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Blackgaol Knight is a Showcase for Shadow of the Erdtree’s New Build Meta
As one of the first available bosses of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, Blackgaol Knight sets the standard for player builds in the Land of Shadow.
Dark Souls' Gwyn is a Mixed Bag Compared to His Game's Notorious Legacy
In a game known for its impressive difficulty, the final boss of Dark Souls can potentially be an easier enemy among a challenging roster.
Shadow of the Erdtree’s Ancient Dragon Senessax Elevates the Difficulty of Elden Ring’s Toughest Dragons
The Ancient Dragon boss archetype of Elden Ring already gave dragons a fresh look in the base game, but the DLC continues to push the envelope.
The Lamenter is Elden Ring’s Response to a Classic Dark Souls Gimmick
Shadow of the Erdtree introduced a whole roster of bosses that expand on previous encounters, with the Lamenter standing out for one type of gimmick.
Dark Souls 2 Broke the Mold with Smelter Demon’s Over-the-Top Design
The Smelter Demon is a bombastic boss design that bolsters Dark Souls 2's roster with an experience that updates an older fight's form to function.
Crossbreed Priscilla is Dark Souls’ Most Tragic Fight
In a world crushed under the weight of Grimdark lore, Crossbreed Priscilla makes her mark in the original Dark Souls by being the most tragic.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s Putrescent Knight is a Stark Contrast to the DLC’s Final Boss
Deep in the lowest reaches of Shadow of the Erdtree, the Putrescent Knight stands as the opposition to the final boss in both their lore and design.
Fume Knight is the Ultimate Test of Dark Souls 2 Players’ Adaptability
The Fume Knight is one of Dark Souls 2's toughest fights, and is best overcome by players who can adapt in order to overcome the boss' moveset.
Dark Souls 2’s Sir Alonne Continues to Reward Players for Facing the Series’ Toughest Challenge
The Crown of the Old Iron King DLC for Dark Souls 2 leans into the fan base's history of challenge runs with Sir Alonne's unique interaction.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s Jori, Elder Inquisitor is a Tough Wall Guarding the DLC’s Best Area
Jori, Elder Inquisitor has become a controversial roadblock in Elden Ring's DLC as the fight has become notorious as overwhelming and unbalanced.
The Four Kings Give Dark Souls a Unique Twist on a DPS Check
While the Four Kings have long been known as Dark Souls' DPS Check, the unique boss design still allows skill to reign supreme even when overwhelmed.
Covetous Demon Impacts Dark Souls 2’s Meta More Than the Boss Roster
While the Covetous Demon is an example Dark Souls 2's quantity over quality strategy for the boss roster, it can still improve a player's time.
Demon’s Souls’ Armor Spider is a True Test of Patience
The gimmicks of Demon's Souls bosses like the Armor Spider demand a different kind of constitution from players than more recent FromSoftware titles.
Metyr, Mother of Fingers is Shadow of the Erdtree’s Biggest Lore Reveal
Shadow of the Erdtree introduces some heavy lore implications for the world of Elden Ring, with none landing as firmly as Metyr, Mother of Fingers.
Shadow of the Erdtree’s Bayle the Dread Puts Elden Ring’s Other Dragon Bosses to Shame
Shadow of the Erdtree has introduced a boss to Elden Ring that takes all of the best Dragon fights and repackages them in a bombastic encounter.
Dark Souls’ Centipede Demon is a Fantastic Example of a Long-Lost FromSoftware Combat Feature
The Centipede Demon is a great example of how Dark Souls made multiple considerations for player positioning and aiming to add layers to an encounter.