Defeat E'Efrae, The Dry Rot King

First full run Mission IV world boss — E'Efrae, The Dry Rot King. Same bad habit as Demon Brute — standing still gets you killed — but this is a gear/status check too.

Prep

• Frost or poison weapon — high physical resist; status ticks through rot armor. Missing infusion? Check nexus gate rewards.
• Two+ health consumables — for rot after a missed dodge.
• Dodge roll upgraded if you can — i-frames matter on ground slam.

Attack patterns

Attack	Telegraph	Response
Overhead slam	Both arms up, 0.5s pause	Dodge forward-left, 2 heavies on back
Rot orb volley	Three orbs spread	Strafe right
Lunging grab	Crouch, dash	Sideways dodge at last frame, 1 heavy
Rot aura pulse	Kneels, ground glows	Jump or double dodge back
Summon rot worms	Staff up, rumble	Kill worms — they explode

Slam is the main opening. Dodge into it, not backward — shockwave clips retreat.

Fight flow

1. Mid-range — let him close.
2. Bait overhead slams; punish, then back off.
3. At 50% — double slam; dodge both before hitting.
4. Rot aura below 50% — don't stand next to him; aura doesn't reach mid-range.
5. Frost slows recovery for an extra heavy; poison works but he cleanses at phase shift.

After the kill

Green Abrais stone — place in hub slot. Chest behind the arena has upgrade material; don't leave early.

Hub: Abrais stones + runs.