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Soulrift How to Beat Stormwalk

Lightning sigil, three phase transitions, and the brother who had to land the killing blow.

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Soulrift Stormwalk Boss Guide

Stormwalk is the sixth Soulrift named boss and the lightning sigil fight with three distinct phases. His lore sets the tone: he trained alongside his brother, became obsessed with unlimited power, took the lightning sigil, lost his humanity and sanity, and was ultimately killed by that same brother. The sigil is the mechanic. HP: 3800 solo, +1377 per additional player. Drop: Lightning Necklace (dashes become teleports) and Cloud Banner (−4% crit chance, +30% crit damage), each at Easy 25% / Hard 50%. This page is the dedicated fight. Hub: named bosses.

Stormwalk overview

HP: 3800 solo, +1377 per additional player. Difficulty: Orange bar (between yellow and red). Fight structure: Stormwalk has three phases that trigger at 70% HP and 30% HP. Each phase introduces new attacks and accelerates existing ones.

Phase 1 moves (100%–70% HP)

Lightning Storm

Boxes with exclamation marks appear on the ground, then lightning strikes them after about 2 seconds. Move out of the boxes before the strike lands.

Lightning Strikes

A single box with an exclamation mark appears, then lightning strikes it. Stormwalk repeats this 4 times in normal mode, 6 times in Hardmode. Same dodge principle: leave the marked area.

Thunder Dash

Stormwalk teleports onto the targeted player, locks on with a yellow line for a moment, then dashes through that line. Watch the yellow line and dodge perpendicular to it.

Thunder Clap and Flash

Stormwalk blitzes around the map leaving yellow lines. When he finishes, the yellow lines deal damage. Wait for the lines to activate, then move through gaps.

Phase 2 moves (70%–30% HP)

All Phase 1 attacks continue. Phase 2 adds:

Lightning Prison

An exclamation mark appears over Stormwalk, then all players are teleported into a triangle-shaped area they cannot leave. Inside, they must dodge a flurry of lightning beams. Faster in Hardmode.

Triple Strike

Yellow lines appear on the ground, then Stormwalk steps forward making them deal damage. He repeats this 3 times. Watch for the lines and stay out of his path.

Surging Path

Stormwalk zaps into the air and rains down spears. When the spears hit the ground, many lines appear signaling where to dodge. After about a second, the lines deal damage and disappear.

Phase 3 moves (30%–0% HP)

All previous attacks continue. Phase 3 adds:

Final Release: Lightning and Thunder

Stormwalk teleports to the middle of the map and releases a barrage of lightning in all directions. Wide-area attack requiring maximum spacing.

Hardmode-exclusive attack

Fleeting Sparks

Eight balls of lightning are arranged in a circle around the target, then close in. Each ball can deal damage and disappears once it reaches the center. Spread or find the gap.

Special Last Stand

Stormwalk has a Special Last Stand interaction with Zephyr. When entering Last Stand while Stormwalk is at 25% HP or less, a unique cutscene triggers and the song Archangel by Pendulum plays. Zephyr and Stormwalk clash, sending each other flying. Then Zephyr strikes him down, and the screen reads “You sacrificed yourself and still lost.”

Drops

AccessoryEffectEasy / Hard
Lightning NecklaceDashes become teleports25% / 50%
Cloud Banner−4% crit chance, +30% crit damage25% / 50%
Lightning Necklace is the A-tier drop. Cloud Banner is a damage piece for crit-focused builds.

Strategy notes

Stormwalk is best approached after Magic Mirror is in a slot and Dash timing is automatic. The teleport mechanic in Phase 2 changes how you read the arena. Practice Phase 1 patterns until they are automatic before raising difficulty. Scripts on scripts. When Update 1.6 Reunion reveals more, this page updates. Confirm live data in Soulrift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers for Soulrift players.

What does Stormwalk drop?

Lightning Necklace (dashes become teleports) and Cloud Banner (−4% crit chance, +30% crit damage). Both at Easy 25% / Hard 50%.

How many phases does Stormwalk have?

Three phases at 70% HP and 30% HP. Each phase adds new attacks.

What is Lightning Prison?

Phase 2 attack that traps all players in a triangle area with lightning beams to dodge.

What is the Special Last Stand for Stormwalk?

Zephyr triggers a special cutscene at 25% HP with the song Archangel by Pendulum.