TheGrave Warden Duelistis an optional boss inElden Ring. Players can hunt down theboss to get theBattle Hammerafter defeating him. The Dungeon where the boss is stationed also contains threeGrave Glovewort, an upgrade material that can prove important in later times.
Souls games are always known for their exciting and engaging boss fights. The optional bosses scattered around The Lands Between inElden Ringensure that the game keeps the struggle ongoing for players until they reach the next main challenge.
Updated December 22nd, 2023: TheGrave Warden Duelist in Elden Ringcan be a bit of a challenge for players who don’t know how to handle the optional boss. Once players reach this optional enemy, they will want to know the best way to take him down. To better help players with how to defeat theGrave Warden Duelist in Elden Ring, the following guide has been updated to include a companion video.
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The Grave Warden’s Location In Elden Ring
The Grave Warden is positioned deep in theMurkwater CatacombsinElden Ring. The dungeon is located on the northeast side ofLimgrave. Players can find it by jumping down intoAgheel Lake.
After fighting a large group of skeletons, the tarnished will come across an area filled with slugs. Players should use fire to defeat them or walk through until they stumble upon a door that leads inside the Murkwater Catacombs.
ASite of Lost Graceis accessibleimmediately after entering the Catacombs (like most ofElden Ringdungeons). Therefore, players can rest assured that dying inside won’t require long-distance traveling to recover the lostRunes.
Diving deep into the Catacombs, gamers should head forward into a small corridor leading to another room. This room is also occupied by three Goblins protecting aLever. Once the tarnished defeats them, interact with the Lever to open the Grave Warden Duelist’s boss room.
How To Beat The Grave Warden Duelist In Elden Ring
TheGrave Warden Duelistis aneasy boss fight inElden Ring. Although on the first encounter he might appear intimidating, his combat rhythm is simple and can be learned quickly.When he starts attacking, the Grave Warden will deliver up to five swings with his Hammers. If players roll away from the boss’ attacks, he will stop swinging and march toward the tarnished.The Warden will always stop his combo when the tarnished gets farfrom him. Moreover, getting far from the Duelist will make him rotate his Hammer then toss it across the room (at the tarnished).
What players should do during this series of attacks is stay next to the Warden.Roll around him and try to reach his back. Although he won’t stop attacking at this point, he will always end his swings with a strong plunge attack that stops him from moving for a second.Use that opportunity to deliver aBackstabby pressing R1/RB while positioned behind him.
After the boss falls down from the Critical Hit, an animation of him getting up will start, making him immune to all kinds of damage. Players cancount a second, then fully Charge their strong attack in the middle of the animation(by holding on R2/RT button). This will deliver another massive strike to the Warden.
Elden Ringis available now for PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox One and Series X|S.
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