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Death Knight is a Secondary Boss in Elden Ring. Death Knight is a repeat boss that wields various weapons that can conjure lightning and is found in multiple locations. This is an optional boss as players don't need to defeat it to advance in Shadow of the Erdtree.
Elden Ring Death Knight Boss
Death Knight is a Great Enemy Boss found in Fog Rift Catacombs
- This is an optional boss
- Closest Site of Grace: Fog Rift Catacombs
- Is multiplayer allowed for this boss?
- You can summon Spirit Ashes for this boss.
Elden Ring Death Knight Location
- Fog Rift Catacombs [More Info ↓] [Map Link]
- Scorpion River Catacombs [More Info ↓] [Map Link] [Video Link]
Death Knight Combat Information
- Health: NG (??), NG+ (??), NG++ (??), NG+3 (21150), NG+4 (??), NG+5 (??), NG+6 (??), NG+7 (??)
- Absorptions: ??
- Defenses do not change between phases - a firebomb will do the same damage in phase 1 as in phase 2.
- Deals
Standard, 
Lightning - Parryable: Yes
- Poise can be broken by repeatedly hitting them with heavy attacks.
- Weak to ??
- Resistant to ??
- Immune to Bleed
Elden Ring Death Knight Boss Guide
Death Knight Boss Video Guide
Death Knight Fight Strategy
The Best Tips for Death Knight:
- Use the ?? Ash Summons
- Use the ?? Spell
- Equip Boltdrake Talisman Item
Melee Users
The Death Knight relies on powerful lightning attacks with long wind-up time. This is a good opportunity for most melee users to stay within striking distance and land a heavy attack. When fighting this boss, you can opt to use the Boltdrake Talisman to reduce Lightning Damage so when you get hit by his elemental attacks, this will give you a chance to replenish your HP after.
When posing for a heavy attack, make sure that you do it when the boss is mid-animation and you are within striking distance. This boss' poise can be easily broken by hitting them with 2 Heavy Attacks consistently, and you can also press R1 when they fall to their knees to inflict more damage. It is important to note that while the boss' skills are slow, they are powerful when they hit you. However, Heavy Attacks are definitely worth the risk for this fight as they will create a lot of opening for you.
If the Boltdrake Talisman is not enough and you still find yourself struggling, you can also consume Lightningproof Dried Liver to increase your Lightning resistance for this fight further. During combat, remember to make use of the pillars inside the room, as these are sturdy enough to withstand damage from the boss. It can protect you from most projectiles but not from attacks that are coming from the ground like Lightning Rings where the lightning crawls beneath you.
Magic and Ranged Users
Strategy Writeup for Magic Users. This is a work in progress. Feel free to add helpful information here.
Death Knight Attacks & Counters
| Attack | Description | Counter |
| Axe Spin | The boss pulls back and holds both of his weapons behind him. After the lightning accumulates on his weapons, he begins to spin as he dashes forward leaving a trail of lightning behind him. | Roll away from him. You can roll backward safely to keep a good distance. |
| Axe Swing | He swings with both axes in different directions. | Roll away from him. You can roll backward safely to keep a good distance. |
| Deadly Dash | The boss crouches low and creates a surge of white light around him, after a few frames, he dashes forward to grab you. If you get caught, he will fly upwards and stab repeatedly. He finishes off this move by slamming your body to the ground. | Roll to either side or use the pillars to strategically block this attack. |
| Lightning Bolt | He raises his right arm with a bolt and creates up to 6 orbs of lightning that will strike you all at once. | Roll to either side or use the pillars to strategically block the projectile. If you see this animation fast enough, you can also roll toward him to close the gap and land a heavy attack. |
| Lightning Dash | The boss vanishes and surges forward with a trail of lightning behind him. He appears again after a brief moment. | Roll to either side or use your shield. |
| Lightning Rings | The boss pulls back and holds both of his weapons behind him. After a few seconds, he swings the weapon and creates a wave of lightning on the ground. | Roll away from him. You can roll backward safely to keep a good distance. |
Death Knight Lore, Notes & Other Trivia
- Voice Actor: ??
