Elden Ring: How To Defeat Royal Revenant
The Royal Revenant in Elden Ring is one of the more challenging early-game bosses. It’s agile, deadly, and can even teleport itself across the battle arena, but if you’re after a strong weapon that inflicts Frostbite and isn't the Icerind Hatchet, this optional boss is a must.
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The Royal Revenant battle is one that’s better suited for magic users thanks to a unique weakness the boss has. If that’s not your build, never fear. With a few extra items, almost any character can use the spells needed to bring it down and earn those sweet Runes.
The only Royal Revenant boss fight is in Liurnia of the Lakes, in a hidden chamber underneath Kingsrealm Ruins, which you’ll pass through on your way to Caria Manor. Deal with the wolves and sorcerers roaming about the ruins. On the northern edge, in the spot shown on the map above, you’ll find a broad expanse of stone floor. Strike it with a jump attack to reveal a hidden staircase, at the end of which is a fog door leading to the Royal Revenant.
You'll also find Royal Revenants as non-boss enemies in Caelid's Sellia Hideaway, Elphael (Miquella's Haligtree), and the Shaded Castle
This boss is fast, though the arena is big enough that you have ample room to dodge. And you’ll want to dodge frequently. One of its deadliest attacks is a continuous onslaught of claw slashes that deals heavy damage if you get caught in it.
One thing that makes this boss unique is its weakness to healing magic. While remaining too close to the Royal Revenant is dangerous, if you have far-reaching spells such as Great Heal, it’s a viable method of dealing damage and curing your own.
The Royal Revenant only has a few attacks, though it’s easy to get
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