Father Gaoth Boss Fight Guide
Arena: Veiled Chambers · Location: Auric Palace
Father Gaoth is the ancient archbishop of the Auric Palace, fought in the candlelit Veiled Chambers. A relentless duel requiring sharp reflexes, sound-cue listening, and counter-attacks.
"The spiritual leader who oversaw the binding of the Five Chains. Believing eternal time stagnation to be the ultimate divine perfection, he seeks to prevent Zirian from reaching the Tower."
⚔️ Combat Readiness & Recommended Loadout
Open Build Calculator↗- ✓ Parry / Block
- ✓ Air Dash
- ✓ Dash Counter
Upgrade Gear Tier 3
Listen for the chime of church bells—it signals which side Father Gaoth will reappear from.
Phase-by-Phase Strategy & Attacks
Core Focus: Teleport cues, shadow blade parrying, and endurance resource management
Phase 1: Veiled Teleports & Holy Rapiers
100% – 60% HPFather Gaoth teleports in bursts of golden smoke, executing 3-hit thrust combos.
Key Attacks & Counters
Telegraph: A high-pitch bell chimes 0.5s before Gaoth reappears behind the player.
Counter: Turn around and execute a timed block/parry to stagger Gaoth for 3 seconds.
Telegraph: Spreads his cloak and throws 7 golden daggers in a wide arc.
Counter: Dash through the gaps between daggers or dodge roll forward.
Phase 2: Cathedral Decoys & Divine Judgement
60% – 0% HPGaoth extinguishes the chamber candles, summoning golden phantoms and calling down light pillars.
Key Attacks & Counters
Telegraph: Light shafts beam down from the cathedral stained glass windows.
Counter: Continuously sprint along the aisle carpet; pillars track your previous position.
Telegraph: Four illusions surround Zirian from all cardinal directions.
Counter: Execute a 360 Spin Attack to dispel the phantoms and parry the real Gaoth.
💡 Expert Battle Tips
- ★Parrying Gaoth's third thrust in his combo triggers a guaranteed critical riposte window.
- ★During the dark cathedral phase, relight the four altar candles to reveal Gaoth's real location.
Full Video Walkthrough
Watch the complete unedited boss fight with timestamp cues.
Father Gaoth Fight — Key Reference Frames
High-resolution native 720p captures at 10s, 50s and 90s into the battle.
🏆 Victory Rewards & Unlocks
- 🎁Archbishop's Seal (Unlocks Deepthorne passage)
- 🎁Golden Rosary (Reduces damage taken by 15%)
- 🎁Achievement: 'Fallen Faith'
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I anticipate Father Gaoth's teleport attack?
A distinct church bell chime rings in stereo audio right before he strikes. Wear headphones to immediately identify whether he is appearing behind or above you.
Location in the World
Associated RealmAuric PalaceThe golden palace. The Father Gaoth boss fight takes place in the Veiled Chambers right after.Story Progression Order
- Previous Boss: Guilt (The Observatory)
- Next Boss: Solitude (Clockmaker's Rest)