<br>Partway into the fight, Loretta will raise her shield and summon a blue sigil in the air before her. This marks when she’s powered up. This buff increases the number of swords summoned by Carian Phalanx , empowers her Loretta’s Greatbow spell, and increases the number of projectiles fired by her Glintstone Stars abil<br><br> <br>Loretta will leap toward you, slamming her War Sickle down at you, and will quickly follow it up with a stab and another overhead slash . There’s a slight delay between each attack, which can bait you into attacking before it’s safe. She will occasionally switch this from a three-attack combo to a four-attack combo . If her third attack is instead a cross-body stab, she’ll always follow that up with an upward slash. Wait to ensure she has finished her combo before attacking, or you’ll be taking some frustrating h<br><br> <br>Another of Loretta’s favorite moves, she will point the butt of her War Sickle toward you as it’s glowing blue, then send a magical volley of several seeking energy blasts. She can sometimes repeat this attack a surprising number of times in a row, so be ready to dodge repeatedly when you see her begin this attack sequence. If you’re already at range, you can get away with sidestepping these projectiles as they seek you out. Early in the fight, she will cast a version of this attack that only sends out a single magical blast, but she seems keener to use the powered-up vers<br><br> <br>Next, you'll want to equip a solid set of armor that will allow you to absorb some physical damage without dying. Equipping heavy armor such as the Tree Sentinel Armor and Crucible Axe Armor is ideal, but you should always make sure that you maintain a Medium Equipment Load regardless of what you decide to use. Lastly, bring your most upgraded Spirit Ashes or your toughest friend, and you're ready to<br><br><br> RELATED: Elden Ring Maps Ring: All Imbued Sword Key Locations <br><br>The Red Wolf of Radagon is very acrobatic , leaping around the relatively small boss arena, and it is constantly summoning magic spells to worry about—on top of its quick bite and slash melee attacks. You’ll need to defeat it to proceed through the rest of the academy, so read on to learn about the boss’ moves and which ones you can pun<br><br> <br>This attack has a great tell, so you’ll always know when it’s happening. She begins casting the spell to the side, then aims it toward you as it reaches maximum charge . Sometimes, she will leap into the air to cast this spell, while other times she’ll simply rear back on her mount during the casting. The projectile is fairly easy to dodge, but it will sometimes impact the ground behind you and damage you with the impact damage. Your best bet is to dodge directly into the attack . This will put you far enough away from the impact zone to avoid any damage. Plus, it can help put you in an advantageous position to attack <br> <br>You’ll recognize this attack when the Red Wolf of Radagon rears up on its hind legs, draws back, then lunges forward with a powerful bite attack. This attack is only ever a single attack, with a long pause after as the wolf resets, so if you’re able to recognize it and dodge in time, you’ll be able to capitalize on the Red Wolf’s pause after it completes the m<br><br> <br>Elden Ring ’s Cliffbottom Catacombs, located in Liurnia of the Lakes, is full of twists and turns, multiple levels, sneaky Imps, and deadly Omens . Despite the dangers, this minor dungeon is definitely worth fully exploring in order to acquire the Nox Mirrorhelm , the classic FromSoft? Scythe, and a couple of pretty great Spirit Ash<br><br> <br>Before you rush into the fight, you'll want to adjust your armor and defense stats according to the boss's attacks. Aside from the fact that he hits like a truck, he also uses a variety of powerful lightning-based moves to decimate your HP. The solution to this dilemma is to significantly boost your lightning resistance, as doing this will help you tank some of Niall'S strongest attacks with ease. One of the easiest ways to do this is to equip the Boltdrake Talisman, a very useful accessory that you probably already picked up back in Stormveil Castle near the beginning of your jour<br><br> <br>While Loretta’s spell use can be quite aggressive , understanding the moves she’ll use against you can help tremendously in knowing which attacks you can punish and which attacks you need to be wary of. If you’re still struggling, you might consider heading up the stairs in the boss arena, off to the left from where you entered. There’s a large stone structure in the middle that you can use to break the line of sight, blocking spell projectiles. This move can be risky since it can make some of Loretta’s melee attacks slide around the stone unexpectedly, but it can offer a valuable break in the middle of the fight should you require <br><br> <br>If you aren’t comfortable with frequent, twitchy dodging, you might benefit from bringing a shield into this battle (if you’re a melee user). Be prepared to usually deal with follow-up attacks on all of the Red Wolf’s moves. It likes to strike in combos, so make sure to wait for a beat before trying to counteratt<br>
