Tainted Grail: The Fall Of Avalonallows you to break free from the chains of prison during a dangerous plague outbreak and embark on an epic quest. Before you’re able to fully take on this task, though, you’ll have to escape the Island Asylum and survive in the wilderness on your own until you find your footing.

Thankfully, there are plenty of opportunities to practice your skills and gain experience before you’re set free in the open world landscape. We’ll help you find the Wailing Efigy mini-boss and defeat them so you can claim unique gear at the start of your adventure!

Where To Find The Wailing Efigy Boss

Inside the Island Asylum,cross the bridge past the locked Laboratory door. Head down the stairs to where a Red Priest awaits you. Unless Caradoc got to him first, you’ll have to eliminate him.

Take the bow and arrowsfrom his body! You’ll need them.

At the base of the stairs,take a rightto another set of stairs. Follow the stepsdown to a locked door. This is where you’ll want to save, just in case things go south.

Once you open the door,a cutscene will startthat shows the Wailing Efigy. He’s someone who hasreached the last stages of the Red Death, having been warped beyond recognition.

How To Beat The Wailing Efigy Boss

The Wailing Efigy is a big lad, and hecarries a powerful greatswordwith a far reach. He also has theBurning Embers spell, so he can still throw balls of fire if you try to keep your distance.

The best thing to do here isuse your own spells and arrows. Putting the pillars between you andmoving in circles will help you stay out of rangeand better see the Wailing Efigy’s movement. When he lunges with the sword, you canget in close for a few strikesbefore retreating.

While most attacks can be blocked by the stone pillars, sometimes the spells will go through or around!

The Wailing Efigy has a lot of stamina, but you may bring him down with a slow and steady approach. Once he’s down,loot his body for a noteexplaining how he got there anda set of armor.

TheGrief-Torn Armor is a great pieceto have for those first early hours in the game. It increases your maximum health, which is imperative for surviving the Wyrdnight to come.