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Are you wondering how to beat Gentle Gaverus, Mistress of Hounds in Lords of the Fallen? This bow-wielding boss has multiple hounds that she summons during the fight to help take you down. This along with her radiant bow shots makes her pretty tough.
If you are playing through Lords of the Fallen, you should see the entire boss list so you know what bosses you have beaten. You might also want to prepare yourself for future fights by knowing how to defeat the Congregator of Flesh boss in Lords of the Fallen.
Gentle Gaverus’ attacks may seem easy to dodge, but you can easily get taken down if you don’t watch your surroundings. Make sure you know how to parry and block in Lords of the Fallen to help with this fight. This guide will show you how to beat Gentle Gaverus, Mistress of Hounds in Lords of the Fallen.
Where to find Gentle Gaverus, Mistress of Hounds in Lords of the Fallen
You can find Gentle Gaverus’ boss arena in Pilgrim’s Perch near the Vestige of Blind Agatha. Gentle Gaverus is the boss after Scourged Sister Delyth and before the Congregator of Flesh.
How to beat Gentle Gaverus, Mistress of Hounds in Lords of the Fallen
Gentle Gaverus, Mistress of Hounds starts the fight in the center of the boss arena. While the fight is easier than some, there is a degree of difficulty that comes from needing to dodge her hounds while you fight her. Let’s break this fight down.
Gentle Gaverus, Mistress of Hounds attacks
| Attack | Description | How to block / dodge |
|---|---|---|
| Bow Shot | Gentle Gaverus fires an arrow. | Run to the right or left, or dodge. |
| Kneeling Shot | Gentle Gaverus steadies her bow and fires a charged arrow. | Dodge to the left or right. |
| Melee Combo | Gentle Gaverus swings her sword multiple times in quick succession. | Parry, dodge back, or block. |
| Lunge | Gentle Gaverus lunges forward with her sword. | Dodge toward the boss’ side. |
Tips for defeating Gentle Gaverus, Mistress of Hounds
When you enter the boss arena, you will see Gentle Gaverus in the center of the room. Shortly after, two hounds will come out and start chasing you. To make this fight easier, run around the arena, making sure to keep a good distance from the hounds and dodging the boss’ arrows.
When you see the boss kneel to fire a more powerful shot, run in and attack a few times, and then run away. You can repeat this process through the entire first phase of the boss fight. Using short swords or other small weapons will help you get more hits during the encounter.
During the second phase of the boss fight, Gentle Gaverus will use more holy attacks with her bow. Remain at a distance and keep running in when you see her kneel. This will allow you to ship away at her health over time without much issue.
When you run up to her, try not to stay too long. If you do, she will toss down a smoke bomb and teleport to a new area in the room. You will also run a risk of getting hit by her hounds. Just be sure to watch your stamina as you run and manage it wisely.
All Gentle Gaverus, Mistress of Hounds boss rewards
The boss will drop the following rewards when defeated:
- Vestige Seed
- Ammunition Satchel
- Sin-Piercer Armor Set Pieces
- Sin-Piercer Sleeves
- Sin-Piercer Armor
- Sin-Piercer Boots
- Sin-Piercer Helm
- Sin-Piercer Sword
What are Gentle Gaverus, Mistress of Hounds’ weaknesses in Lords of the Fallen?
Gentle Gaverus is weak to burn damage and is resistant to holy damage.
What NPCs can you summon to help with the Gentle Gaverus boss fight?
You can summon Pieta to help you with the fight along with player allies.
