The Wandering Ark is a special world boss in Where Winds Meet, and it’s unlike any other boss you’ve faced before. It’s situated deep inside the sandstorms at the Jade Gate Pass area of Hexi. When you get close, you’ll see a huge flying ship that begins attacking you.
Because of its size, fighting the Wandering Ark is different from other bosses. Below, you’ll learn how to find this boss and how to defeat it.
### Wandering Ark Location
The Wandering Ark is in the northwest part of the Jade Gate Pass in Hexi, hidden by a fierce sandstorm. When you approach, your map won’t work, so don’t rely on it. Instead, follow the sound of camel bells in the area. Listen for the bells; when you hear one, move toward it and keep following the sounds. Keep heading in the direction of the bells, and eventually, you’ll find your way out of the storm and spot the Wandering Ark in the distance.
### How to Fight the Wandering Ark
As you draw near, the Ark begins firing volleys of arrows that can’t be blocked. Dodge and sprint to avoid the arrows while closing the distance. After three volleys, you’ll get close enough for the Ark to lift itself up, revealing four glowing Moonlight Withered Branches on its feet. These are the boss’s weak points. Each one you break halves the boss’s health instantaneously.
While attacking these weak points, the Ark will try to trample you with stomps or belly flops, which deal heavy damage. Avoid these attacks carefully. You can parry its stomps, but note that parrying doesn’t deal Qi damage; dodging is the safer choice.
Once all four weak points are destroyed, the fight moves into its second phase.
### Phase 2
In this stage, the Ark uses a different set of attacks. It will drain its Qi and dash forward, dealing damage. A hint may appear telling you to shoot a Moon Lantern to harm it, but this is not recommended. The chance to aim is very small, and you risk getting trampled.
The Ark often swings its tree arm, which can cause thorns to appear on the ground or it might shoot white projectiles at you. Stay a safe distance to avoid these attacks.
### Moonfall Attack
Periodically, the Ark will use Moonfall. It charges up briefly and then launches a large moon-shaped projectile that causes massive damage. Watch the ground for the area-of-effect indicator, and sprint out of the danger zone. Once the projectile hits, immediately run back and use the reverse ability to bounce the moon back to the boss. When the moon strikes the Ark, it will fall from the sky, take significant damage, and loosen its weak point.
Quickly run toward the boss again and hit the weak point to deliver extra damage. Keeping up with avoiding Moonfall and bouncing it back is key to defeating the Ark. The other attacks are manageable with practice, so focus on timing your dodges and the counterattack with the moon.
By repeating this process—avoiding attacks, bouncing back the moon, and hitting the weak points—you’ll bring down the Wandering Ark within a few rotations.
This brief yet unique season of Fortnite is filled with familiar jokes and classic Simpsons references that fans will love. Along with hidden jokes, there are some secret quests that you might not notice right away this season.
From Steamed Hams to the iconic Simpsons couch and even prank calls to Moe’s Tavern, there’s plenty to discover in this latest Fortnite crossover. Here’s everything you need to know about all the secret quests and hidden references in Fortnite Chapter 6, The Simpsons.
All Simpsons Secret Quests in Fortnite
Image: Fortnite Lard Lad Donut quest
Quest
Location
Guide
Spray Springfield
Springfield Town Square
The easiest spot is behind Kwik-E-Mart. The El Barto spray will be ready when you get close to spray the wall.
Step on a rake
Springfield Town Square or Burns Manor
Search the green area for a rake or find three in Burns Manor greenhouse. Just step on it to finish the quest.
Knock the Jebediah Springfield statue’s head off
Springfield Town Square
Hit or shoot the statue until the head falls off. You can pick it up to gain protection against headshots.
Prank call Moe
Springfield Town Square
Inside Moe’s Tavern, pick up the phone to send a prank call. Payphones around the map may also ring with calls.
Release the hounds
Burns Manor
In Mr. Burns’ office, press the red button to release the Dober Men. Pressing it alone makes them your allies.
