Dark Souls 3, How do I kill the Abyss Watchers?

[BACK]
Dark Souls 3, How do I kill the Abyss Watchers?
Posted On: May 21, 2023

I have been trying so hard for a week and I can't figure out how to kill these guys.


I can finish off the first phase but no matter how hard I try, I can't kill the fire dude! Does anyone know either a quick and easy way to beat them, or a way around them?


Question from user KerikoKraft at gaming.stackexchange.com.


Answer:

There is no way of skipping the Undead Legion since they are a Lord of Cinder.


In addition to the summoning options mentioned in @arghtype's answer there are a few weaknesses you can and should exploit.


Almost all attacks are parryable.


In both phases the attacks can be parried with the exception of jumping attacks. Try to abuse this to get through the first phase quickly and to conserve estus. Note that getting the timing right will take a lot of practice but it will make the boss (and future bosses) a cakewalk once you get it down.


They are easily staggered.


The Abyss Watchers are pretty fast but also pretty fragile. They are probably the easiest boss to stagger with normal weapons and if you have a heavy weapon (Great Club, Vordt's Hammer, any Greatsword) you will stagger them with pretty much every hit. So you can just whack at them two times and then run away and dodge until you find an opening again.


In general the Abyss Watchers are often considered to be the first "Wall" a new player encounters. There are strategies to be considered and tactics to be used but in the end, the only thing that will actually help you defeat the boss is a lot of practice (this usually includes dying to the boss a couple of times). .


Answer from user Jutschge at gaming.stackexchange.com.



[BACK]
Dark Souls 3, How do I kill the Abyss Watchers?
Posted On: May 21, 2023

I have been trying so hard for a week and I can't figure out how to kill these guys.


I can finish off the first phase but no matter how hard I try, I can't kill the fire dude! Does anyone know either a quick and easy way to beat them, or a way around them?


Question from user KerikoKraft at gaming.stackexchange.com.


Answer:

There is no way of skipping the Undead Legion since they are a Lord of Cinder.


In addition to the summoning options mentioned in @arghtype's answer there are a few weaknesses you can and should exploit.


Almost all attacks are parryable.


In both phases the attacks can be parried with the exception of jumping attacks. Try to abuse this to get through the first phase quickly and to conserve estus. Note that getting the timing right will take a lot of practice but it will make the boss (and future bosses) a cakewalk once you get it down.


They are easily staggered.


The Abyss Watchers are pretty fast but also pretty fragile. They are probably the easiest boss to stagger with normal weapons and if you have a heavy weapon (Great Club, Vordt's Hammer, any Greatsword) you will stagger them with pretty much every hit. So you can just whack at them two times and then run away and dodge until you find an opening again.


In general the Abyss Watchers are often considered to be the first "Wall" a new player encounters. There are strategies to be considered and tactics to be used but in the end, the only thing that will actually help you defeat the boss is a lot of practice (this usually includes dying to the boss a couple of times). .


Answer from user Jutschge at gaming.stackexchange.com.



[BACK]

How to mute squad member in Call Of Duty Warzone 2.0 DMZ How to mute squad member in Call Of Duty Warzone 2.0 DMZ

Posted On: February 22, 2023
I'm playing in a party and a specific team mate is very loud in the channel. Some people suggest that I can mute them in the Channels menu, but I can see no MUTE option at all in the corner. ...[More]


Is the druid Tav's animal form different from others druids? Is the druid Tav's animal form different from others druids?

Posted On: November 12, 2023
I started playing coop with a friend and he was amazed asking me why my bear form was white, because he already finished the game and was telling me that he remembers that druids transformed into brow...[More]


How to unlock all tracks and cars? How to unlock all tracks and cars?

Posted On: April 23, 2024
The majority of cars (practically only 4WD vehicles are available) and more than half of the tracks are locked when starting a new game. Sadly unlocking content (campaign modes are "championship" and...[More]


Rifle in Vault 15 Rifle in Vault 15

Posted On: April 29, 2024
I am reliving old RPG glory in Fallout 1. I am currently in Vault 15 and I remember that you can find the hunting rifle somewhere in the bathroom on the 2nd level. I check all the bathrooms but can't ...[More]


Is it really possible to finish Deus Ex without actively killing a single enemy? Is it really possible to finish Deus Ex without actively killing a single enemy?

Posted On: May 3, 2023
Recently I read an old article about violence in video games. This article was astonishingly informed, since it mentioned that Deus Ex can be played without actively killing a single enemy. I playe...[More]


Is there any difference between a TV and a monitor in regard to input latency? Is there any difference between a TV and a monitor in regard to input latency?

Posted On: June 11, 2023
Is there any difference between a TV and a monitor in regard to input latency (for high-speed online games such as fighting games, sports simulators, and FPS) when connected to a PS/Xbox via HDMI cabl...[More]


Team Fortress 2 Bonus Points and How To Get Them Team Fortress 2 Bonus Points and How To Get Them

Posted On: June 11, 2023
Is there a comprehensive list of ways to earn bonus points in TF2?. I have seen here and there one way to do it with this class or the other, but there seems to be no complete list that I've fo...[More]


What are the rules for mega evolutions in Pokemon go? What are the rules for mega evolutions in Pokemon go?

Posted On: January 15, 2023
The rules for Pokémon go's mega evolutions have changed over time. There doesn't seem to be any one place in the publisher, Niantic, states all the rules, mechanics and benefits for meg...[More]


Are there unique weapons - items that must be pickpocketed from NPCs? Are there unique weapons - items that must be pickpocketed from NPCs?

Posted On: April 1, 2024
I'm playing Dragonborn DLC, and I just used my last skill point to unlock Misdirection, a Pickpocket skill that lets me pickpocket equipped weapons.I was pretty lucky because the first time I used it ...[More]


The best Steam region to buy games The best Steam region to buy games

Posted On: November 13, 2023
what's the cheapest region on Steam to buy online games? I'm trying to undestand how do resellers purchase games and sell them at a higher pricing. What's the method of purchasing th...[More]