A skilled Elden Ring player has found a way to easily defeat Dragonlord Placidusax by using Ornamental Straight Swords. The game's combat system offers a wide range of weapons, magics, and Ashes of War, allowing players to tackle even the toughest challenges. In fact, players have even managed to defeat the Fire Giant with a Squidward build, demonstrating the endless possibilities available in the game.
Dragonlord Placidusax is a boss that players can fight after completing the main game by returning to Crumbling Farum Azula and finding a hidden cubby to teleport to the fight. While the boss has devastating magic attacks to avoid, it is not as difficult as some of the other bosses in the game, such as Malenia. As a result, defeating Dragonlord Placidusax quickly has become a popular objective for Elden Ring players.
One Elden Ring player showcased their ability to defeat Dragonlord Placidusax with ease using Ornamental Straight Swords. The player posted a video on r/Eldenring, demonstrating their successful battle against the boss by utilizing the weapon's weapon art called Golden Tempering. This allowed the player to dodge all of the boss' attacks and whittle down its health quickly, resulting in a victory in just 20 seconds. After the fight, the player shared their impressive stats, including a dexterity score of 71, which the Ornamental Straight Swords scale with. This success with the weapon inspired other players to give it a try, proving that even unconventional builds can succeed in Elden Ring.
Players of Elden Ring are encouraged to not only stick to weapons they are comfortable with, but also to explore new options and experiment with different playstyles. With a vast array of weapons and magics to choose from, players may discover surprising synergies and develop unique builds. As evidenced by players who have successfully defeated Malenia using only consumables, the potential for creative and unconventional strategies is virtually limitless. Elden Ring can be played on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.