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Cathedral Of Blue:
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin

Cathedral Of Blue:

Learn how to defeat the Old Dragonslayer in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin. Get tips on weaknesses, attacks, and rewards including 20,000 souls.

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Learn how to defeat the Old Dragonslayer in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin. Get tips on weaknesses, attacks, and rewards including 20,000 souls.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The Old Dragonslayer is weak against Lightning and Magic, and can be easily poisoned.
  2. 2
    Keep your shield up at all times and constantly circle around the Old Dragonslayer's left side to avoid most of its thrusting and lunging attacks.
  3. 3
    Be prepared for occasional sweeping attacks, which can be absorbed by your shield.
  4. 4
    Warning: When you see a dark purple cloud forming, roll away quickly. The Old Dragonslayer will rise and slam down, releasing a potent magic blast in a ring outwards. This attack deals heavy damage even with a shield.
  5. 5
    Evade the numerous small magic homing missiles the Old Dragonslayer can also use.
  6. 6
    Casters and archers should use the same strategy: get in close and circle the left side to create openings for spells at near point-blank range. Alternatively, maintain distance and be prepared to dodge frequently or use a high block rate shield.
  7. 7
    After defeating the Old Dragonslayer, you will receive 20,000 souls, the Old Dragonslayer Soul, and the Old Leo Ring.
  8. 8
    Head through the next door and loot the two chests to receive three Cracked Blue Orbs, the Heide Knight Iron Mask, and a Tower Shield.
  9. 9
    You will meet Targray of the Blue Sentinels.
  10. 10
    To join the Blue Sentinels covenant, bring Targray a Token of Fidelity.
  11. 11
    To obtain a Token of Fidelity, you must help another player defeat a boss as a phantom.
  12. 12
    Locate the staircase where Targray is standing and head down to light the Cathedral of Blue Bonfire.
Tips
  • The left side of the Old Dragonslayer's body is its most vulnerable point during and after most of its attacks.
  • Magic attacks from the Old Dragonslayer require quick evasion or a high block rate shield.
  • Joining the Blue Sentinels covenant requires assisting other players in boss battles.

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