Confront the architect of dark medicine, Henry Blackbrew the Doctor, in V Rising, and reap the rewards! The following guide helps players navigate through his lethal puzzle of a boss fight. You’ll also learn valuable tips and tricks to prevent unnecessary loss of life and resources during this encounter. So, keep reading to start preparing for combat against this V Blood Carrier.

Who is Henry Blackbrew the Doctor in V Rising?

The story of Henry Blackbrew the Doctor in V Rising is a tragic narrative. Once known to be a beacon of light in the fight against Dracula, he was cast out as a heretic by the very church that replaced him. Scorned by the people who he thought were his allies, he then founded the Trancendum, a society sculpted by dark science. Sustained by “Blood Type E,” his twisted pursuit of evolution spans centuries in what seems to be an eternity of gloom.

Henry Blackbrew the Doctor Location in V Rising

Introduced in the Gloomrot Update, Henry Blackbrew, the Level 74 V Blood Carrier, the Doctor is in Gloomrot North. In particular, he spends his time in his workshop at the Trancendum Laboratories, waiting for his next “patient.”

Henry Blackbrew the Doctor Attacks and Fight Strategies

Unlike other bosses, the fight against Henry Blackbrew the Doctor isn’t a multi-phase encounter. That means that this V Blood Carrier only has one health bar. Nonetheless, depleting his health to 50% adds an attack skill to his move set. With that, the basic attacks you should be watching out for when fighting Henry Blackbrew are the following:

• Lasers: Shoots four lasers in different directions.
• Homing Orb: Shoots a tracking electrical orb, similar to the Ball Lightning spell.
• Discharge: Shouts “Try me now!” He’ll create a shield, and striking it launches a counterattack on the attacker.
• Wall Lasers: Lines of electricity cross the arena.
• Wall Orbs: Dashes to one of the corners, and then shoots four waves of four electrical orbs.
• Knockback: Charges and then shoots seven energy pulses at the center of the room. Only appears after depleting his health to 50%.

Fight Strategies, Tips, & Tricks

Henry Blackbrew the Doctor might be mistaken for an easy boss in V Rising. However, those who have misplaced confidence may quickly find their ends. Remember, this fight is less a test of brute force and more a lethal dance of spatial awareness and precise timing. First, proper preparation is key before starting this battle. Henry Blackbrew is a Level 74 V Blood Boss, so ensure your Gear Score matches that tier. Also, aim to use a ranged weapon for this fight, as battling the dastardly doctor might be more challenging at melee range. Pistols, in particular, are an excellent weapon type for this fight. As for spells, aim for sustainability rather than raw power. One notable example is the Sanguine Coil, thanks to its ranged life leech. Frost Ultimate and Arctic Leap are excellent choices for your ultimate spell slot. Once prepared, travel to the Trancendum Laboratories and into Henry’s workshop. The battle starts when he notices you. If it’s your first time fighting Henry Blackbrew the Doctor, aim to dodge his attacks to learn patterns. Pace yourself while keeping a good distance between your vampire and the doctor to prevent unwanted life loss. Whittle his health, and the doctor starts using Wall Lasers, which turns the arena into a deathtrap. Your movement is now significantly reduced. So, pacing is more important now than before. Damage Henry Blackbrew to about 50% of his health, and he’ll move to the center. This time, move about the arena as best as you can, and only use your dash skill at the right moments. Remember, spamming skills in V Rising is a recipe for disaster, as you’ll often deal with cooldowns. Additionally, don’t attack Henry while he’s enveloped by a blue electrical shield. Otherwise, he’ll counter-strike for significant damage. Note that damage windows exist, but you must generally keep a close eye on them. Ultimately, success hinges on maintaining range while pelting Henry Blackbrew with long-range attacks and skills. Do so, and the busy workshop becomes silent with this V Blood Carrier’s defeat.

Henry Blackbrew the Doctor Loot Table & Rewards

Defeating Henry Blackbrew the Doctor for the first time unlocks a Tier 3 Spell Point for one of two Storm Spells: Raging Tempest and Lightning Typhoon. Additionally, grasping victory from the diabolical hands of this mad doctor unlocks the blueprints for the Schematic, Athenaeum, Redistribution Engine, and Luminescent Mushroom Terrarium. Below are the crafting recipes for these unlockable blueprints:

• 12x Schematic: 40x Tech Scrap and 16x Scroll at the Paper Press
• 20x Schematic: Feed any Tier 3 Recipe at the Devourer
• Athenaeum: 20x Schematic, 100x Emery, 8x Reinforced Plank, and 4x Dark Silver Ingot
• Redistribution Engine: 6x Charged Battery and 80x Emery
• Luminescent Mushroom Terrarium: 2x Iron Ingot and 20x Ghost Mushroom