Getting close often prompts him to take a rapid upward strike from Elden Ring Runes his staff. It's difficult to predict, but may still inflict damage even in the event that your shield isn't absorbing hits. After that, he'll continue by throwing the weapon down in a matter of a few seconds, with only a small delay . This means that you'll be able to swiftly move back and defend yourself with a couple of blows while the animation plays and watch out for a quick tail lash follow in the event that you are left behind you for long.

It is possible to employ a sequence of swings with his preferred weapon in horizontal sweeps (which can be parried when you're using the right timing) or mix them up by making a holy dagger cut more quickly, before jumping backwards and striking it directly at the target. He could also be performing a retreating swing from his weapon as he leaps backwards, thereby increasing distance from you. Other times, he may start to hold his tool in the air with one hand while moving forward and then slam it down vertically ahead of him.

One of his most well-known moves is to slowly lift the cane in front of his head and raise it with two hands. He'll then slam it down with an extended delay and then send it down fast in front of his head - however, it's possible to be able to dodge the weapon once it's at its lowest. If you take a backswing from this attack, he'll spring forward after smashing down and make a follow-up attack to get close to your position, but you'll have the ability to take a step back behind his leaping swing.

Sometimes , when in range, he'll begin to jog forward, and jump high into the air before hitting down with his cane like speartips into the ground. This is a deadly move but it's also easy to dodge and move away from him so you have plenty of time for attacking him while he slowly takes this weapon of the floor.

Around half health, it's likely to be acknowledged that you've got strength however, get a holy hammer and strike it in an arc in the direction of him, gaining momentum to launch into the air, then slam down upon you. You can reverse away from the initial swing then wait until he's close to falling to dodge out of Cheap Elden Ring Items the path of the hammer, and retaliate - but be ready for a second dagger strike.