Hjalti The Stolid Berserker Boss in The Forbidden Sands

Learn how to defeat Hjalti The Stolid, a Berserker boss in God of War Ragnarök. This guide covers Hjalti's attacks, weaknesses, and strategies for The Forbidden Sands.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Hjalti The Stolid is a Berserker boss.
• Weaknesses are not explicitly stated but parrying and shield bashing are effective.

Phases:

1. Hjalti is aggressive with a mix of melee and special attacks.
2. As her health decreases, she may combo attacks or use them more frequently.

Strategy:

• Activation: Find Hjalti's gravestone in the southwest of The Forbidden Sands in Alfheim. Teleport to The Hjarta Mystic Gate, use the sled, and follow the tunnel southwest. Follow the wall southwest to find the gravestone. Use the Hilt of Skofnung to activate it.
• Single Strike (Yellow-Ring): A simple mace strike. Dodge or parry. Can be part of a combo.
• Charged Slam (Blue-Ring): Hjalti charges an attack with both maces. Shield bash this attack quickly to stun her. Using the Onslaught Shield's Shield Rush skill can help close the distance.
• Boomerang (Red-Ring): Hjalti jumps and throws her maces. Dodge backwards and to the side if far away, or roll to the side if close. She may perform two in a row later in the fight, sometimes followed by a Lunging Backhand.
• Lunging Backhand (Yellow-Ring): Hjalti leaps and lunges with a backhanded strike. Block with the Stone Wall Shield, parry, or dodge. Parrying builds stun and creates an opening. Sidestepping also works but offers less of an opening. She may combo this attack when below half health.
• Double Hand Slam (Red-Ring): Hjalti leaps and slams both maces down. Sidestep away from the red ring and punish her.
• General Tips: Stay aggressive but be prepared to react to her varied attacks. Parrying and shield bashing are key to creating openings for your own combos and Runic attacks.