Sit on the Simpsons’ couch
Evergreen Terrace
Inside the classic Simpsons house, interact with the sofa to sit down.
Find Mr. Sparkle
Springfield Tire Yard
At the tire fire dig site, uncover the Mr. Sparkle box.
Gather a Steamed Ham
Evergreen Terrace or Cletus’ Corn Hole
Many tables around the map offer Steamed Hams, which restore health and shields when eaten.
Catch Blinky
Fishing spots
Use any fishing spot to catch a Blinky Fish with a fishing rod.
Jump Springfield Gorge
East of Evergreen Terrace
Use a vehicle to jump off the cliff, recreating the famous Simpsons episode.
Dislodge the Lard Lad Donut
Donut District
Hit the Lard Lad statue until the donut falls. You can jump into it and ride it.
Bring the Haw Haw Humiliation
Any boss location
Defeat a boss like Evil Homer, Witch Marge, or Krusty to see Nelson laugh mockingly.
All Simpsons Lost And Found Quests in Fortnite
Image: Fortnite Marge’s Lost And Found
Quest
Guide
Marge
Pick up a specific rarity of item or weapon.
Homer
Drive a certain distance in a vehicle.
Lisa
Collect Lisa’s books hidden around the area.
Bart
Damage items or opponents.
Note: The couch may be temporarily disabled due to a bug, especially during Fortnite Delulu matches, which can cause invincibility issues.
Other Simpsons Easter Eggs
Image: Fortnite Witch Marge at Power Plant
While exploring, watch for hidden Easter eggs and episode references scattered across the map. Some notable examples include:
The nuclear power plant meltdown puzzle
Otto the bus driver being thanked
Matt Groening’s picture in The Android’s Dungeon comic book shop
The crashed reboot van at Springfield Gorge
The Slurpworks/Duff Beer Brewery with connected pipes for diet and regular tanks
Sacs McDuff mascot at Slurpworks
Steamed Hams and a smoking oven inside Principal Skinner’s purple house
Kamp Krusty flag turning into Camp Bart when claimed
The urn of ashes of Larry, a recently killed character
Krusty frozen in carbonite at the comic shop
Karl’s Dad Caverns
Buzz Cola vending machines
Parody movie posters in the theater
Stonecutter wheel decals
The calendar date on the fridge marking the first episode release
Battle Bus chalkboard gags
The 33-cent store with Cool Ranch Soda
Evil Homer’s emote
The “Stupid Sexy Flanders” emote in the Battle Pass
Photos of the Be Sharps in Moe’s Tavern
Crazy Cat Lady on a magazine cover in Kwik-E-Mart
Continuing to explore the map might reveal even more hidden nods to classic episodes and jokes from The Simpsons universe.
Bayle, the Dread is a legendary boss in Elden Ring, featured in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. This optional boss resides at the Summit of Jagged Peak.
Once a formidable dragon and the arch-nemesis of Dragonlord Placidusax, Bayle stands as a fierce adversary to ancient dragons. Regarded as the most potent dragon in the Elden universe, Bayle’s ferocity matches its legendary background.
In this guide, you’ll discover how to locate Bayle the Dread in Elden Ring and strategies to defeat it with ease by following our detailed instructions.
Locating Bayle the Dread in Elden Ring
To encounter Bayle, the Dread, head to the peak of Jagged Peak. This location lies southeast of Castle Ensis and can be accessed by navigating through a hidden area in the Dragon’s Pit.
To enter Dragon’s Pit, travel southeast from the Castle Front Site of Grace and follow the river downstream until you find the entrance. Navigate deep within until you confront the Ancient Dragon Man boss. Defeating him grants you the Dragon Hunter’s Great Katana.
Afterward, exit the area to access the Grand Cathedral of Dragon Communion, which leads you toward the summit of Jagged Peak. From the first Site of Grace, head south and stick to the path.
Along your journey, you’ll encounter various Drakes, making the trek more challenging. Continue until you face Ancient Dragon Sennessax. Overcome this boss to collect the Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone and the Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.
