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Chapel of Anticipation: Fringefolk Hero's Grave: Liurnia of the Lakes: Mt Gelmir: |
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Grafted Scion is a Field Boss in Elden Ring. Grafted Scion is an amorphous mass of bodies that wields two swords and a greatshield, found in various locales, most prominently in Stormveil Castle. This is an optional boss as players don't need to defeat it to advance in the game.
Elden Ring Grafted Scion Location
- Chapel of Anticipation [More Info ↓] [Map Link]
- 2 in Fringefolk Hero's Grave [More Info ↓]
- Stormveil Castle [More Info ↓] [Map Link]
- Liurnia of the Lakes (disguised as a Giant Crayfish) [More Info ↓]
- Mt. Gelmir [More Info ↓] [Map Link]
Grafted Scion Combat information
- Stance: 80
- Parryable: Yes
- Guard Break: Yes
- Is vulnerable to a critical hit after being stance broken or parried
- Weak spot: Head
- Can block upcoming ranged attacks with its shield.
- Damage:
Standard,
Strike,
Pierce,
Holy
Negations (or Absorptions)
The negation numbers are the % of your damage that gets blocked. For example, if a negation is 60, 40% of that damage by that type will go through and 60% will be negated. Bigger number = less damage. A negation of 100 means no damage goes through, and a negation of -100 mean the enemy takes 2x damage from that source. 0 means damage goes pretty much as is.
Elden Ring Grafted Scion Boss Guide
Grafted Scion Fight Strategy
The Best Tips for Grafted Scion:
- Keep your distance as much as possible, wait out its combos, and only attack when it's safe
- Avoid guarding as much as possible, since its long combos will quickly drain your stamina
- Triggering Sleep does not put him to Sleep, but staggers for few seconds.
- Tanky Ashes like Engvall or speedy ones like the Warhawk are recommended. Ashes that summon multiple weak entities are less favorable, but can provide great distraction.
- Use quick spells like Glintstone Pebble that are quick to cast.
Melee Strategy
Bait: Keep your distance and try to get it to use Leaping Stab, Crawling Stabs or (later in the fight) Piercing Stabs. Dodge the attack, get in a couple hits, and then back off. Don't get greedy: it will often use Scream after being damaged, and you don't want to be nearby for that. You can also watch for two consecutive clockwise slashes: this always signals the end of a combo, and you can safely get in a hit after it as well.
Magic and Ranged Strategy
Bide Your Time: Keep your distance and focus on dodging if you can and guarding if you have to. Don't attack until you know it's safe, such as during the long recovery period after Leaping Stab, Crawling Stabs, its double-sword Stab, or (later in the fight) Piercing Stabs. It has long combos and can react to being shot with moves that will close distance, so stay on your toes once it has recovered.
Grafted Scion Attacks & Counters
Attack | Description | Counter |
Slash | ![]() |
Usually used as part of a combo, so dodge away and wait for the combo to finish |
Rolling Slash | ![]() |
Dodge away twice. |
Stab | ![]() |
Dodge to either side |
Leaping Stab | Leaps high into the air, then stabs its sword straight down into the ground | Roll forward a beat after it reaches the apex of its leap as it raises its shield, then get in an attack while it recovers |
Shield Slam | Lifts its shield high above its head, then slams it down | Roll clockwise around it as its body begins to descend and get in an attack while it recovers |
Shield Bash | Shoves its shield forward | Roll back |
Crawling Stabs | Stands up higher and stabs the ground while walking forward, then leaps and slams down all its weapons | Walk around it while it moves, then roll forward when its body begins to fall and get in a hit while it recovers |
Retreat | ![]() |
Dodge back and to the side |
Scream | Lowers its head and screams, dealing damage to anything closeby. | Roll back and keep your distance until it's done. Guarding isn't effective against this attack. If you're quick, you can get in one hit between this attack ending and it starting another combo |
Golden Tempering | Crosses its swords together, buffing them with Holy damage for one minute. Only used below 50% health, and only in the Chapel of Anticipation and Mt. Gelmir | This attack takes almost three full seconds and doesn't do any damage, so use it as an opportunity to get in a few hits |
Fencing Stance | Stands up tall and holds one sword above it in a fencing stance, preparing to do a powerful attack. Only used below 60% health | Try to stay far away to encourage it to use Piercing Stabs, which is easier to punish |
Spinning Slash | ![]() |
Run away when it raises up its lower sword and circle behind it as it spins, then move in as the attack finishes to get in a hit while it recovers |
Piercing Stabs | ![]() |
Move behind it when you see it spread its swords and start attacking as soon as you're not at risk of getting hit |
: Attack can be parried
Grafted Scion Lore, Notes & Other Trivia
FAQ: How do you kill the Spider Elden Ring?
