In earlyElden Ringthere are a few bosses players can come across that are intended to push them another way, encouraging exploration to get stronger and return later on. The Golem in Stormhill is one of these bosses, though it’s much easier to beat at early levelsthan the Tree Sentinel or Margit.
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The Stormhill Golem can be found in the boulder-filled field to the left of the ravine leading into Stormhill (the ravine next to the Gatefront Grace with the Troll who drops down). It is inert at first but will come to life if you get too close - in theElden RingNetwork Test this boss started with half HP, but in the official release, players have to take it on at full strength.
Stormhill Golem’s Moveset And Weaknesses
The Golem in Stormhill has a moveset less robust than Golemsfound later on inElden Ring,though its attacks are similar to Giants' attacks from other FromSoftware games. It wields a gigantic Halberd that can sweep over nearly the entire boulder field, and its close-range attacks can knock a player off of Torrent instantly if they don’t get out of the way.
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However, the Stormhill Golem is easy to cheese from a distance for spellcasters and archers, and is surprisingly easy to stagger in melee. The Golem moves slowly around the battlefield, lumbering towards you, though it has few ways to close the distance and can be reliably kited around his wide, flat arena.
Golem’s Moveset
Golem’s Weaknesses
The Stormhill Golem is slightly resistant to most forms of attack, though just like the Greek mythical hero Achilles, you only need to attack the heel tocompletely trivialize this fight. When you deal enough damage to the heel area on either leg, conveniently highlighted with inner flames, the Golem will collapse and give you an opportunity for a Critical Hit in its chest.
The Golem is made of sturdy stuff, so don’t use slashing or piercing weapons on this stone-laden colossus. Blunt weapons, like Hammers and Maces, shatter this tough hide and deal much more damage than Swords, Daggers, Lances, and otherpokey armaments inElden Ring.
Strategies For Beating The Stormhill Golem
Whether you are an Archer, Incantation-user, Sorcerer, or Melee-only player, riding Torrent is the best way to take on the Stormhill Golem. It makes getting away from its lumbering sweeps and slams much easier, and timing a charge attack to its heels while riding past is a sure way to break its Posture incredibly quickly (especially with high-STR weapons like Greatswords).
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Spirit Summons cannot be used for this fight, but there are other options. Other players can explore vastsections ofElden Ring’s open worldwhen summoned with you, including the Stormhill area in its entirety, though riding Torrent is not allowed during multiplayer. If you need another player with you, make sure you are ready to dodge its stomping attacks and attack its heels when able.
Spellcasting/Ranged
Spellcasters and Ranged players have the easiest time with the Stormhill Golem as they can stay a respectful distance away on horseback and firevolley after volley of Sorceriesand arrows. Incantation-users will have a harder time with this as their spells tend to fizzle out faster than arrows or Sorceries.
While Sorcerers and Archers can stay out of hit range, Incantation-users will have to sprint closer, fire off a spell, and sprint away before being hit by one of the Golem’s melee attacks.
Melee Strategies
Melee players should also stay on Torrent for this fight as it’s much safer to run in, get a Heavy hit or two on the Golem’s heel, and sprint away than to hang around its feet. Watch out for its sweeping attack and jump over it, and ensure to dash to the right or left of its vertical slam. Aim for the heels to stagger the Golem andget a Critical Hit opportunity.
The one downside to riding Torrent is that if you are hit by any of its attacks, it’s very likely you will get knocked off and be left vulnerable to a follow-up. If you must be on foot you can deal more damage by attacking each leg and never fleeing, but you will have to watch out for its short-range AoE stomping combo when it realizes you are directly below.
Elden Ringis available now for PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox One and Series X|S.
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