Boss Guide · Elden Ring
How to Beat Godrick the Grafted
AI Quick Summary
Godrick the Grafted is one of Elden Ring's most memorable encounters. Bring a fire weapon or fire grease to exploit his fire weakness — Fire Grease from merchants works well.
About Godrick the Grafted
The first demigod boss at the end of Stormveil Castle. Godrick has grafted countless limbs onto his body and wields a massive axe.
Attack Phases
Grafted Axe Assault
Godrick swings a massive axe in wide sweeping combos.
- ›Double axe slam
- ›Tornado spin
- ›Dragon grab
Dragon Arm (below 50% HP)
Godrick grafts a dragon head onto his stump and breathes fire.
- ›Dragon breath sweep
- ›Delayed grab
- ›Axe fire combo
Step-by-Step Strategy
Step 1
Bring a fire weapon or fire grease to exploit his fire weakness — Fire Grease from merchants works well.
Step 2
In Phase 1, bait his long axe combos and punish during recovery. Stay close to avoid his dragon grab.
Step 3
In Phase 2, sprint sideways to avoid the dragon breath sweep, then attack his body.
Step 4
Nepheli Loux can be summoned as an NPC ally near the fog gate for extra help.
Rewards
💰 20,000 Runes
- •Godrick's Great Rune
- •Remembrance of the Grafted