- Most player's first encounter with this Spider Boss known as the Grafted Scion will not usually end in its defeat especially since this occurs at the very beginning of the game. This encounter is part of the tutorial process and although you must face this Boss to progress, it is not required that you defeat it at this time. In fact, it is not expected that you have a successful initial encounter since this area can be returned to at a later time in the game which some players may not find out until later on. Complete this encounter with either a win or defeat and continue about your game until you reach The Four Belfries.
- If you didn't defeat Grafted Scion during the tutorial, you can return and face it again through the waygate marked "Precipice of Anticipation" in The Four Belfries. This can be done after you have returned with more experience, improve your equipment and level. This is especially beneficial for people who want to receive its unique drops: Ornamental Straight Sword and Golden Beast Crest Shield. Players can also face the same type of Spider boss at the Fringefolk Hero's Grave, Stormveil Castle and Liurnia of the Lakes. See the Location guides above on how to recognize the Boss arena and how to get there.
- Use the strategy guides and keep your distance against this Boss while wearing out its hp eventually leading to its defeat. Use a combination of dodging and waiting for attack windows before closing in for your attack. Once you have the opportunity to approach, close in and deal a few attacks before distancing your character again and repeating the same process.
Grafted Scion Other Notes
- During the Network Test, many players have previously called this nameless mini-boss the Many Armed Key Master
- This enemy is likely the “Spider” that Roderika speaks about
Grafted ScionChapel of Anticipation |
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Drops | ![]() Ornamental Straight Sword Golden Beast Crest Shield |
HP | 2,596 |
Elden Ring Grafted Scion Boss (Chapel of Anticipation)
- This is not an optional boss but is meant to be a fight that the player loses.
- After that moment, this is an optional boss
- Closest Site of Grace: The Four Belfries
- Multiplayer is not allowed for this boss
- You cannot summon Spirit Ashes for this boss
Grafted Scion Location
Grafted Scion is on the island at the end of the tutorial section at the beginning of the game. [Map Link]
If you didn't defeat Grafted Scion during the tutorial, you can return and face it again through the waygate marked "Precipice of Anticipation" in The Four Belfries.
Grafted Scion Combat information
- Health: 2,596 HP
- Defense: 107
- Damage:
Standard,
Strike,
Pierce
- Drops
3,200, Ornamental Straight Sword, Golden Beast Crest Shield
Resistances
Poison: 324 / 422 / 712 / 1169
Scarlet Rot: 324 / 422 / 712 / 1169
Hemorrhage: 235 / 277 / 375 / 665
Frostbite: 235 / 277 / 375 / 665
The resistance numbers are the buildup amount to trigger it. For example, if a resistance is 100 you must deal 100 points of the given buildup to trigger it. Note that these go down over time, and increase each time the effect procs. The values after the "/"s indicate the increased resistances after each successive proc.
NG+ and Beyond (click to reveal)
NG | NG+ | NG+2 | NG+3 | NG+4 | NG+5 | NG+6 | NG+7 | |
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HP | 2,596 | 4,789 | 5,267 | 5,507 | 5,746 | 6,225 | 6,465 | 6,704 |
Defense | 107 | 117 | 120 | 123 | 129 | 135 | 141 | 153 |
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3,200 | 12,800 | 14,080 | 14,400 | 15,360 | 15,680 | 16,000 | 16,320 |
Resistances |
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324 / 422 / 712 / 1169 | 351 / 449 / 739 / 1196 | 356 / 454 / 744 / 1201 | 361 / 459 / 749 / 1206 | 366 / 464 / 754 / 1211 | 372 / 470 / 760 / 1217 | 377 / 475 / 765 / 1222 | 382 / 480 / 770 / 1227 |
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324 / 422 / 712 / 1169 | 351 / 449 / 739 / 1196 | 356 / 454 / 744 / 1201 | 361 / 459 / 749 / 1206 | 366 / 464 / 754 / 1211 | 372 / 470 / 760 / 1217 | 377 / 475 / 765 / 1222 | 382 / 480 / 770 / 1227 |
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235 / 277 / 375 / 665 | 254 / 296 / 394 / 684 | 257 / 299 / 397 / 687 | 261 / 303 / 401 / 691 | 265 / 307 / 405 / 695 | 269 / 311 / 409 / 699 | 273 / 315 / 413 / 703 | 276 / 318 / 416 / 706 |
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235 / 277 / 375 / 665 | 254 / 296 / 394 / 684 | 257 / 299 / 397 / 687 | 261 / 303 / 401 / 691 | 265 / 307 / 405 / 695 | 269 / 311 / 409 / 699 | 273 / 315 / 413 / 703 | 276 / 318 / 416 / 706 |
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235 / 277 / 375 / 665 | 254 / 296 / 394 / 684 | 257 / 299 / 397 / 687 | 261 / 303 / 401 / 691 | 265 / 307 / 405 / 695 | 269 / 311 / 409 / 699 | 273 / 315 / 413 / 703 | 276 / 318 / 416 / 706 |
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Immune |
Additional Fight Strategy
- Always keep the edge of the arena in mind: you'll die if you fall off
Grafted ScionsFringefolk Hero's Grave |
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HP | 2,596 each |
Elden Ring Grafted Scions Boss (Fringefolk Hero's Grave)
- This is an optional boss
- Closest Site of Grace: Stranded Graveyard
- Multiplayer is allowed for this boss
- You cannot summon Spirit Ashes for this boss
- These Grafted Scions don't have boss bars, but they don't respawn when killed
Grafted Scions Location
From the entrance to Fringefolk Hero's Grave, head down the ramp, double back, and head down again until you reach a bridge over a gap in the floor. Drop down the near end of this gap and you'll land on a platform. Head east, down a flight of stairs, past a fire-breathing statue, and down another flight of stairs.
