Torment Stag boss

Torment Stag boss — overview

Torment Stag is the first major boss in Soulframe, encountered at the end of The Torment Stag fable. It is the corrupted form of Garren Rood, an Omen Beast with the appearance of a giant elk with a spear impaled through its back. The fight begins immediately after defeating Lady Deora — there is no break between the two encounters.

Completing this fight unlocks the Garren Rood Pact and is required to join one of the three Enclaves (Factions).

• Recommended weapons: Wulder (Courage, often paired with Tethren) or Gwylen (Spirit / ranged)
• Recommended skills: Phantom Flock + Bestone (Oscelda) or Phantom Flock + Elderbloom for sustain
• The Stag is susceptible to stagger — capitalise on this to create damage windows

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How to reach the boss

After The Last Pensive quest, The Torment Stag quest opens automatically. Follow your Sparrow through Midrath into the Undercity of Dermak. Inside, Orlick narrates the dungeon's history. Look for rope traps on the ceiling — use ranged or thrown attacks to drop them on enemies rather than engaging directly.

Before the boss room, you will find a puzzle with four stag statues and a locked door. Rotate each statue to face the direction shown in the paintings on the surrounding walls. When all four are aligned, the door opens.

Boss attacks

Charging Thrust — the Stag charges at you with its antlers. Common at mid range. Move sideways to avoid rather than rolling backward.

Antler Impale — at close range, the Stag drives its antlers into the ground. It telegraphs this when it rises onto its hind legs. Back away immediately when it rears up.

Raging Stomp — stomps its hooves to create shockwaves that knock you back. Unblockable. Create distance when it raises its hooves.

Projectile Barrage — at range, the Stag swings its head to launch a series of glowing projectiles in rapid succession. Keep moving and dodge or jump to avoid them. This is the most common attack at long range.

Strategy

• Stay at mid range to bait Charging Thrust and punish the recovery, while having time to dodge the Projectile Barrage
• Do not stand directly in front — Antler Impale and Charging Thrust both hit the area directly ahead
• Stagger is your best tool — abilities like Bestone and Phantom Flock stagger the Stag; use them to open damage windows safely
• Use Elderbloom for sustain — if running Oscelda, plant Elderbloom before the fight and reposition enemies near it
• Gwylen users — stay at distance, dodge the projectiles, and cast at safe range; this is the most forgiving approach for new players

After the fight

Defeating Torment Stag triggers a cutscene. Pull the spear from Garren Rood to free him from corruption. After the reunion with Lady Deora, interact with Garren Rood to receive the Garren Rood Pact Fragment, The Royal Tines, and additional rewards. You can then craft the Garren Rood Pact at Tuvalkane once you have Bond Level 3.