Elden Ring: How To Defeat Runebear
All games have to go through an RPG checklist before release. It's true! And this is no exception for the newly released action RPG Elden Ring. Let's see: Cool-looking weapons? Check. Horse mount? Check. Spells? Check. Bear enemy? Check. Hey, at least it does not have slimes (yet)!
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But of course, as Elden Ring prides itself on being tough as nails, bears are not your regular forest enemy here. It won't be long before you come across Runebear, a four-legged, enormous foe that will not go unnoticed as you get through the Weeping Peninsula. In this guide, we will teach you how to tame this beast.
Runebear is a huge beast with a runic pattern on its chest. This is an optional boss, so players don't need to defeat it to progress through the dungeons, but you should definitely see it at least once!
Runebear can be found in the lower levels of the Earthbore Cave. After jumping into the hole, players will find themselves in its lair, where the beast sleeps until you approach it.
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If Runebear raises an arm, he will attack. Good news for you, dodgers, he will swipe in the opposite direction to that of the arm being raised. That means that if he raises his left arm, he will swipe right.
Counter: Look carefully at which arm is being raised and dodge in the opposite direction. Position yourself on his back and land some blows.
When he stands on his back feet, that means he will perform a body slam.
Counter: You should dodge left or right and counterattack.
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The Rune Bear boss has a huge advantage: it's, well, huge. It has a good chance of reaching you no matter how far away you are. His attacks are very difficult to block, so it's better to
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