How to Beat Vargram the Raging Wolf & Errant Sorcerer Wilhelm: Boss Fight Guide

This is a guide on how to beat Vargram the Raging Wolf and Errant Sorcerer Wilhelm, an optional NPC fight in Elden Ring found in the Fortified Manor. Read on to learn more about Vargram and Wilhelm's drops, weaknesses, and recommended level!

Vargram the Raging Wolf and Errant Sorcerer Wilhelm General Info

Stats and Rewards

Vargram the Raging Wolf and Errant Sorcerer Wilhelm
Weakness	Resistance	Immune
━	━	━
Affected By	Poison, Bleed, Frost
Spirit Ashes Available?	No
Rune Rewards	3659 (NG)
Summonable NPCs	・Bernahl
Location	・Leyndell, Royal Capital, Altus Plateau
Item Drops	・Raging Wolf Armor ・Raging Wolf Gauntlets ・Raging Wolf Greaves ・Raging Wolf Helm

Vargram the Raging Wolf and Errant Sorcerer Wilhelm Location

Where to Find Vargram the Raging Wolf and Errant Sorcerer Wilhelm

The red sign for this double invasion is found nearest the Fortified Manor, First Floor site of grace in the large room that leads back outside.

How to Beat Vargram the Raging Wolf and Errant Sorcerer Wilhelm

Tips for Beating Vargram the Raging Wolf and Errant Sorcerer Wilhelm
Make it a 2 vs. 1 and Go for the Sorcerer First
Backstab Enemies Targeting Bernahl
Heal Punish
Attack From Range to Draw Aggro
Stun From Range to Help Bernahl Land Hits

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Ranged Strategy

Vargram the Raging Wolf and Errant Sorcerer Wilhelm Boss Tips
Attack From Range to Draw Aggro
Stun From Range to Help Bernahl Land Hits

Attack From Range to Draw Aggro

Keep either Vargram or Wilhelm focused on you by firing spells/arrows/consumables at them while Bernahl deals damage to the other. If you are too passive they will both target Bernahl, and if he dies you will be outnumbered.

Stun From Range to Help Bernahl Land Hits

Stunning an enemy at the right time from range can allow Bernahl to land extra hits. When Vargram or Wilhelm is focused on your teammate, try firing a well-timed projectile to catch them off guard and extend Bernahl's combo.

Melee Strategy

Vargram the Raging Wolf and Errant Sorcerer Wilhelm Boss Tips
Make it a 2 vs. 1 and Go for the Sorcerer First
Backstab Enemies Targeting Bernahl
Heal Punish

Make it a 2 vs. 1 and Go for the Sorcerer First

Although the sorcerer Wilhelm is less dangerous than Vargram, he can still deal considerable damage and cause you or Bernahl to get stunned into one of Vargram's harder-hitting attacks. Taking out Wilhelm first will make the fight go much smoother.

If you manage to take down Wilhelm while Bernahl is still alive, Vargram can easily be stun locked to death.

Backstab Enemies Targeting Bernahl

Any time you see either Vargram or Wilhelm targeting Bernahl, go for a free backstab if you can manage it. Not only will this help take down your targets, but it will also help keep Bernahl alive.

Heal Punish

If the enemy tries to heal, take advantage of this and go for a backstab if you are close enough to them. If not, a jump attack or Ash of War can also help to cancel out the HP the enemy just recovered.

Alternatively, you can use this chance to safely heal if the other target is distracted by Bernahl.

Vargram the Raging Wolf and Errant Sorcerer Wilhelm Attack Patterns

Vargram's Attacks

Vargram's Attack Patterns
Black Flame Slash: Vargram coats his blade in black flames and performs a slashing attack.
Rolling Attack: Rolling thrust attack with a Greatsword.
One-handed Running R1: Running attack with a Greatsword. Scrapes the blade along the ground before swinging forward.
One-handed Running R2: Performs a running overhead attack with a Greatsword.
One-handed R1: Performs an diagonal slash attack.
One-handed R2: Performs an overhead slam attack.
Two-handed R1: Two-handed R1 attack with a Greatsword. A diagonal slash starting high and ending low.
Two-Handed R2: Performs a charged overhead attack with a Greatsword.

Wilhelm's Attacks

Wilhelm's Attack Patterns
Crystal Burst: Casts a spreadshot of of magic projectiles.
Night Comet: Casts a single magic projectile. Can be cast rapidly.
Ambush Shard: Casts a small magic projectile from behind the target. Can be cast rapidly.
Star Shower: Casts a barrage of magic projectiles at the target.
Staff Attack: Performs a melee bashing attack with a staff.

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