Brencis's Stronghold

The Blood of Dawnwalker guide · The towering dark fortress where the head vampire holds Coen's surviving kin

Situated above Svartrau City, this stronghold (formally known as Greifberg Castle) serves as the primary seat of power for the vampire knyaz Brencis where Coen's family is held captive. Players can infiltrate the fortress early on their own or storm it toward the end of their 30-day limit to confront Brencis and resolve their family's fate. Approaching the gates triggers a point-of-no-return notice, leading through courtyards, subterranean passages, and an eventual multi-phase boss duel.

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Side Gate Key to Greifberg Castle: Carried by Georghe, the Rabid Duke at Racovitza's Bandit Camp (alternatively obtainable through Father Florin's questline)The quest outcome "A Lone Wolf's Hunt" (and its associated silver trophy) can be missed if you recruit faction allies or assemble an assault force beforehand, as it strictly requires you to breach the stronghold and confront Brencis entirely alone.

Achievements here

In the Nick of Time MissableBreach Brencis's castle and rescue Coen's family before the 30-day in-game time limit runs out.

The Patricide MissableComplete Lacra's entire storyline and defeat Brencis alongside her during the endgame quest Midnight Reckoning.

The Folk Hero MissableAssault Greifberg Castle alone and defeat Brencis in single combat without relying on any faction allies.

The Turncoat MissableAgree to strike a deal with Brencis by betraying your rebel allies to secure your family's safety.

The Knyazmaker MissableComplete Crake's rebel questline, storm Greifberg during Rise at Dawn, and kill Brencis alongside Crake in Fall Before Dusk.

Uphill Battle MissableStart the story on Duelist difficulty and finish the game while successfully rescuing Coen's family before the time limit expires.

The Blood of DawnwalkerClear the campaign and reach the end credits through any of the narrative endings.

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Secrets

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A stealth infiltration route over the castle walls can be reached at night by using vampiric movement abilities (Shadowstep and Planeshift) on the large exterior rock formations outside the main gate, bypassing front defenses entirely.

Enemies

Brencis, the Knyaz of Vale Sangora / Brencis, Grotesque Ascendant

Weak to Evading unblockable charge and javelin attacks during recovery windows

Teleporting vampire lord fought first in humanoid form alongside Vidmo Specters before transforming into his monstrous state within the realm of Anachora.

Unblinking Blasphemy

Elite guardian encountered defending the interior courtyard of the stronghold.

Tips

Entering the fortress while underprepared or without eliminating Brencis's regional vampire lieutenants leaves him reinforced by his surviving boyars during the final encounter.

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