In this video guide, Fextralife provides essential tips for defeating the Golden Hippopotamus boss in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree. Located in the shadow keep main gate area, this boss presents unique challenges that can be overcome with the right strategies.
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Key Takeaways:
- Dodge the boss’s jumping lunge and grab attacks.
- Take advantage of the boss’s head sweep attack to deal free hits.
- Learn to dodge the belly AOE attack for a window of opportunity.
- Consider spamming with your weapon during stance breaks for increased damage.
Boss Fight Tips:
During the first phase, dodge the boss’s jumping lunge attack and run sideways to avoid the grab attack. Look out for the head sweep attack and capitalize on it for free hits. Avoid the belly AOE attack by dodging correctly to open up an opportunity to attack.
In the second phase, when the boss grows porcupine quills, dodge away from the initial slam and run horizontally to avoid the incoming quills from above. Pay attention to the boss lighting up before an attack. Dodge twice in quick succession to evade the 360 spin attack with quills, or dodge into him to avoid the barrel roll attack.
By following these strategies, you can defeat the Golden Hippopotamus boss and progress in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.
