How to beat the Elden Ring Nightreign Tricephalos, aka Gladius, Beast of Night

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In the realm of Elden Ring: Nightreign, I found myself facing off against my first major adversary – the fearsome Tricephalos, also known by his titles Gladius and Beast of Night. This three-headed wolf was no ordinary foe; he unleashed devastating fire attacks that sent shivers down my spine. The most intriguing aspect? After a fierce battle, he would split into three separate entities. In the grand scheme of Elden Ring: Nightreign, defeating Tricephalos was undeniably one of the most crucial challenges. Defeat him once, and only then could I engage in combat with any other formidable adversaries.

With this information, we provide you with the top strategies and key vulnerabilities for Gladius, the Nightbeast, the ultimate boss during the Tricephalos run in Elden Ring: Nightreign. Having conquered it personally, I will share optimal approaches leading up to the first encounter with an Elden Ring: Nightreign boss, suggesting necessary preparations, and offering guidance on how to defeat it decisively once you enter the final arena.

How to beat Tricephalos in Elden Ring Nightreign

To successfully defeat Tricephalos, also recognized as Gladius, Beast of Night, in Elden Ring Nightreign, it’s crucial to focus on its vulnerabilities and choose the optimal class for the encounter. Here’s a brief overview of the battle before we delve deeper:

1. Understanding Tricephalos: This multi-headed beast has three heads and is known for its powerful attacks and aggressive nature.
2. Identifying Weaknesses: To defeat it, you must capitalize on its main weaknesses, which could be exploited through specific strategies or weapon choices.
3. Optimal Class Selection: Picking the best possible class will equip you with the skills and abilities needed to outmaneuver Tricephalos effectively during the battle.

  • Weaknesses: Holy damage
  • Best Classes/Build: Melee tanks like the Wylder, Guardian and Raider, or Faith casters like the Revenant and Recluse
  • Boss attack types: Physical and Fire Damage
  • Phases: 2 (triggers at 75% health)

To stand a chance against the Tricephalos, it’s advisable to be at least level 9 by the end of Night 3, and if playing solo, aim for level 11 or higher. Additionally, having one of the best weapons from Elden Ring’s Nightreign, with Holy damage and Epic rarity, will significantly improve your chances, as using anything less might make the battle quite challenging.

Before the boss fight

Prior to the Tricephalos encounter, here are some things you should do differently compared to regular runs: Look for a Holy weapon and items that offer resistance to Fire damage. Our Elden Ring Nightreign guide advises scouting areas marked with the Holy symbol in search of divine firepower. If you don’t find anything impressive, consider checking with merchants to see if they have any Holy armaments available for purchase.

In addition to scouring regions affected by fire, avoid searching for weapons, instead focus on finding items and equipment that lessen the harm caused by fire. Since Gladius often utilizes fiery attacks, it would be wise to prepare yourself to withstand them effectively.

Before diving into my next gaming session, I always remember to glance at my stash of mystical artifacts in the Roundtable Hold before we begin. Some of these Relics can amplify my Faith and divine energy, so it’s crucial to take a peek and see what’s waiting for me!

Fighting Tricephalos

In the battlefield, the Tricephalos adopts an aggressive strategy, often moving in close and attacking with both quick, snapping bites and long-range sword swipes that keep you within melee distance. This makes it challenging for characters focused on ranged attacks to escape danger at all. Given its swift movements, the Tricephalos is too fast for most ranged shots. Therefore, classes from Elden Ring’s Nightreign line that specialize in tanky, close-combat fighting are likely to be the most effective here.

As Gladius’ health drops to 75%, it enters phase two and splits into three separate entities, periodically merging back together. In this state, a defensive strategy is crucial since if each player manages to keep one of the creatures occupied, no one will be at risk of being surrounded. It’s best to exercise caution until Gladius reunites as one, at which point you can resume your aggressive playstyle.

Tricks and tips

Before engaging Gladius in combat, here’s a simple guide to help you prepare, ideally you should familiarize yourself with it prior to the actual battle commencing.

  • Play more aggressively when there’s one boss. It’s much harder to defend yourself from three sides, so pull back and work on protection when Gladius splits into three.
  • The Sword Swings have a huge range. If you think you’re out of the range of the chain sword, you’re probably not. The range of the sword is longer than many truly ranged attacks, capable of reaching across the battlefield.
  • If its mouth glows purple, get ready to dodge! This highlights an upcoming grab attack that’s relatively easy to evade if you know it’s coming, but does huge damage.
  • When they split, target the one with red eyes. All of them take damage, but this one is easier to stagger when hit with a Charge Attack, allowing you to do major damage.

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2025-05-30 01:17