Next, head northeast until you find a jagged path. Turn southwest and utilize spirit spring jumps with the aid of Torrent to reach the entrance of Bayle’s arena. Rest at the Jagged Peak Summit Site of Grace, and prepare for a formidable battle.
Stats and Weaknesses of Bayle the Dread
Bayle, the Dread has an impressive 41,612 HP and is immune to all elemental attacks. However, he is vulnerable to Pierce damage.
The key to defeating Bayle lies in utilizing a specialized weapon. The Dragon Hunter’s Great Katana is designed specifically for this encounter. Be sure to follow our guide on crafting a build that can make quick work of Bayle.
With a defense of 125 and a stance of 120, you cannot parry any of Bayle’s attacks, but you can land a critical strike on its head when its stance is broken. Strike the stump near its broken leg for a massive 50% damage bonus against this boss.
Optimal Stats for Facing Bayle the Dread
As Bayle is the most challenging dragon-type boss in any FromSoftware game, it’s wise to take him on later in your journey, ideally just before the DLC’s final boss. Your character level should be at least 200, equipped with 15 Scadutree Blessings.
Please note that having 15 Scadutree Blessings differs from possessing 15 Scadutree Fragments.
For weapons, utilize the Dragon Hunter’s Great Katana with a Strength/Dexterity build. Equip talismans like Godfrey’s Icon and Shard of Alexander to boost your weapon skill’s power.
Since this build is designed for two-handed use, prioritize dodging instead of blocking. Summon Igor inside the arena using his Festering Finger, and don’t forget to call on the Mimic Tear to make the fight easier.
Any summoning within the arena won’t enhance Bayle, the Dread’s defense or attack power.
Once you’re prepared, familiarize yourself with Bayle’s attacks to dodge effectively. Below, we outline Bayle’s various attack phases.
Phase 1 – The Subdued Dragon
The first phase against Bayle is surprisingly subdued, especially compared to what lies ahead. During this phase, Bayle employs a mix of Physical and Flame Lightning attacks. Although they appear intimidating, many can be dodged quite easily.
You’ll have opportunities to strike back after dodging Bayle’s attacks. One of its most punishing moves is the grab attack, where Bayle lunges forward, its head glowing, and attempts to bite the player.
If this connects, it slams the player down three times. To avoid it, dodge forward, then land two hits on Bayle’s head. Another notable attack occurs when Bayle launches into the air, enveloped in Flame Lightning, and crashes down at the player’s location. Dodge twice and hit Bayle’s injured leg while it recovers.
Bayle also unleashes lightning beam attacks from both the ground and air. Watch closely as the Lightning sweeps across the arena. When this happens, run forward. If Bayle’s lightning attack comes from above, retreat, as the area below will ignite.
Bayle can summon lightning strikes to the player’s exact position. When you see Bayle raise its claw and begin to glow, start running in circles, dodging at the right moment to evade the lightning’s impact.
Another variation of this attack consists of Bayle roaring while summoning columns of lightning strikes. These will not follow the player, so simply dodge them.
Bayle also engages in several physical attacks, the most common being the claw lunge. Two notable versions of this attack exist. In one, Bayle swings its wings side to side and lunges forward to strike with its claws.
The second variant features Bayle summoning a Flame Lightning bolt while lunging, generating an explosion you must avoid by dodging twice.
Lastly, Bayle employs a tail swipe attack where it passes the player and quickly swings its tail around, making it one of the fastest physical attacks with minimal margin for error.
Phase 2 – Total Assault
The second phase against Bayle, the Dread, is as terrifying as it is lethal. Bayle begins with a magic attack known as Bayle’s Tyranny, channeling energy and conjuring dark symbols on the ground.
These symbols and Bayle will explode upon contact, causing massive damage. At this juncture, Bayle unfurls its wings, signaling the start of its second phase.
