How to Beat The Executioner

Learn the best strategies and tips to defeat The Executioner, a challenging boss in Steelrising. This guide covers its weaknesses and attack patterns to help you overcome this formidable foe.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• The Executioner is weak to Frost damage.
• It is resistant to Fire damage.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: The Executioner uses a variety of sweeping attacks with its large axe and can perform a charging attack. It also has a ground slam that creates a shockwave.
2. Phase 2: The Executioner becomes more aggressive, chaining attacks together more rapidly. It may also introduce a new attack where it spins its axe in a wide area.
3. Phase 3: In its final phase, The Executioner gains a new devastating attack where it charges up a powerful, long-range strike. It will also continue its aggressive onslaught from Phase 2.

Strategy:

• Utilize Frost-infused weapons or abilities to exploit its weakness.
• Dodge through its sweeping attacks and be prepared to dodge away from its charging attack.
• When it slams the ground, dodge away from the shockwave.
• In Phase 2 and 3, be patient and look for openings after its attack combos. Do not get greedy.
• For its spinning axe attack, create distance or dodge through it carefully.
• When it charges its long-range strike in Phase 3, dodge to the side at the last moment.
• Consider using ranged attacks or abilities when safe to do so, especially during its recovery animations.
• Manage your stamina carefully to ensure you can dodge and attack effectively.