Thane

Thane is the secondary antagonist in Infinity Blade II. He is a Deathless guardian of the Vault of Tears. He refers to himself as "first blood of the Deathless, high lord of House Ix, and shield of the Great Pact". He and the other three Blood Sentinels must be defeated in order to gain entrance to the Vault of Tears.
==Infinity Blade II==
After defeating Thane the first time, all pathways to the other Blood Sentinels are unlocked. Thane is fought again after unlocking the other three seals, and entrance to the Vault of Tears is gained. Once inside, Thane intercepts Siris and battles him a third time, but the High Lord of House Ix is far weaker than before. The fight is interrupted by the Worker of Secrets when Thane's health is reduced to 1/3, who then destabilizes Thane's Quantum Identity Pattern.
Thane wears a similar armor and helm to the Worker of Secrets. Donald Mustard (Staff of the Infinity Blade story creators) hinted in a tweet that there is a correlation between Thane and the Worker of Secrets looking similar; but gave no reason on why they are connected.
Thane wields Byzanti as a shield and Gelder as a light weapon. He can conjure ice magic in between attack chains, and attacks with his shield quite frequently. He is very easy to fight on earlier rebirths, but later in the game he is more challenging. Some of his fury chains, such as his quadruple shield bash, are almost unavoidable unless blocked by a special gem, a heavy weapon, or by dodging downwards 4 times while using a dual-handed weapon. The first time you fight Thane, he is considerably weaker than other enemies of the same level.
==Combat IB2==
Thane is a slow, Large Titan. His fighting style is similar to that of other Large Titans, but Thane uses shield bashes more extensively. Additionally, Thane is a magic user, and can throw out Ice Attacks from a distance, before following up with overhead strike. 
 
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He starts at level 25, and when you see him next, he is level 125, in subsequent rebirths he scales further. Overall, he can be defeated quite easily with a small amount of practice. Which you will get naturally as you fight Thane 3 separate times in Infinity Blade II. 
===Stepbacks IB2===
Thane has three Stepbacks
Shield Kick Slash
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In this Stepback Thane starts with a shield bash from the left, then following up with a upwards kick in the center and finishing off with large sword swipe from the left.
This Stepback can be avoided in multiple ways, the most optimal is to dodge to the left/duck to avoid his shield bash, then dodge in any direction except down to avoid the kick, and then parry his last sword attack my swiping to the left. A parry window will give you the most amount of time to attack back, making it the best choice. Alternatively, one could also dodge all the attacks, or block them with a heavy weapon, if they find that easier to do/are using a heavy weapon. But be careful when Blocking this Stepback with a light weapon, as shield bash's can go right through your shield.	
In this Stepback Thane starts with a shield bash from the left, then following up with a upwards kick in the center and finishing off with large sword swipe from the left.
This Stepback can be avoided in multiple ways, the most optimal is to dodge to the left/duck to avoid his shield bash, then dodge in any direction except down to avoid the kick, and then parry his last sword attack my swiping to the left. A parry window will give you the most amount of time to attack back, making it the best choice. Alternatively, one could also dodge all the attacks, or block them with a heavy weapon, if they find that easier to do/are using a heavy weapon. But be careful when Blocking this Stepback with a light weapon, as shield bash's can go right through your shield.	
In this Stepback Thane starts with a shield bash from the left, then following up with a upwards kick in the center and finishing off with large sword swipe from the left.
This Stepback can be avoided in multiple ways, the most optimal is to dodge to the left/duck to avoid his shield bash, then dodge in any direction except down to avoid the kick, and then parry his last sword attack my swiping to the left. A parry window will give you the most amount of time to attack back, making it the best choice. Alternatively, one could also dodge all the attacks, or block them with a heavy weapon, if they find that easier to do/are using a heavy weapon. But be careful when Blocking this Stepback with a light weapon, as shield bash's can go right through your shield.
Kick Bash Swipe
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In this Stepback Thane, retreats slightly, before delivering a quick kick in the center, following up with a shield bash from the right, and then finishing off with large sword swipe from the left. This Stepback is similar to his Sheild Kick Slash Stepback, but the moves are in a different order and altered slightly.
Avoiding this Stepback can be done in multiple ways, the most optimal is to dodge in any direction except down to avoid the kick, then dodge to the right or duck to avoid his shield bash, and then parry his last sword attack my swiping to the left. A parry window will give you the most amount of time to attack back, making it the best choice. Alternatively, a stab/slash icon (depending on weather you are using Light/Dual or a Heavy Weapon respectively) appears on Thanes left arm after his shield bash, using it will end Thanes Stepback early and deal extra damage. However, the window to attack back is less than a parry window, usually leading to less overall damage, but it could still be worth doing if you have some a gem that grants some benefit to Stabs/Slashes. One could also dodge all the attacks or block them with a heavy weapon, if they find that easier to do/are using a heavy weapon. But be careful when Blocking this Stepback with a light weapon, as shield bash's can go right through your shield.	
