The Elden Ring features a difficult boss called the Astel Naturalborn of the Void. This boss is part of Ranni’s Quest, which is essential to defeating Astel. While it’s not an easy boss to face, it can be dealt with by properly preparing for the encounter. Upgrade your flasks, armor, and equipment before facing the Astel. Here are some tips to help you out.
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Wing of Astel class
The Wing of Astel class is a high-level mage, with scaled strength and dexterity. You can power-stance with a curved sword to increase damage. The class is excellent against enemies weak to Magic damage. The heavy attack of the Wing of Astel can also be charged and chained for multiple projectiles. The damage is split between the sword strike and the magic projectile, resulting in high DPS and a low risk of dying.
The first mission of the Wing of Astel entails a battle with a massive boss. It is a long and arduous fight, but you will need to use your speed to make the most of your time. A massive rock he hurls towards you can be easily evaded by hiding behind a pillar close to the beam. Alternatively, you can use a wing to run through the giant centipede.
The weapon of the Wing of Astel is a short range, melee weapon with a good scaling for Intelligence. It can be found in the underground Ainsel River area and in the ruins of Uhl Palace. The chest has massive hanging Malformed Star enemies. You can use it to break their posture and deal massive damage to their health. If you want to use this class, you should consider a curved sword over a katana. It performs much better than the Moonveil, and is cheap to use.
Physical damage of Astel
Astel deals significant physical damage to all targets, but her ranged options are limited. Rather than teleporting to new locations, Astel uses a long-ranged Laser and her tail. Her tail has a long range, and as it moves, it can one-shot players who fail to dodge. Astel’s physical attacks are not as devastating as her magical attacks, but her tail is a formidable threat.
Astel’s attacks vary slightly from moment to moment. In melee, her claw swipe leaves a blue mist that explodes a moment later. Then, her shock wave concentrates gravitational orbs, creating a gravitational wave that increases in size in succession. Astel’s attacks also have some cooldowns. The duration of her physical attacks is approximately five seconds. The damage of her attacks varies depending on your level, but they are generally not long enough to take down a single target.
Astel is a LEGEND boss. She can be found in the Grand Cloister, Lake of Rot, and is the closest site of grace to your character. When you kill her, you can use her illusion to attack enemies. During the fight, Astel will shoot a laser at you, but you should dodge it to avoid being struck by it. When attacking Astel, melee builds should aim for the side of her head, avoiding her pincers in the front. Ranged builds can attack from behind and on the side. If Astel is staggered, attacking her head will make her stagger faster.
Magical attacks of Astel
Astel is known for her purple lightning attack. This attack will shoot purple lightning, causing an explosion. The orb on Astel’s hand will telegraph the attack, so players can avoid it by rolling out of the way or moving behind Astel. Astel also uses a spinning swipe to land hits. However, Astel’s attacks can cause a lot of damage if they are not done with time and patience.
Astel can also summon meteors, which slam down and lift objects into the air. However, players should be careful when encountering Astel’s Gravity Slam, because it can be very lethal. It’s recommended to evade this attack by breaking its lock on you. Otherwise, players should dodge the meteors and roll to the left. Astel’s other attacks are similar to those of other characters, but can be a lot more powerful.
To deal with Astel’s physical and magic attacks, it’s best to use a tanky armor set. It’s best to equip a shield if you can, and be ready to cover a gap whenever Astel retreats. If you want to deal with Astel in close quarters, don’t forget to unlock the camera as needed. While she’s a large boss, she does have some weaknesses. To avoid them, mix Flask of Wondrous Physick and Spellproof Dried Liver.