Elden Ring: How To Defeat Esgar, Priest of Blood
Esgar, Priest of Blood, is a Field Boss in Elden Ring. You encounter the boss inside the Leyndell Catacombs after activating the switch within the depths. Defeating this boss can be challenging despite his low health pool, mainly because of the two dogs he is accompanied by.
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While the boss himself causes Bloodloss build-up on every attack, the dogs also can do that, so bleeding out in the fight is often common. But even if this is a three-on-one fight, it can be made easy through proper planning and coordinated dodge timings. Here is all you know you need to know about Esgar, Priest of Blood.
Esgar, Priest of Blood, is located in Leyndell Catacombs found within the Subterranean Shunning Grounds. After reaching the depths of the Leyndell, you will enter the Catacombs. The boss fight is optional, and not fighting the boss will not affect any ending in the game whatsoever. You can come to the fight later on in the game if you are facing any trouble. Defeating the boss will get you Lord of Blood's Exultation which is a useful Talisman to use if you use Blood weapons or Incantations.
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Esgar, Priest of Blood's attacks are pretty simple to dodge and do not pose much threat. However, mixing his attacks with bleed and the dogs who can also bleed makes it all necessary to avoid.
Bloody Thrust
Esgar, Priest of Blood, equips his dagger dual-handed and rushes forward to thrust it, causing damage and Bloodloss buildup.
Counter: Rolling away from the boss or to either side can easily avoid the attack.
Jumping Attack
The boss jumps high in the air and performs a dagger attack.
Counter: Rolling towards the boss in this animation so that you can get a few
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