In this Stepback Thane, retreats slightly, before delivering a quick kick in the center, following up with a shield bash from the right, and then finishing off with large sword swipe from the left. This Stepback is similar to his Sheild Kick Slash Stepback, but the moves are in a different order and altered slightly.
Avoiding this Stepback can be done in multiple ways, the most optimal is to dodge in any direction except down to avoid the kick, then dodge to the right or duck to avoid his shield bash, and then parry his last sword attack my swiping to the left. A parry window will give you the most amount of time to attack back, making it the best choice. Alternatively, a stab/slash icon (depending on weather you are using Light/Dual or a Heavy Weapon respectively) appears on Thanes left arm after his shield bash, using it will end Thanes Stepback early and deal extra damage. However, the window to attack back is less than a parry window, usually leading to less overall damage, but it could still be worth doing if you have some a gem that grants some benefit to Stabs/Slashes. One could also dodge all the attacks or block them with a heavy weapon, if they find that easier to do/are using a heavy weapon. But be careful when Blocking this Stepback with a light weapon, as shield bash's can go right through your shield.	
In this Stepback Thane, retreats slightly, before delivering a quick kick in the center, following up with a shield bash from the right, and then finishing off with large sword swipe from the left. This Stepback is similar to his Sheild Kick Slash Stepback, but the moves are in a different order and altered slightly.
Avoiding this Stepback can be done in multiple ways, the most optimal is to dodge in any direction except down to avoid the kick, then dodge to the right or duck to avoid his shield bash, and then parry his last sword attack my swiping to the left. A parry window will give you the most amount of time to attack back, making it the best choice. Alternatively, a stab/slash icon (depending on weather you are using Light/Dual or a Heavy Weapon respectively) appears on Thanes left arm after his shield bash, using it will end Thanes Stepback early and deal extra damage. However, the window to attack back is less than a parry window, usually leading to less overall damage, but it could still be worth doing if you have some a gem that grants some benefit to Stabs/Slashes. One could also dodge all the attacks or block them with a heavy weapon, if they find that easier to do/are using a heavy weapon. But be careful when Blocking this Stepback with a light weapon, as shield bash's can go right through your shield.
Quintuple Shield Bash
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In this Stepback, Thane spins while retreating, then quickly moves forward to deliver a shield bash from the right, then another from the left, then another from right, and another from the left. This is the longest, and most difficult of Thane's Stepback's. 
Avoiding this Stepback can be done in multiple ways, the easiest, and most optimal, is to use a dual weapon and duck under every attack, just make sure you time yourself so you don't suffer from exhaustion or take unnecessary damage. Alternately, if one is using a light weapon, you can dodge to the right three times to avoid the first three bashes, and then dodge to the left to avoid the final one, do not block with your shield at any moment when using a light weapon, as shield bash's can go right through your shield. Finally, if you are using a heavy weapon, simply block in the corresponding directions.	
In this Stepback, Thane spins while retreating, then quickly moves forward to deliver a shield bash from the right, then another from the left, then another from right, and another from the left. This is the longest, and most difficult of Thane's Stepback's. 
Avoiding this Stepback can be done in multiple ways, the easiest, and most optimal, is to use a dual weapon and duck under every attack, just make sure you time yourself so you don't suffer from exhaustion or take unnecessary damage. Alternately, if one is using a light weapon, you can dodge to the right three times to avoid the first three bashes, and then dodge to the left to avoid the final one, do not block with your shield at any moment when using a light weapon, as shield bash's can go right through your shield. Finally, if you are using a heavy weapon, simply block in the corresponding directions.	
In this Stepback, Thane spins while retreating, then quickly moves forward to deliver a shield bash from the right, then another from the left, then another from right, and another from the left. This is the longest, and most difficult of Thane's Stepback's. 
Avoiding this Stepback can be done in multiple ways, the easiest, and most optimal, is to use a dual weapon and duck under every attack, just make sure you time yourself so you don't suffer from exhaustion or take unnecessary damage. Alternately, if one is using a light weapon, you can dodge to the right three times to avoid the first three bashes, and then dodge to the left to avoid the final one, do not block with your shield at any moment when using a light weapon, as shield bash's can go right through your shield. Finally, if you are using a heavy weapon, simply block in the corresponding directions.
