Stormterror Dvalin or Dvalin or Stormterror for short is one of the weekly bosses. He is a winged beast, and one of the more laggy bosses to fight against. In this guide, we will be taking a look on how to defeat and take down Dvalin.
General Info on Stormterror Dvalin

Dvalin is a decent boss. He is a weekly boss, so you will have to need resin to get all the rewards. You will need 30 resin, if he is one of the three bosses that you fight against in a week. 60 Resin if they are the fourth and onwards. He resets every Monday, at 4 am in-game.
One of The Four Winds of Mondstadt: Dvalin, the Dragon of the East.
With the passages of long years and amid boudless darkness, even the purest gem will become dulled by dust, and even the noble dragon might be corrupted and cankered by hatred.
But never forget that dust can be wiped away, and the power of doubt and poison can be shattered.
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You will be able to find him in Stormterror’s Lair in Mondstadt. He was one of the former east protector of the Four Winds, but he was thrown out because he grew weary of protecting the city. Appearance-wise, he is a winged-beast that is blue in color. On defeating him, you will get:
- 300 Adventure Experience
- Mora
- Companionship Experience
Tips On Defeating Stormterror Dvalin
Break The Shield Of Stormterror Dvalin

A shield helps him defend him against your attacks. So you will have to destroy his shield before dealing some damage. When Dvalin perches, run up to his claws and attack it to destroy his shield.
Using Long Range Characters
Dvalin is a winged-beast, meaning that he flies and attacks. So using a long-ranged character like Amber or Ganyu will help you a lot. Moreover, ranged attacks can destroy his shield when he is still in the air.
Attack Stormterror Dvalin’s Weakpoint

After Dvalin’s shield gets broken, you will be able to attack his weak point. He will collapse when his shield is broken, so you can attack his weak point that is on his neck. Ranged characters will be effective in this scenario.
Change The Platforms To Fight Stormterror Dvalin

When Dvalin’s HP goes below half, he will attack and the platform will break it into pieces. Standing on the current platform will damage you. The easiest and safest method of dealing with this attack is to move the wind current to one side of the platform and glide to another platform. Get to an undamaged one.
Attacking Tips
- Shield yourself and heal at the time – Activate your shield before Dvalin goes down.
- Save your Bursts – Your bursts will be able to deal a lot of damage when he is down and you will be able to attack his weakpoint.
- Long Ranged Characters – Long range will be the best type of character to fight Dvalin. It will be helpful and save time.
- Timing is key – timing your burst will be very needed. The bursts will be helpful when Dvalin is stunned.
Attack Patterns Of Stormterror Dvalin
Bite Attack
As the name might suggest, in this attack, Dvalin will perch and attack you by biting. To avoid move to the edge of the platform. You will be able to attack his neck and head after he attacks.
Breath Sweep
In this attack, Dvalin will come down attack you with his breath. He will move left to right. To avoid his attack, move to the opposite side where he is attacking his breath. You can use this opportunity to attack his claws, or break his shield.
Sweeping Attack
This move is a charging attack. Try to run left or right to the edge to avoid this attack. You could also stand in the middle of his claws. But, use that method of avoiding when you cannot dodge.
Meteor Fall
As the name might suggest, he drop meteors on you. Avoiding this attack is simple, move away from the blue circles that appear on the platform.
Double Wind Orb
In this attack, Dvalin fires of two wind orbs at you, which converge. To avoid, simple move towards the left or right of the platform. There is an explosion when they meet the platform, so make sure to stay clear of this attack.
Cracking Roar
This attack involves roaring which cracks the platform. If you stand on the blue cracks, you can get hurt. So the best way to avoid is by using the wind currents by the edge to glide to another safe platform.
Wind Orb Burst
This attack is slow but will deal a lot of damage which can knockout your character. In this attack, Dvalin launches a single wind orb at you which explodes on contact. Make sure to stand at the side of the platform to avoid, as this attack has a massive range.
Ending Note
Stormterror Dvalin is a great boss to fight against. He looks good and has one of the most varied attacks. Using a ranged character will be really helpful when you fight him. Happy Gaming!
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