Elden Ring: How To Defeat Commander Niall

While Loretta’s spell use can be quite aggressive , understanding the moves she’ll use against you can help tremendously in knowing which attacks you can punish and which attacks you need to be wary of. If you’re still struggling, you might consider heading up the stairs in the boss arena, off to the left from where you entered. There’s a large stone structure in the middle that you can use to break the line of sight, blocking spell projectiles. This move can be risky since it can make some of Loretta’s melee attacks slide around the stone unexpectedly, but it can offer a valuable break in the middle of the fight should you require


Face away from the altar, and you’ll spot the boss door lever across the way. As you approach, be prepared for an Imp to leap at you from around the right corner . Dispatch the Imp, loot the three Old Fang items around the corner, and pull the boss door le


As you explore Raya Lucaria Academy in Elden Ring , you’ll eventually come across the Red Wolf of Radagon boss. This is one of those bosses you’ll encounter a few times in the game, but if this is your first battle with one, its move set can feel pretty tri


The Red Wolf of Radagon is an extremely aggressive boss , simultaneously casting several seeking spells as well as utilizing several leaping, bite, and slash attacks to close the gap between you two. This can make for a quick and deadly battle if you aren’t prepared. Consider picking up any extra Golden Seeds or Sacred Tears you still haven’t grabbed in areas you’ve already explored. That extra bit of health from a Flask, or that extra Flask, can make the difference between victory and def


For ranged weapon or magic users, this fight can prove to be extra difficult due to the aggressive nature of the Red Wolf and how quickly and frequently it will close the gap to melee range with you. Consider utilizing one of your tanky Spirit Ashes to draw the Red Wolf’s attention and allow you the extra space to fire off your spells or arr


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


Partway into the fight, Loretta will raise her shield and summon a blue sigil in the air before her. This marks when she’s powered up. This buff increases the number of swords summoned by Carian Phalanx , empowers her Loretta’s Greatbow spell, and increases the number of projectiles fired by her Glintstone Stars abil


While you are fighting the knights, you can keep Commander Niall at a distance, and he won't pose any significant threat to you (yet). One of the Banished Knights wields dual swords, while the other has a sword and shield. The dual sword knight is far more aggressive and dangerous, so killing him should be your top priority. After the first knight is dead, you can choose to either leave the shield knight alive for a little while or kill him if he's putting too much pressure. You might want to leave the second knight alive for a while because killing both knights results in Commander Niall immediately entering his second ph


With these tips, you should be able to take her down in no time. Upon defeat, Royal Knight Loretta will drop 10,000 Runes , Loretta’s Greatbow spell, and the Ash of War: Loretta’s Slash . Once defeated, you’ll be able to grab the Royal Moongazing Grounds site of grace. You will also gain access to the Three Sisters sub-region, an important story location for one of elden ring Builds Ring’s best endi


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By the time you reach Commander Niall, you should be well-acquainted with both Spirit Ashes and the phantom summoning system. You will definitely want to recruit help for this fight, as this is one of the few bosses in Elden Ring that summons powerful enemy reinforcements. Whether you decide to bring your best Spirit Ashes or summon a friend, make sure you come prepared for a tough fi


This is one of the Red Wolf’s most frequently used moves. The wolf will leap to the side, summoning one to three blue sigils in the air in its path. After a short delay, each of these sigils will fire a single Glintblade projectile toward you. Due to the delay, you will often need to pay attention to the Magic Glintblades and whatever the Red Wolf’s follow-up attack will be. Try to dodge to the side with these attacks since dodging into the first attack might leave you getting struck with the follow-up (if the Red Wolf casts several in a r


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