===Combat Tips===
Dual Weapons are the best against Thane, due to the fact that he prioritizes shield bashes, and is slow enough that you can dodge without much effort. Dual Weapons not only let you dodge faster, but trivialize many of his moves by repeatably ducking. As for other equipment, a good armor choice is the Thark Armor, as it will let you dodge even faster at the cost of defense. But really anything works, as Thane doesn't have any particularly outstanding abilities, traits, or Stepbacks. 
==Infinity Blade III==
In Infinity Blade III, it is revealed that Thane was turned into a Deathless QIP Abomination as a result of having his QIP destabilised by the Worker. At starting level 50, he is a giant Titan with a grotesque appearance, fought in the Broken Tower by Isa. This is due to the scrambling of his QIP, when the Worker of Secrets touched him with the QIP destabilization ring in Infinity Blade II. As Isa quite comically remarks in the beginning of the fight: "That's just wrong". 
==Combat IB3==
Thane's QIP abomination is a boss, which signifies that he will always be equipped with a boss Titan perk after level 10000. He is a Giant Titan, and prioritizes, using his body to attack over his weapon. 
===Stebacks IB3===
Thane in his abomination form has 3 Stepbacks.
Stomp and Slash 
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In this Stepback Thane moves back slightly, before jumping and crushing the center with his legs, he then delivers another stomp to the center, then spins around to deliver yet another stomp to the center, spins again to deliver an overhead punch to the center, and then spins to deliver a slash with his axe from the right. 
Avoiding this Stepback can be done in multiple ways, the most optimal is to have either a Dual or Light weapon equipped, and then dodge to the right or left for his first four attacks, then parry the final slash by swiping up and diagonally to the right. Alternatively, if you are using a heavy weapon, four center blocks, followed by a parry or right block can be just as effective. It just runs the risk of broken blocks and using shield durability. If you want to end the Stepback as quickly as possible, then after the second stomp there will be a Stab, Slash, or Stab and Slash prompt, determined by weather you are using a Dual, Light, or Heavey weapon respectively. Doing this will allow you to interrupt Thanes Stepback, at the cost of not getting as much time to strike back, usually leading to less overall damage. But it could still be worth doing if you have some a gem that grants some benefit to Stabs/Slashes. If you're having trouble with either of these then holding shield on a light weapon will also work, it's just the least efficient sense it will give you the least amount of time to strike back, and Thane can still potentially deal damage sense after The Worker is defeated, all bosses (Including Thane) will have elemental attacks, and can deal damage through your shield provided you don't have a corresponding elemental defense shield/gem.	
In this Stepback Thane moves back slightly, before jumping and crushing the center with his legs, he then delivers another stomp to the center, then spins around to deliver yet another stomp to the center, spins again to deliver an overhead punch to the center, and then spins to deliver a slash with his axe from the right. 
Avoiding this Stepback can be done in multiple ways, the most optimal is to have either a Dual or Light weapon equipped, and then dodge to the right or left for his first four attacks, then parry the final slash by swiping up and diagonally to the right. Alternatively, if you are using a heavy weapon, four center blocks, followed by a parry or right block can be just as effective. It just runs the risk of broken blocks and using shield durability. If you want to end the Stepback as quickly as possible, then after the second stomp there will be a Stab, Slash, or Stab and Slash prompt, determined by weather you are using a Dual, Light, or Heavey weapon respectively. Doing this will allow you to interrupt Thanes Stepback, at the cost of not getting as much time to strike back, usually leading to less overall damage. But it could still be worth doing if you have some a gem that grants some benefit to Stabs/Slashes. If you're having trouble with either of these then holding shield on a light weapon will also work, it's just the least efficient sense it will give you the least amount of time to strike back, and Thane can still potentially deal damage sense after The Worker is defeated, all bosses (Including Thane) will have elemental attacks, and can deal damage through your shield provided you don't have a corresponding elemental defense shield/gem.	
In this Stepback Thane moves back slightly, before jumping and crushing the center with his legs, he then delivers another stomp to the center, then spins around to deliver yet another stomp to the center, spins again to deliver an overhead punch to the center, and then spins to deliver a slash with his axe from the right. 