You'll find yourself in a room with another bridge across a gap. When you approach the corpse on the far end that's holding an Erdtree's Favor Talisman, one Grafted Scion will drop down on top of it and another will drop on the opposite end of the bridge.
Grafted Scions Combat information
- Health: 2,596 HP each
- Defense: 107
- Damage:
Standard,
Strike,
Pierce
- This fight features two Grafted Scions
- Player can trigger their downfall before picking up talisman
- It is recommended to lure them to nearby trap to eliminate them.
- Drops
583
Resistances
Poison: 324 / 422 / 712 / 1169
Scarlet Rot: 324 / 422 / 712 / 1169
Hemorrhage: 235 / 277 / 375 / 665
Frostbite: 235 / 277 / 375 / 665
The resistance numbers are the buildup amount to trigger it. For example, if a resistance is 100 you must deal 100 points of the given buildup to trigger it. Note that these go down over time, and increase each time the effect procs. The values after the "/"s indicate the increased resistances after each successive proc.
NG+ and Beyond (click to reveal)
NG | NG+ | NG+2 | NG+3 | NG+4 | NG+5 | NG+6 | NG+7 | |
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HP | 2,596 | 4,789 | 5,267 | 5,507 | 5,746 | 6,225 | 6,465 | 6,704 |
Defense | 107 | 117 | 120 | 123 | 129 | 135 | 141 | 153 |
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583 | 2,332 | 2,565 | 2,623 | 2,798 | 2,856 | 2,915 | 2,973 |
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324 / 422 / 712 / 1169 | 167 / 265 / 555 / 1012 | 169 / 267 / 557 / 1014 | 172 / 270 / 560 / 1017 | 174 / 272 / 562 / 1019 | 177 / 275 / 565 / 1022 | 179 / 277 / 567 / 1024 | 182 / 280 / 570 / 1027 |
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324 / 422 / 712 / 1169 | 167 / 265 / 555 / 1012 | 169 / 267 / 557 / 1014 | 172 / 270 / 560 / 1017 | 174 / 272 / 562 / 1019 | 177 / 275 / 565 / 1022 | 179 / 277 / 567 / 1024 | 182 / 280 / 570 / 1027 |
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235 / 277 / 375 / 665 | 121 / 163 / 261 / 551 | 122 / 164 / 262 / 552 | 124 / 166 / 264 / 554 | 126 / 168 / 266 / 556 | 128 / 170 / 268 / 558 | 130 / 172 / 270 / 560 | 131 / 173 / 271 / 561 |
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235 / 277 / 375 / 665 | 121 / 163 / 261 / 551 | 122 / 164 / 262 / 552 | 124 / 166 / 264 / 554 | 126 / 168 / 266 / 556 | 128 / 170 / 268 / 558 | 130 / 172 / 270 / 560 | 131 / 173 / 271 / 561 |
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235 / 277 / 375 / 665 | 121 / 163 / 261 / 551 | 122 / 164 / 262 / 552 | 124 / 166 / 264 / 554 | 126 / 168 / 266 / 556 | 128 / 170 / 268 / 558 | 130 / 172 / 270 / 560 | 131 / 173 / 271 / 561 |
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Grafted ScionStormveil Castle |
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HP | 1,897 |
Elden Ring Grafted Scion Boss (Stormveil Castle)
- This is an optional boss
- Closest Site of Grace: Rampart Tower
- Multiplayer is allowed for this boss
- You cannot summon Spirit Ashes for this boss
Grafted Scion Location
Head south from the Rampart Tower Site of Grace and take the elevator down to the first floor. The Grafted Scion is in the hall directly outside the elevator. [Map Link]
Grafted Scion Combat information
Resistances
Poison: 316 / 414 / 704 / 1161
Scarlet Rot: 316 / 414 / 704 / 1161
Hemorrhage: 229 / 271 / 369 / 659
Frostbite: 229 / 271 / 369 / 659
The resistance numbers are the buildup amount to trigger it. For example, if a resistance is 100 you must deal 100 points of the given buildup to trigger it. Note that these go down over time, and increase each time the effect procs. The values after the "/"s indicate the increased resistances after each successive proc.
