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Elden Ring's repository of bosses never ceases to amaze us with its sheer number and creativity. Although there are a couple of repetitions throughout your journey, sometimes you'd have to venture to an alternate plane of reality to defeat a boss.

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You might have noticed a spherical tomb surrounded by wriggling worms made out of stone balls - these are Evergaols, containing imprisoned bosses that you can test your combat mettle against. This time, we take a deeper look into a boss of massive proportions, a true giant in every sense of the word. We show you how to defeat the arcane warrior Bols, Carian Knight.

Bols, Carian Knight Overview

Bols, Carian Knight

Location

Cuckoo's Evergaol, western Liurnia of the Lakes

Optional

Yes

Summons

None

Drops

  • 4600 Runes
  • Greatblade Phalanx Sorcery

Weak To

  • Physical Attacks
  • Bleed Attacks
  • Poison Attacks
  • Scarlet Rot Attacks

Bols, Carian Knight can be found in Cuckoo's Evergaol in the western section of Liurnia of the Lakes, with the closest Site of Grace being the Foot of the Four Belfries. Unfortunately, all Evergaol bosses do not give you the option to call upon your Spirt Ashes or your friends on Multiplayer for help, so you're all alone on this one.

This boss is largely melee, but he has one arcane attack that he can use that locks on to you. When it comes to weapons, upgrading it up to a +4 is sufficient to deal with this giant knight. Bols is quite vulnerable to several attacks, from your standard physical attacks to bleed and poison damage.

Bols, Carian Knight Attacks

Elden Ring Bols, Carian Knight's arsenal of attacks

As mentioned before, Bols' attacks are mostly melee, but if you've caused enough distance, he'll resort to an arcane attack. The latter is simple enough to dodge, but the tricky bit is to watch out for his charges and sword slams, as they pack a heck of a punch. Here is a comprehensive rundown of all of Bols' attacks.

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Battle Strategies

Elden Ring Bols Carian Knight Battle Strategies

There are two methods in which to defeat Bols, Carian Knight. Melee builds are going to have a tough time trying to get in close quarters to inflict damage without getting squished themselves. On the other hand, sorcerer builds might have the advantage over this one, as attacking from a distance helps immensely.

Melee Strategy

Elden Ring Bols Carian Knight melee strategy

For those playing as a melee fighter, the strategy of patience, and getting a few hits in and getting out quickly is key. Upgrading your weapon up to a +4 is more than enough to remove chunks of his health. You might want to coat your weapon with Blood Grease, Poison Grease, or Rot Grease, as Bols is weak to all of these.

As for weapons, Bloodhound's Fang, Hookclaws, or any weapon with a Hemorrhage-type Ash of War is perfect for ending this battle quickly. With Spirit Ashes and Multiplayer assistance out of the picture, you'll need to do everything you can to gain an advantage. You've probably heard this many times before, but do not get greedy.

Ranged Strategy

Elden Ring Bols Carian Knight's ranged strategy

For those who have chosen to play as a sorcerer more than a melee combatant, it is highly unlikely that you've attained Hemorrhage-type spells such as Swarm of Flies at this point of the game. So, arming yourself with spells that deal huge physical damage is recommended, like the Great Glintstone Shard or Glintstone Pebble sorceries.

There are certain weapons you can keep an eye out for. Duplicating and wielding Reduvia daggers and inflicting bleed damage by its Reduvia Blood Blade Skill is recommended.

General Tips

Elden Ring Bols Carian Knight tips to defeat him
  • Upgrading your weapon up to +4
  • Use Blood Grease, Poison Grease, or Rot Grease
  • Arm yourself with a Bleed weapon (i.e. Hookclaws, Reduvia daggers, etc.)
  • Utilise spells that deal huge physical damage (i.e. Greater Glintstone Shard)
  • Deal a few hits, then back away immediately

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