Crucible Knights are one of the monsters that we face along our adventure around Elden Ring. Elden Ring features a large number of boss battles for players to engage in throughout the game. Crucible Knights are some of the most tenacious and dangerous side bosses you'll encounter over substantial parts of the Lands Between. In addition, Crucible Knights are one of the only bosses in Elden Ring that you can try taking on if you merely want to show off your playstyle and enjoy increased challenge. This is because Crucible Knights are the only bosses that can be fought in the Crucible mode. Those who have not prepared themselves in advance will face a difficult fight against this optional boss, who has a wide variety of attacks at their disposal. Therefore, in this post, we will discuss several strategies that may be used to combat the Crucible Knights that can be found in Elden Ring.

About Crucible Knights

Crucible Knights are one of many field bosses that players may meet throughout the game. Crucible Knights, an optional side enemy that can be skipped, are one of the most difficult side bosses, forcing players to be tough and patient when battling them. 16 Crucible Knights used to serve Godfrey and uphold the traditional traditions of primordial life and Erdtree, according to the Crucible Axe armor set and other auxiliary goods. However, as time passed, these traditions grew obsolete and polluted, as did the Crucible Knights. Crucible Knights have a variety of attacks and patterns that vary as their health falls below a specific threshold. Crucible Knights attack the players in the initial half of the fight with three different sword swings and a lunging stab, paired with an AoE (area of effect) ground stomp and sword smash. When their health falls below 60%, Crucible Knights begin using two tailspin attacks: Flying Dive and Flame Breath. The boss is categorically difficult in the sense that gaining an opening to deliver damage can be difficult. Crucible Knights, on the other hand, go down much like any other boss in the game after attack patterns are learned.

How Many Crucible Knights are there in Elden Ring?

In total, thirteen distinct Crucible Knights can be encountered in the game. However, not all of them are Elden Ring bosses. Only four of the total Crucible Knights are side bosses. The rest are field foes that despawn after being defeated. One of these individuals is an invading NPC. The Crucible Knights that can be encountered in Elden Ring are listed below.

• Side Boss:

-Stormhill Evergoal Crucible Knight

-Crucible Knight and Misbegotten Warrior

-Crucible Knight Ordovis

-Crucible Knight Siluria

• Invading NPC:

-Tanith’s Knight

• Field Enemies:

-Stormveil Castle Crucible Knight

-Siorfa River Crucible Knight

-Two at Siorfa Acquedact

-Two at Leyndell Capital

-Two at Crumbling Farum Azula

Tips for Defeating Crucible Knights in Elden Ring

• 1. Learn Parry Timings

The Crucible Knights' slash is easily parried with shields like a buckler. Learn the proper timing for the slashes to parry at the appropriate time. This disrupts the enemy's composure, allowing opponents to deal critical damage and deplete the Crucible Knight's health. The ideal method to time the parry is to start as the Crucible Knight raises his sword for a swing. When the sword is about to strike the player, press the parry button to use the shield and block the attack.

• 2. Maintain Distance When You Need to Heal

Crucible Knight, like most bosses in the game, will put players in an annoying stun lock if they manage to strike one of the slashes. As a result, avoid healing near them. Remove yourself to a safe distance and then heal. The only thing players must watch out for is Crucible Knight's lunged stab, in which he lunges towards the player. This strike has a large hitbox and will hit players from a long distance.

• 3. Crucible Knight is a Patience-Oriented Boss Fight

Patience is the key, and Crucible Knight is no exception. One of the game's quickest boss fights, and the secret to overcoming him is simple patience. Don't be greedy; while it may appear that the player may squeeze in an extra strike on the boss, the Crucible Knight will likely stun you with an immediate rapid attack. This usually happens during the sword slashes. As a result, try to be cautious.

• 4. Utilize I-Frames in Numerous Instances

Because of invincibility frames, termed I-Frames, most Elden Ring bosses have a plethora of openings. As a result, practically every Crucible Knights strike has I-Frames on rolls and evade. Utilize them to open up options for damaging the adversary while also protecting players from incoming damage.

• 5. Use Lighting or Fire Attacks to Deal Increased Damage

Crucible Knights are vulnerable to lightning and fire damage. As a result, use items that give a weapon lightning or fire effects. Use fire or lightning Incantations or Sorceries if a player is using a sorcery or Incantation build. Crucible Knight is not affected by any other status effects. As a result, avoid using any sorceries that make use of ice.

Rewards for Defeating Crucible Knights in Elden Ring

• Crucible Knight and Misbegotten Warrior - Ruins Greatsword

• Tanith’s Knight          - Aspect of the Crucible: Breath

• Crucible Knight Ordovis - Ordovis Greatsword, Crucible Axe Armor Set

• Crucible Knight Siluria -    Siluria’s Tree

• Stormhill Evergoal Crucible Knight  - Aspect of the Crucible: Tail

• Stormveil Castle Crucible Knight -   Aspect of the Crucible: Horns

• Siorfa River Crucible Knight -   3080 Rune

• Siorfa Acquedact Crucible Knights (Two in total) -  Crucible Hornshield, Somber Smithing Stone [6]

• Leyndell Crucible Knights (Two in total)  - 3840 Runes each

• Crumbling Farum Azula Crucible Knights (Tow in Total)  - 5512 Runes each