Elden Ring: How To Defeat Commander Niall

Turn around and head across and to the left. After rounding the next corner, you’ll spot an Abductor Virgin. After defeating this enemy, round the next tower walkway and drop down to the next landing. Below, you’ll find one Somber Smithing Stone [


Loretta will empower her War Sickle with sorcerous blue energy and slash at you (often when her horse is leaping toward you). This move often comes in a two-hit combo , with each slash having a wide range of impact. If you can time your dodges well, you can end up in a great position to punish her after this attack completes. Otherwise, you can play it safe and dodge away until this attack finis


You’ll next find yourself back in the large room with the boss lever, but this time, you’ll be on the level above and across from the boss lever. Head into the side room ahead, but be careful; there’s a pressure plate trap right as you enter. You’ll also need to fight off three Imps in this room. After defeating them, you can acquire the Scythe weapon on a corpse in the cen


From here, the dungeon gets dicey. You’ll want to drop back down to the stairs below the level you’re on, and then you’ll want to drop down into the pit with the Omen below. Be very careful; there are two Omen in the immediate area h


The boss will rear up on its hind legs, staff raised high, and approach you with its eerie gait. This attack comes quickly, so keep your eye on its staff. The moment you see the staff raise up slightly , it’s going to slam down hard. Dodge at the right time, and you’ll have a great window to att


Head out the hallway at the east end of this chamber. At the end of this new hallway, turn right and loot one Grave Glovewort [2] . In the next room, you’ll spot a pressure plate trap in the middle of the room. A patrolling Omen will begin heading toward you from down the hall. This trap can be a hazard during this fight, but you can also use it to your advantage , getting some free hits off on the O


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But Royal Knight Loretta is no pushover. With a sorcery-heavy move set, plus the mobility that comes with being a mounted combatant , she can be a tough opponent to def


While Niall is in his first phase, the fight is pretty straightforward, just dodge his sweeping attacks and try to roll behind him to get in some easy hits. When he enters his second phase, you should start out by staying as far away from him as possible because he will perform a massive AOE attack. Even while you're keeping your distance, prepare to dodge as soon as he's done swinging his banner around because he will leap into the air and try to come crashing down on you with his electrified


After a hard-fought battle and knowing the attacks Red Wolf of Radagon will employ, you will surely achieve victory. It might take some patience and a twitchier dodge button than usual, but keep at it. Upon defeat, you’ll receive 14,000 Runes and a Memory Stone , which will grant you an additional spell s


Next, you'll want to equip a solid set of armor that will allow you to absorb some physical damage without dying. Equipping heavy armor such as the Tree Sentinel Armor and Crucible Axe Armor is ideal, but you should always make sure that you maintain a Medium Equipment Load regardless of what you decide to use. Lastly, bring your most upgraded Spirit Ashes or your toughest friend, and you're ready to


If you keep your distance, Loretta defaults to several ranged magic abilities, many of which have delays in their casting . This allows her to cast one spell, then begin casting another before the first spell actually goes off, resulting in several spell projectiles heading your way all at once throughout the fight. This means it becomes incredibly important to learn her attack timing in order to dodge multiple spells and moves happening at the same t


Head through the doors, then immediately start heading south. You’ll spot a dragon patrolling the paths to the southwest, but as long as you give it a wide berth, you won’t need to contend with it just yet. You’re also free to summon Torrent here, which can help you get around much more quic


Ranged players can have an easier time punishing Loretta during her casting animations, but you’ll also contend with a higher number of tracking spells being cast in your direction. If you’re relying on ranged attacks, keep your distance from her—this can help limit her move set, even if you’ll be getting a heavier number of spells heading your way. If you’re mixing it up in the melee, expect a mix of magic and melee from Loretta as she leaps around the battlefi


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It’s extremely easy to get turned around in it, though. Follow along with this guide to make sure you get every last item hidden in Cliffbottom Cataco


To reach the boss door, simply roll to the stairs, and head up the staircase. Follow that hallway along, and you’ll eventually reach the boss door lever. You might want to rest at the site of grace before proceeding, tho