All Boss Quest Names in The Blood of Dawnwalker (In Order)

All boss quest names in The Blood of Dawnwalker, listed in the order they unlock during a standard playthrough. This is not a walkthrough — it is a reference for players who want to track their progress, plan their route, or confirm which boss encounters they have missed. Each entry notes the quest name, the boss involved, when it becomes available, and whether it is mandatory or optional.

How Boss Quests Work in The Blood of Dawnwalker

Boss encounters in The Blood of Dawnwalker are not isolated arena fights. Each one is embedded in a quest with its own setup, context, and consequences. Some boss quests are main-story mandatory; others are optional encounters that reward exploration and thoroughness. A few have alternate versions depending on prior choices, as covered in the choices guide.

Key pattern: Boss quests typically unlock in clusters as you complete major story beats or ally questlines. If you have not encountered a boss on this list, check whether you have completed the prerequisite quests.

The Complete Boss Quest List (In Order)

Act I: Opening Chapters

#	Quest Name	Boss	Type	Notes
1	The Proving	Training Encounter	Main	Tutorial fight; teaches core combat
2	The First Hunt	Early Mini-Boss	Main	First real test; introduces Dawnwalker mechanics
3	Blood Ties	None (story)	Main	No boss; sets up Act II

Act II: The Boyar Campaigns

#	Quest Name	Boss	Type	Notes
4	The Boyar’s Trial	Bakir	Main	First campaign boss; puzzle elements
5	Shadows of the Past	Ambrus	Main	Duel; poison plot affects difficulty
6	The Beast of Balaur	Beast of Balaur	Optional	Hidden mercy path available
7	The Unblinking Blasphemy	Unblinking Blasphemy	Optional	Side quest boss; high-value loot

Act III: Ally Questlines

#	Quest Name	Boss	Type	Notes
8	A Mother’s Plea	None (missable)	Lacra chain	Hidden quest; no boss but gates Lacra’s availability
9	The Manumit Trials	Various	Crake chain	Series of encounters, not a single boss
10	The Xanthe Decision	Xanthe	Main	Kill or spare; reshapes endgame
11	Mihai’s Last Stand	Mihai	Optional	Side quest; conditional on prior choices

Act IV: Endgame

#	Quest Name	Boss	Type	Notes
12	The Greifberg Assault	Multiple	Main	Sequence of fights; varies by allies
13	A Deal with the Devil	Brencis	Main	Final boss; three versions based on choices
14	The Dawnwalker’s Choice	None	Main	Post-boss narrative; not a combat encounter

Optional Bosses You Might Miss

Not every boss in The Blood of Dawnwalker is mandatory. The following encounters are commonly missed on first playthroughs:

The Beast of Balaur

An optional encounter with a hidden mercy path. Most players kill the Beast without realizing dialogue options exist. The sparing path leads to unique content and a potential endgame ally. See the Beast of Balaur guide for details.

The Unblinking Blasphemy

A side quest boss that is not marked as a boss encounter. The quest appears to be a standard investigation until the final confrontation. High-value loot makes this worth seeking out.

Mihai

A conditional boss whose availability depends on prior choices in the mid-game. If you have completed certain ally questlines, Mihai’s encounter unlocks as a side quest. If not, he simply does not appear.

Boss Quests with Choice-Dependent Versions

Several boss fights have alternate versions depending on your prior decisions:

Boss	Choice That Matters	Alternate Version
Ambrus	Poison plot participation	Poisoned Ambrus is weaker; both-poisoned version is harder
Xanthe	Kill or spare	Sparing leads to endgame assistance; killing removes a later obstacle
Brencis	Ally questlines completed	Three versions: solo, with Lacra, with Crake’s forces, or both

For full details on how choices affect boss encounters, see the choices guide.

Tracking Your Progress

If you are trying to confirm which boss quests you have completed:

• Check the quest log: Completed boss quests are listed with their outcomes
• Check the boss pages: Each boss page notes whether the encounter is mandatory or optional
• Check achievements: Several achievements are tied to specific boss encounters or outcomes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hardest boss quest?

Community consensus points to the solo version of the Brencis fight — the version where you have completed neither ally questline. The three-phase fight is balanced assuming you have ally support, and going alone makes the final phase significantly more demanding.

Can you miss boss quests permanently?

Yes. Mihai’s encounter is conditional on prior choices, and the hidden quest A Mother’s Plea gates Lacra’s availability for the final battle. If you advance the main story without completing these, they become unavailable.

Do optional bosses affect the ending?

Not directly. Optional bosses provide loot, experience, and narrative context, but the ending is determined by ally questlines and final quest dialogue. However, the Beast of Balaur’s mercy path does lead to a unique epilogue variation.

Is there a boss rush mode?

No. Once you complete a boss quest, you cannot replay it in the same playthrough. New Game+ resets all boss encounters.

Related Guides

• All Bosses — every boss encounter with strategies and weaknesses
• Main Quest Order — the full main story quest list
• All Quests List — every side quest in The Blood of Dawnwalker
• Choices & Consequences — how decisions reshape boss fights
• Endgame Checklist — what to complete before the final assault