Loretta, Knight of the Haligtree guards the path from Haligtree Town to Elphael. She is the stronger return of Royal Knight Loretta, with a bigger bow and faster sickle combos. Here is how to beat her.
Quick facts
| Location | Miquella’s Haligtree |
| Nearest Site of Grace | Haligtree Town |
| Required? | Optional, but required to reach Elphael and Malenia |
| HP (NG) | 13,397 |
| Runes (NG) | 200,000 |
| Drops | Loretta’s Mastery (sorcery), Loretta’s War Sickle |
| Weak to | Lightning |
| Resists | Magic, Fire |
| Immune to | Madness |
| Spirit Ashes / Co-op | Allowed (Spirit Ashes and co-op) |
| Recommended level | 120–140 (community estimate) |
| Difficulty | ▰▰▰▰▰▰▱▱▱▱ 6/10 |
Overview
Loretta fights on horseback with a war sickle and a magic greatbow. She uses her signature leaping attacks and spell arrows from range.
She can be parried, but a parry only stuns her briefly. She cannot be critically hit.
How to reach Loretta
Travel through Miquella’s Haligtree to the Haligtree Town grace. The arena is just ahead on the way to Elphael.
Preparation
- Barrier of Gold combined with the Spelldrake Talisman +2 reduces her magic damage.
- Lightning damage hits her weakness; a fully charged Ancient Dragons’ Lightning Spear can interrupt her.
Phase 1 strategy
Stay close to the horse’s side and punish after her combos.
Loretta’s Greatbow
She fires magic arrows. In phase 1 you can dodge them easily; in phase 2 she fires four converging arrows.
Leap duo
She jumps and slams down twice. Roll toward her as she lands.
Glintblades
Magic blades appear around her and fire at you. Keep moving.
Phase 2
She becomes more aggressive and adds her strongest move.
Loretta’s Slash
She pulls her sickle behind her left shoulder, charges it with magic, swings twice and slams down. Run back first, then roll forward as the horse lands.
Best builds and tools
- Lightning weapons or incantations.
- Physical builds with enough poise to trade blows.
- Avoid magic and fire damage.
Rewards
- 200,000 Runes
- Loretta’s Mastery (sorcery)
- Loretta’s War Sickle
Difficulty rating
▰▰▰▰▰▰▱▱▱▱ 6/10 – Moderate to hard. Fast combos and ranged magic, but she is very readable.
Frequently asked questions
Is Loretta required to fight Malenia?
Yes, she guards the way into Elphael, where Malenia is.
What is Loretta weak to?
Lightning damage.
Is this the same Loretta as in Caria Manor?
Yes, this is the stronger return of Royal Knight Loretta.
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