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The Bloated Miller

The Bloated Miller is a unique monster located in the Riverbank.

3 min read·Updated 2026-07-10·Editor score 89/100
The Bloated Miller
Editor's TakeHard89/100

The Bloated Miller broken into prep checklist, phase priorities, and loot expectations — what to do before you zone in.

Best for: Map runners and endgame progression

⚡ Pro Tips

  • ▸Swipe: Swipes with his left hand
  • ▸Learn one safe phase pattern before pushing damage — dead DPS is zero DPS.
  • ▸Atlas progression rewards consistency over rushing tier — stabilize loot first.

✓ Quick Checklist

  • ☐Swipe: Swipes with his left hand
  • ☐Swing Log: Swings a log with his right hand
The Bloated Miller
The Bloated Miller
Level(s)1
Location(s)The Riverbank
Quest(s)Reaching Clearfell
Health457
DamagePhysical

The Bloated Miller is a unique monster located in the Riverbank.

Killing the Bloated Miller while the character is below level 2 will always grant enough experience to level up, regardless of their current experience level.

Encounter

  • Swipe: Swipes with his left hand
  • Swing Log: Swings a log with his right hand
  • Sunder: Winds up his log before slamming the ground, creating a forward moving shockwave
  • Charge: Charges a short distance before swiping.
  • Summon Drowned: Lets out a roar, summoning several Drowned.

Version history

VersionChanges
0.2.0The Bloated Miller's charge now pushes players sideways instead of carrying them along. The Bloated Miller's charge can no longer be blocked.
0.1.1Adjusted the damaging area of The Bloated Miller's slam skills to more closely match the visual effects.
0.1.0Introduced to the game.
The Bloated Miller
The Bloated Miller

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