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Godfrey, First Elden Lord, is the first major boss located within Leyndell, Royal Capital, and the final barrier to facing the final boss of the dungeon.
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Godfrey is located past the West Capital Rampart Site of Grace, in the tower at the top of the giant branches that are growing out of the ramparts.
Check out our boss guide to defeating Godfrey below:
Godfrey, First Elden Lord Boss Fight
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Godfrey is a fairly classic humanoid boss. His moveset is made up of a variety of slow powerful axe swings, most of which are easily blocked with a 100% physical block shield, or simply rolled through before impact. He has almost no tricks save for a few deceptive combos, so of course we are going to adopt a similarly classic strategy to whup him.
First thing, avoid his leaping axe throw attack that he opens the battle with my rolling in as he executes the throw. Get control of the center of the room to get yourself some space. Our game plan here is to stand just out of his normal range in an attempt to bait out one of his long range overhead slams or jump attacks. These are some of his most obvious swings and the most punishable, in particular the attack where he leaps into the air then jabs the ground with the point of his axe. If you see this attack be ready to punish with 2-3 attacks.
When it comes to his weaker attacks you want to be more wary. His quick axe swipes and horizontal slashes are usually followed up by another quick attack or a slightly delayed heavier slam. I would not recommend trying to punish these unless you are using a very quick weapon. It is better to just wait for a familiar attack than to try and punish during a combo just because you are antsy. However the stomp, one of his more frequent attacks, does seem to be punishable if you can roll to his side and strike him from behind.
Because his combos are so delayed, you can even fit in a Guard Counter between most of his attacks. If you are feeling confident in your stamina and defense stand right in front of him and simply tank the swings (especially easy if you have the Barricade Shield ability) then Counter repeatedly until you get the stagger. Just be aware of your stamina at all times or he may open you up and get a kill off one of his powerful combos.
Godfrey doesn't seem to have a second phase change, so simply follow the game plan and he will eventually fall to your combination of safe punishes and Guard Counters. He is very slow moving, so if you need a moment of rest you can simply roll back or run away to create some distance. Defeat him to get another Talisman Pouch and get access to the Erdtree Sanctuary Site of Grace.
Up Next: Morgott, the Omen King
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Godfrey, First Elden Lord Boss Fight
Location:
Godfrey is located past the West Capital Rampart Site of Grace, in the tower at the top of the giant branches that are growing out of the ramparts within Leyndell, Royal Capital.
Boss Characteristics:
- Type: Godfrey is described as a classic humanoid boss.
- Moveset: His moveset consists of slow, powerful axe swings. Most of these can be blocked with a 100% physical block shield or dodged by rolling through them.
- Opening Attack: The boss begins the battle with a leaping axe throw attack that should be avoided by rolling in as he executes the throw.
Strategy:
- Positioning: Control the center of the room to create space.
- Baiting Attacks: Stand just out of Godfrey's normal range to bait out long-range overhead slams or jump attacks, which are more punishable.
- Punishing Attacks: Capitalize on opportunities after his obvious swings, especially the leaping axe attack. Quick weapon users can punish his weaker attacks, but caution is advised.
- Guard Countering: His combos are delayed, allowing for Guard Counters between most attacks. Stamina management is crucial.
- Stomp Punish: The stomp attack seems punishable if you roll to his side and strike from behind.
Stamina and Defense Tips:
- If confident in stamina and defense, standing right in front of Godfrey and using Guard Counter repeatedly can lead to a stagger.
- Be mindful of stamina at all times to avoid opening up to powerful combos.
Phase Changes:
- Godfrey doesn't seem to have a second phase change, so the strategy remains consistent throughout the fight.
Victory Rewards:
- Defeating Godfrey rewards players with another Talisman Pouch and access to the Erdtree Sanctuary Site of Grace.
In conclusion, Godfrey is a slow-moving boss, allowing for calculated strategies involving safe punishes and Guard Counters. Stamina management is crucial, and victory is achieved through a combination of patience and well-timed attacks. As an Elden Ring expert, I assure you that following this comprehensive guide will lead to triumph over the First Elden Lord.