- Other Notes and Trivia Go Here
Dialogue
Introduction:
None
During Fight:
Defeating player: None
After Fight:
None
Death KnightFog Rift Catacombs |
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| Drops | 110,000  RunesDeath Knight's Twin Axes Crimson Amber Medallion +3 |
| HP | ??? (Secondary Boss) |
Elden Ring Death Knight (Fog Rift Catacombs)
- This is an optional boss
- Closest Site of Grace: Fog Rift Catacombs
- Is multiplayer allowed for this boss?
- You can summon Spirit Ashes for this boss.
Elden Ring Death Knight Location
Jump down the Fog Rift Fort from the Scadu Altus - West Site of Grace while riding Torrent. Navigate toward the northern area, and walk past the cemetery to see the entrance to Fog Rift Catacombs. This boss is at the end of the catacombs. See the Death Knight on the [Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Map]
Additional Fight Strategy
- Strategy for this boss fight goes here.
Death KnightScorpion River Catacombs |
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| Drops | 130,000 Runes Death Knight's Longhaft Axe Cerulean Amber Medallion +3 |
| HP | ??? (Secondary Boss) |
Elden Ring Death Knight (Scorpion River Catacombs)
- This is an optional boss
- Closest Site of Grace: Scorpion River Catacombs [Video Link]
- Is multiplayer allowed for this boss?
- You can summon Spirit Ashes for this boss.
Elden Ring Death Knight Location
The entrance to Scorpion River Catacombs is located at the end of the river flowing near Temple Town Ruins. You will come across Ravine North - Site of Grace which indicates that you are at the right location. Follow this river until you see scattered tombs, and the door to the Catacombs is at the far end. See the Death Knight on the [Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Map]
Additional Fight Strategy
- Strategy for this boss fight goes here.
Death Knight Image Gallery
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AnonymousSince I haven't been using any Scadutree Fragments in my playthrough so far this guy took a while, and I must have had like 8 attempts where he just stood still until his HP dropped to about 20%
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Fingerprint Shield + High Crit weapon makes this fight easy. Just hold the shield up and backstab him when given the chance
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Not sure if this is anything, but I noticed that the projectiles from my Dark Moon Greatsword were stunning him out of his attacks somewhat consistently. It puts him into a small stagger animation that cancels some of his moves.
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Dang, this was a fun fight. He deserved a better boss room/arena. Using crucible wings during this fight makes it look really diablo 3-ish, angels and demons. To bad this dude aint a summonable ash!
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wish his grab that healed him was an actual spell you could learn and use it to heal you, would be really cool
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For my dex build, I used a Buckled and Misericorde, with Assassin's Crimson Dagger and Blade of Mercy for my main talismans. Every start of his normal combo and the last hit of his combo that used a single axe can be parried. Then when I mistimed a parry and take damage, the riposte at the end of the combo usually heals the damage.
When his about 75% health, he does the grab, where I ready the sidestep of the Misericorde for easier dodging because I can't time the roll properly, though you can run far enough for you not to be grabbed.
After that, rinse and repeat. Just had to be extra vigilant if he preps for a grab.
I tried to stay really close so that he just does his normal combos. When he preps the combo with the lightning, I just run away, then jump immediately after the last shockwave to be able to be close to him again.
For the record, Greatshield Soldier Ashes +10 do a great job keeping aggro, blocking, and interrupting his combos. Gives you time to weave in and out of the fight dealing damage.
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i wish they wouldve turned this guy into a proper remembrance boss with a more varied moveset and bigger health bar. definitely the coolest miniboss in the game
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Since they are immune to bleeding and their skeletal appearance, I guess they are one of those who live in death. So is it confirmed that the undead have consciousness?
