Elden Ring: How To Defeat Commander Niall

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


Speak with Pidia, an Albinauric merchant. Pidia offers a great selection of items, including but not limited to one Larval Tear , Glintstone Craftsman’s Cookbook [7], Ash of War: Carian Retaliation, one Ripple Blade, and the ever-stylish Black Leather Shie


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’s best endi


Red Wolf of Radagon brings its head up to the left (your right) and summons the sword, blade sticking straight up. The Red Wolf will then swing the sword across once, then swing it back for a second follow-up attack. This is most often a two-strike combo , but Red Wolf will sometimes follow it up with a Sword High Leap attack. When you recognize this combo, wait to attack until after you’re sure the combo is finis


Fast travel back to the Manor Upper-Level site of grace, then retrace your steps through the Troll and sorcerer fight on the stairs. All of those enemies will have respawned, so you should run straight through them. You have a boss fight ahead, so you’ll want to preserve your resources. Run straight up the stairs and through the far doorway. Once you’ve reached the ring of chairs around the shallow pool, the enemies from the stairs will no longer pursue


During this attack, the Red Wolf of Radagon will bite twice in quick succession, and it will bite for the third time , followed by a pause . This pause can be tricky and bait you into thinking the attack sequence is complete. Be wary of that third strike after the pause. Once the third bite happens, the Red Wolf of Radagon is vulnerable to your follow-up att


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


In the second phase, the boss is much stronger and has a wider variety of AOE and distance-closing attacks, so you will have to play it by ear and decide if you'll have an easier time with the fight by stalling his second phase. If you leave the knight alive too long and the boss drops below 50% health, he will enter the second phase regardless, and then you will be in some serious trou


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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 patch Notes 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 attack has a great tell, so you’ll always know when it’s happening. She begins casting the spell to the side, then aims it toward you as it reaches maximum charge . Sometimes, she will leap into the air to cast this spell, while other times she’ll simply rear back on her mount during the casting. The projectile is fairly easy to dodge, but it will sometimes impact the ground behind you and damage you with the impact damage. Your best bet is to dodge directly into the attack . This will put you far enough away from the impact zone to avoid any damage. Plus, it can help put you in an advantageous position to attack


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


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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