Quick Answer

House of Grief is hard because of enemy numbers, darkness, necrotic pressure, and Shadowheart story stakes. Prepare light or darkness answers, area control, necrotic protection, and positions that prevent a staircase collapse.

StageWhat To DoWatch Out
Before fightBring Shadowheart, rest, prepare resistance and scrollsThis is her core area
PositioningDo not stack the entire partyDarkness and area damage punish clumps
OpeningControl clusters and casters firstAdds matter more than boss tunneling
ChoiceDecide by Shadowheart routeDo not skip dialogue context

Key Checks

  • Darkness answers greatly improve accuracy and safety.
  • Summons can absorb actions and block paths.
  • Shadowheart’s choice is story-first, not reward-only.