- Imaru the Soul-Eater is the undead blue dragon boss of Fellhollow, added in the 0.10 update.
- Her lair, Imaru's Tower in Hope's Fall, is sealed until you collect three curse fragments.
- Imaru only stalks you in the overworld if you soul-rift for too long.
- Guaranteed drops include Imaru's Head and an Ascension Shard (Power Level 5).
- Her Serrated Claw drops at roughly a 1/10 rate.
Imaru: Boss Overview and Lore
Imaru the Soul-Eater is an undead blue dragon infused with the wild anima of Ashenfall and the energy of the Underworld after drinking from the River Noumenon. She serves as one of Kuldra's generals, ruling over the region of Fellhollow, and was introduced as a boss monster with the game's 0.10 update. You can find her profile on the official Dragonwilds wiki.
Her story is one of the most tragic in the game. Created by the dragonkin as a water dragon, her elemental nature tempered the rage of her kind, granting her reason and clarity. But the dragonkin's experiments robbed her of the one thing she craved: the ability to bear offspring. When human settlers arrived in Fellhollow, Imaru and her mate Xikotal took them under their protection—Imaru seeing in the fragile humans the children she could never have. Together the dragons helped the settlers build cities, farmland, and even control the weather.
That peace shattered after the Dragon Rebellion. When Kuldra issued an extermination order against human settlements, Imaru and Xikotal refused and rose against her with the humans at their side. Kuldra proved too powerful. Imaru watched her mate's heart ripped from his chest and devoured, and was left alive to suffer her grief.
Consumed by grief, Imaru begged the sorcerer Ravanna to revive Xikotal. Ravanna lacked the power for true resurrection and instead bestowed a curse that turned Imaru's grief into power—a blade intended for the Godeater. Imaru drank from the River Noumenon, became the Soul-Eater, and began consuming the souls of Fellhollow. A guilt-ridden Ravanna later sealed her in her tower and split the curse into three fragments hidden across the region.
| Lore Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Title | Imaru the Soul-Eater |
| Race | Blue dragon (undead) |
| Former Element | Water magic |
| Mate | Xikotal (black dragon, slain by Kuldra) |
| Region | Fellhollow (Hope's Fall) |
| Lair | Imaru's Tower |
| Status | Dead (defeated in the Sixth Age storyline) |
How to Unlock Imaru's Tower: Step-by-Step
Unlike Velgar's world events, Imaru's encounter is gated behind a deliberate unlock process. The entrance to her tower is sealed with magic, and you must dispel the barrier yourself before you can face her.
Enter Fellhollow
Work with Cathan in Fellhollow as recruited by Death (the Grim Reaper). Explore the region and get comfortable with its undead threats before pushing toward Hope's Fall.
Find the Three Curse Fragments
Ravanna separated the essence of Imaru's curse into three fragments and spread them across Fellhollow. Search the region thoroughly to recover all three—each is required to break the seal.
Manage Soul Rift Threat
While gathering fragments, avoid soul-rifting for too long. Imaru's specter form commands tormented souls and ghost wolves to attack you when you do, and she may even appear personally when she grows impatient.
Dispel the Seal
Use the three curse fragments at the Spectral Door of Imaru's Tower in Hope's Fall to remove the magical barrier blocking entry.
Confront and Defeat Imaru
Enter the tower and fight Imaru, who is empowered by the very curse you now carry fragments of. Defeating her ends her reign and puts the souls of Fellhollow to rest.