Once it accumulates enough energy, Bayle will take to the skies, flying around the arena. This is your cue to unleash the weapon art of the Dragon Hunter’s Great Katana. Hold the R2/RT button to charge the attack and strike from a distance.
Beware, Bayle will hurl flaming projectiles at your position. After completing its arc, it will crash down directly onto you. This window is prime for dodging and countering.
Next, an even more daunting attack begins. Bayle will hover mid-air, moving across the arena while unleashing a wide spread of flame lightning. After a brief pause, it will return with a concentrated beam, causing massive explosions in its wake.
Evading this move can be quite tough, so stay as far back as possible and hold off on attacking.
Finally, Bayle performs an attack known as Bayle’s Flame Lightning, raising a claw to gather power. As wings sprout from its back, Bayle will slam its claw down, resulting in a massive explosion.
Keep your distance during this attack; numerous cracks will form on the ground and detonate, dealing catastrophic damage to players.
These are all of Bayle, the Dread’s attacks and how to evade them in both phases. With an understanding of its attack patterns, you can defeat Bayle by dodging effectively and striking when the time is right.
Rely on Igor during the fight, as he will play a crucial role in bringing down Bayle, the Dread.
Rewards from Bayle, the Dread
Upon triumphing over Bayle, the Dread, you’ll be rewarded with 490,000 Runes and the Heart of Bayle. Notably, this legendary boss is unique in that it does not drop any remembrance.
The Heart of Bayle can be utilized at the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion to acquire either the Bayle’s Flame Lightning or Bayle’s Tyranny incantations.
Dungeons play a crucial role in most JRPGs, and Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana nails this aspect from the start with the Zone of Lava. It’s the first of many dungeons in the game, presenting a maze of exploration options alongside intensely challenging battles.
The challenge intensifies as you cannot exit the dungeon until you’ve completed it. This means you won’t be able to backtrack for equipment upgrades or new gear. You’ll have to rely solely on what you bring with you, which can be intimidating for new players. Fortunately, there’s always a way to move forward, even when the odds seem tough!
Boss Overview: Guilen, The Fire Eater in Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana
As the initial boss in the first dungeon, Guilen, the Fire Eater, serves as your first true test of skill. Battling a massive fire serpent over a pool of lava provides a distinct advantage to Guilen. Additionally, there are specific tactics you must learn to effectively defeat it.
Even with the limitation of not being able to exit to upgrade your gear or purchase new items, you should be ready for this battle if you’ve thoroughly explored the Zone of Lava. As long as you have the Broadsword and Small Shield (both obtainable from Illburn’s Ruins), this fight should be manageable!
Guilen, The Fire Eater: Key Information
Attribute
Value
HP
1,100
Recommended Level
Level 15
Reaching Level 15 is advisable when facing Guilen, which is easily achievable with proper exploration along the way. If you’re at Level 13 or below, consider leveling up to at least Level 14 before taking on this challenge.
Aside from that, having the Broadsword and Small Shield can significantly aid you. You can still find the Broadsword if you missed it, but you can no longer obtain the Small Shield. If you find the fight frustrating, remember that you can temporarily reduce the difficulty upon dying to a boss, allowing you to keep progressing!
Defeating Guilen, The Fire Eater in Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana
While Guilen, the Fire Eater, seems straightforward with limited attacks, the real difficulty comes from the various mechanics in play that demand your attention to defeat it successfully.
In total, Guilen has about three to four primary attacks. As the fight progresses, it becomes increasingly harder to land hits, which catches many unprepared players off guard. Here’s how to overcome this challenge!
Adol – Smothering The Flames
At the start of the encounter, Guilen rises out of the lava pit in the bottom left corner of the arena and slithers toward Adol. Now, having just acquired the Ventus Bracelet, it’s time to utilize it to deal with one of the primary mechanics of this battle.
As Guilen approaches, jump and activate the Ventus Bracelet to propel Adol higher into the air, avoiding its attack. From this vantage point, leap over Guilen and use the Ventus Bracelet to unleash a gust of wind down on it to douse its flames.
