How to Defeat Vhenard in Diablo 4?

In Diablo 4, players have the exhilarating opportunity to combat demons, the spawns of Hell, and unending hordes of monsters, channeling their righteous fury. Amidst the infernal minions, Diablo 4 features numerous epic conflicts. Some are initiated through the main storyline, while others can be encountered in the game, such as World Bosses and events. The initial stages of Diablo 4 are relatively manageable, offering players a chance to familiarize themselves with their limited abilities. However, the real challenge emerges when facing Vhenard, a corrupted mother and servant of Lilith.

Vhenard serves as the ultimate adversary in Act I's "The Cost of Knowledge" quest in Diablo 4. Your mission revolves around locating Neyrell's mother, Vhenard, but unfortunately, she falls victim to Lilith's corruption. Consequently, she summons demonic minions to assail you. In this encounter, you won't face Vhenard herself; instead, you must confront three waves of demonic aides. While these demons are typical adversaries, unexpected elements make this battle more demanding.

The battle within Vhenard's confined and crowded arena presents a significant challenge as you strive to evade incoming sources of damage. This guide will outline the strategy to overcome Vhenard in the game.

To initiate your quest to find Vhenard, you must embark on the "Cost of Knowledge" quest, which is the eighth quest in Act I, known as "A Cold and Iron Faith." You must reach at least level 5 to begin this quest, and it directly follows the narrative of the "Storming the Gate" quest. As you progress through this quest, you'll eventually find yourself in a dungeon. Continue along the corridor within this dungeon, and you'll encounter Vhenard near a healing well, alongside a severed corpse. Her location can be easily pinpointed within the circled area on the map. Following this encounter, a cutscene will unfold, leading to the commencement of the battle.

How to Beat Vhenard?

Phase-I of the Vhenard encounter serves as a preparatory stage for the subsequent phases. While it is possible to damage Vhenard directly, the key to reducing her health bar lies in eliminating the enemies she summons. In this initial phase, Vhenard summons two Hell Spawn, smaller winged demons connected to her shield via a blood tether. These Hell Spawn switch between melee attacks with their claws and long-range lightning orb attacks. While they are not individually threatening, they possess substantial health, and both must be defeated to progress to the next stage.

The primary challenge throughout all phases of the battle is the spinning energy beams emitted by Vhenard's blood shield. These beams not only drain your health but also render you vulnerable, weakening your defenses. To navigate these beams, you can either dodge through them or avoid them entirely. However, you must learn to do this swiftly while simultaneously dealing damage to the two Hell Spawns.

For this battle, it is recommended to use the Sorcerer class, with the Ice or Fire specialization. Ice provides crowd control and survivability, while Fire deals significant damage.

Phase-II extends the battle from the first phase. Here, you'll encounter three Hellspawn and five Hellion beasts that power Vhenard's shield. Quickly prioritize eliminating the Hellions, as they serve as mere hindrances. With three Hellions present, the Hell Spawn can unleash multiple electrical orbs simultaneously, necessitating careful evasion. Running into one of the spinning laser beams will cause it to disappear, leaving the other beam in motion. These beams consist of two energy lengths connected at a central point. If multiple beams appear, they may cover the entire width of the arena. Since you have only two dashes with a short cooldown, employ them judiciously to ensure you don't run out of movement options.

Phase-III demands constant mobility. Instead of focusing on the enemies, concentrate on locating the lasers and blood tethers linking Vhenard and the Hell Spawn. If you possess area-of-effect (AoE) attacks, utilize them. Alternatively, if you prefer single-target combat, prioritize eliminating high-value targets, namely the Pit Beast and Hell Spawn, as swiftly as possible.

If you face challenges in defeating this phase, do not be discouraged. You can restart and eventually conquer Vhenard.