Gnoster, Wisdom of Night Boss Guide — Insect of Insight
To beat Gnoster, Wisdom of Night — the third Nightlord (difficulty 4/5, patch 1.03.4) — favor ranged damage; Ironeye and ranged classes dominate. Its elemental weakness is unconfirmed, so don’t chase an element. Kill the spawned locusts quickly, since they drain player levels if left alive.
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)