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Optional bosses are everywhere inElden Ring’sShadow Of The ErdtreeDLC, but the Lamenter may be one of the hardest to beat. This small but quick adversary uses clones to prolong their boss fight, using a tricky gimmick that can kill your character instantly. You’ll have to learn the mechanics of this fight fast if you want to reap the rewards dropped by this cunning enemy.
Unlike some of the otherboss fight types inElden Ring’s DLC, Lamenteris a human opponent with a single phaseyou have to contend with. This makes it slightly easier to predict the boss' movements as opposed to other foes you may meet inShadow Of The Erdtree. However, keep in mind that any boss can be a threat if left unchecked without any preparation beforehand.
Where To Find Lamenter
Search For Charo’s Hidden Grave First
The Lamenter islocated in Lamenter’s Gaol, an area you canonly reach by traveling through the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion and Charo’s Hidden Graveareas. These two spots are off the beaten path in the larger Gravesite Plain region in the Land of Shadow. The Altar of Dragon Communion Site of Grace can be found by taking a path south from the Castle Front, then east from the Dragon’s Pit.
Another area, the Foot of the Jagged Peak, will be the spot where you can find the Altar as you explore. From here,go past the dead dragonanddrop down ledgesbeforeheading northtoCharo’s Hidden Grave inElden Ring, a spot marked by bright red flowers. This bigger section of the DLC map will be where you can start searching for Lamenter’s Gaol, a place hidden from view to most travelers.
Go north and northwestfrom Charo’s Hidden Grave until you eventually see small pools of water marked by dozens of graves scattered in the area. Continue exploring until you spotlarge cages broken and lying on the groundeverywhere near the entrance of a cave mouth. Enter the cave to delve into a small dungeon, with Lamenter’s Gaol’s Site of Grace resting at the beginning of the location as you go inside.
How To Prepare Against Lamenter
Bring Crowd Control Weapons Or Spells
It shouldn’t take you too long to find the golden wall signifying the impending boss fight against Lamenter as you explore their Gaol dungeon. The main element of this battle you must plan for is howLamenter will summon clonesanduse an attack to instantly kill you if you don’t kill enough clones in time. Lamenter is not a dangerous foe on their own, but they can be deadly if you only focus on them during the fight.
The best way to prepare for Lamenter’s boss fight is tobring weapons or spells that can crowd-control the boss' clones. Long-reachingmelee weapons inElden Ring, such as theRivers of Bloodkatana orLoretta’s War Sicklehalberd can both cleave through clones easily.Clones do not have health barsandgo down in one hit, making your reach the most important tool needed to take them out fast.
Many spells or Ashes of War can also help you combat the clones, including the huge gravity aura from the Unique Skill on theStarscourge Greatsword. Magic that deals damage in a large area, or affects multiple targets at once, can be a great way for different builds to approach this fight.Do not attempt to create status conditions on clones, as they can be killed much faster through direct damage.
One of the best spells for this boss fight isRellana’s Twin Moons, a piece of Intelligence magic from the DLC you may get from the Remembrance of theRellana, Twin Moon Knight boss inElden Ring.
Another strategy for dealing with the clones is tosummon allies through Spirit Ashesto even the numbers of the fight. One or more ghosts on your side will be able to take out multiple clones at the same time as you do, making this battle almost trivial. Those looking for a challenge may not wish to do this, but anyone struggling with this boss fight can use this option as a simple way to find a solution.
How To Defeat Lamenter
Understand Different Attack Patterns
Even if you have a solid plan against the clones Lamenter summons, you still need toknow which attacks the boss will useagainst your character. Lamenter is an agile enemy who teleports and dashes across the large cave arena where you fight them. This boss also uses a small amount of magic to attack you from a distance, which could be a problem as you start to deal with clones Lamenter summons.
Each of Lamenter’s cloneshas access to the same attacks as the boss, making every enemy that appears an additional threat with the same move list.
How To Counter
Clones
Lamenter vanishes into black smoke when pressured by your attacks before summoning 7 clones to attack you after reappearing.
Use crowd-control techniques to take out each clone in one hit. If all 7 clones remain when Lamenter un-summons them, you will die instantly.
Swift Punches
At close range, Lamenter unleashes a flurry of fast punches while trying to dodge your retaliating attacks.
Roll to one side as Lamenter tries to deliver a punch. There is a large enough window between strikes to land a hit or two on the boss.
Flying Strike
Lamenter jumps toward your character while throwing a punch toward the ground where you are standing.
Dodge to the left or right the moment before Lamenter lands with their punch.
Dark Hex
From a distance, Lamenter summons a swirling dark projectile magic that tracks your character before disappearing. This attack is usually a follow-up from when the boss summons clones.
Recognize the furthest clones you tend to use this attack more often, then roll toward them to take them out quickly. The slow speed of these projectiles makes them easy to avoid by rolling or sprinting.
As you can see in the above video by YouTube creatorFP Good Game, the hardest part of this fight is how you react to the clones once they’ve been summoned.Try to stay in the middle of the arena when the boss disappearsso you can quickly adjust your camera. This will help you identify the boss separate from the clones and put you in a good position to move around the sudden group of enemies that spawn.
Although Lamenter is not one of thehardest bosses in the DLC, they can be hard to overcome if you aren’t aware of their gimmick. Those who take down this boss receive160,000 Runesand theLamenter’s Mask, a consumable item that changes your character’s head shape. This object serves as bragging rights and a fun gag item for those who beat Lamenter inElden Ring’sShadow Of The ErdtreeDLC.
