Torture Queen Elisabeth Bathory
BLACK SOULS · Late game · Optional
The Blood Countess herself, one of the hardest-to-reach fights in BLACK SOULS, tied to Elisabeth's character ending — and remembered in BLACK SOULS II as the Folk Tale [Elizabeth Bathory].
Where and when
Torture Queen Elisabeth Bathory is the hostile outcome of Elisabeth and Red Hood's mother branch. She is not required for Elisabeth End; choosing this fight replaces that companion route for the cycle.
Location
Abandoned Forest, map 1, after the Red Hood mother decision creates the hostile branch.
Prerequisites
- Recruit Red Hood and progress Elisabeth far enough for the mother conversation.
- Tell Red Hood that she should meet her mother, then return to Abandoned Forest map 1.
- Use a branch save if the same cycle also needs Elisabeth End or a complete companion roster.
Attack cues and responses
Loadout
- Use a late-game setup rather than the equipment used when first meeting Elisabeth.
- Carry broad status recovery until the first-hand move set has been logged.
Rewards
- Torture Queen Elisabeth Bathory achievement
- Elizabeth Bathory tale / route completion item
Route risks
- Choosing this branch removes Elisabeth as a companion and closes Elisabeth End for the cycle.
- The choice can also invalidate a full-roster ending plan.
First-hand verification backlog
Capture these in one documented Steam-version run before this page becomes indexable:
- Red Hood mother choice
- Elisabeth leaving Holy Forest
- Abandoned Forest transformation spawn
- Full battle log and rewards
Context and planning notes
At 18.3% completion, this is endgame-tier content. Expect punishing damage and bring your most developed build.
Her fight and Elisabeth's ending (21.3%) are linked — more players have finished her ending than her fight, which tells you the route offers paths around the Torture Queen for those who choose them.
The sequel's Folk Tale [Elizabeth Bathory] ("Forgive Me for What I've Done", 33.6%) closes her arc. Collect it in BLACK SOULS II if her story hooked you.