V Rising 1.1 boss guide for Stavros the Carver, covering location, key attacks, Normal and Brutal Mode strategy, rewards and progression.
Stavros the Carver is an Oakveil fight where the enemies around the boss and the Corruption mechanic can be just as dangerous as the boss himself. An uncontrolled pull invites nearby Venom Blades into an encounter that already punishes repeated hits.
Do the unglamorous preparation first: choose open ground, clear surrounding threats and keep enough mobility to avoid building debuff stacks. You will get more from a controlled attempt than from diving into a crowded logging outpost and hoping to outdamage everything.