If you have already defeated Imaru and want to face her again, you must re-collect all three curse fragments to unlock the magical seal once more. Plan your repeat kills accordingly.
| Unlock Step | Location | Key Threat |
|---|---|---|
| Explore Fellhollow | Region-wide | Undead mobs |
| Collect Fragment 1-3 | Spread across Fellhollow | Ghost wolves during soul rifts |
| Break the Seal | Spectral Door, Imaru's Tower | Imaru's specter form |
| Boss Fight | Hope's Fall | Imaru the Soul-Eater |
Imaru Drops and Rewards
Imaru rewards players with unique materials used for crafting and ascension. The drop table below reflects rates provided by Jagex or the game archive.
| Item | Quantity | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Imaru's Head | 1 | Always |
| Ascension Shard (Power Level 5) | 30–40 | Always |
| Serrated Claw | 1 | 1/10 |
Despite the cache mentioning a 30–40 quantity range, Imaru actually drops only one Ascension Shard per kill. Budget your farming expectations around this single-drop reality.
| Reward | Farming Outlook |
|---|---|
| Imaru's Head | Guaranteed per kill, useful for quest/turn-in purposes |
| Ascension Shard (PL 5) | One per kill, high-value ascension material |
| Serrated Claw | Roughly 1/10, expect an average of 10 kills per claw |
Overworld Behavior and Threat Management
Imaru's presence shapes how you play across all of Fellhollow, not just inside her tower. Understanding her overworld triggers is essential for safe farming and fragment hunting.
Soul Rift Aggro
- Imaru attacks only if you soul-rift too long
- Specter form harasses you from range
- Break off rifts early to reset threat
Ghost Wolves
- Summoned by Imaru's specter form
- Hunt players who linger on rifts
- Avoid fighting in enclosed areas
Impatient Appearances
- Imaru may appear when she grows impatient
- Retreat and reposition rather than tank
- Keep escape routes in mind
Unlike Velgar's world events, Imaru does not roam aggressively—she punishes prolonged soul-rifting. Keep rift sessions short, and relocate between pulls to avoid drawing her specter form and her ghost wolf packs.
| Trigger | Result | Countermeasure |
|---|---|---|
| Extended soul-rifting | Imaru attacks you in the world | Short rift cycles, reposition often |
| Specter form activity | Tormented souls and ghost wolves sent at you | Fight in open terrain, kite mobs |
| Impatience timer | Imaru appears personally | Retreat, wait out, resume carefully |
Key Characters in the Imaru Storyline
The Withering Heights storyline weaves together several notable figures whose journals and dialogue reveal Imaru's full history.
| Character | Role |
|---|---|
| Imaru | The Soul-Eater, boss of Fellhollow |
| Xikotal | Imaru's black dragon mate, slain by Kuldra |
| Kuldra | The general whose extermination order doomed Fellhollow |
| Ravanna | Sorcerer who cursed Imaru, then sealed her away |
| Cathan | Your ally searching Fellhollow for the curse fragments |
| Death (Grim Reaper) | Recruits Adventurers to confront Imaru |
| Wise Old Man / Postie Pete | Non-hostile NPCs in the region |
Imaru's design and backstory draw clear comparisons to Vorkath from RuneScape and Old School RuneScape—both are undead dragons who once shielded humans from danger before their deaths and reanimation. Fans of Vorkath will recognize the tragic arc immediately.
Before You Fight Imaru:
- Explore Fellhollow and locate Imaru's Tower in Hope's Fall
- Collect all three curse fragments
- Practice short soul-rift cycles to avoid specter aggro
- Prepare gear for a prolonged undead dragon fight
- Review drop table and plan claw farming kills
FAQ
Q: Who is Imaru in RuneScape: Dragonwilds?
Imaru the Soul-Eater is an undead blue dragon boss and one of Kuldra's generals, ruling over Fellhollow. She was introduced with the 0.10 update and makes her lair in Imaru's Tower in Hope's Fall.
Q: How do I unlock the fight against Imaru?
Find three curse fragments hidden across Fellhollow and use them to dispel the magical seal on Imaru's Tower. If you have already defeated her, you must re-collect all three fragments to unlock the seal again.
Q: Does Imaru attack me while exploring Fellhollow?
Unlike Velgar's world events, Imaru only attacks out in the world if you soul-rift for too long. Her specter form commands tormented souls and ghost wolves against you, and she may appear personally when she grows impatient.
Q: What does Imaru drop?
Imaru always drops Imaru's Head and one Ascension Shard (Power Level 5), despite the cache mentioning a 30–40 range. Her Serrated Claw drops at roughly a 1/10 rate.