How to Beat Regal Ancestor Spirit in Hallowhorn Grounds, Nokron

Learn how to defeat the Regal Ancestor Spirit in Elden Ring's Nokron, Eternal City. This guide covers its attacks, weaknesses, and effective strategies for Hallowhorn Grounds.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weaknesses: Not explicitly stated, but generally susceptible to standard physical damage.
• Resistances: Likely resistant to holy damage due to its spiritual nature.
• Key Mechanic: Heals to ~95% health at half HP.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: The boss uses a variety of antler sweeps, kicks, and magical attacks.
2. Phase 2 (starts at ~50% HP): The boss retreats and heals to near full health. This is an opportunity to charge attacks. After healing, it resumes its aggressive patterns, potentially with increased intensity.

Strategy:

• Preparation: Light all six obelisk altars in Nokron before heading to Hallowhorn Grounds. Interact with the deer carcass to enter the arena.
• General Combat: Stay mobile and learn the tells for each attack. Dodge antler sweeps and headbutts, and be aware of hind leg kicks if you stay behind the boss for too long.
• Magical Blue Flames: Avoid the areas where the boss spews magical blue fire; it dissipates after a few seconds.
• Teleportation: The boss will frequently teleport across the arena or jump to close the distance. Be ready to react.
• Charged Headbutt: When the boss floats, anticipate a charged slam attack.
• Hind Leg Hop: A rare attack where the boss hops on its hind legs. This can leave it briefly vulnerable, allowing for free hits.
• Half Health Heal: When the boss reaches half health, it will back away to heal. Use this moment to charge a powerful attack (like an Ash of War or heavy attack) and land it as the healing animation concludes.
• Antler Glow: Be extra cautious when the boss's antlers glow, as these attacks deal increased damage.
• Flask Management: While the boss can disengage, use safe openings to heal.
• No Mount: This fight cannot be done while mounted; rely on your character's agility.