All 3 bosses with strategies, drops & attack patterns
The first story boss in Windrose. A pirate captain guarding the gate to the Foothills biome. Features poise shield mechanics and multiple attack patterns.
Strategy: Use cover to break rifle line of sight. Use heavy attacks to break poise shields. Punish stagger windows. Below level 5 gear threshold, poise shields won't break cleanly.
The second story boss. An undead pirate captain in the Foothills biome. Drops the rare Soul Eater greatsword and Charon's Obol.
Strategy: Use greatsword or mace for reliable stagger. Avoid parrying Spirit Cannon and Spectral Charge - run the arena perimeter instead. Punish recovery frames. Boar Whistle (20 Meat at Ancient Village altar) summons Truffle to tank aggro.
The final Early Access boss. A massive plague creature in the Cursed Swamps. Two-stage mechanic fight requiring poise depletion through pustule targeting.
Strategy: Hit glowing yellow pustules to deplete poise. When poise empties, she staggers and mouth opens for ~4 seconds - commit all damage. Maces and halberds deal flat bonus damage. Bring Great Healing Potions and anti-plague consumables. Kill Plague Thrall adds first.