General Lothaire, the Eagle-Bearer
General Lothaire, the Eagle-Bearer is fought in Valley of Ashes during chapter 1 (scripted loss), then 2.
Confirmed facts on this page carry their sources.
Fire Transmutation plus the Pistol: light him up, then shoot the weak spots to fill the stagger bar, and repeat after the stun attack.
Boss card
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Chapter | 1 (scripted loss), then 2 |
| Region | Valley of Ashes |
| Nearest Lantern | Abandoned Church |
| Phases | 2 |
| Trophy | Torn Banner |
| Source confidence | corroborated by more than one source |
Preparation
Fire Transmutation plus the Pistol: light him up, then shoot the weak spots to fill the stagger bar, and repeat after the stun attack.
What the fight actually does
Every melee combo can be parried except the red-flashing unblockable attacks. Watch the shoulder guns: dodge when the gold flash nearly disappears.
After the fight
- Pick up anything you walked past on the way in; the route back is usually longer than the fight.
- Check whether a quest tied to this area needs a final step here before you travel on.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
How do I beat General Lothaire, the Eagle-Bearer?
Fire Transmutation plus the Pistol: light him up, then shoot the weak spots to fill the stagger bar, and repeat after the stun attack.
Where is General Lothaire, the Eagle-Bearer fought?
In Valley of Ashes, and the page lists the Lantern closest to the arena so you respawn near the fight.
Does General Lothaire, the Eagle-Bearer give a trophy?
Torn Banner is awarded for defeating it.