Cauldron

Cauldron(Empty)

Enemy Type	Crockery
Size	Large (2)
Drops	None
Actions per round	None
Stats
Variation	Cauldron (Empty)	Cauldron (Empty)	Cauldron (Empty)
HP	100	150	205
HP (Stygian/Bloodmoon)	120	180	246
Dodge	0%	10%	20%
Protection	100%	100%	100%
Speed	0	1	2
Stealth	None	None	None
Resistances
Stun	200%	220%	245%
Blight	200%	220%	245%
Bleed	200%	220%	245%
Debuff	200%	220%	245%
Move	200%	220%	245%

Cauldron(Full)

Enemy Type	Crockery
Size	Large (2)
Drops	None
Actions per round	None
Stats
Variation	Cauldron (Full)	Cauldron (Full)	Cauldron (Full)
HP	14	21	29
HP (Stygian/Bloodmoon)	17	26	35
Dodge	0%	8.75%	22.5%
Protection	0%	0%	0%
Speed	0	1	2
Stealth	None	None	None
Resistances
Stun	200%	220%	245%
Blight	200%	220%	245%
Bleed	200%	220%	245%
Debuff	200%	220%	245%
Move	200%	220%	245%

It is from this Cauldron that the Hag and her coven brew their terrible magic, both generating the fungal blight that plagues the Weald, and giving birth to ever more Hateful Viragos. Those who fight the Hag beware, lest they become but another ingredient in her vile brews — or the main course of the Hag’s next meal! She sure does like her stews...

Behavior[]

The Cauldron is an enemy which is always encountered alongside The Hag. It is largely passive, but a key component of this encounter. The Cauldron will always spawn occupying the first 2 ranks during the boss fight, while the Hag lurks behind it on the 3rd and 4th Rank.

With 100% PROT and high health, the Cauldron is also completely invincible — successfully landed hits will trigger an IMMUNE! and deal no damage, and trigger no effects. This lasts until the Hag uses her "Into The Pot!" ability, which puts the targeted Hero into the Cauldron. When a Hero is inside the Cauldron, it becomes vulnerable to attacks, during which the Hero will also suffer damage equal to 8.75% of his/her max HP after any action on any turn is performed. The Cauldron will tip over and release the Hero into the front rank of your party either when it is reduced to 0 HP, or if the Hero inside falls to 0 HP and enters Death's Door. When the Hag dies, the Cauldron will also be destroyed, and anyone still inside will be automatically released.

Fleeing from the fight while a Hero is inside the Cauldron will result in the death of the Hero.

Prior to the Shieldbreaker patch, it was possible to destroy the Cauldron, removing it from battle with no ill effects.

Strategy[]

Generally speaking, it's best to ignore the pot and focus all your attacks on the Hag. However, it may be wise to tip over the Cauldron prematurely if the Hag placed your main damage dealer inside — in that case, free them and hope the Hag takes someone else the next time she uses "Into the Pot!".

If you are expecting to keep adventuring after defeating the Hag, or are encountering the Hag in the Endless Harvest, a more conservative approach may be prudent — in this case, attacks that hit both the cauldron and the Hag would be ideal.