Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree How To Beat Black Knight Garrew (Boss Guide)

Among the plethora of knightly adversaries in, Black Knight Garrew stands out as one of the most formidable foes in the DLC. Distinguished by his tanky armor, which enhances his menacing presence, and imposing Greatshield, he wields a devastating mace capable of smashing players to the ground, making for an exceptionally tough and challenging encounter.

This boss is especially daunting for magic users due to his robust defensive capabilities and stagger-inducing attacks. However, he presents a thrilling challenge for Strength-based melee fighters, who may have their eye on his formidable Greatshield, which can be acquired as a reward for their victory. Confronting this intimidating knight requires a carefully curated strategy and effective weapons, skills, and items to help bring him down.

With five unique Perfume Bottles available in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, players can create powerful builds based on each weapon's damage type.

Black Knight Garrew can be found patrolling inside Fog Rift Fort, a dungeon situated in Scadu Altus, the second area players explore in the Land of Shadow. To reach Scadu Altus, players must first navigate through Castle Ensis in, clearing the dungeon and defeating Rellana, the Twin Moon Knight.

Upon entering Scadu Altus, head to the'Scadu Altus, West' Site of Grace to find the most straightforward path to Fog Rift Fort. You must complete a jumping puzzle using your Spectral Steed from the cliff edge in front of the Site of Grace. Carefully descend onto each rocky platform until you reach the top of the fort's tower.

Conveniently, you will find a Summoning Pool statue here to assist with this encounter and a Stake of Marika. This allows you to respawn and continue from this point upon death, eliminating the need to return to the Site of Grace and drop down the platforms again.

Dismount from 's horse, Torrent, and either climb or slide down the ladder. At the bottom, you will encounter two spear-wielding soldiers directly in