Elden Ring: How to Beat The Grafted Scion (Tutorial Boss Fight & Rewards)

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Players wishing to obtain the Golden Beast Crest Shield and the Ornamental Straight Sword in Elden Ring will have an opportunity to do so very early on in the game by beating the tutorial boss. The Grafted Scion can be quite an intimidating fight for most players, especially newcomers to FromSoftware games, as it will be the first boss they face. Because players will only have one chance to beat it, it can also be quite frustrating, as retrying the fight will require starting the game over again. However, those struggling with the tutorial boss in Elden Ring may be happy to know there is another way to beat it more easily down the line.

The Golden Beast Crest Shield is a greatshield that is usually preferred by those with high Strength as it requires 24 in that attribute to be properly used. That being said, it is an excellent shield that provides a very solid defense by blocking 100% physical damage and halving all magic damage taken while blocking. Although greatshields tend to favor a less mobile playstyle, as players are instead encouraged to block to mitigate damage, the Golden Beast Crest Shield is very light when compared to others of its class giving players more flexibility when it comes to other gear.

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The Ornamental Straight Sword is a very flexible weapon due to its compatibility with most Ashes of War in Elden Ring and its moveset that combines slashes and thrusts. It has a relatively low stat requirement, needing only 10 Strength and 14 Dexterity to be properly wielded, which coupled with a decent Dexterity scaling makes it a great candidate for Dex builds. This weapon can also be dual-wielded when two-handed, and its weapon skill, Golden