Hard stuck because of Lord Auberon second phase invisible grab attack

[StuLLe]

Like the title says, I tried anything I could think of but I just cant avoid this attack consistently. Could anyone tell me if there is a way to avoid it? I am playing a dagger build without any ranged option, so I kinda have to get close to him. The attack takes like 75% of my hp pool and with how he is spamming this and with 5 flasks I am geeting destroyed.
Getting so frustrated that I am like two tries away from uninstalling...lol.

[Kensu]

same here..dude just goes invisible with no indication of the follow up attack just oneshotting me..tried spam evading but that rarely works

[Luap26]

the batforms phase 2 yeah? I just fought him 100% in the windows light for that phase. it knocks him out of the invis mode when hes a bat.

[stakejover]

Same dude. I've dodged it once or twice but I have no idea how, and he one shots me when he grabs me so I have to go through the whole first phase again just to hope that I might get lucky and dodge it again.

[StuLLe]

Originally posted by Luap26:

the batforms phase 2 yeah? I just fought him 100% in the windows light for that phase. it knocks him out of the invis mode when hes a bat.

You are a genius, sir. Forgot that vampires dont like light so much. I did throw like garlic and onions at him, but that didnt work.
Just beat him first try under the stupid windows)

[funkdokter]

Originally posted by Luap26:

the batforms phase 2 yeah? I just fought him 100% in the windows light for that phase. it knocks him out of the invis mode when hes a bat.

I never use these forums and I logged in just to highlight the value of this post.

Could run through the human form flawless. Bat form always brought me down. Once the invisible grabs/bites started, it was a wrap.

Read this tip and immediately beat the boss on the first try.

You're a genius. Don't know why I didn't see it sooner, especially since the main character makes a remark about how the sun is rising as you make your way through the castle.

Thank you.

[Brainbane]

Originally posted by Luap26:

the batforms phase 2 yeah? I just fought him 100% in the windows light for that phase. it knocks him out of the invis mode when hes a bat.

You literally just changed that fight from impossible to easy peasy for me. If I wasn't dumb I might have considered that a vampire doesn't like light.

[Guybrush]

Thank you. Works perfect.

[KassanderN]

Anyhow, an unavoidable attack?? Devs need to learn the basics of how to make computer games. Really annoying.
Yes, I read about the light trick but what is coming through the windows does not deserve the name "light". That has to be MUCH clearer! And why is he not affacted in any other attacks? Then he can step into the light without problem?? Where is the sense in that?

[UncleIstvan]

Originally posted by KassanderN:

Anyhow, an unavoidable attack?? Devs need to learn the basics of how to make computer games. Really annoying.
Yes, I read about the light trick but what is coming through the windows does not deserve the name "light". That has to be MUCH clearer! And why is he not affacted in any other attacks? Then he can step into the light without problem?? Where is the sense in that?

Everything but window sections goes pitch dark while he's telegraphing this attack.
How much clearer could it be?

[Tornadoawe]

Originally posted by UncleIstvan:

Originally posted by KassanderN:

Anyhow, an unavoidable attack?? Devs need to learn the basics of how to make computer games. Really annoying.
Yes, I read about the light trick but what is coming through the windows does not deserve the name "light". That has to be MUCH clearer! And why is he not affacted in any other attacks? Then he can step into the light without problem?? Where is the sense in that?

Everything but window sections goes pitch dark while he's telegraphing this attack.
How much clearer could it be?

Literal first response to the attack was "boss Dracula'd away and the only light sources brightened? time to go cower over there"
I got hit more times from the non-shadowy grab because I kept miss-timing my roll.

[Iolantis]

in case no one write this
2nd phase easy
attack from the celling - just evade
he spams attacks - run away
he goes in shadows - run to the light and he ll appear nearby with a window to strike
repeat

[paladin181]

Second phase, you can bait the invisible grab attack for easy damage. Wait in the dark right next to the light, and he'll go invisible. Step into the light and he appears next to you and shrugs. 2-3 shots with a greatsword will take about 10% of his health there. Obviously you should use your weapon of choice.

[MasterZalm]

Originally posted by KassanderN:

Anyhow, an unavoidable attack?? Devs need to learn the basics of how to make computer games. Really annoying.
Yes, I read about the light trick but what is coming through the windows does not deserve the name "light". That has to be MUCH clearer! And why is he not affacted in any other attacks? Then he can step into the light without problem?? Where is the sense in that?

I mean, I agree. Dont get me wrong, there are a lot of bad design choices in this game. But with that being said

The second phase of the vampire bat is a gimmick fight.

[Amnorasmus]

Originally posted by KassanderN:

Anyhow, an unavoidable attack?? Devs need to learn the basics of how to make computer games. Really annoying.
Yes, I read about the light trick but what is coming through the windows does not deserve the name "light". That has to be MUCH clearer! And why is he not affacted in any other attacks? Then he can step into the light without problem?? Where is the sense in that?

I think this is somewhere proving that critical thought and media run parallel rather than intersectional for SO many people these days.

It was pretty obvious when the VAMPIRE boss turns invisible and the screen goes dark minus two practically neon SUNLIT windows that there might be something about them that's important. It took about a half second to recognize.

[MasterZalm]

Originally posted by Amnorasmus:

Originally posted by KassanderN:

Anyhow, an unavoidable attack?? Devs need to learn the basics of how to make computer games. Really annoying.
Yes, I read about the light trick but what is coming through the windows does not deserve the name "light". That has to be MUCH clearer! And why is he not affacted in any other attacks? Then he can step into the light without problem?? Where is the sense in that?

I think this is somewhere proving that critical thought and media run parallel rather than intersectional for SO many people these days.

It was pretty obvious when the VAMPIRE boss turns invisible and the screen goes dark minus two practically neon SUNLIT windows that there might be something about them that's important. It took about a half second to recognize.

The problem with that is, those windows, the lights, have absolutely NO EFFECT on the boss at ANY OTHER POINT in the ENTIRE FIGHT. They dont slow him down, they dont dot him, they dont daze, stun, or stagger him. They are literally window dressing on the fight up to that point. In fact, the boss can simply jump into the window light and attack you at any other point in time during the battle.

A SINGLE ATTACK is the only thing that utilizes this gimmick, and its an attack that is otherwise unavoidable, and does MASSIVE damage.

Now if the light could be used for other things, maybe to adjust the other attacks. Make him fall instead of slam, make his orbs disappear, make his invisible dash get stopped, cause his bat swarm to get dispersed. Something, ANYTHING to let players know that the light is not just decoration, but a mechanic.

But it doesnt. Its a single attack gimmick.