NG+ and Beyond (click to reveal)
NG | NG+ | NG+2 | NG+3 | NG+4 | NG+5 | NG+6 | NG+7 | |
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HP | 1,897 | 4,467 | 4,913 | 5,137 | 5,360 | 5,807 | 6,030 | 6,253 |
Defense | 103 | 117 | 120 | 123 | 129 | 135 | 141 | 152 |
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1,176 | 5,880 | 6,468 | 6,615 | 7,056 | 7,203 | 7,350 | 7,497 |
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316 / 414 / 704 / 1161 | 353 / 451 / 741 / 1198 | 358 / 456 / 746 / 1203 | 363 / 461 / 751 / 1208 | 368 / 466 / 756 / 1213 | 374 / 472 / 762 / 1219 | 379 / 477 / 767 / 1224 | 384 / 482 / 772 / 1229 |
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316 / 414 / 704 / 1161 | 353 / 451 / 741 / 1198 | 358 / 456 / 746 / 1203 | 363 / 461 / 751 / 1208 | 368 / 466 / 756 / 1213 | 374 / 472 / 762 / 1219 | 379 / 477 / 767 / 1224 | 384 / 482 / 772 / 1229 |
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229 / 271 / 369 / 659 | 256 / 298 / 396 / 686 | 259 / 301 / 399 / 689 | 263 / 305 / 403 / 693 | 267 / 309 / 407 / 697 | 271 / 313 / 411 / 701 | 275 / 317 / 415 / 705 | 279 / 321 / 419 / 709 |
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229 / 271 / 369 / 659 | 256 / 298 / 396 / 686 | 259 / 301 / 399 / 689 | 263 / 305 / 403 / 693 | 267 / 309 / 407 / 697 | 271 / 313 / 411 / 701 | 275 / 317 / 415 / 705 | 279 / 321 / 419 / 709 |
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229 / 271 / 369 / 659 | 256 / 298 / 396 / 686 | 259 / 301 / 399 / 689 | 263 / 305 / 403 / 693 | 267 / 309 / 407 / 697 | 271 / 313 / 411 / 701 | 275 / 317 / 415 / 705 | 279 / 321 / 419 / 709 |
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Grafted ScionLiurnia of the Lakes |
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Drops | ![]() Larval Tear |
HP | 2,596 |
Elden Ring Grafted Scion Boss (Liurnia of the Lakes)
- This is an optional boss
- Closest Site of Grace: Fallen Ruins of the Lakes
- Multiplayer is allowed for this boss
- You cannot summon Spirit Ashes for this boss
Grafted Scion Location
Disguised as a Giant Crayfish patrolling around the gazebo between Rose Church and Boilprawn Shack. There are four Giant Crayfish in this area: three are sleeping and one is patrolling. The one patrolling will reveal itself to be a Grafted Scion once you attack it. Easily reached by
- going south from the Fallen Ruins of the Lake Site of Grace, or
- going northeast from the Folly on the Lake Site of Grace, or
- going northwest from the Boilprawn Shack Site of Grace.
Grafted Scion Combat information
- Health: 2,596 HP
- Defense: 107
- Damage:
Standard,
Strike,
Pierce
- Drops
1,283, Larval Tear
Resistances
Poison: 324 / 422 / 712 / 1169
Scarlet Rot: 324 / 422 / 712 / 1169
Hemorrhage: 235 / 277 / 375 / 665
Frostbite: 235 / 277 / 375 / 665
The resistance numbers are the buildup amount to trigger it. For example, if a resistance is 100 you must deal 100 points of the given buildup to trigger it. Note that these go down over time, and increase each time the effect procs. The values after the "/"s indicate the increased resistances after each successive proc.
