In this guide, we’ll explain exactly what you better do to beat him.

Occasionally, he’ll unleash a jumping Greatsword slash.

If you manage to hit him while he’s in air, he’ll be knocked onto his back.

An image of the Blackgaol Knight in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdree, standing with Greatsword and Repeating Crossbow at the ready.

Otherwise,it’s tough to stagger the Blackgaol Knight, as his poise is very high.

The Blackgaol Knight’s Crossbow loading time marks the best chance to attack him.

Your best option is to use a magical weapon if you’ve got one, however.

Attacking the Blackgaol Knight with the Carian Greatsword Sorcery in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree.

Blackgaol Knight weaknesses

The Blackgaol Knight is weak against Lightningand strong against Sleep and Madness status effects.

He is also parryable, which leaves him vulnerable to critical hits and backstabs.

There are plenty of Lightning Weapon Skills and Incantations you’re able to use in Elden Ring.

Avoiding the Blackgaol Knight’s exploding Crossbow bolts in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree.

Lightning spells tend to beIncantationswithin the Dragon Cult category.

This features options like Ancient Dragon’s Lightning Spear, Dragonbolt of Florrissax and Death Lightning.

These spells can then be further buffed by 20% with thePriestess Heartitem.

A map of the Shadow Realm in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree, showing the location of the Western Nameless Mausoleum

Don’t forget that you’re free to also use Lightning Pots, Arrows and Grease.

you’re free to also find the mausoleum by heading east from theScorched RuinSite of Grace.

It then produces a follow-up whirl of slashes.

Standing in front of the Western Nameless Mausoleum in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree.

A fitting reward for a tough boss right at the onset ofShadow Of The Erdtree!

Wearing multiple pieces of Solitude armour, after defeating the Blackgaol Knight in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree.