Astel is an optional boss in Elden Ring, and the quest to defeat him will unlock the Ranni ending. However, the motivation behind Astel’s actions is unknown. In order to defeat her, players must first pass the site of grace in the Grand Cloister, and the Lake of Rot. The Astel location is underground in the Ainsel River. To get to her, players must go past those locations.
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Weapon of Astel
Astel’s physical and magic damage are balanced to provide great tanking potential. She attacks her enemies quickly and deals physical damage. You can prepare your weapon to take her out with Spellproof Dried Liver, or mix Opaline Hardtear and Flask of Wondrous Physick. When Astel retreats, she will use her Grab spell to follow up. A straight sword is the fastest weapon you can use against Astel.
A Wing of Astel is a powerful weapon in the mages’ arsenal. It scales well with Intelligence and Dexterity, making it a solid choice for any build. It also has an amazing Unique Skill, Nebula, which charges the magic of Naturalborn’s stars before they impact and leaves a cloud of cosmic damage. The effect of the Wing of Astel is particularly effective against bosses and possesses excellent AOE damage.
To obtain the Weapon of Astel, head to Nokstella, Eternal City. The Wing of Astel’s ranged and AoE attacks deal Physical and Magic damage. It is an excellent weapon for mages who like to roll, and it can be obtained by completing the corresponding questline. The Wing of Astel works with most builds, though it is most effective on builds with high Intelligence, Dexterity, and Dexterity.
Targeting Astel’s ethereal parts
The first rule of combat against Astel is to target her weak physical parts. While her head and arms are easy to kill, her legs and wings are heavily armored. Attacking these parts will deal less damage and keep Astel from teleporting away. Here are some tips on how to attack Astel’s vulnerable parts. Use these strategies to destroy Astel’s wings and keep your character alive.
To avoid getting hit by Astel’s massive beam of light, target her wings and tail. This will cause less damage and let you chip away at her HP. Also, target her ethereal parts when she is not in range. Astel’s tail will waggle when it attacks, so dodging is important. You can also target her summoning animation if you do your best to target it.
Dealing with Astel’s long-range attacks
The first thing you need to know about Astel’s long-range attacks is that they’re all telegraphed, so they’re easy to dodge. However, there are a few blindsides you can be prepared for, and these attacks can leave you feeling defeated. Dealing with Astel’s long-range attacks is critical if you want to survive. It’s a good idea to roll away when Astel tries to strike you.
Once you’ve entered the battle area, Astel will attack you with a laser beam from its head. The laser beam can one-shot a character with low vitality, and several of the grab attacks can be devastating. Astel’s gravity-dependent attacks can also drain your health bar if you’re not careful, so be prepared to dodge. Dealing with Astel’s long-range attacks requires a high amount of concentration and precision.
You should avoid Astel’s sweeping attacks by positioning yourself below the boss’s head. Alternatively, you can position yourself slightly to the side to reach her arms and head. You can also avoid Astel’s tail attacks by using weapons that inflict status effects. You can also use Poison Grease to coat your weapon with. If you’re a melee user, this approach is particularly effective.