The Light Reaper is considered one of the toughest bosses in Lords of the Fallen, but with the right build and strategy, you can defeat him without taking a single hit. This guide will break down the best approach to handling this fight, including the optimal build, attack patterns, and how to use a shield to completely cheese the fight.

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Recommended Build for an Easy Fight

This fight is significantly easier with a Radiance build and a strong shield. Here’s what you’ll need:

Essential Gear & Spells:

• Weapon: A Radiance-based sword with the Radiant Weapon spell to enhance damage.
• Shield: A strong shield to block most of Light Reaper’s attacks.
• Spells:
  • Aura of Tenacity: Greatly mitigates physical damage (keep it active at all times).
  • Radiant Weapon: Adds Holy damage to your weapon for increased output.
• Rings:
  • Orion’s Ring: Boosts Holy damage.
  • Bramble Ring: Further enhances Holy damage.

With this setup, you can completely block most of Light Reaper’s attacks, making the fight incredibly easy.

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Phase 1: The Dragon’s Attacks

When the fight starts, Light Reaper enters on a fire-breathing dragon, launching two distinct moves in sequence before dismounting.

Dragon’s Attack Pattern:

1. Fire Breath Attack:
   • The dragon breathes fire directly downward.
   • Avoidance: Move to either side of the fire path to stay safe.
2. Dragon Swoop Attack:
   • The dragon disappears momentarily before swooping down at you.
   • Avoidance: Dodge into the dragon as it comes down.

• Repeat: The dragon performs these two moves twice before Light Reaper dismounts.
• Important: You cannot damage the dragon, so don’t waste time attacking it.

Once Light Reaper is off the dragon, the real fight begins.

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Phase 2: Exploiting the Shield Strategy

The key to cheesing the fight is realizing that Light Reaper’s melee attacks are easily blocked, allowing for constant counterattacks.

How to Easily Stagger Light Reaper:

• Keep your shield up at all times.
• He will perform a sequence of attacks, and each attack staggers him against the shield.
• Counterattack immediately after each stagger.
• No need to parry or perfect dodge—just block and strike back.

Special Unblockable Attack:

• There is one move that cannot be blocked.
• Visual cue: He pulls his left hand back, and his right hand glows.
• Avoidance: Dodge quickly to avoid getting grabbed.

Fire Projectile Attack:

• Light Reaper will launch 360-degree fire projectiles.
• Strategy: Block or dodge through them.

With this method, most of his attacks are neutralized, and you can freely punish him.

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Phase 3: The Dragon Returns

After taking significant damage, Light Reaper calls his dragon again.

How to Handle this Phase:

• When he starts summoning the dragon, this is your best window to attack.
• He remains vulnerable and stationary during the summoning animation.
• Go all in—this can take his health down by nearly 50% before the dragon arrives.

Once the dragon leaves, Light Reaper repeats previous attack patterns. Keep your shield up, counterattack after staggers, and punish him every time he summons his dragon.

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Phase 4: The Final Stages of the Fight

• Light Reaper starts increasing his movement and aggression.
• He continues to call the dragon periodically, but as long as you keep your shield up and attack when he summons, the fight remains straightforward.
• Once his health drops low enough, keep closing the gap and pressuring him.

By following this strategy, Light Reaper can be defeated without taking a single hit.

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Final Thoughts

The Light Reaper, one of the toughest bosses in Lords of the Fallen, can be completely cheesed by using a shield-focused Radiance build. By blocking his attacks, staggering him, and attacking when he summons the dragon, you can make this fight effortless.

If you found this guide helpful, stay tuned for more Lords of the Fallen boss guides and breakdowns!