Borealis, the Freezing Fog Mountaintops of the Giants Boss

Description

This fight is similar to most other dragon fights in the game, making it one of the easier encounters, especially if you choose to fight it on your mount. You can easily flank the dragon as you strike at its legs, but you’ll need to be careful to avoid the occasional stomp attack. There’s also a special stomp attack that the boss will sometimes use which inflicts Frostbite. This is preceded by a fairly long animation during which the dragon raises one of its hind legs high in the air for about two seconds, giving you plenty of time to notice it and get out of the way. Another thing to be cautious of is the dragon’s tail swipe attack, which will sometimes be used as you’re hitting the hind legs from behind. The dragon will also use a frost breath attack which can be easily avoided by running away from the radius in front of it, but if you do get caught this will also inflict Frostbite. Other than these notable attacks, there’s also the relatively rare bite attack you’ll need to be cautious of, especially when you’re positioned in front of the dragon.

Lore

Location

• Found at the Freezing Lake, in northeast Mountaintops of the Giants.

Notable Info

• Closest Site of Grace: First Church of Marika or Spiritcaller Cave (requires Stone Sword Key)
• Multiplayer allowed.
• You can summon Spirit ashes for this boss.
• By defeating Borealis the Freezing Fog players unlock Borealis’s Mist at the Dragon Communion Altar at the Cathedral of Dragon Communion in Caelid.