How to Access the Secret Boss in FIA
To get the secret boss in FIA, players must first start Fia’s questline and give her the Cursemark of Death, which can be obtained by advancing through Ranni’s questline and reaching Nokron, the Eternal City. Once the Cursemark of Death is given to Fia, players can reenter the arena in Deeproot Depths and find Fia asleep, allowing them to enter her dreams and face the secret boss, Lichdragon Fortissax.
Understanding the FIA Questline and Secret Boss
Getting to the secret boss in FIA involves several steps and understanding the underlying mechanics of Elden Ring. The process begins with initiating Fia’s questline, which eventually leads to encountering Lichdragon Fortissax. This boss fight is crucial for achieving the Age of Duskborn ending and requires careful preparation and strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- What happens if FIA kills D? Fia’s murder of D violates a sacred law in Roundtable Hold, and her crime does not go unpunished, as players can give D’s twin brother his armor, resulting in her swift execution later in the game.
- Does it matter if D kills FIA? If you choose to hand over the Twinned armor set, D’s brother will kill Fia, but this doesn’t appear to affect whether you get her ending or not.
- Can you fight Lichdragon Fortissax if you killed FIA? If Fia is dead, you cannot fight Lichdragon Fortissax.
Questline and Progression
- How do you trigger Lichdragon Fortissax? Once you have entered the arena by interacting with Fia, Fortissax will begin the battle by summoning Death Lightning.
- How do I get to the FIA boss fight? Fia’s Champions are located inside Deeproot Depths, and the closest Site of Grace is Across the Roots.
- What happens if you hug FIA in Deeproot Depths? Every time you hug Fia, she steals some of your maximum health, which can be restored using Baldachin’s Blessing.
Boss Fight and Strategies
- What is Fortissax weak to? Fortissax is relatively weak against Physical Thrust Attacks, making Thrusting Weapons or Heavy Thrusting Weapons ideal for the fight.
- Can you still fight Lichdragon if FIA dies? This boss is missable if the player kills Fia before the end of her quest, making it impossible to fight Lichdragon Fortissax.
- Why is Fortissax in a dream? Lichdragon Fortissax is in a deathbed dream, attempting to defend his longtime friend, Godwyn, even after they have both fallen to corruption.
Character Interactions and Endings
- Is FIA evil in Elden Ring? Unlike most power-hungry characters, Fia uses her power not to become Elden Lord herself but to protect those she loves, making her actions more complex and less evil.
- Should I let FIA hold me? Yes, players should let Fia hold them, as she offers an item that cannot be obtained otherwise and will help throughout Elden Ring.
- What happens after D kills FIA? Defeating Lichdragon Fortissax to leave the Deathbed Dream and collecting the item on Fia’s corpse will give you the Mending Rune of the Death Prince, crucial for the Age of Duskborn ending.
Additional Tips and Information
- Is there a coffin in Deeproot Depths? Deeproot Depths is accessible via a teleporter or a coffin that can be ridden up a waterfall after defeating the Valiant Gargoyles in Nokron, Eternal City.
- Should I give the dagger to D? Giving the Weathered Dagger to D, Hunter of the Dead, in Roundtable Hold is part of Fia’s questline and necessary for progression.
- Is Baldachin’s Blessing worth it? While Baldachin’s Blessing comes with a -5% health debuff, its other effects, such as a buff in Poise, make it worthwhile for many players, especially in challenging fights like the one against Lichdragon Fortissax.