Unleashing Chaos: The Unrelenting Might of Elden Ring's Elemer of the Briar
Prepare for an intense battle against Elemer of the Briar and his variants in Elden Ring Defeating this optional boss requires strategic positioning, as he unleashes brutal ranged attacks Can you outsmart and counter Elemer to claim victory?
Elemer of the Briar is a boss type enemy that appears throughout Elden Ring. Among the humanoid enemies, the primary variant of Elemer is particularly challenging due to his skilled control over the battlefield. With the ability to swiftly close the distance and unleash powerful attacks, alongside an extended range combo, defeating Elemer or the similar Bell Bearing Hunters requires strategic positioning.
Elemer's versatile combat style contributes to the difficulty of the encounter in Elden Ring. What would normally be considered a safe distance from an enemy now poses an equal threat to being up close and personal. Interestingly, in the Shaded Castle, an unconventional positioning strategy proves to be the most effective approach to overcoming Elemer.
Elemer Takes Command at Range
Elemer poses a significant challenge in Elden Ring due to his ability to control the confined arena in which he resides. Located within the Altus Plateau at the top of the Shaded Castle, Elemer occupies a comparatively larger space within this specific area, although it is relatively smaller compared to most boss arenas. Unlike FromSoftware's infamous Dark Souls boss, the Capra Demon, whose arena is minuscule, Elemer's limited space allows him to attack the player from virtually any position.
Much like other bosses in Elden Ring, Elemer possesses the ability to punish the player regardless of their position. His attacks are foreshadowed by a series of stomps that swiftly close the distance before delivering a powerful strike. This makes it challenging for players to heal or apply buffs, as very few distances provide safety from Elemer's charging assaults. However, what sets Elemer apart from other bosses is his utilization of the Marais Executioner Greatsword's unique skills. He can propel his weapon several feet in front of him, delivering a series of long-distance swings.
Kiting and Countering Elemer to Death
The range of Eochaid's Dancing Blade skill, paired with the Marais Executioner Greatsword, already poses a significant challenge in maneuvering and getting into a favorable position against Elemer. Additionally, Elemer's lightning-fast attacks combined with the difficulty in accurately judging the depth perception when confronted with his colossal weapon make these onslaughts incredibly arduous to evade. Nevertheless, it is indeed possible to gain the upper hand against Elemer in Elden Ring by maintaining close proximity and preventing the player from being caught off guard by his most perilous assaults.
Mastering Elemer's moveset and practicing the precise timing to dodge or parry his attacks offers a more efficient strategy for battling him. This approach also proves effective when facing all the variations of Bell Bearing Hunters in Elden Ring, resembling the renowned FromSoftware tactic of baiting out attacks to execute a powerful backstab. While Elemer cannot be backstabbed, this technique creates a swift rhythm that enables players to consistently counter the boss from beginning to end, as long as they maintain their pace.
The strategy involves maneuvering behind Elemer and enticing the boss to swing his shield down onto Elemer's back. By reacting to the boss's movement and remaining behind Elemer, the player can counterattack after the shield slam, prompting the boss to repeat the same attack repeatedly. Consequently, Elden Ring's challenging bosses can be overcome by employing effective tactics. Elden Ring can be played on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S platforms.
