Crucible Knight and Golden Hippopotamus are boss in Elden Ring Nightreign. Learn its weaknesses, locations, and strategies to defeat it effectively.
List of All BossesCrucible Knight and Golden Hippopotamus Weakness & Resistances
Golden Hippopotamus Weaknesses & Resistances
Effectiveness: A+ > A > B > C > -
| Standard | Slash | Strike | Pierce | Magic | Fire | Lghtng | Holy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | A+ | B | B | B | ☆ | ☆ | B |
| Poison | Rot | Bleed | Frost | Sleep | Madness | Death | |
| ☆ | ☆ | A+ | A+ | - | - | - | - |
Parry & Critical Strike
| Parry | Critical Strike |
|---|---|
| X | ✓ |
Note: The weaknesses listed here are based on the original Elden Ring.
Crucible Knight Weaknesses & Resistances
Effectiveness: A+ > A > B > C > -
| Standard | Slash | Strike | Pierce | Magic | Fire | Lghtng | Holy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | C | C | C | C | B | B | C |
| Poison | Rot | Bleed | Frost | Sleep | Madness | Death | |
| C | C | - | C | C | - | - | - |
Parry & Critical Strike
| Parry | Critical Strike |
|---|---|
| ✓ | ✓ |
Note: The weaknesses listed here are based on the original Elden Ring.
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Crucible Knight and Golden Hippopotamus Strategy
Golden Hippopotamus Appears When Crucible Knight's HP is Below 50%
Initially, only the Crucible Knight appears in the fight. When it reaches below 50% HP, the Golden Hippopotamus will be summoned. The Crucible Knight by itself is not too threatening, so those with melee weapons should draw its aggro while Recluse and Ironeye attack it from a distance.
Always Dodge The Charging Open Mouthed Attack
If the Hippopotamus charges with its mouth open, getting caught in it will result in a potentially one-shot attack. This attack will require stricter dodge timing where you have to maintain distance and ensure you dodge it consistently.
After Dodging, There's An Attack Opportunity
After doing the Charging Attack, the Hippopotamus doesn't act immediately which results in an attack window. However, it isn't very long so be prepared to dogde again.
Prioritize the Crucible Knight First
Since the Golden Hippopotamus appears when the Knight's HP is below 50%, you can defeat the Crucible Knight first. The player being targeted by the Golden Hippopotamus should focus on dodging and keeping its attention away from the other players, allowing them to defeat the Crucible Knight.
Elden Ring Nightreign Related Guides
▶Boss ListNightlord Strategy Guides
| Nightlord Bosses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tricephalos | Gaping Jaw | Sentient Pest |
| Augur | Equilibrious Beast | Darkdrift Knight |
| Fissure in the Fog | Final Boss | |
Night Bosses
| Tricephalos Day 1 Boss | Tricephalos Day 2 Boss | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 2 Demi-Human |  Bell Bearing Hunter |  Tree Sentinel |  Fall Omen |
| Gaping Jaw Day 1 Boss | Gaping Jaw Day 2 Boss | ||
 The Duke's Dear Freja |  Gaping Dragon |  Ancient Dragon | |
| Fissure in the Fog Day 1 Boss | Fissure in the Fog Day 2 Boss | ||
 Ulcerated Tree Spirit |  Dancer of the Boreal Valley | ||
| Sentient Pest Day 1 Boss | Sentient Pest Day 2 Boss | ||
 Smelter Demon |  Nox Dragonkin Soldier | ||
| Augur Day 1 Boss | Augur Day 2 Boss | ||
 Wormface |  Godskin Bosses |  Fallingstar Beast | |
| Equilibrious Beast Day 1 Boss | Equilibrious Beast Day 2 Boss | ||
 Tibia Mariner |  Golden Hippopotamus |  Death Rite Bird | |
| Darkdrift Knight Day 1 Boss | Darkdrift Knight Day w Boss | ||
 Royal Revenant |  Battlefield Commander | ||
| Final Boss Day 1 Boss | Final Boss Day 2 Boss | ||
 Grafted Scion |  Nameless King | ||
Powerful Enemies
| Powerful Enemies | |
|---|---|
 Flame Chariots |  Night Idol Boss |