NG+ and Beyond (click to reveal)
NG | NG+ | NG+2 | NG+3 | NG+4 | NG+5 | NG+6 | NG+7 | |
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HP | 2,596 | 4,789 | 5,267 | 5,507 | 5,746 | 6,225 | 6,465 | 6,704 |
Defense | 107 | 117 | 120 | 123 | 129 | 135 | 141 | 153 |
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1,283 | 5,132 | 5,645 | 5,773 | 6,158 | 6,286 | 6,415 | 6,543 |
Resistances |
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324 / 422 / 712 / 1169 | 342 / 440 / 730 / 1187 | 347 / 445 / 735 / 1192 | 352 / 450 / 740 / 1197 | 357 / 455 / 745 / 1202 | 362 / 460 / 750 / 1207 | 367 / 465 / 755 / 1212 | 372 / 470 / 760 / 1217 |
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324 / 422 / 712 / 1169 | 342 / 440 / 730 / 1187 | 347 / 445 / 735 / 1192 | 352 / 450 / 740 / 1197 | 357 / 455 / 745 / 1202 | 362 / 460 / 750 / 1207 | 367 / 465 / 755 / 1212 | 372 / 470 / 760 / 1217 |
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235 / 277 / 375 / 665 | 248 / 290 / 388 / 678 | 251 / 293 / 391 / 681 | 255 / 297 / 395 / 685 | 259 / 301 / 399 / 689 | 262 / 304 / 402 / 692 | 266 / 308 / 406 / 696 | 270 / 312 / 410 / 700 |
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235 / 277 / 375 / 665 | 248 / 290 / 388 / 678 | 251 / 293 / 391 / 681 | 255 / 297 / 395 / 685 | 259 / 301 / 399 / 689 | 262 / 304 / 402 / 692 | 266 / 308 / 406 / 696 | 270 / 312 / 410 / 700 |
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235 / 277 / 375 / 665 | 248 / 290 / 388 / 678 | 251 / 293 / 391 / 681 | 255 / 297 / 395 / 685 | 259 / 301 / 399 / 689 | 262 / 304 / 402 / 692 | 266 / 308 / 406 / 696 | 270 / 312 / 410 / 700 |
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Immune |
Additional Fight Strategy
- Circle it on Torrent, moving in and attacking when it's safe and moving away quickly when you need to evade its attacks
Grafted ScionMt. Gelmir |
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HP | 3,724 |
Elden Ring Grafted Scion Boss (Mt. Gelmir)
- This is an optional boss
- Closest Site of Grace: First Mt. Gelmir Campsite
- Multiplayer is allowed for this boss
- You cannot summon Spirit Ashes for this boss
Grafted Scion Location
Follow the path northwest from the First Mt. Gelmir Campsite Site of Grace and across the rock bridge. As you approach the ladder up the cliff face, the Grafted Scion will drop down to fight you. [Map Link]
Grafted Scion Combat information
Resistances
Poison: 332 / 430 / 720 / 1177
Scarlet Rot: 332 / 430 / 720 / 1177
Hemorrhage: 241 / 283 / 381 / 671
Frostbite: 241 / 283 / 381 / 671
The resistance numbers are the buildup amount to trigger it. For example, if a resistance is 100 you must deal 100 points of the given buildup to trigger it. Note that these go down over time, and increase each time the effect procs. The values after the "/"s indicate the increased resistances after each successive proc.
NG+ and Beyond (click to reveal)
NG | NG+ | NG+2 | NG+3 | NG+4 | NG+5 | NG+6 | NG+7 | |
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HP | 3,724 | 5,440 | 5,984 | 6,256 | 6,528 | 7,072 | 7,344 | 7,616 |
Defense | 111 | 118 | 121 | 124 | 129 | 135 | 141 | 153 |
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2,313 | 6,939 | 7,632 | 7,806 | 8,326 | 8,500 | 8,673 | 8,847 |
Resistances |
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332 / 430 / 720 / 1177 | 349 / 447 / 737 / 1194 | 354 / 452 / 742 / 1199 | 359 / 457 / 747 / 1204 | 364 / 462 / 752 / 1209 | 369 / 467 / 757 / 1214 | 375 / 473 / 763 / 1220 | 380 / 478 / 768 / 1225 |
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332 / 430 / 720 / 1177 | 349 / 447 / 737 / 1194 | 354 / 452 / 742 / 1199 | 359 / 457 / 747 / 1204 | 364 / 462 / 752 / 1209 | 369 / 467 / 757 / 1214 | 375 / 473 / 763 / 1220 | 380 / 478 / 768 / 1225 |
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241 / 283 / 381 / 671 | 253 / 295 / 393 / 683 | 256 / 298 / 396 / 686 | 260 / 302 / 400 / 690 | 264 / 306 / 404 / 694 | 268 / 310 / 408 / 698 | 271 / 313 / 411 / 701 | 275 / 317 / 415 / 705 |
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241 / 283 / 381 / 671 | 253 / 295 / 393 / 683 | 256 / 298 / 396 / 686 | 260 / 302 / 400 / 690 | 264 / 306 / 404 / 694 | 268 / 310 / 408 / 698 | 271 / 313 / 411 / 701 | 275 / 317 / 415 / 705 |
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241 / 283 / 381 / 671 | 253 / 295 / 393 / 683 | 256 / 298 / 396 / 686 | 260 / 302 / 400 / 690 | 264 / 306 / 404 / 694 | 268 / 310 / 408 / 698 | 271 / 313 / 411 / 701 | 275 / 317 / 415 / 705 |
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Immune |
Grafted Scion Image Gallery
Pinwheel had enough,decided to take revenge in the tutorial area
- Anonymous
The main problem with this guy is that he will sometimes "fall" out of his recovery animation for some of his attacks (especially that stabby stompy attack) and be able to counterattack much faster than he should able to. It is never predictable when this happens because it's a bug.
- Anonymous
In chapel of anticipation, I died trading hits staggering this boss and started a riposte. After the cutscene I was back in the chapel of anticipation finishing my riposte, now I had full health and gotten the crimson flasks. I’m a scrub so I still died with 3 flasks and was teleported back to the stranded graveyard. But neat bug I’ve not encountered before.
- Anonymous
- Anonymous
Honestly this enemy is extremely easy if you're patient and only punish it's 2 and a half moves that are extremely safe.
