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How to beat the Revenant in Elden RingHere’s how to defeat the spider-like Elden Ring Revenant monsters
Here’s how to defeat the spider-like Elden Ring Revenant monsters
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Trying to beat the Elden Ring Revenant enemies?With their many limbs, poison attacks, and quick teleporting abilities, Revenants are among the most dangerous enemies in the game. Luckily, there’s an easy way to defeat Revenant enemies, including the Royal Revenant boss.
This guide will show you how to defeat Revenant enemies the easy way inElden Ring, as well as how to deal with their most dangerous attacks.
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How to fight Elden Ring Revenants
Although Revenants are rare, you may stumble upon them inLeyndell, Caelid, and the southern part ofLiurnia. Beware that these spider-like, humanoid enemies are extremely aggressive and almost impossible to defeat without proper preparation. If you find one, it’s best to flee and learn more about the Revenant’s attacks before returning.
A boss version of the Revenant, theRoyal Revenant, can be found in theKingsrealm Ruinsin Liurnia. The Royal Revenant has the same attack patterns as other Revenants, but since you’re in a dungeon arena, you’ll be given less room to dodge its attacks.
Close-up of an Elden Ring Revenant. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Unfortunately, Revenant enemies also deal poison damage. Between their melee attacks, they’ll breathe poisonous air in your direction. You can dodge to the side to avoid the poison buildup, but it’s best to bring a consumable (Neutralizing Boluses) or Cure Poison Invocation to cure the affliction. For more info, take a look at our guide onhow to cure poison in Elden Ring.
Take measures against poison buildup. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Watch out for the Revenant’s minions. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
How to beat the Revenant in Elden Ring
Now that you know what to expect, how do you beat a Revenant in Elden Ring? Since Revenants are weak against slash damage (and not particularly strong against other forms of physical damage), it’s certainly possible to defeat them with a one-handed melee weapon and shield. You can wait for an opening and break the Revenant’s stance using a heavy melee weapon.
You can block Revenant attacks, but watch your stamina bar. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
If you’d rather dodge than block the Revenant’s attacks, try to dodge to their side and land a few hits from there. Elden Ring’s Revenants rely on frontal attacks, so you’re quite safe if you stick to their side. Although this is much harder to pull off than blocking,the best Spirit Ashes in Elden Ringcan be a huge help in distracting the Revenant.
That said,the easiest way to defeat a Revenant in Elden Ring is to use healing abilities. If your build allows it, use a healing incantation while standing close to the Revenant to remove a massive chunk of its HP. Repeat this to kill the Revenant. The easiest option is the Blessing of the Erdtree incantation as one cast is usually enough to deplete the Revenant’s full HP bar (it is one of thebest incantations in Elden Ringafter all), but since it requires 38 Faith, you may also rely on the base healing incantation.
Healing incantations are the easiest way to defeat a Revenant. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
And that’s how you defeat the Revenant in Elden Ring. If you’re hungry for your next challenge, here’s where to find moreElden Ring boss locations. Don’t go in without one of thebest buildsorbest armor setsthough! We can also point you to thebest Ashes of Warto upgrade your weapons as well as thebest spells.
