Rangkus is the second-in-command to the Knivesveil. He is a ruthless killer who takes joy in killing his victims while asking them if they know who he is. He also has a twin brother. Rangkus in The First Berserker: Khazan is a very versatile fighter who, quite frankly, uses his bludgeon any way he likes. He can make it into a melee weapon, a crossbow, or even a flamethrower!
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Players can find him next to the Underground Escape Route (Blade Nexus) in the sixth mission in Palemion Citadel. The fight with this boss is a tough one in The First Berserker: Khazan. Luckily, everything you need to know about his moveset and how to beat him is available in the guide below.
Rangkus Attack Overview In The First Berserker: Khazan
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Multi-Shot Attack |
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Ragkus loads his weapon and fires arrows that slightly home in on your location. He does this three times, so it’s best to dodge each attack. |
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Power Stomp |
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The boss charges briefly before stomping the ground. Delay your Brink Guard, and if successful, you can land a few hits. |
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Bludgeon Combo |
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Rangkus strikes the player four times with his Bludgeon. The fourth hit is delayed, and Brink Guarding will break his stagger, allowing you to deal significant damage. |
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Chug A Drink |
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Rangkus takes out a drink and chugs it to restore his stamina meter. Run toward him and interrupt him quickly to prevent the bar from fully replenishing. |
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Kick |
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This is a simple kick attack, but the boss delays it significantly. Both dodging and guarding are effective options. |
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Powered Slam |
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Rangkus charges his weapon briefly before slamming the ground in front of you. A well-timed Perfect Guard is ideal, but if you’re unsure, it’s safer to run out of the area to avoid any risk. |
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Flame Shot |
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The boss dashes back, loads his weapon, and then shoots out a trail of fire. It’s best to dodge as soon as you see the fire setting in on the weapon. |
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Blazing Spin |
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Rangkus starts spinning around, releasing streams of fire. This should not be blocked—you must stay on the move and dodge when the fire stream is next to you. He finishes the attack with a ground slam. |
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Burst Attack |
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A simple dash back followed by a delayed attack—be ready to time your Brink Guard correctly. |
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Flame Bolts |
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The boss runs toward you while shooting multiple flaming bolts, ending the attack with a grab. Dodge both the bolts and the grab when you hear the audio cue. |
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3-Hit Grapple Combo |
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Rangkus performs a flaming horizontal strike, grapples across the room, shoots a stream of fire, and then slams his weapon on the ground. Dodge the first two attacks to avoid fire damage, then prepare a Brink Guard for the slam. |
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Ground Shatter |
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The boss spins his weapon on his head before slamming it into the ground, creating a flaming shockwave and embedding the weapon, causing a large area to erupt. Brink Guard the slam and dodge the eruption to avoid flame damage. |
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5-Hit Bludgeon Flames |
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Rangkus starts with three normal bludgeon attacks, then ignites his weapon and strikes twice, with the last hit being delayed. Guard the first three attacks, then dodge the final two. |
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How To Beat Rangkus In The First Berserker: Khazan
Rangkus is a challenging boss due to his unpredictable attack timing. Many of his strikes start with a delay but land instantly, making Brink Guarding difficult at first. Fortunately, several of his attacks are better dodged than blocked to avoid taking burn damage.
He adjusts his moves based on distance, but staying close is ideal to prevent dealing with his ranged multi-shot and flame barrages. Dodging his ranged attacks also drains his stamina, allowing for a more aggressive approach. However, if left alone, he can restore stamina by drinking—be ready to interrupt him.
Flame plays a major role in this fight. After losing 40% of his health, most of Rangkus’ attacks will inflict burn unless you time your parries correctly. Flame Cleanse Potions are extremely useful here and can be easily farmed by fast traveling to the Temple Entrance (Blade Nexus) in Embars Temple. You’ll find them for sale from the Bard on the second floor, right past the worshipping dragonkin. If you have a Flame Resistant Necklace or Ring, equipping them will also help mitigate burn damage.
The attack that will likely throw you off the most is Blazing Spin. During this move, Rangkus continuously spins while releasing streams of fire in all directions. You must stay on the move for the entire duration, as getting caught even once can lead to multiple hits. Dodge when the flames get too close, but be mindful of your stamina—ensure you have enough left to guard against his finishing slam.
Regardless of your weapon choice, avoid getting greedy with extra hits. Rangkus can quickly charge a kick attack that depletes your stamina bar, leaving you vulnerable and putting your health at risk. Be sure to craft better gear and weapons at the Blacksmith if you haven’t already.
Rewards For Beating Rangkus In The First Berserker: Khazan
Defeating the boss will earn you the following rewards:
- 7,187 Gold
- 18,060 Lacrima
- Furious Bandit’s Dual Wield/Pilgrim’s Dual Wield
- Furious Bandit’s Armor Piece
- Necklace of Grace/Necklace of Good Fortune
- Transmutation Mist x2
- Bandit Spoils (Fighting the boss again drops this)
- Released
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March 27, 2025
- Developer(s)
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Neople