This is a quick guide on how to beat Fire Giant. The Soulslike player base is spoiled with what is considered the biggest and best game developed by FromSoftware. The Fire Giant is a mandatory boss that will not go down without a fight and must be defeated to progress through the main campaign.
Most players struggle against the Fire Giant; however, there are effective methods to take down this overpowered boss which requires patience and discipline. This guide will help players overcome this mandatory boss and push the Tarnished to reach its full potential to become the next Elden Lord.
The Fire Giant can be found on the Mountaintops of the Giants at the Flame Peak region. Elden Ring players will have a long trek ahead of them to reach this boss and it is the perfect opportunity to see the sights that the game developers of FromSoftware crafted with care and passion.
There are a few options to reach the peak and they can spot a Site of Grace designated as the Foot of the Forge. Players can go through a chasm and hop on one of the chains to the Fire Giant’s arena.
To no one’s surprise, the Fire Giant can spew fire-related attacks and Elden Ring players should be equipped with gear that is slightly resistant to this element like the Flamedrake Talisman. The Fire Giant has two phases and has a handful of attacks showcasing the enemy boss’ strength and raw power.
Tip
Regardless of which entrance a player will take to reach the arena, immediately summon a Spirit Ash with a much higher defense to withstand the Fire Giant’s attack.
Despite its size and power, the Fire Giant is not invincible and has a few weaknesses for players to exploit. The boss is susceptible to lightning, frostbite, slash, and bleed. Equipping the right weapons can make a difference and a great option is the Falx; unfortunately, this weapon is only available for the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.
- Flamedrake Talisman
- Blasphemous Blade
- The Falx
- Poison Mist
- Rotten Breath
It is easy to be intimidated by the sheer size of this enemy boss and its deadly attacks; fortunately, the developers designed the game for players to explore and do certain objectives to give them better gear and improve their chances of winning. Elden Ring is about letting the players take full authority over their approach to these encounters and figure it out for themselves.
Optional | No |
Best Level to Be | 110+ |
Weak to | Frostbite, Lightning, Slash, Bleed Effect |
Difficulty | 8/10 The Fire Giant’s attacks are quite deadly and can be challenging for players to shake them off. This boss has two phases and players should stock up on health items and the proper gear. |
How to Cheese Fire Giant? | Players can use Rotten Breath to chip away at the lengthy health bar. This approach can take time and patience but the result is worth it. |
Rewards | Remembrance of the Fire Giant, 30000 Runes |
Worth the Trouble? | Yes |
Regardless of which entry point players will take, the Fire Giant will be waiting and players should immediately summon a Spirit Ash to distract the boss. Equipped with a fast-slashing weapon while riding Torrent, players can focus their efforts on the left ankle for the first phase.
Elden Ring players should know when to dodge each attack. The Fire Giant has a handful of attacks with different variations making it unpredictable. While fighting this boss with physical weapons is much more thrilling, there is a method to defeat the Fire Giant without engaging it physically.
This is where the Rotten Breath strategy kicks in; however, this method is much riskier and time-consuming. Players can hide in the tight corner where they spawn and summon a Mimic Tear to double the effects of Rotten Breath to inflict Scarlet Rot.
After a few uses of Rotten Breath, players can ride on Torrent to a safe distance and watch the health bar deteriorate. There are only a few cases of two-phased boss fights in Elden Ring, and this boss fight is much more tense. The Fire Giant can do an area-of-effect attack but players can sneak up by the head and do another Rotten Breath.
The Fire Giant will drop 30000 Runes and the Remembrance of the Fire Giant as a reward. This mandatory boss is quite challenging and will take some serious preparations and discipline to defeat.
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