How to Beat Night's Cavalry in the Weeping Peninsula

Struggling with the Night's Cavalry in Elden Ring's Weeping Peninsula? Get our easy-to-follow strategy to defeat this boss quickly and claim your rewards.

Alright, Tarnished, let's talk about the Night's Cavalry in the Weeping Peninsula. This guy can be a bit of a pain, especially if you're still getting the hang of mounted combat. But don't worry, he's actually one of the more predictable bosses early on. You'll find him southwest of the Castle Morne Rampart Site of Grace, but here's the kicker: he only shows up at night. So, if it's daytime, just chill at the Site of Grace and pass the time until nightfall. This also makes sure you have the whole night to fight him before he potentially despawns at dawn.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Resistances: Fairly resistant to most damage types.
• Weaknesses: Somewhat vulnerable to physical (thrust) damage and lightning damage.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Mounted Combat
   The Night's Cavalry fights from horseback, using a flail. The main attacks to watch out for are:
   • Swipe Attack: An underhand swipe with his flail that can hit you and your mount, Torrent. If you're close enough while galloping past him, you can often strike him first to avoid this.
   • Leaping Slam: He'll leap into the air, often over you, and slam his flail down. Easiest to avoid by galloping away or under him.
   • Triple Swing: Less common, but dangerous. He'll perform three underhand swipes, with the third being a longer, more powerful lunge. Give yourself space when you see him winding up for this.
2. Phase 2: Dismounted Combat (If Mount is Defeated)
   If you manage to defeat his horse, the Night's Cavalry will be momentarily stunned. This is your chance to get some free hits in! However, he'll quickly get back up and perform an Area of Effect (AoE) attack before resummoning his mount to continue the fight.

Strategy:

• Recommended Method: Jousting on Torrent
  Honestly, the easiest way to handle this fight is from horseback. Treat it like a joust! Ride towards him, aiming for his right side (which is your left as you face him). You can often get a hit in as you pass by and avoid most of his attacks. Just keep repeating this, whittling down his health. There aren't many distractions here, so you can focus on the rhythm.
• Dismounted Combat (For the Confident)
  If you're feeling brave, you can try fighting him on foot. This flail-wielding version has less range than others and telegraphs his attacks well, making him easier to dodge and punish. Dodging *under* his swings is particularly effective. Watch out for his horse's side-swipe or stomp, and his dismounted overhand slam, though these are generally easier to deal with than his mounted attacks.
• Exploit the Mount's Defeat: If you do manage to knock his horse out from under him, don't hesitate! Get in as many hits as you can while he's down. Just be ready for his immediate AoE attack and the resummoning of his steed.
• Key Takeaway: Stick with Torrent for this fight. It makes the whole encounter much smoother and less frustrating. He might have higher stats than the Limgrave version, but the strategy remains the same.

• Ash of War: Barricade Shield
• Nightrider's Flail