Harald is a very difficult boss in Mistfall Hunters to deal with. He makes use of his strong sword skills to attack, and he will execute you using powerful combinations. Understanding how Harald fights and when to attack or run away from him is very important. In this guide, we’ll explain General Harald’s attacks, the best strategies to beat him, the recommended build, and the rewards you can earn after defeating him.
General Harald
Harald, also known as General Harald or Harald the Fallen General, is one of the Mist Lords in Brandrgarde. From being the best general in the kingdom to his corruption by the Gyldenmist, Harald has become one of the game’s strongest bosses.
Phase 1
Harald mainly uses slow but powerful sword attacks.
- Horizontal sword slashes
- Vertical overhead smash
- Two- and three-hit combos
- Shield charge or gap closer
- Quick thrust attack
Instead of running away from Harald, dodge toward him. By doing so, you end up behind him and have the opportunity to deal safe damage. Attack him a few times after each combo before dodging again.
Phase 2
After losing a large portion of his health, Harald becomes much more aggressive. He gains:
- Longer combo chains
- Faster recovery between attacks
- Larger AoE slam attacks
- More frequent lunges
Always save some stamina for one dodging manoeuvre in case of an emergency; don’t use all your stamina on attacks. The most lethal attack of Harald includes a sword strike and an animation of execution.
To counterattack, you need to see how he pulls back the sword before making a dodge. Dodge towards the incoming attack, not backwards. Otherwise, the sword strike will follow you and can hit you even when you try to dodge away from it. It is the attack that players usually consider an instant kill.
Best Strategy
Stay closer rather than engaging in fights at maximum distance. Allow him to land his combos. Deliver 1 to 3 hits depending on the speed of your weapon. Step back when he begins his next combo sequence. Reserve burst abilities during large recovery periods caused by heavy hits.
Think of surviving first before dealing damage. Bring healing items. Make sure that your stamina is more than 40-50%. Take care not to time roll on every dodge you make. Have a single player focus on Harald. Attack from the flanks or the back. Only revive allies after his combos.
Best Build
When playing as General Harald, the best option is to go with a Mercenary Sword and Shield class build. Harald’s attacks hit extremely hard, and blocking or perfectly parrying his combos gives you much larger damage windows than trying to out-DPS him. Focus on these affixes:
- Valor
- Defence
- Block Efficiency
- Max Health
- Armour Penetration
- Stamina Recovery
Avoid stacking pure Critical Chance unless you’re already comfortable with Harald’s attack timings. Defensive stats make the fight much more forgiving.
Rewards
Defeating Harald can reward valuable high-tier loot and is required for parts of the game’s quest progression involving Brandrgarde and Harald’s storyline.
