Tricephalos (Gladius) Boss Guide - Weaknesses and Strategy

Gladius Boss Guide for Elden Ring Nightreign. This guide includes Gladius' weaknesses, strategy, how to prepare, and more about Tricephalos.

Weaknesses of Tricephalos (Gladius)

Tricephalos' Weaknesses

Holy

How to Prepare

Fight with Holy Affinity Weapons

Tricephalos is weak to Holy Affinity. Additionally, continuously hitting it with Holy Affinity attacks will apply Attack and Defense debuffs. It also frightened the moment the debuff is applied, so fighting with Holy Affinity weapons is recommended.

Holy Affinity Weapons are Easy to Obtain

The Affinity is displayed at the bottom right of the base icon on the map. Holy Affinity weapons are easier to obtain at bases displaying the Holy Affinity, so be sure to clear them by the last day.

Fire and Physical Damage Reduction

Tricephalos has powerful Fire and physical attacks where it swings a Greatsword with a chain. If you choose durable Passive Effects, Dormant Powers, or Talismans, Fire or Physical resist will reduce damage taken

Purchase Warming Stones, etc.

In the area just before the boss, you can purchase various items with Runes. The more Heal methods you have, the easier it is to clear, so purchase as much as possible.

Increase the Number of Sacred Flasks

To increase the number of Heals, make sure to increase the number of Sacred Flasks. Sacred Flasks can be increased at a Church, and you can check their locations on the map.

Strategy and Positioning against Tricephalos (Gladius)

Guarding with a shield is effective

Many of Tricephalos's attacks are fast and have a wide range, making them difficult to dodge until you learn the timing.Nightreign shields generally have 100% physical damage negation so, if you have a shield, focus on guarding instead of trying to dodge.

Seperate When it Splits

After Tricephalos transforms, it splits into 3. These three share a health bar, but the tricky part is that they attack separately, so it's best for each person to handle one, being careful not to involve allies in area attacks, and without overextending.

Use Duchess Finale

By timing Duchess's Ultimate Art "Finale" with the split, you can attack without being targeted. It's also useful for regrouping, so assess when to use it.

Dodge Attacks by Moving Sideways

Tricephalos's fire breath has a very fast timing and reaches quite far, which is troublesome. If you're in the middle of an attack, you might not be able to dodge in time, but if you see fire in its mouth, shift your axis from the direct line and dodge sideways.

Watch for its Mouth

If Tricephalos's mouth glows blue, it's a sign of a grab attack. It cannot be blocked by guarding, but its attack range is only in front of Tricephalos, so dodge by creating distance.

List of Appearing Bosses

1. Demi-Human Queen

   Day 1 Boss

   

   Strategy Weaknesses

   - Attack the queen while hitting small fish
   - After defeating the Swordmaster, the queen changes to mainly physical attacks
   - Defeat the Demi-Human Swordmaster first

   Stand.

   Slash

   Strike

   Pierce

   

   

   

   

   

   

2. Demi-Human Swordmaster

   Day 1 Boss

   

   Strategy Weaknesses

   -Defeat before the Demi-Human Queen
   - Has a large damage window after attacking, so aim for that

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3. Bell Bearing Hunter

   Day 1 Boss

   

   Strategy Weaknesses

   - Fight at close range
   - Dodge grab attack by moving away
   - Dodge sword throw and tackle by rolling

   None
4. Fell Omen

   Day 2 Boss

   

   Strategy Weaknesses

   - Fire/Lightning Affinity are effective
   - Dodge Dagger throw
   - Prioritize dodging Bloody Slash

   Slash

   Pierce

   Fire

   

   

   Stand.

   Strike
5. Tree Sentinel

   Day 2 Boss

   

   Strategy Weaknesses

   - Separate the Tree Sentinel and Leyndell Knight
   - If it commands, watch out for a charge attack
   ・If the shield glows, it's a sign of a jump attack

   

Elden Ring Nightreign Related Guides

Nightlords

Night Lords
Tricephalos	Fissure in the Fog
Augur	Gaping Jaw
Equilibrious Beast	-

Boss that Appears at Night