Royal Knight Loretta is a mounted spirit knight guarding Caria Manor in Liurnia. She fires glintstone arrows and swings a huge sickle. This guide covers her location, moves and rewards.
Quick facts
| Location | Moongazing Grounds, Caria Manor, Liurnia of the Lakes |
| Nearest Site of Grace | Manor Upper Level |
| Required? | Optional, but required to reach the Three Sisters and Ranni |
| HP (NG) | 4,214 |
| Runes (NG) | 10,000 |
| Drops | Loretta’s Greatbow, Ash of War: Loretta’s Slash |
| Weak to | Lightning |
| Resists | Magic and Fire (40%) |
| Immune to | Poison, Scarlet Rot, Hemorrhage, Frostbite, Sleep, Madness |
| Spirit Ashes / Co-op | Allowed (Spirit Ashes and co-op) |
| Recommended level | 40–50 (community estimate) |
| Difficulty | ▰▰▰▰▱▱▱▱▱▱ 4/10 |
Overview
Loretta is immune to every status effect, so this is a pure damage fight. She attacks from range with glintstone magic and closes in with her mounted sickle.
She can be parried, but only for a brief stun: no critical hit follows.
How to reach Royal Knight Loretta
Work your way up through Caria Manor to the Manor Upper Level grace. The arena is on the Moongazing Grounds at the top.
Preparation
- Spelldrake Talisman to reduce magic damage.
- A durable Spirit Ash with magic resistance.
- Lightning weapons or incantations.
Phase 1 strategy
Stay close and to her side; most of her magic is worse at range.
Glintblade phalanx
Magic blades orbit and fire at you. Keep moving; in phase 2 there are eight.
Leap attack
Roll in the direction she is moving.
Loretta’s Greatbow
When the arrow fires, roll straight toward her.
Mounted swings
Roll through the horizontal swings.
Phase 2 (below 50% HP)
She adds stronger spell variants and her signature greatbow shot.
Enhanced glintblades
More blades, faster. Keep moving in circles.
Best builds and tools
- Lightning weapons or incantations.
- Any strong physical build; status effects do nothing.
Rewards
- 10,000 Runes
- Loretta’s Greatbow
- Ash of War: Loretta’s Slash
Difficulty rating
▰▰▰▰▱▱▱▱▱▱ 4/10 – Moderate for the Liurnia stage of the game, and very rewarding: Loretta’s Slash is a popular Ash of War.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Royal Knight Loretta?
At the top of Caria Manor in Liurnia, on the Moongazing Grounds.
Can I bleed Loretta?
No, she is immune to every status effect.
What does Loretta drop?
Loretta’s Greatbow and Ash of War: Loretta’s Slash.
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