Dark Souls 2: How To Defeat The Pursuer
Dark Souls 2 is often considered the dark horse of FromSoftware’s iconic set of fantasy RPGs. Despite this, the game has a slew of fantastic bosses to test your mettle against, ones that will challenge both your skill and preparedness.
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The Pursuer is an early game boss that eventually turns into a mob which stalks you through a number of the game’s areas. It can be extremely tough on your first go, but once you learn the not-so-secret trick to taking him out, it becomes much, much easier.
You can take on the Pursuer very early on in your Dark Souls 2 journey. However, this fight can be a roadblock for some, so make sure you have the basics of the game’s combat down before you attempt this. Key skills for this fight include parrying and utilising i-frames.
Interestingly, the Pursuer appears multiple times throughout Dark Souls 2, but only once as an actual boss. There is a tactic in this guide specific to his boss fight, but the other strategies will work across all locations.
To fight the Pursuer in its boss form, head to The Forest of Fallen Giants. At the end of the area, atop the tower, you will find him. To access this area you will need the Soldier Key, an item dropped by the Last Giant.
Ultimately, there are two strategies to this boss fight. There is the traditional way, learning its attacks, patience and counting. Or, with some quick thinking and careful timing, you knock him into next week with a conveniently placed ballista in the boss room.
For this strategy, you will need a couple of things. Firstly, purchase some firebombs from a vendor in game, and secondly, learn to parry the Pursuer’s opening attack. It will always open with the same melee attack.
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