How to Defeat Valiant Gargoyle Boss in Elden Ring

This Elden Ring guide offers tips on how to beat the Valiant Gargoyle boss in Nokron, Eternal City, located at the lowest level of the Siofra Aqueduct.

When the battle begins, you will face one gargoyle, and another one will join when the first one\’s health bar is half depleted.

• Reward for defeating the Valiant Gargoyles
• General tips for the battle
• How to fight using a mage build
• How to fight using a melee build

Reward for Defeating

If you defeat the Valiant Gargoyles, you will receive their weapons, Gargoyle\’s Greatsword and Gargoyle\’s Twinblade, and 30,000 Runes.

General Tips

1. Summon an ally who has high survivability, such as Banished Knight Oleg, or other players to help you in battle.
2. Mounted combat is not possible.
3. The second gargoyle will appear when the first gargoyle\’s health is halfway depleted.
4. The bosses use magic and poison attacks, so you need good defense and resistance to magic and poison.
5. Use a slightly longer weapon for close combat, as daggers and short weapons may not be effective against the fast-moving enemy.
6. The environment can influence the gargoyles\’ actions, so use it to your advantage by interrupting their attack combo.

How to Fight Using a Mage Build

When the boss enters the arena, it won\’t attack you immediately, so you can summon Banished Knight or use spells, such as Magic Glintblade, Carian Phalanx, or Greatblade Phalanx, to deal damage before the boss gets close. Once it does, dodge its attacks and back away, while Oleg distracts the boss. Cast spells when the boss is in the middle of a combo to avoid changing its target. Watch out for two specific attacks that can one-hit kill you, such as when the boss flies up or uses a magic attack.

How to Fight Using a Melee Build

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If a gargoyle is stationary, it usually means it\’s about to release a poisonous attack that covers a large area. You should quickly move away and use Magic Glintblade. The ashes of wolves or demi-humans won\’t help you in this fight because the poison spreads rapidly and causes severe damage.

When you\’ve depleted half of the first gargoyle\’s health bar, another one will appear in the arena. It takes some time for the second gargoyle to reach you, so it\’s crucial to defeat the first one quickly. If you can\’t do it in time, prioritize the first gargoyle to gain the upper hand in numbers over the second one or even the odds.

The second gargoyle has longer attack animations that can hit you even when you dodge. However, it often switches weapons between twinblades and an axe. Fighting it when it has an axe is easier because you can be more aggressive.

Melee Build – How to Fight?

When you enter the arena through the fog, you\’ll have time to summon ashes or use items that boost physical attack strength or improve your defense against them. It takes a while for the Valiant Gargoyle to reach you.

The Valiant Gargoyle will release poison often, so keep your distance and wait for the poisonous cloud to fade. You can also lure the enemy away from the poison to a safer area.

Otherwise, stay close to the opponent, either behind it or between its legs. The enemy attacks forward a lot, and the best way to dodge is to roll forward and attack at the same time. Move away only when the enemy releases poison.

When you\’ve removed half of the gargoyle\’s HP, the second one will appear. This is a good time to summon ashes that can absorb a lot of damage. You should separate the enemies to defeat the first one. Gargoyles have complicated attacks, so fighting two at the same time can be challenging, and you might not have the chance to counterattack.

Remember that even if you separate them, you won\’t have much time to take advantage of it. Gargoyles can quickly cover the distance with one jump across the arena.

The second gargoyle primarily uses double blades but also has an axe. Its combos often end with an AoE attack that hits the ground. The enemy will also try to trample you down, then immediately use the axe and jump away. Be prepared to dodge and attack at the same time.

The opponent in the game will use his double blades to make AoE attacks in a unique manner. At times, the enemy will swing both weapons quickly, creating a short tornado with a broad range. Although you can block the attack with a shield, it will drain much of your stamina. A better option would be to dodge towards the enemy when the tornado arrives, as the opponent will also make a horizontal strike at that moment. If you lack confidence in fighting the double blades, you can wait for the opponent to change weapons, as this happens frequently.

FAQ

1. What is Elden Ring?

Elden Ring is an upcoming action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game is being directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, the creator of the Dark Souls series, and is being written by Miyazaki in collaboration with George R. R. Martin, the author of the A Song of Ice and Fire novels.

2. Who is Valiant Gargoyle?

Valiant Gargoyle is a boss in Elden Ring. It is a large, winged creature that attacks the player with its claws and breathes fire. The boss is located in a large, open arena and is surrounded by smaller enemies that can be a distraction during the fight.

3. How do you beat Valiant Gargoyle?

To beat Valiant Gargoyle, you need to be patient and observant. The boss has a few different attacks, including a swipe with its claws and a fire breath attack. You need to dodge these attacks and look for openings to counter-attack. You can also use the environment to your advantage, such as hiding behind pillars to avoid the fire breath attack. It is important to manage your stamina during the fight and not be too aggressive, as the boss can quickly deal a lot of damage. With some practice and persistence, you can defeat Valiant Gargoyle and move on to the next challenge in Elden Ring.