How to Defeat Elias, Fallen Horadrim

Struggling against Elias, the Fallen Horadrim in Diablo IV? Learn his attack patterns, how to handle his summons, and the best strategies to take him down.

Alright, so you've made it to Act III and you're ready to face Elias, the Fallen Horadrim. Don't sweat it, I'll walk you through this! You'll actually fight him a few times before the real showdown in the Halls of the Master Room. Each time, he'll throw a bit more at you, and that final fight? It's like a final exam where he uses everything he's learned.

Boss Fight Strategy: Elias, Fallen Horadrim

The main battlefield might seem a little small, but trust me, there's enough space to weave around his attacks. Elias has three main moves you absolutely need to watch out for:

• Homing Projectiles: This is his go-to move. He'll launch these from his staff, and while one hit won't take you down, a bunch of them can really add up. Just keep moving – dodge, dodge, dodge – until they fizzle out.
• Tethers: This is where things get tricky. Elias summons these annoying Crazed Supplicants that can tether to him. While they're connected, he's basically invincible. Your main job here is to take down these adds ASAP. The closer he gets to defeat, the more tethers he'll try to pull off.
• Ads: Elias is never alone. He's constantly summoning reinforcements. Keep an eye on the floor for those red circles – that's where they're about to pop up. Prioritize clearing these adds because they'll just make it way harder to dodge Elias's own attacks.

My best advice? Keep moving constantly to avoid those projectiles. Elias is a ranged attacker, so try to stay up close and personal while you unload your Normal and Ultimate Skills. But as soon as he summons those adds, switch gears and use your AoE skills to clear them out before going back to Elias. Oh, and later in the fight, some of these adds will explode when they get close, so try to pick them off from a distance if you can.