The 1st one is its 6 (8) hit combo, stay far during the first 4 hits, then roll through the next 2 and attack, if it goes for another 2 hits roll again (not necessary generally but better safe than sorry) and hit again. Fast weapons can get away with more hits probably.
2nd one is the jumping slam, this one is always safe, you can usually get a good jumping heavy attack in, very good move to see.
3rd one is the stab spam combo that ends with a slam. Roll into the slam, if the boss doesn't collapse into a defensive position go for a hit. If it does roll away because it will recover and attack much faster in that case. You MIGHT be able to get away with 1 hit with a very fast weapon.
The 1st attack is extremely easy to bait and the Scion spams it a ton, just be patient and you can easily beat this boss even from the very beginning of the game.
- Anonymous
If you sneak past the Mt. Gelmir one, climb up the ladder and wait, he’ll despawn and then respawn on the ledge above you to repeat his ambush jump attack; only this time he dies when he hits the ground.
I first saw it on one of Gino’s No-Hit runs and the reset jump attack caught him off guard and almost ruined the run if the attack connected. It happened off-camera, so everyone thought the Scion somehow launched himself from the ground below and sprang fifty feet up.
It’s only after I reached that part and managed to climb the ladder and pointed the camera below that I noticed the Scion running into the wall where the ladder is. It was a funny sight, until he stepped back, disappeared, and then lunged from above. Lucky for me, he missed :)
- Anonymous
Man mastering this boss and beating him with a crappy short spear on my prophet was so freaking hard, but so satisfying. Must have taken me like 30 tries, epic 6 minute fight. Didn't even get hit the last try, started finding LOTS of openings for dash heavies not just rolling through the 4th atk in his combination for one swipe. Like the scream, shield slam, smash, and jump atk.
"Triggering sleep will not put him to sleep"
Why cant we have nice things? We have to endure so much bs when it comes to bosses vs players. For example, the weapons we get upon trading the Boss souls are all each and utter bs. All of them are straight up walmart versions of what players get. Armor as well. Crucible Knight's have near endless poise and when we wear it, the poise isnt even close to that.
It would be cool to feel strong in these games. Youre either mediocre or OP. There is no inbetween. Never has been. I would like to play as a boss. Imagine that, man. Steamrolling the game, having fun. Just enjoying all the tidbits of lore. Maybe its just my personal Skill. Because in terms of skill...i have no skill.
Bah, time to play something else. No need to be depressed about it.
- Anonymous
- Anonymous
You can dodge all of his moves, except for one, when he randomly cancels his combo and in swings his sword upwards in an instant. That is enough reason for me to put this boss in the book of dogshit game design.
These guys will say "Blessing of the Erdtree!" and "Oh hallowed rune!" when buffing their swords.
- Anonymous
I think the one at the Chapel of Anticipation is supposed to tell you that you should find and use strong abilities in this game. The classic dodge and punish is made much more difficult in Elden Ring, so what better way to show the player that than with a mass of limbs whose moveset will naturally be incomprehensible at first. Of course this leans into the open world as well. Strong and hard to read enemies encourage you to actually search for and equip the spells and weapons scattered about in the Lands Between. Whether or not you like what they did in this game, you have to admit there's a great deal of thought behind its design.
- Anonymous
There is a spelling error in the "Grafted Scion Boss Guide" section.
It says "Trigetting Sleep does not put him to Sleep, but staggers for few seconds."
Trigetting... you know what, I kinda like it.
- Anonymous
Garbage spammy enemy that embodies everything wrong with this game.
Love the game. Hate this enemy and more.
- Anonymous
Scion
- a young shoot or twig of a plant, especially one cut for grafting or rooting.
- a descendant of a notable family.
Grafted Scion is double meaning name which highlights the horticultural theme of the game (tree knights, mushroom enemies) and their status in nobility. They are similar to Godrick who is a scion of the direct line and the ones here are simply from an offshoot side of the family so lower in rank but similar in stature compared to him.
- Anonymous
the grafton monster:
- listens to r&b
- hates soldier of god, rick
- invented ruin fragments
- is best friends with the bugmaster
- wrote all the messages that say "try fingers but hole"
seems like a pretty cool dude
- Anonymous
Be aware that sometimes when it does the crawling stab n leap that it will sometimes recover faster than normal. IDK what causes this and i dont know if its only the intro scion or not.
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out of the tutorial bosses thus far in souls games, the Scion is up there in difficulty. hats off to those who can defeat it in first encounter.
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I’ll delete 1000 characters before I admit defeat in the tutorial
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I was just thinking the grafted scion in Liurnia that is disguised as a crayfish drops a larval tear. There is no good reason for the grafted scion to be in Liurnia hidden and carrying a larval tear. I suspect this scion was making their way to Renalla for rebirth. The environmental story telling of this game is next level stuff.
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The turtle neck meat suggests that people haven't reproduce for ages.
Perhaps the Scion isn't a child, but a woman. All female characters, unlike various males, have a youthful look to them (except for crones, celebrants, and thorn sorcerers(?)).
