Unleashing the Majestic Regal Ancestor Spirit: Unlocking Elden Ring's Most Mysterious Foes!

The Regal Ancestor Spirit is a truly unique boss in Elden Ring, distinguished not only by its solitary reappearance in a different location within the Lands Between. What sets this boss apart from the numerous other encounters in the game is its clever incorporation of Elden Ring's wildlife, such as sheep and boars.

With an abundance of small animals scattered throughout Elden Ring, it is fascinating to witness how this boss effectively utilizes the wildlife, not only in its basic animations but also in its later phases. This showcases FromSoftware's ability to breathe life into the world of the Lands Between and showcases a range of animations that players might otherwise overlook during their playthrough.

Regal Ancestor Spirit's Animal Teleporting

In comparison to the regular Ancestor Spirit, the Regal variant presents a more challenging encounter due to its distinct set of attacks exclusive to the second fight. One particularly notable move is the teleportation ability, allowing the boss to gradually dissolve into the ground and reappear near one of the spirit animals present in the arena. This maneuver often disrupts the flow of the battle, compelling the player to reassess their surroundings and pursue the boss, as failing to do so can result in the boss becoming an easy target.

The teleportation itself is intriguing, but what adds complexity is the unique way in which the Regal Ancestor Spirit traverses the arena. By teleporting to the position of another spirit animal, the boss assimilates some of the animal's qualities, acquiring a new attack based on the chosen wildlife. These distinctive attacks can range from a boar charge to the ram roll, which players can even learn by utilizing Elden Ring's ashes of war.

The result is a collection of attack animations typically reserved for the wildlife inhabiting the Lands Between, which players usually strive to avoid unless they are collecting bones or seeking Elden Ring's potent exalted flesh consumable. These attacks not only inject a fresh tempo into the battle against the Regal Ancestor Spirit but also have a tendency to catch unsuspecting players off guard with swift rolls or the boss's agile, rabbit-like leaps. It is one of the boss's more effective methods of surprising the player, particularly in contrast to its later phases where its unique ability to heal takes center stage.

Regal Ancestor Spirit Doesn't Know When to Quit

Another distinguishing feature of the Regal Ancestor Spirit is its unique ability to regenerate health when its health drops below approximately 50%. This ability serves a dual purpose, as it not only restores the boss's health but also poses a threat to players who remain in close proximity after activation. Thus, in addition to the setback of losing progress in depleting the boss's health bar, improper positioning can easily result in a swift reset back to the closest Stake of Marika.

The frequency at which the boss uses the healing ability in the Regal Ancestor Spirit fight can be a cause for criticism. It often undoes the player's progress every ten seconds, making it necessary for players to maximize their stats in order to defeat the boss before it can heal more than once. Elden Ring is currently available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.