Struggling with the Crucible Knight in Stormhill Evergaol? This guide breaks down his attacks and phases, offering strategies to help you overcome this tough Elden Ring boss.
Alright, Tarnished! Facing the Crucible Knight in Stormhill Evergaol can feel like a real wall, but don't sweat it. This guy's tough, but totally beatable once you know his moves. We'll get you through this!
Where to Find Crucible Knight in Limgrave
You'll find the Crucible Knight chilling in the Stormhill Evergaol. Look for a black circle marker on your map – it's up on a cliff east of the Gatefront Site of Grace. To get in, just interact with the glowing runic circle in the middle of the brick circle. Boom, you're in a small arena, ready to rumble.
Crucible Knight Attacks
This knight fights like a classic knight, but with some nasty surprises. He's got a big shield for defense and uses his sword pretty smartly. He's got two phases, and the second one ramps things up considerably!
- Shield Bash: He doesn't just block; he'll charge and slam his spiked shield upwards, trying to knock you over. It hurts, but it's also your best opening! He's briefly vulnerable right after this, so get in a couple of hits.
- Ground Stomp: He stomps the ground, sending out a shockwave with flying rocks. If you get caught, you'll be knocked down. This move has a pretty wide range, so dodge out of the way.
- Flying Sword Dive (Phase 2): Around 60% health, he sprouts wings and flies up. He'll then divebomb you head-on with his sword. It looks dramatic, but it's easy to dodge once you see him take to the air.
- Magical Tail Whip (Phase 2): This is where it gets wild. He has two versions: a shorter, frequent whip that he uses with his sword attacks, and a second, much larger magical tail that he swings around repeatedly. This big one has massive range, so you'll want to back way up to avoid it.
Strategy to Beat Crucible Knight
Remember, this fight has two phases. Phase two kicks in around 60% health when he gets those fancy wings.
Crucible Knight First Phase
In the first phase, he's a tough but standard knight. He'll do lunges with his sword and block with his shield. The key here is patience. Wait for him to expose himself and don't get greedy with your swings. Be as calculated as he is. Your main chance for free hits is after his shield bash.
Crucible Knight Second Phase
This is where things get spicy! He'll fly up, swoop down, and start using those tail whips. The tail whips can be incorporated into his normal combos, so stay alert. That big tail has a huge reach, so give yourself plenty of space. Just like before, stay calculated. Don't get caught by his stomps or shield bashes. Slow and steady wins the race here; only attack when you're sure you have an opening.
Crucible Knight Reward
Once you finally put this knight down, you'll earn 2,100 Runes and the Aspects of the Crucible: Tail. Nice!
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