Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - How To Beat Jori, Elder Inquisitor (Boss Guide)

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Many optional bosses can be found and fought in 's DLC, but Jori, Elder Inquisitor can be one of the more annoying enemies you might try to beat. This mage found deep in the Abyssal Woods uses summoned allies to fight back against your character. If you aren't prepared, you may easily become overwhelmed by the arcane power wielded by this foe and their allies.

The Elder Inquisitor is hidden near the Darklight Catacombs Site of Grace, a location inside one of the dungeons leading toward the Abyssal Woods region. This subsection of the Land of Shadow holds many secrets, but you won't be able to reach them until you get past Jori. Those who want to eventually fight Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame in must first defeat Jori to progress forward.

Elden Ring's dragon field bosses were impressive, but barebones mechanically. Sadly, Shadow of the Erdtree's Ghostflame Dragons continue this trend.

From the Darklight Catacombs Grace Site, you must go down four dungeon floors to reach the golden fog wall preceding the Elder Inquisitor's boss fight. When you start exploring the area, the dungeon will be dark with very little visibility unless you carry a torch in one hand. If you turn right and deal with enemies around every corner, you'll eventually reach a lever you can pull to illuminate the location better.

Pulling this lever will raise a stone platform similar to the one you used to enter the Catacombs from the Abyssal Woods. On the second floor, head forward and left to go down into another series of rooms in a set path. Keep following the main route through this place to reach another lever that causes a platform to be raised to your character's level.

This third floor will be a bit trickier to navigate, as you have to dodge huge fireballs being shot out of the cannon-like mouth of a larger enemy in this space. Turn left from where this creature is standing and pull another lever to brighten up the dungeon once more. This will also lower the platform where the enemy sits