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Killed him first try awesome fight. His lifesteal attack surprised me though
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Cool boss with a reasonable amount of health and a fun to learn moveset? In my dlc? No way.
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So after finishing this amazing fight my sole lifegoal now is to cosplay the death knight as much as possible in the game.
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Falling-Star Beast Jaw slammed him death. i dont know how i feel about the DLC yet so also used a Mimic just to do it faster. but it would be just as simple (but just more tedious) to use any Colossal Weapon im betting.
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if u have problem on this boss just focus on lighting def and equp fingerprint ston + boltdrake talisman+2
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I pretty much goomba stomped this guy to death with how many jumping attacks I did to stagger him lol
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Holy combos batman!
This guy will keep you on your toes, while some bosses are a vigor check, this one is an endurance check. He can easily be poisoned, so antspur rapier is a good choice, you can also reliably backstab him, so distracting him with a spirit help
Lastly, watch out for his insane grab attack, as it fully heals him
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What does "Poise can be broken by repeatedly hitting them with heavy attacks" the **** means? Just write his stance health and what happens when he stance breaks.
Also, let me help you players. He 90% has 80 stance healt and he kneels when he gets stance broken. You stab him in the head or chest, or just basically go the yellow light, if there is one.
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Was absolutely not expecting such a cool and insane lookin knight, I was half expecting an NPC boss or a reused watchdog.
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I have no idea what this guy can do because I stagger him every time I attack with heavy weapon.
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Does Prince of Death’s Pustule make them not attack you?
Had the long axe one glitch out or just stand there when I had it equipped
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A fully charged R2 on the golden halbeard knocks him out of a combo, 3 stuns him for a critical.
Me and my boi Yosh made short work of him when I figured that out
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he dropped 700k+ runes on me in scorpion river catacombs idk why it says 130k only in here
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Stay right in his face, bucklers parry, stab him in the abdomen. Roll left or right to dodge his health steal attack and roll away from his lightning attacks.
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The ice spear ash of war completely trivializes this fight. It's disgusting.
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His fog cape looks so sick when he is about to use his grab attack.
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They didn't have to go so hard when designing this guy. Camping out at the end of one of the best catacombs in the game, fair but tight moveset, badass ghost wings, still protecting Godwyn's 3rd dead body (?). Love this guy.
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he's weak against flame weapon(s?), swear this is the only time the blasphemous blade is useful in this dlc lol. try using these talismans
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boltdrake +2
shard of alexander
dragon crest shield +2
godfreys icon
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He is not resistant to bleed. He is 100% totally immune to bleed.
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Stand in his face, He will swing with his right hand (your left), Hilariously easy to parry this knocking off huge chunks of his HP.
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1 - Roll three times
2 - Run towards his back
3 - Backstab
4 - Repeat
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Fun fight. Just do rolls straight to the left or right when he's doing one of this two charge attacks. He is easy to stance break.
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Parry shield + Assasins crimson dagger helped me it was fun!!
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Never tried to backstab, but damn are the hitboxes lovely. Except the lightning all over the floor attack, it's hitboxes are just normal good.
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parry or dodge + backstab is the easiest for melee users. If you're using high poise breaking weapon then can go full bonkers with r2
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Having trouble fighting him?
You can pull out your trusty giant crusher and slam spam him, you can even cancel his charge grab with it if you are quick enough.
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Liked this boss aside from healing move, relatively simple to roll through, no endless poise
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He’s very very weak to parrying. Like to a comical degree. Throw on a boltdrake talisman. He prefers axe hits to his lightning so if you stay in his face you can just literally repeat parry him until he’s dead
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Sit in the back with ancient death's rancor and watch that healthbar drop.