With its fire extinguished, you can start inflicting damage. You’ll notice parts of its body becoming damaged over time. Keep slashing until Guilen retreats!
Guilen – Fire Breath
After emerging from the lava, one of Guilen’s primary attacks is its Fire Breath, where it spews flames while moving smoothly around the arena. In the early stages, this attack isn’t a big issue; just stay behind its long body to avoid the fire and strike it.
Guilen – Into The Lava Pits
Once enough damage is done, Guilen will dart to one of the five lava pits in the arena. When you notice it disengaging, pay attention to where it’s going and move away to avoid the lava splash damage, which can be quite painful if you’re too close.
Guilen – Out Of The Lava Pits (Shorter)
After a moment, Guilen will reemerge from one of the lava pits. Watch for the boiling lava, and move away as soon as you see it start to bubble. Stepping back will prevent damage. This time, Guilen will be shorter than before!
Adol – Smothering The Flames, Part Two
Though Guilen is now shorter, the mechanics remain similar to the previous phase. Use your Ventus Bracelet again to put out the flames, then stay behind it to make attacks until it decides to retreat once more. Plunging attacks are effective, so aim to jump right before Adol descends to maximize damage.
Guilen – Back Into The Lava Pits
Once you inflict enough damage, Guilen will rush to the lava pits again, just like before. Keep an eye on which pit it targets and step away from it to avoid taking damage.
Guilen – Out Of The Lava Pits (Even Shorter)
Again, stand in the center of the arena and watch for which pit Guilen chooses to emerge from. Move away as soon as the lava starts bubbling, as the fire serpent is now even shorter and significantly faster, making it trickier to deal with. You’ll need to be more cautious in this phase!
Adol – Smothering The Flames, Part Three
Utilize your Ventus Bracelet once more to extinguish Guilen’s flames. After that, attack its cooled-down body, but do so carefully, as it will be moving fast. Plunging attacks remain a strong option, but don’t get too impatient, as you don’t want to find yourself caught in its fire.
Keep dealing damage until it decides to retreat.
Guilen – Back Into The Lava Pits… Again
After you successfully inflict damage, Guilen will dart towards a lava pit again. As always, pay attention to which pit it’s targeting and remove yourself from the danger zone to avoid damage.
Guilen – Out Of The Lava Pits (Head Only)
For Guilen’s final move, the head will dive into a pit of lava. You’ll need to create distance from the pit it targets to avoid damage. This is the last stretch, so focus and maintain your patience!
Adol – Smothering The Flame, Part Four
Now you’re in the final phase of the battle, which is considerably more intense. Not only is it just Guilen’s head, but it’s incredibly fast, making it challenging to keep up. Use your Ventus Bracelet to extinguish the flames again, and stick to normal attacks as you pursue it.
Keeping up with Guilen is the hardest part, so don’t rush. Avoid any desperate plunging attacks, as it will still be breathing fire. Wait for the right moments to strike, and continue this strategy until Guilen is finally defeated!
If you fail to defeat it quickly, there’s a chance that Guilen will reenter a pit of lava, forcing you to use your Ventus Bracelet one final time before you can resume your attacks. Stay on your toes!
Ys X: Nordics invites players to explore a variety of islands while freeing them from the grasp of the undead. Many of these islands are relatively small, often visited only once, so make sure to take full advantage of your exploration.
Your journey will take you to Fishscale Island as part of the main storyline in Chapter 3. This island is one of the first you’ll encounter after leaving Balta Island aboard the Sandras as you embark on your adventure.
How to Get to Fishscale Island
Fishscale Island lies to the west of Balta Island. It’s easy to reach; if you decide to harness the wind, you can arrive quickly. However, if you choose to navigate the open waters, it may take some time, as your ship is likely still unmodified at this point.
Upon nearing Fishscale Island, you’ll notice several rocks that the Sandras can target and destroy using artillery. Fortunately, you aren’t required to destroy these rocks to continue with the story. Simply get close enough to land on the island.
