight. The Winged Horror will be denoted by a white pillar on the map, a symbol universal for all the Soul Shard Bosses. However, this tracking only works if the player has crafted the Eye of Twilight, a crucial item for locating bosses in V Rising.

Prerequisites

• The Winged Horror lives at the top of the Dreaded Peak, an area only accessible through flying in the Bat Form. This form can only be acquired by slaying the Nightmarshal Styx the Sunderer, a level 76 boss in V Rising.
• Since the Winged Horror is one of the endgame bosses, it is recommended to reach a minimum gear level of 76 before setting foot in the lair of the Winged Horror. Gear level is a measure of the overall strength of the weapons and equipment wielded by the character.

Weapons and Equipment

• Since the primary goal during the fight is to maintain a significant distance from the boss, it would be better to opt for a long-range weapon like a pistol or Sanguine Crossbow.
• Recommended spells for this fight are Veil of Chaos, Power Surge, Chaos Volley, and Heart Strike.
• The ideal blood types for this fight are Scholar Blood and Brute Blood.
• As a precaution, players can carry some potions for healing and skill boost, such as the Blood Rose Potion and the Witch Potion.

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Winged Horror's Attacks

The Winged Horror has two very different debuffs, one being the Chaos attack causing fire damage, and the second being the Frost Attack involving Crystal Lance icicles, causing the player to slow down.

Fire Breath

Winged Horror can unleash fire breath on its opponent, causing severe burning damage. The fire breath can also char the ground, making it impossible for players to walk on it without receiving damage.

Chaos Orbs

Chaos Orbs are one of the deadliest tools of the Winged Horror. Coming in pairs, these orbs cause a five-minute fire debuff.

Spin Attack

Alternatively, the boss can begin to spin and launch icicles all around itself, making it hard for the player to dodge him.

Frost Vortex

The special magical ability of the Winged Horror is to bring about a frost blizzard, causing the ice debuff to the player.

Best Strategies to Defeat the Winged Horror

• Maintain a distance from the boss at all times to steer clear of its signature tail whip attack. Use long-range weapons that suit best for this fight.
• Patience is the key to success against the Winged Horror. Try to survive longer in the arena by dodging all the attacks.
• Approaching the icicles can negate the burning effects of the fireballs, but keep in mind that it will slow down the player.
• Power Surge is a great defensive spell that reverses both the fire and the ice debuffs and acts as a shield. In addition, it also boosts the movement and attack speed.
• It would be a good idea to use Veil of Chaos, a travel spell that facilitates the rapid movement of the player across the arena. It comes in handy in both attack and defense.
• After stalling the boss long enough, use Heart Strike to dash forward and strike the boss, inflicting 150% magic damage. Chaos Volley can also serve as a strong offensive spell to inflict burn damage on the boss.

Rewards

Defeating the Winged Horror will unlock the following rewards:

• Soul Shard of the Winged Horror
• Frost Vortex Spell

Soul Shard of the Winged Horror, when acquired, can give the players a 2-hour buff of +50 fire resistance, +50 silver resistance, +10 spell power, and +5% spell critical strike rate. After collecting it, players should take it back to their castle. Frost Vortex, on the other hand, is a magical ability to create frost storms. It is originally possessed by the Winged Horror, and slaying him transfers it to players.

V Rising is available on PC.