Volture

Voltures are fast, aggressive creatures found near the shores of the Ashlands. Despite being native to the region, they are fragile enough that they can be taken down quickly, but their speed and maneuverability make them dangerous when more than one is present. They are especially troublesome in crowded fights, since they can slip behind the player and interrupt positioning or escape routes.

Their main attack is a lunging talon strike, where the Volture draws back and then rushes forward to scratch the player with both claws. This attack deals 110 Slash damage, covers a 1.5-meter range in a 60.99-degree horizontal arc, and can be used every 2 seconds when a target is within 1.5 meters. In combat, Voltures try to get behind the player before attacking, and if the player turns to face them, they may fly upward and reposition to attack from the rear again. They are among the fastest enemies in the game and can outrun a player in light armor even with the full effect of Wind Run, which makes them a serious threat to low-health characters.

Although Voltures do not have much health and do relatively little damage compared to some Ashlands enemies, their speed and flanking behavior make them a nuisance in solo fights and a real danger in groups. When fighting other enemies nearby, it is best to keep track of Voltures first, since they can force the player into awkward positions or block movement while larger threats are still active.

• Voltures are afraid of fire, along with a small number of other enemies.
• They are one of the few enemies that can take damage from boiling water around the Ashlands, even though they naturally live there.
• The name appears to be a blend of “volcano” and “vulture.”