Elden Ring: How To Defeat Astel, Naturalborn Of The Void
Elden Ring has many fascinating bosses in its densely packed world of the Lands Between, but none are quite as beautifully horrific as Astel, Naturalborn of the Void. This optional boss is located in the depths of the Grand Cloister and packs a punch. While not the most challenging boss in Elden Ring's catalog, it sure sits near the upper half of that list.
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Even as an optional boss, we suspect Astel will go down in history as one of FromSoftware's best boss encounters due to the atmosphere and aesthetic alone. It also helps that the fight's mechanics and challenge are tight and rewarding, which is really all you can ask for in these titles.
Astel, Naturalborn of the Void, is a Legend Boss part of Ranni, the Witch's questline. In addition, while this is an optional boss in the grand scheme of things, it is a mandatory battle if you wish to continue Ranni's story. To get to Astel, you will need to reach Grand Cloister, nestled deep within the Lake of Rot and a high-level area. For this particular fight, we suggest being at least Level 55-60.
If you emerge victoriously over Astel, you will be paid handsomely with 80,000 Runes and the Remembrance of the Naturalborn, which can be exchanged for items via Enia at the Roundtable Hold.
Astel possesses many brutal attacks that will trip you up the first few attempts but has well telegraphed and easy to counter moves. For the most part, that is. There are a small number of attacks in Astel's arsenal that will completely blindside you, leaving you to feel defeated, cheated, and shamed. But, hopefully, we can explain the best way to prepare and react to its more "unfair" moves.
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