Gnoster, Wisdom of Night Boss Guide — Insect of Insight
The flying insect boss. Wisdom-themed Nightlord that spawns locusts to drain player levels. Ironeye and ranged classes dominate this fight.
Quick Stats
Section titled “Quick Stats”| Boss | Gnoster, Wisdom of Night (Insect of Insight) |
| Expedition | 3 |
| Phases | 2 |
| Difficulty | ★★★★☆ |
Connection to “Locust Swarm” Raid Event
Section titled “Connection to “Locust Swarm” Raid Event”Gnoster is the source of the Locust Swarm raid event — locusts drain your level. Follow trail to find body → defeat to gain massive buff.
Phase 1 — Flying Attacks
Section titled “Phase 1 — Flying Attacks”- Constant flight, dive attacks
- Spawns locust swarms (drain your level if not killed)
- Ranged classes have huge advantage
Phase 2 — Ground Combat
Section titled “Phase 2 — Ground Combat”- Lands briefly between attacks
- Use this window for melee burst
- Save Ultimates for Phase 2 stagger windows
Per-Class Performance
Section titled “Per-Class Performance”| Class | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ironeye | ★★★★★ (anti-flier specialist) |
| Recluse | ★★★★★ (Magic + Lightning combo) |
| Duchess | ★★★★★ (stealth + replay) |
| Wylder | ★★★ (limited anti-air) |
| Executor | ★★★ (struggles vs flier) |
| Guardian | ★★ (limited anti-air) |
| Raider | ★★★ |
| Undertaker | ★★★ |
Recommended Relics
Section titled “Recommended Relics”- Bleed on bow (Ironeye)
- Magic mark generation (Recluse)
- Flask heals nearby allies
- Kill locusts first before drained level becomes critical
- Ranged DPS prioritization — melee classes should focus locust clearing
- Use Phase 2 landing windows for melee bursts
Q: Can the locusts permanently drain my level? A: Yes, but you can re-level via kills.
Q: Best solo class? A: Ironeye.
Sources
Section titled “Sources”- Gamersky Gnoster Guide (Chinese)