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Forgot to mention that his deadly dash grab will drain your health and restore the boss' HP by a lot
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quickstep with misericorde + dagger talisman and the new %20 boost after a crit,felt like the spy from team fortress 2 trickstabbing
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His healing grab move can be used against Spirit Ashes or at least specifically the Mimic Tear spirit ashes. and yes that includes him fullhealing
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just keep rolling towards him and to the left or right one of the sides during his quick attacks until you get around to his back for a back stab. Many of his attack patterns put you right behind him to setup a backstab and you can just keep setting these up over and over again.
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I really like this fight. The big heal is a little BS, but it's pretty telegraphed. Other than that, he feels like an old school From boss. Punishing, but predictable with a handful of 2-4 hit combos you can learn.
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Backstab after literally every normal combo, and get your axes for free.
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He also has an insane charge attack where he lifts you up and it heals him to full health..
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He also has an insane charge attack where he lifts you up and it heals him to full health..
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Use liver to protect from lightning attack, tear to Regen health and opalescent to increase defense. Use savage lion claw then strike him three times to broke his stance and repeat.
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"long wind up time on his lightning attacks" yeah, longs not the word I'd use but keep going. its not like he can chain them back to ba- oh wait he can
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Use heavy weapon and crit chain with Spirit Ogha or any other heavy weapon spirit.
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If you use the golden order greatsword ash of war on him he gets in an animation like he just got parried or something and makes the fight easy,probably more golden order spells might do that
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Parry this guy with Dagger Talisman and Blade of Mercy, peak gameplay
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Parry with Dagger Talisman + Blade of Mercy and make this guy your *****
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The only thing remotely unfun about this fight is his stupid twisted lightning attack that spins twice. Way too much damage for how fast it is.
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really fun boss, loved almost everything about him, the lightning ring attack kept one-shotting me at full health tho
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Mimic+scarlet aeonia spam did the magic dude hadaround 23k hp super fast and a instakill move ob top...
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i used zweihander with sacred order holy essence and it dropped him pretty quick. he might be weak to holy damage
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The lightning spell he uses looks so cool. I wonder if players can get it as well
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Ancient dragon knight kristoff is great. Moonveil katana + backstabs!
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Some people meme that Fromsoft is forgetting that their games aren't DMC, but I stg DMC's enemies aren't as obnoxious or jumpy as this
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This guy's armor better be available somewhere. If not modders I beg you
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It's official: Fromsoft have run out of clever names for bosses.
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Coded sword unblockable blade spam, pillar cheese, endure healing. Be aware that a number of his attacks get infinite hyperarmor. Most importantly watch for that life draining attack he can do. Always heal behind a pillar.
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2 square off heavy's brakes his posture, in alternative try to parry, his melee attacks are pretty telegraphed. you got this champ
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Really weak to moonlight weapon art. Im playing on ng+7 so yeah.....
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really easy to just walk around some of this guy's axe combos and go for a backstab, it's really fun tbh. Thanks goes purely to a "try critical hit" message I saw in front of his door lol
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Sorry bruh you suck out my HP with grab attack, I gotta take it back with crimson dagger. A tit for tat
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1.HE CAN BE BACKSTABBED
2. HE CAN BE STAGGERED OUT OF HIS GRAB CHARGE UP
if you equip the crimson assassin dagger talisman, you can give him a taste of his own medicine !
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Cool as f*ck. PITA. Break his stance (piercing fang was useful), and dodge the death grab
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His moveset is mostly fair but I'm starting to get tired of how every Elden Ring boss seems to have a "turn into a damage tornado and dash at you faster than you can run" attack
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I made him bleed with the Bloody Hélice on an arcane build…he still killed me, but he bleeds
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Bro godwyn is straight terrifying at this point. His deathroot is so pervasive thats it deadass somehow spread to another ****ing dimension some how.
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Black Knife Tiche is really useful if you're using summons.
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They stagger easy and you can backstab them while they are dancing around. Rot and poison also work.
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High poise weapons destroy this guy. I used the beastclaw hammer +8 and dogwalked him
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You can backstab him btw
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