Avoiding this Stepback can be done in multiple ways, the most optimal is to have either a Dual or Light weapon equipped, and then dodge to the right or left for his first four attacks, then parry the final slash by swiping up and diagonally to the right. Alternatively, if you are using a heavy weapon, four center blocks, followed by a parry or right block can be just as effective. It just runs the risk of broken blocks and using shield durability. If you want to end the Stepback as quickly as possible, then after the second stomp there will be a Stab, Slash, or Stab and Slash prompt, determined by weather you are using a Dual, Light, or Heavey weapon respectively. Doing this will allow you to interrupt Thanes Stepback, at the cost of not getting as much time to strike back, usually leading to less overall damage. But it could still be worth doing if you have some a gem that grants some benefit to Stabs/Slashes. If you're having trouble with either of these then holding shield on a light weapon will also work, it's just the least efficient sense it will give you the least amount of time to strike back, and Thane can still potentially deal damage sense after The Worker is defeated, all bosses (Including Thane) will have elemental attacks, and can deal damage through your shield provided you don't have a corresponding elemental defense shield/gem.
Belly Flop Smash
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In this Stepback Thane quicky retreats before running and preforming a belly flop, crushing the center. He then follows up by slamming his head into the center, Thane then gets to his knees and delivers a punch from the right, following up my punching the center with an overhead attack, and finishes by slamming his axe into the center.
This Stepback can be done in multiple ways, the most optimal is to dodge to the left or right when Thane belly flops, and when Thane try's to headbutt you, then duck under his left punch, dodge to the left or right for his overhead punch and parry his final attack by swiping upwards. A parry window will give you the most amount of time to attack back, making it the best choice. Alternatively, right Thane attempts to headbutt you there will be a Stab, Slash, or Stab and Slash prompt, determined by weather you are using a Dual, Light, or Heavey weapon respectively. Doing this will allow you to interrupt Thanes Stepback, and deal extra damage, at the cost of not getting as much time to strike back, usually leading to less overall damage. But it could still be worth doing if you have some a gem that grants some benefit to Stabs/Slashes. One can also dodge most if not all of these attacks by utilizing dual or light weapons, simply dodge to the left or right for every attack except his left punch, which must be ducked under if you are using dual, and blocked with your shield if you are using Light. If you are using a Heavy Weapon, you can center block for his belly flop and head butt, then a left block for his punch, and then two more center blocks for his final two attacks. If you're having trouble with either of these then holding shield on a light weapon will also work, it's just the least efficient sense it will give you the least amount of time to strike back, and Thane can still potentially deal damage sense after The Worker is defeated, all bosses (Including Thane) will have elemental attacks, and can deal damage through your shield provided you don't have a corresponding elemental defense shield/gem.	
In this Stepback Thane quicky retreats before running and preforming a belly flop, crushing the center. He then follows up by slamming his head into the center, Thane then gets to his knees and delivers a punch from the right, following up my punching the center with an overhead attack, and finishes by slamming his axe into the center.
This Stepback can be done in multiple ways, the most optimal is to dodge to the left or right when Thane belly flops, and when Thane try's to headbutt you, then duck under his left punch, dodge to the left or right for his overhead punch and parry his final attack by swiping upwards. A parry window will give you the most amount of time to attack back, making it the best choice. Alternatively, right Thane attempts to headbutt you there will be a Stab, Slash, or Stab and Slash prompt, determined by weather you are using a Dual, Light, or Heavey weapon respectively. Doing this will allow you to interrupt Thanes Stepback, and deal extra damage, at the cost of not getting as much time to strike back, usually leading to less overall damage. But it could still be worth doing if you have some a gem that grants some benefit to Stabs/Slashes. One can also dodge most if not all of these attacks by utilizing dual or light weapons, simply dodge to the left or right for every attack except his left punch, which must be ducked under if you are using dual, and blocked with your shield if you are using Light. If you are using a Heavy Weapon, you can center block for his belly flop and head butt, then a left block for his punch, and then two more center blocks for his final two attacks. If you're having trouble with either of these then holding shield on a light weapon will also work, it's just the least efficient sense it will give you the least amount of time to strike back, and Thane can still potentially deal damage sense after The Worker is defeated, all bosses (Including Thane) will have elemental attacks, and can deal damage through your shield provided you don't have a corresponding elemental defense shield/gem.	
In this Stepback Thane quicky retreats before running and preforming a belly flop, crushing the center. He then follows up by slamming his head into the center, Thane then gets to his knees and delivers a punch from the right, following up my punching the center with an overhead attack, and finishes by slamming his axe into the center.
