Elden Ring: How To Beat Royal Knight Loretta

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The Red Wolf of Radagon is very acrobatic , leaping around the relatively small boss arena, and it is constantly summoning magic spells to worry about—on top of its quick bite and slash melee attacks. You’ll need to defeat it to proceed through the rest of the academy, so read on to learn about the boss’ moves and which ones you can pun


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


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


Royal Knight Loretta can be a tough boss. She will ride around the arena, sending a variety of magical attacks towards you. If you get close, she will strike at you with her War Sickle weapon—her horse will attack as well. She can be quite the challenge, so make sure you’re prepared for the battle. Upgrade your weapon of choice as high as you can, and make sure you’ve collected any Golden Seeds and Sacred Tears in areas you’ve already explored. After defeating Royal Knight Loretta, you will acquire 10,000 Runes , Loretta’s Greatbow , and Ash of War: Loretta’s Sla


Return to the Manor Lower Level site of grace and head back out onto the walkways, this time taking the straight path, rather than the left one. Be careful with the spirit of Carian Knights, as they have a tendency to spawn behind you as well as ahead of you. Clear out the knights along the path, following it all the way until you reach the stairs leading to the elevator. Take the elevator up and rest at the Manor Upper-Level site of gr


This is the first of several attacks which involve the Red Wolf of Radagon summoning a magical blade in its mouth. The Red Wolf leaps high into the air, then comes down hard with a single slam attack . You might encounter this move as the final move in a combo with the sword, or more commonly, you’ll encounter this move as a single attack. There is always a delay after this attack as Red Wolf resets and prepares for its next attack, so you’ll have a good window to att


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


You’ll recognize the Sword Spin Attack by the Red Wolf summoning the sword and bringing its head back to its right (your left). This signals that it is about to begin the spin attack. Despite the intimidating nature of the move, it’s comparatively easy to dodge . If you dodge into the boss during the first swing, the follow-up from the spin is so quick that you should still have your I-frames from the first dodge. Once the move is complete, you’ll have a brief window during which you can strike before the Red Wolf of Radagon leaps a


After defeating the Omen, head down the hall he came from, turn right, and you’ll find a ladder across the room. Climb up it, and you’ll enter a room with some bookshelves , glowing candles, and another Omen off to the left side. Defeat the Omen and loot the altar in front of where he was kneeling to acquire the Page Ashes , a pretty powerful Spirit Ash compan


Occasionally, Loretta’s horse will rear up when you’re directly in front of her. You should recognize this attack from other mounted enemies you’ve faced. The hooves will eventually come down in a stomping attack. You can dodge right before impact, but you can also simply sidestep around her as the attack readies—the horse won’t be able to turn as quickly as you’re circling, so the attack will go wide, allowing you a window for a charged counteratta


When you pass through the fog door and confront the boss, Commander Niall will immediately start summoning two Banished Knights to assist him. If you are using Spirit Ashes for this fight, make sure to summon your helper as soon as you enter the boss arena because the enemies will start attacking you right after they appear. Ideally, you should allow your Spirit Ashes to distract one or both Banished Knights before attacking so that you can begin the fight more smoothly. If you happen to have Bewitching Branches, you can charm the two Banished Knights and have a much easier time fighting the boss, but this is not a necess


Often performed right after casting a Magic Glintblade, Red Wolf of Radagon leaps forward suddenly with a single bite attack. The momentum of the attack carries it well past you, so there isn’t a good opportunity to attack during this movement. Just be ready for this move; it has a surprising range, enabling the Red Wolf to clear most of the room with a single l