Unveiling the Secret Behind Elden Ring's Infamous Fire Giant Boss

Elden Ring features legendary bosses that are both challenging and memorable. These formidable foes, such as Malenia, Blade of Miquella and the Elden Beast, test players' skills, builds, and patience, serving as significant checkpoints throughout the game. However, not all bosses receive equal attention, and alongside the thrilling encounters, there are also frustrating experiences that dampen the overall journey. Amongst players, the Fire Giant is often a subject of debate and division.

The Fire Giant Is A Drastic Change In Pace

The arena that contains the Fire Giant is vast, with the boss positioned at the pinnacle of Flame Peak. It gradually descends towards the players and their allies. To increase their chances of success in this battle, players must utilize their loyal companion, Torrent. Torrent's role is crucial in terms of maneuverability and evading the Fire Giant's far-reaching attacks, such as the initial snow throw and fire-based spells. During the first phase, the Fire Giant's vulnerable spot is its injured leg, which players should swiftly target by utilizing Torrent's speed. By maintaining proper distance and demonstrating considerable patience, players can defeat the Fire Giant and progress to its second phase.

Elden Ring players will find that Torrent is less necessary in the second phase, although they should remain cautious of the Fire Giant's powerful fire-based and rolling attacks. This time, the boss's vulnerable areas are his wrists and chest eye, which means players will need to spend some time gradually reducing the rest of his health. In this phase, players will spend a significant amount of time evading the Fire Giant's attacks, landing a few hits, and repeating this process until the boss is defeated.

It Takes Adjustment And A Lot Of Patience To Deal With The Fire Giant

Mastering the first phase of the Fire Giant can be a daunting task for players who are encountering him for the first time. Unlike many other Elden Ring bosses, the use of Torrent is not commonly required, which means not everyone is familiar with its mechanics. Prior to facing the Fire Giant, players must confront Starscourge Radahn while aboard Torrent, as it significantly increases their chances of success. Understanding the optimal timing for boarding Torrent, launching attacks, and evading the enemy's onslaught is crucial to emerging victorious. However, it may take some time for players to fully grasp and adapt to this intricate combat cycle.

Adapting to the Fire Giant's different phases can be challenging, particularly in the second phase where players might assume Torrent is necessary. However, with the Fire Giant's limited mobility due to its missing leg, fighting on foot becomes the preferred approach. This allows players to finely adjust their attacks and evasions, making the encounter more manageable.

The need to adjust combat styles for each phase of the Fire Giant is likely why players have mixed opinions about this boss. The journey to the boss and the constant switching between Torrent and on-foot combat require a high level of adaptability. Additionally, reading the boss' attacks can be difficult due to the Fire Giant's large size, which contrasts with faster enemies like the Red Wolf of Radagon. While the boss arena is visually stunning and defeating the Fire Giant is rewarding, many players struggle with the challenge of adapting to its mechanics.

Elden Ring is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.