There are a number of difficult boss fights in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and you’re probably wondering which is the hardest: Sir Gideon, the Lesser Runebears, the Black Blade Kindred, or the Fire Giant. There are several different methods for defeating these bosses, but the most effective method is usually the same: keep a low-level character alive. You’ll find that these enemies are not that difficult once you learn their abilities.

Sir Gideon

In the Elder Ring, you will find Sir Gideon Ofnir, the All-Knowing, the first boss of the gauntlet. This guy has some bad vibes and can even turn against you once you’re close to your goal. However, this fight is essential to the storyline, and you will learn that the Elden Ring is rigged and is a key to the quest line.

The main difficulty with the slasher game is that you’ll do very little damage. When you do use your magic sword, you have to avoid the “slicer” spell, which casts a magical sword which doesn’t bounce off the crystal shell and consumes four FP per hit. This means that if you’re not careful, this fight can be pretty easy.

Lesser Runebears

The Lesser Runebear is a creature in Elden Ring. It is a brutish bear with a runic pattern on its chest. Lesser Runebears are very large, feral creatures that are most often found fighting other wild creatures. When you face one, you can either use the Spelldrake Talisman or dodge his attacks with a brass shield.

The best way to fight this enemy is to get behind and attack from behind. Most of its attacks pass right over you, and you should aim to get close to the Runebear’s back. Blocking does not do much damage to the enemy, but you will only gain little stamina. If you can dodge his attacks, the Lesser Runebear will be stunned.

Black Blade Kindred

Black Blade Kindred is the hardest boss in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. It flies into the air, slashes and then retreats. It is best to dodge the slashing attacks to avoid them. The slashing attacks are very difficult to avoid, and they can be blocked with dodge rolls and blocking. You can use your special attack to block them. You can dodge roll with a special attack that deals more damage than the slash.

The fight with Black Blade Kindred starts off cheap and easy, but you must pay attention to the attack pattern. The blades of the Black Blade Kindred do massive damage, and it can take some time to get used to it. It is also hard to spot its weaknesses and where to use your skills, and there are very few shortcuts. You can use the skill Vigor to help you defeat the boss.

Fire Giant

When fighting the Fire Giant, be prepared for the fight to be long and arduous. While on horseback, it is a good idea to keep your distance as it will throw a variety of fiery rocks at you. You should also stay close to avoid its high-damage rolls. You can dodge his attacks by simply rolling to the side or keeping your distance when he is kneeling.

The Giant can be hit from above or below and can use two fireball attacks. He can also burn the area around him, which acts as a warning for an impending explosion. While stepping around this area may be safe, the Giant will quickly launch another attack. If this occurs, you should take a position behind the Giant or get to a place where you can avoid his fireballs.

Elemer of the Briar

The battle with Elemer of the Briar takes place in the Shaded Castle, which is a dungeon in Altus Plateau. The boss uses a huge red sword that does not use its hands, but instead swings it around in a wide arc. Because the sword has a wide range and high damage, avoiding its attacks is vital. During the battle, it can be helpful to use your shield to close gaps.

Upon entering the Elden Ring, you’ll come across the Grafted Scion, which is designed to kill the player. This monster is a difficult one, since its attacks are made up of a number of different swords. A big shield can absorb most of its attacks, and timing dodges is essential. If you manage to survive this, you’ll be rewarded with an Imbued Sword Key and the ability to kill the boss.