BOSS STRATEGIES

Iudex Gundyr Easy

Location: Cemetery of Ash | Recommended Level: 1-10

• Phase 1: Standard knight. Parry his slow attacks or dodge behind him.
• Phase 2 (50% HP): Pus of Man erupts from his back. Stay behind him.
• Tip: Fire damage is highly effective against the Pus of Man.

Vordt of the Boreal Valley Easy

Location: High Wall of Lothric | Recommended Level: 10-20

• Strategy: Stay under his belly. Most attacks miss if you are directly beneath him.
• Charge: He charges across the arena. Roll sideways, not backward.
• Frostbite: His breath inflicts Frostbite. Roll through it or use a torch.

Abyss Watchers Medium

Location: Farron Keep | Recommended Level: 25-35

• Phase 1: Multiple Watchers fight each other. Let them kill each other while you pick off stragglers.
• Phase 2: The last Watcher absorbs the others. His combos are long but deflectable.
• Tip: Backstabs are easy during his long recovery animations.

Pontiff Sulyvahn Hard

Location: Irithyll of the Boreal Valley | Recommended Level: 45-55

• Phase 1: Aggressive combos. Learn to parry his opening attacks.
• Phase 2: Creates a shadow clone that mirrors his attacks. Focus on the real Pontiff.
• Tip: Summon Londor Pale Shade or Anri for help.

Aldrich, Devourer of Gods Medium

Location: Anor Londo | Recommended Level: 50-60

• Strategy: Stay close to his tail. His arrow rain is deadly at range.
• Fire weakness: He is extremely weak to fire. Use Charcoal Pine bundles.
• Tip: When he teleports, sprint to his new location immediately.

Dancer of the Boreal Valley Hard

Location: High Wall of Lothric (late) | Recommended Level: 50-60

• Phase 1: Slow, graceful attacks. Hug her right side (your left).
• Phase 2: Dual swords, extremely aggressive. Create distance and punish the last hit of her combos.
• Tip: Dark damage is effective. Use Human Pine Resin.

Nameless King Very Hard

Location: Archdragon Peak | Recommended Level: 80-100

• Phase 1 (King of the Storm): Lock on to the dragon's head, not the rider. Hit the head for critical damage.
• Phase 2 (Nameless King): Delayed attacks — his wind-up is longer than it looks. Roll late.
• Tip: Lightning resistance helps. Use Gold Pine Bundle or Dragonslayer Greatshield.

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Soul of Cinder Hard

Location: Kiln of the First Flame | Recommended Level: 80-100

• Phase 1: Cycles through 4 movesets: Straight Sword, Spear, Curved Sword, Staff. Learn each pattern.
• Phase 2: Gwyn's moveset — fast, aggressive, and combos into each other. Roll backward for safety.
• Tip: Fire resistance is helpful. Use Flash Sweat pyromancy.

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Sister Friede Very Hard

Location: Painted World of Ariandel (DLC) | Recommended Level: 80-100

• Phase 1: Fast scythe attacks. Backstabs are possible after her long combos.
• Phase 2: Father Ariandel joins. Focus on Friede — she has less HP.
• Phase 3: Blackflame Friede — extremely fast, dual scythes. Stay calm and punish her recovery.