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Aratra

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GAME NOTE CLASSIC · GUIDE LIBRARYThe First Berserker: Khazan

Aratra encounter guide in Strange Stench.

Introduction

A giant cave spider using venom, webs and rapid thrusts; the blacksmith is trapped in its lair.

Location and mission

Skoffa Cave

Related mission · Strange Stench →

Strategy · Aratra

The cinematic shows Elamein freeing a captive from a web before Aratra, a giant spider, descends behind Khazan.

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Several attacks are very fast. Learn the rhythm rather than reacting to each strike in isolation.

Attack ①:

A slow claw swipe followed by a double forward stab.

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Attack ②:

Two bites with a clear mouth-opening tell. The second bite follows quickly.

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Attack ③:

A three-hit combo with a visible arm raise. Counter the unguardable third hit.

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Attack ④:

It reaches behind itself and throws green venom. Dodge rather than guard to avoid poison buildup.

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Attack ⑤:

A claw swipe leads into two quick stabs, then a pounce. Do not overlook the second stab.

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Attack ⑥:

Four very fast thrusts followed by a slower final hit.

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Attack ⑦:

A straightforward high jumping pounce.

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Attack ⑧:

It scoops venom from behind before slashing forward in a cross pattern.

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Attack ⑨:

A web spit marked by a green glow around the mouth. Being hit immobilizes you.

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Breaking its limbs can stagger it. If it survives that opening, it may climb up to recover and return with a wide aerial slam. Finishing it during the stagger avoids this sequence.

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Attack ⑩:

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Defeat Aratra for equipment and a cinematic.

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The spider attempts a final ambush, but Elamein finishes it off.

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Return to the hub and speak to the rescued blacksmith Qazumaka downstairs. Another area unlocks.

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Rewards and drops

Since June 16, 2025, main-mission bosses guarantee set-crafting materials. This does not guarantee a specific finished item, full set or scroll.

Crafting material: Maneater Spider's Leg · Devourer of Darkness

Material regions and scroll routes →

Equipment to look for

Devourer of Darkness · Greatsword: Ghost Arm: Block and poison.

A potential set drop, not a guaranteed piece. To craft missing pieces, obtain its recipe separately and check the required materials.

Set uses · Crafting and progression · Reward overview

Official material-drop rules · Set drop reference

Reference: 3DM Guide Team

GAME NOTE has reorganized and rewritten the routes from this walkthrough.