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If this is the Gundyr of Elden Ring that you can't really start the game before beating it in Chapel of Anticipation, how many people will refund?
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What is the music used in this boss fight? I can't find it. Thanks
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Hmm I got hit when healing as a confessor and even though I had HP left (the hit nulled my healing), my screen blacked out and I got transported to the graveyard...
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The Grafted Scions seem to be conscious of the horrible state they are in.
At least the one near Boilprawn Shack. Think about it: Not only is it disguising itself; it was also holding a Larval Tear, used for rebirth.
Poor thing wanted to revert its' disfigurement...
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I heard it say "Blessing" or "Blessed" right before I killed it. It was during an animation of some sort. Any info on this?
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Noticed that they seem to have blue feathers underneath. I found this kind of interesting. Are there any enemies/animals in the game with bright blue feathers?
What's the deep lore on these guys? Are they Godrick's bastards?
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For new players:
Go vagabond, unequip the halberd, and spam the Square Off r2. Back to the shield whenever they do an animation. Might take a few tries tho.
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The second Belfry "Precipice of Anticipation" can warp you back to the first scion at the beginning of the game for that sweet, sweet, revenge.
Info for the four Belfries: https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/The+Four+Belfries
This Belfry easily has the best rewards out of all three IMO. You can only visit 1, as far as I know.
This guy talk when he cast a buff. One of the lines is "Blessing of the Erdtree!" but the other is not that clear because of how low his voice is.
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Probably one of the worst aspects of this game is how unrewarding so many of its mini-bosses and special mobs like Revenants are. Even several of the bosses like some Crucible Knights don't give a reward short of a meager amount of runes. At least give something, even if incremental like in Sekiro.
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(To the tune of the old spider-man song)
Grafted Scion!
Grafted Scion!
Does whatever the children can!
Slays tarnished, any size.
Catches newbies just like flies.
Look out! Its the grafted scion.
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Do these guys have voicelines? I swear I heard the one at Mt. Gelmir talk when it was using an incantation
I seem to remember a similar enemy/encounter in demon's souls right at the bottom of the tower of latria
I can confirm that if you walk casually to that platform with butterflies (yes the one that leads you to death) without rolling or jumping or anything, the rune will not lose upon death. If you die anywhere else but not on that platform with butterflies you will lose rune no matter what.
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If you have the patience for an easy yet long battle, long distance attacks then using the lift up and down is a contact free fight at Stormveil
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You can use healing incantations against these guys, it usually staggers them in my experience (especially with the more powerful healing spells).
The one at the beginning of the game however can't be hurt by healing spells
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Would it be possible for someone to try recreating its face in character creation? I very much would like to see that.
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Only hit it twice, so this is the worst of test cases, but
It seems they have sleep resistance, I wasn't able to get a sleep crit either attempt, nor did they stay down long
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Do these guys steal your runes when you kill them? I died twice to the one at Stormveil castle. I'm pretty sure I died with 1.9k runes the first time, when I picked them up I got 1.3k, died again and retrieved them, got ~970. If true that means they steal ~30% of your runes. After killing him I now have almost 3k, so if it's true and I didn't just go mad after using frenzied flame too often it would seem the stolen runes get added to their drop total. Also don't know if this is only the case for the one in SVC as I haven't fought the others yet.
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If you’re within range of its scream, you’ll sustain a fair bit of damage and be staggered. There is no madness buildup, at least not from the encounter in Stormveil Castle.
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Use a greatshield with the barricade shield ash of war their attacks with bounce counter with a reposite after 2-3 their poise will break
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The scion doesn't inflict ****ing madness with his scream.. it would be yellow and orange with flames.
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4-hit combo is decently easy to parry. I usually go for the last hit in the combo since it's predictable and gives ya' time to get in on it before it's swung.
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So I made an effort to beat this guy on a Wretch start. You get his sword and shield, and 3,200 runes, but then the game just kills you. Like, I really need those Runes bro. Why make me waste them?
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Given the name and the face, these are probably the noble children of Limegrave grafted by Godrick.
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wtf is a "Many Armed Key Master" and why does that phrase on other pages link to Grafted Scion?
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This enemy is intolerable. In late game, there is a part where there are 3 of these at once.
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He was weak to magic grease on a bloodhound’s fang. The fp attack did 700+ dmg. Only took four hits to fell.
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This fight wouldn't be so ****ing intolerable if there was a stake right outside, but nope, fromsoft just ****ing hates you and makes you respawn at the belfries
There should be a voiceactor or a voiceactress, because it will say something while buffing the swords.
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I managed to somehow kill one of the two in the Fringefolk Hero's Grave dungeon by shooting it off of the ceiling with a crossbow and it died from the fall damage. No idea how I did it or if I could ever recreate it again
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If you kill the one located at the beginning of the game you get some cool items
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I figured out a handy little trick against these fellers (not sure if it's possible against the minibosses but I tested it multiple times against the ones that spawn in the haligtree) which cuts their health in half and staggers them - if you use Greater Heal they'll stagger and open them up for a riposte, while simultaneously cutting their health in half.
