Boss difficulty: (17)

Learn the lore and strategy for defeating the Last Giant (Giant Lord) in Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin. Discover its origins and motivations.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• The Last Giant is a colossal boss, and while specific stats are not provided, he is known to be slow-moving but hits very hard.
• He is susceptible to attacks on his legs and arms.
• No specific elemental weaknesses are detailed, but as with many large bosses, targeting weak points is key.

Phases:

1. The boss fight begins with the Last Giant in his arena. He will use sweeping arm attacks, stomps, and a powerful slam attack.
2. As the fight progresses, the Last Giant may rip off his own arm to use as a weapon, indicating his desperation and rage. This does not fundamentally change his attack patterns but increases his reach and damage.

Strategy:

• Stay close to the boss, specifically around his legs. This often allows you to avoid many of his sweeping attacks.
• Dodge his stomps and slams by rolling away or to the side.
• When he rips off his arm, be mindful of the increased range of his attacks. Continue to focus on dodging and attacking his legs when openings appear.
• Be patient and don't get greedy with attacks. Chip away at his health when safe opportunities arise.
• The lore suggests he recognizes the player, implying a deep-seated rage and sorrow stemming from the war with Drangleic.