Placidusax is the previous Elden Lord before the Erdtree. This guide will teach you how to fight Placidusax using the standard dragon tail swipe attack and summon lightning strikes. Learn how to dodge these strikes to save yourself from massive damage. If you do manage to hit Placidusax with an arrow, watch for the red sparks and avoid the damage!
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Dragonlord Placidusax is the previous Elden Lord before the Erdtree
Dragonlord Placidusax is a boss in the Elden Ring that can be avoided or easily killed. As the previous Elden Lord before the Erdtree, this dragon has a large moveset, but can be limited in its use depending on your positioning. Thankfully, the Dragonlord does have two wing-slams and fire breaths that can easily oneshot opponents. The rest of his attacks are two-hit combo claws.
When fighting Placidusax, make sure to dodge his arrows, and then avoid any incoming arrows. His lightning attacks are unpredictable, and unlike previous bosses, this dragon will flinch when struck by arrows. You can flinch on each of his four heads, and you can even use the lightning spear to attack him from the back.
It uses a standard dragon tail swipe attack
The Dragonlord Placidusax has a fire breathing attack that is both effective against ranged enemies. Fire emanates from both of Placidusax’s heads. The attack’s duration is a long one, making it easy to dodge. Keeping your head behind or beside Placidusax is a good way to prevent the dragon from using his fire breath attack.
The Plalidusax elden swats its tail while exuding a blast of red lightning. This attack deals two counts of damage. The Dragonlord Placidusax can dodge this attack by leaping forward into it or by diving backwards. It is a very powerful attack with low range and is a solid choice for any dragon.
It summons lightning strikes
The first step in combating Placidusax is to destabilize it. This will make it vulnerable to attacks while it is in its fire breath phase. If you can grab the lightning and plant it in the ground, you can easily deal with it. But, it will also summon lightning, which it will charge and explode. If you’re unable to destabilize it, you should simply run away from the area as fast as you can.
The next step in defeating Placidusax is to dodge his lightning claw attack. It will charge up and unleash a massive explosion that covers a certain area. Luckily, you can block the strike with your shield or shielding equipment. Once you’ve done this, the next step is to dodge his slashing attack. If you can’t dodge the lightning strike, you can avoid it by dodging his other attacks and attacking his tail.
It flinches when struck by arrows
When fighting Placidusax, it is imperative that you learn how to dodge his attacks. The first half of his fight consists of a few different moves that trigger based on where you are in relation to him. Here are the best methods for dealing with Placidusax’s attacks. After you learn how to dodge his attacks, you’ll be able to easily destroy this tough boss.
First of all, you should be aware that the flinches happen if you are near enough to it. It is best to stay as far away as possible from it as it will fly and slam his spear into the ground, creating a massive AoE. Obviously, you should always run when he does this, but it’s a good idea to know the audio cue as well.
It uses the Serpent Bow
In the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, a powerful weapon called the Serpent Bow is used to fight Placidusax. When used with a powerful weapon, this weapon will cause 2275 damage and reapply the poison on the target. It is also capable of dealing high amounts of damage from a distance. This weapon also comes with a powerful skill called Mighty Shot.
The Serpent Bow is a long-ranged weapon that scales with Dexterity and is ideal for long-range combat. It is shaped like two poisonous snakes, and its arrows are imbued with poison from pagan magic. This weapon is used by Formless Serpent assassins. It is considered one of the strongest weapons in the game.
It teleports multiple times
There are a number of strategies to deal with the dragonlord Placidusax. These include using a bleed, auto-locking your weapon, and using golden breath and dragon faith to survive multiple rounds. Regardless of your preferred strategy, there are a number of tips you can use to make the fight easier. Listed below are some of the most effective tactics for dealing with the Dragonlord Placidusax.
First, make sure you equip weapons with Physical Thrust DMG, because the Dragonlord Placidusax’s weakness is physical attacks. You should always equip weapons that deal Physical Thrust DMG as this will help you a lot. Remember to equip multiple weapons that deal Physical Thrust DMG. Once you have a good selection of weapons, you’ll be able to deal with this boss in a single battle.