It might work with other holy spells but greater heal is the only one I tried thus far.
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Most of their attacks seem to bounce off a Barricaded Shield leaving them over for a Guard Counter. If you're gonna fight one in melee like this than make sure you're also packing the Curverd Sword Talisman. Learned this from fighting the duo at Finger Hero's Grave
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I always interpreted this enemy as female? I don't know if that's just me but, that's how it always came across to me
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really cool boss, i wish it wasnt a scripted loss when you first find it, though.
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How are we supposed to kill this crap even later in the game. He has way to much attacks, is to agile and strikes hard.
Our character is still a poor sucker that has a turtle's agility
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I love this creature. He is young man face with hell looking body. When second phase he will casting spell to his two sword, if you closer to him, you can hear he casting spell, which is pretty awesome detail IMO. I wonder why he named after grafted scion? I see some comment on youtube said scion mean young noble, but I donno if that true or not.
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I'm trying to get footage of her grab attack that I seen in someone's network test beta clip on YT. She grabs the player and bites their head or something then slams them down. Unfortunately I killed her before I could do so. Anybody been grabbed by the grafted scion? Thnx
You can go back to the first one (in the prologue) when you reach The Four Belfries and use one of the teleport gates there.
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i actually peed myself when i accidentally found the one disguised as a prawn
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Anyone know what the 2 GRAFTED SCION under the Fringefolk Hero’s Grave area? I'm too lazy to try to beat 'em to find out. If they drop the sword and shield that would be great.
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I would like to submit a phrasings change from "players must not defeat it" to "need not defeat it". I've avoided killing this enemy type due to the phrasing presented in the wiki page, assuming these enemies needed to live in order to access more of the Legacy Dungeon.
A Grafted Scion will spawn If you kill all the giant shrimps SE of Rose Church or NW from Boilprawn Shack (coordinates -150:61) near the small building, killing the Scion rewards you with a Larval Tear. The Scion will spawn from the corpse about 1-2 seconds after you've killed the last shrimp so be ready.
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It has a lovely voice when it imbues it's weapons with holy power.
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can i not get help from multiplayer here? im really **** at boss fight but i want to PVP ????
like **** this thing every tiem i enter it jumps ontop of me nearly 1 shotting then goes into a spider dance stabbing the ground 800 times and i cant not move. just dead moment i enter the room
they also changed its moveset because youtube vids i watch it does not do this
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where is the room where there are 2 grafted scions hanging on a ceiling? I forgot and now i want my revenge.
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If you don't want to cheese it, I find it easier to time and parry instead of block and counter attack. Each of the individual hit is low damage, so the penalty for parry mistiming is relatively low.
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There's also one masquerading as a shrimp / prawn later in the game. You kill the giant shrimp and then a grafted scion pops out!
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There are two non boss grafted scions hidden in Fringefolk Hero’s Grave
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If you go to the balcony above it, you can jump on the railing and kill him with ranged attacks with absolute safety as long as you don't fall off
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btw the castle fight, if you're a sorcerer, you can literally kill him from the elevator doorway. he can't, and won't, enter the archway so literally just stand there and nuke his ass
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While they are a miniboss - they dont respawn or at least the one in Storm castle doesnt
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it glitched out for me after alt f4 and i didnt go down under 1 hp
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Since this thing loves its basic 8 hit combo, an easy way to defeat it is to bait it. The first 2hits should miss as long as you move backwards. Dodge the second of the next 2 and keep moving backwards (+left or right to avoid getting cornered) and the next 2 will also miss. Moving backwards and left is optimal bit right works too. Of the final 2, again move backwards for the first but forward dodge the last and attack. 1 attack is safe but you can try a second one after getting used to it. Next up, his high jump and smash attack is easy to avoid by moving backwards and is a safe 1 to 2 attacks. You can punish the scream by dodging towards it during the final second of the attack. When it stands up and attacks the ground, wait for the second part of the attack, a heavy smash on the ground that can be punished somewhat safely (it can cancel out the final part of the recovery animation and attack but 1 attack is safe regardless). While in the buff move, it deals more damage and chips through shields but doesn't last long. When it stands up straight I always stay away cause both of its moves from there felt like oneshots so I didn't try taking advantage. In general, the Vagabond's 100% phys shield is very useful for this fight as long as you only count on it for the random attack that you failed to outspace via moving backwards and although it takes a bit, unless you mess up, this is an easy albeit a bit time consuming way to beat it. And the rewarded shield is perfect for shield users. The best place to face it is around the central ring of the arena (tutorial) since it helps you know how far away from the cliffs you are.
How to beat the Grafted Scion in the Tutorial + Reward - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdlzIuRpPKg
3 playthroughs in and I never encountered the Mt. Gelmir one before, how did I keep missing him lmao
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