Advancing the quest on Fishscale Island will temporarily block your ability to explore the open sea, so it’s advisable to complete any minor quests or tasks before you head there.
Walkthrough for Fishscale Island
Once you disembark, you’ll quickly spot a shipwreck to your right. Approach it to interact, and Adol and Karja will find a note on the broken mast from someone who claims to be cursed and urges them to leave the island.
Rather than turning back, Adol expresses his eagerness to investigate further. Moving away from the shipwreck, you’ll find a Hewnstone surrounded by a dark mist.
Approaching this Hewnstone triggers a sequence revealing that Adol might be able to purify it. Afterward, you must press and hold the interact button to complete the purification.
Once purified, you can use it like any other Hewnstone, receiving the following items:
Mana Point (Adol)
Mana Point (Karja)
You can also refine new types of Mana Seeds.
After using the Hewnstone, continue straight and follow the path of small Mana Crystals. You’ll find the path branching into two directions: one leading to the quest marker straight ahead and another to the right.
If you take the path to the right, you’ll come across a large stone that a small trail of Mana Crystals leads up to. If you go around the stone, you’ll find a chest containing three Red Drops, useful for crafting Mana Seeds at a Hewnstone later.
Moving north from the chest will lead you to a gigantic Mana Crystal, which can be attacked for several Mana Crystals. After gathering resources, head straight towards the quest marker where you’ll face a large humanoid Griegr wearing what looks like a tribal mask.
How to Defeat the Tribal Mask Griegr on Fishscale Island
This encounter isn’t an official boss fight, but the Griegr you face here has an armored health bar and could pose a challenge, especially on higher difficulty settings. Fortunately, its attack patterns are manageable.
Attacks
Description
How to Avoid
Swipes
The Griegr will attempt to slash at Adol and Karja with its claws.
Performing a perfect parry stuns the Griegr; if not, blocking will mitigate some damage.
Giant Hug Attack
The enemy glows red and opens its arms wide to try to grab you.
This attack is unblockable, so create space or attempt a perfect parry.
Jumping Swipe
The Griegr leaps into the air and performs a downward swipe upon landing.
This attack is easy to anticipate and has a short range; holding the block button should suffice.
Screech Attack
The Griegr screeches at Adol and Karja, pushing them away while dealing damage.
If you block, you’ll negate most of the impact from this attack.
Glowing Screech
When low on health, the Griegr’s face glows and it unleashes a screech, which pushes you back and replenishes its armor.
There’s not much you can do except break its armor again.
By consistently using Duo Skills and blocking your opponent’s moves, you’ll take down the Griegr in no time. Once defeated, Karja urges Adol to purify the creature just as he did for Dogi during the Rite of Shield Brotherhood.
When Adol attempts to purify the Griegr, it’s revealed to be Joel, the father of Mirabel. Joel then agrees to join Adol and Karja on the Sandras.
Joel and the team discuss his arrival on the island, where he admits to not knowing about the devastation in Carnac. He was at sea on his fishing boat when it occurred. He also shares his encounter with Jord, a female Griegr, who transformed him.
As Joel offers to join Adol and Karja’s crew, they are suddenly attacked by a fleet of Griegr led by a formidable undead named Odr. Following a cinematic sequence, you will face Odr in battle.
Confronting Odr
The boss battle against Odr can be quite demanding, but you’re not supposed to win at this point. You’ll quickly find that Odr exceeds the strength of any previous enemy, making even breaking his armor a formidable task.
Getting too close to breaking his armor may trigger a charged attack from Odr that could finish you in one hit. Upon defeat, Odr will commend Karja’s skills and curse Adol to die in three months unless they defeat him first, challenging them to become strong enough to succeed before time runs out.
Afterward, Odr departs, and Karja faces a crucial choice. Deciding to navigate through the Tyrant to escape the pursuing Griegr fleet, the crew finds themselves on Termina Island, marking the next stage of their adventure.
