Reed Devil
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The Devil of the Reed Field; a mythical creature born of hatred and rage. This swift swordsman haunts the Mountain of Frozen Souls in Hernand.
Difficulty
hard
Type
story boss
Region
Hernand
Level
15
Strategy
- 1Two health bars — Phase 2 introduces Slashing Wave and Crimson Slash
- 2Phase 1: Block and counterattack during recovery windows after Ronin Slash and X Strike
- 3Mid-battle, five totems spawn granting invulnerability — destroy them all before continuing
- 4Phase 2: Slashing Wave and Crimson Slash cannot be blocked — sidestep them
Rewards
Sunset Reed Cloth Gloves
Swift Stab
Hernandian Contribution EXP +600
Images
Reed Devil — boss encounter
Drops
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Last updated: March 2026