Gaping Jaw (Adel) Boss Guide - Weaknesses & How to Beat

Gaping Jaw (Adel, Baron of Night) is a Nightlord boss in Elden Ring Nightreign. Learn its weaknesses, how to unlock it, and strategies to defeat it effectively.

Gaping Jaw Weakness

Gaping Jaw Weaknesses

Poison

Is Gaping Jaw Strong?

How to Prepare for Gaping Jaw (Adel) and What to Do Before Day 3

Use Poison Affinity Weapons

Gaping jaw is weak to Poison Affinity.Inflicting Poison status will cause it to perform a spitting motion, leaving it defenseless for a certain period. Therefore, prepare Poison Affinity weapons before challenging it. Ranged weapons like bows make it easier to inflict Poison, so they are highly recommended.

Poison Affinity Weapon in Ruins

The Affinity is displayed at the bottom right of the base icon on the map. Poison Affinity weapons are easier to obtain at bases where Poison Affinity is displayed so be sure to clear them by the final day.

Increase Sacred Flasks at the Church

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.

Prepare "Warming Stones" and "Neutralizing Boluses"

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 strategize, so purchase "Warming Stones". Also, Gaping Jaw attacks by spreading Poison Mist, so if you're worried, preparing them beforehand is safer.

Gaping Jaw (Adel) Boss Strategy and Attack Patterns

Attack From Behind

Gaping Jaw has many motions that attack a wide area in front, such as Bite, Crack, and Charge. Be mindful of attacking from behind the boss and position yourself, evading by circling around according to the boss's movements, to reduce damage taken.

Becareful of Lingering Poison

When sticking close to the boss to attack, pay attention not only to the boss's direction but also to the continuous damage from the Poison. If you are within its range, your HP will be rapidly depleted, putting you in a dangerous situation even without being poisoned.

Marked Player Should Focus on Survival

Gaping Jaw tends to persistently target players who have the red target mark. Players who are targeted should focus on evading as much as possible to avoid taking damage.

Keep Your Distance at 50% HP or Less

When its HP drops to 50% or less, it enters an enhanced state. After accumulating energy, it unleashes a shockwave that deals massive damage over a wide area, so if you see the telegraph, quickly create distance.

In Enhanced State, Focus on Survival

In the enhanced state, its attack power and range are significantly strengthened. After enhancement, even the area behind the boss is no longer safe. Therefore, focus on hit-and-run tactics, landing 1-2 hits during openings, and minimize the time spent in close proximity.

Other Bosses Found in the Same Map as Gaping Jaw

1. The Duke's Dear Freja

   Day 1 Boss

   

   Weak

   -

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   Spawn

   Appears on Night 2 when targeting "Gaping Jaw"
2. Ancient Dragon

   Day 2 Boss

   

   Weak

   None

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   Spawn

   Appears on Night 2 when targeting "Gaping Jaw"

Elden Ring Nightreign Related Guides

Nightlord 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		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
Equilibrious Beast Day 2 Boss
Golden Hippopotamus

Powerful Enemies

Powerful Enemies
Flame Chariots	Night Idol Boss