How to beat Dularn, The Tragic Loyalist boss in Ys Memoire: The Oath In Felghana

Taking on Dularn in Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is a test of patience, precision, and pattern recognition. This boss isn’t messing around, and his spherical barrier at the start sets the tone — this fight isn’t about brute force but about knowing when to strike and when to stay out of harm’s way.

Here's a detailed breakdown of how to handle Dularn, avoid his attacks, and claim victory.

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A guide to defeat Dularn, The Tragic Loyalist boss in Ys Memoire: The Oath In Felghana

Dularn The Tragic Loyalist boss in Ys Memoire: The Oath In Felghana (Image via Marvelous/XSEED)

Barrier: Survival mode

During the fight, Dularn is surrounded by a bright spherical barrier. He becomes invincible to all damage, and attacking him will only get you hurt. The barrier punishes whoever gets too close. As Dularn holds out the sword, he'll deal damage on contact. The idea here is to survive and try to learn his attack patterns while waiting for the barrier to drop.

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Sword shenanigans: Dodging like a pro

Dodge and repeat in Ys Memoire: The Oath In Felghana (Image via Marvelous/XSEED)

The Tragic Loyalist boss’s primary offense revolves around summoning spectral swords, and each pattern has its own deadly twist:

1. Overhead sword drop: Swords float up over his head and then swoop straight down to you. Make wide circling moves around Dularn for an effective parry. A jump as an additional precaution helps in close calls.
2. X-shaped homing attack: Swords form an X pattern and track you. Running in circles can help avoid these too; but if they get too close, time your jumps to avoid taking damage.
3. Straight-line sword thrust: This pattern sends swords flying directly at you in a line. Watch for the alignment and jump at the right moment to evade them.

Constant movement will be your best friend during this phase. Running in wide loops around the Tragic Loyalist boss will help dodge his attacks and allow you to see new, incoming patterns.

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Barrier down: It's your turn

Once the Tragic Loyalist boss’s barrier drops, it’s your window to strike. Rush in and unleash as much damage as possible with your sword. Don’t get greedy, though — Dularn teleports away after taking a few hits, reforming his barrier at a new location. Be sure to back off quickly when this happens; staying too close will result in damage when the barrier reactivates.

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Wave blasts: Fireballs and slashes

A still from Ys Memoire: The Oath In Felghana (Image via Marvelous/XSEED)

Dularn's wave attacks add another layer of difficulty:

• Fireball volley: He sends out a series of fireballs toward you. You can either weave between them or jump over any that are directly in your path. Mixing dodges and jumps ensures better survival odds.
• Arching slash: This wave of blue energy is no mess-around attack. There is not even a narrow gap for an escape here; just jump and get out of its way.

These attacks often happen just before the Tragic Loyalist boss’s barrier drops, signaling it’s time to prepare for your offensive phase.

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Victory and the Ignis Bracelet

Defeating Dularn is not a choice, but a necessity to move forward. After defeating him, go to the room below and claim your well-deserved prize: the Ignis Bracelet. This magical item lets you hurl fireballs, giving you a new powerful tool and solidifying its place in your journey through Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana.

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