This Stepback can be done in multiple ways, the most optimal is to dodge to the left or right when Thane belly flops, and when Thane try's to headbutt you, then duck under his left punch, dodge to the left or right for his overhead punch and parry his final attack by swiping upwards. A parry window will give you the most amount of time to attack back, making it the best choice. Alternatively, right Thane attempts to headbutt you there will be a Stab, Slash, or Stab and Slash prompt, determined by weather you are using a Dual, Light, or Heavey weapon respectively. Doing this will allow you to interrupt Thanes Stepback, and deal extra damage, at the cost of not getting as much time to strike back, usually leading to less overall damage. But it could still be worth doing if you have some a gem that grants some benefit to Stabs/Slashes. One can also dodge most if not all of these attacks by utilizing dual or light weapons, simply dodge to the left or right for every attack except his left punch, which must be ducked under if you are using dual, and blocked with your shield if you are using Light. If you are using a Heavy Weapon, you can center block for his belly flop and head butt, then a left block for his punch, and then two more center blocks for his final two attacks. If you're having trouble with either of these then holding shield on a light weapon will also work, it's just the least efficient sense it will give you the least amount of time to strike back, and Thane can still potentially deal damage sense after The Worker is defeated, all bosses (Including Thane) will have elemental attacks, and can deal damage through your shield provided you don't have a corresponding elemental defense shield/gem.
Sextuble Smash and Slash
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In this Stepback Thane moves back slightly, and then delivers three pairs of attacks, the first being a punch and slash from the left, then a slash and punch from the right, and then another punch and slash from the left. 
This Stepback can be avoided in multiple ways, the most optimal being to Duck, block, or right block the first punch using Dual, Light, or Heavy_Weapons respectively, and then immediately after, parry the second slash. This will interrupt the rest of the Stepback and allow you to the most damage because parry windows last the longest. Alternately, one can also duck under every attack with Dual Weapons, or block to the left, right, and left with a Heavy Weapon. If you're having trouble with either of these then holding shield on a light weapon will also work, it's just the least efficient sense it will give you the least amount of time to strike back, and Thane can still potentially deal damage sense after The Worker is defeated, all bosses (Including Thane) will have elemental attacks, and can deal damage through your shield provided you don't have a corresponding elemental defense shield/gem.	
In this Stepback Thane moves back slightly, and then delivers three pairs of attacks, the first being a punch and slash from the left, then a slash and punch from the right, and then another punch and slash from the left. 
This Stepback can be avoided in multiple ways, the most optimal being to Duck, block, or right block the first punch using Dual, Light, or Heavy_Weapons respectively, and then immediately after, parry the second slash. This will interrupt the rest of the Stepback and allow you to the most damage because parry windows last the longest. Alternately, one can also duck under every attack with Dual Weapons, or block to the left, right, and left with a Heavy Weapon. If you're having trouble with either of these then holding shield on a light weapon will also work, it's just the least efficient sense it will give you the least amount of time to strike back, and Thane can still potentially deal damage sense after The Worker is defeated, all bosses (Including Thane) will have elemental attacks, and can deal damage through your shield provided you don't have a corresponding elemental defense shield/gem.	
In this Stepback Thane moves back slightly, and then delivers three pairs of attacks, the first being a punch and slash from the left, then a slash and punch from the right, and then another punch and slash from the left. 
This Stepback can be avoided in multiple ways, the most optimal being to Duck, block, or right block the first punch using Dual, Light, or Heavy_Weapons respectively, and then immediately after, parry the second slash. This will interrupt the rest of the Stepback and allow you to the most damage because parry windows last the longest. Alternately, one can also duck under every attack with Dual Weapons, or block to the left, right, and left with a Heavy Weapon. If you're having trouble with either of these then holding shield on a light weapon will also work, it's just the least efficient sense it will give you the least amount of time to strike back, and Thane can still potentially deal damage sense after The Worker is defeated, all bosses (Including Thane) will have elemental attacks, and can deal damage through your shield provided you don't have a corresponding elemental defense shield/gem.
===Combat Tips===
Similarly to Infinity Blade II, Dual Weapons are the best against Thane, due to the fact that he prioritizes using his body as a weapon, and uses many horizontal attacks, which can be ducked with Dual Weapons. If you are having trouble, a ring with Freeze may be beneficial, as despite his size Thane can be quite quick, and can sometimes stagger you and hit you with multiple attacks without the chance to recover, so slowing him down can avoid this issue. 
==Trivia==
*Gelder is available to the player as a dual weapon, but Thane uses it as a light weapon.
*The sword name Nahte is an anagram of Thane. Gelder, Thane's weapon, is used to unlock Nahte at the Shrine.
*The Dark Knight in the tutorial of Infinity Blade I is internally referred to as "Thane", it is unknown if this was an early iteration of Thane, or if it is some kind of inside joke. 
==Gallery==
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File:Thane Concept art.png|Concept art of Thane by ChAIR artist Bert Lewis
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