It literally took me one try with this strategy.I hate his damage output, but I might be fighting him at a low levelif you want the dull ember in SOTFS then this boss is a most.Top needs edited.
The Pursuer's combos mainly come in threes, with the third strike leaving him vulnerable to a few hits afterwards.

In addition, it will already be in it's powered-up "curse" mode, allowing it to use its powerful Dark Magic attack. Acquired From. Hes so sweet he even leaps back after recovering from parried state, so you can unleash your whole stamina on him and have enough time to recover for the next parry.I thought he looked and moved similar to Credo, its interesting that they used him as the inspiration.He just has a massive crush and is too nervous to ask you out.Whip out a fast attacking poison weapon (I use poison infused black scorpion stinger) for easy mode. The only attack that sucks is his thrust-grab attack thar teleports you back on the sword, who needs i-frames? Known as the mightiest of the straight swords, it demands great strength and dexterity of its wielder. For me this was one of the bosses i died the most to, more than on darkeater midir, the infamois anor londo duo or even the orphan from bb, just because i refused to parry and spammed thos dodges. I haven't been able to encounter the pursuer in any of the non-boss battle areas. The Pursuer first appears on a plaza in the Forest of Fallen Giants as an optional encounter, and … Dark Souls 2 Guide: How to Beat the Pursuer - Alternate Route to the Lost Bastille Travel from the Forest of the Fallen Giant to the Lost Bastille with this somewhat easier alternate route. Ultra Greatsword of the Pursuer. Heavily armored in black, it wields the Pursuer's Ultra Greatsword with a corresponding "heavy hitter" moveset. The Pursuer is a mysterious figure who relentlessly hunts the The Pursuer is a large hulking knight who hunts down those who bear the undead curse, possibly to atone for past sins committed.In Scholar of the First Sin, there are several new Pursuers in addition to the ones in the main game.

He does not respawn. This way you will land almost behind his back, with time for at least two strikes. Circle-strafe him around the Coffin keeping it between you and him, don't get too close as his long sword can still reach slightly past the coffin to hit you. It is highly recommended not to try this fight until you have at least enough Attunement to hold 3 spells, and have 2 of them as Soul Arrow and one as Greater Soul Arrow picked up from the castle ruins Ballista room. A giant, aggressive knight that relentlessly "pursues" the player. Published March 12, 2014, 9 p.m. about Dark Souls II. Not to be confused with Pursuers..

However, this is not advised when he uses his three-hit combo as the spinning slash can still strike the player from the side. So I had to beat the game again, and beat the pursuers on new game+3.He dropped a washing pole for me. I killed the Iron Keep pursuer by just poisoning him twice and dodging.Can someone help me out? If it implies bonfire ascetic then it should be clarified.Contributions to Fextralife Wikis are licensed under a His boss fight in Forest of Fallen Giants was the one and only time I've encountered him yet I have searched everywhere. The non redeyed version of the two encountered in Drangleic Castle. He is vulnerable to lightning damage and somewhat vulnerable to magic. He can move very quickly for such a large enemy, and can, in particular, close rapidly on the player from a distance. In particular, running away to bait his charge and then dodging through it, followed by an attack (Don't use the rolling attack, as it will most likely miss) is a very good tactic, so long as the player knows what the window of invincibility is for their character. But in the end im so thankful i died that much, because now i am able to parry him every time i encounter him and never take a hit. After the main boss fight in Forest of Fallen Giants, these secondary encounters are not explicit boss fights and do not grant as many souls as the first encounter. If the Pursuer appears you can back off up the ramp, and it will disappear.

by Bryan Dawson. Use Soul Arrow to get him to about half health, then switch to Greater Soul Arrow and lay on the final damage and drop him. One of the NG+ Pursuers in Drangleic Castle's throne room spawns already-buffed by his Curse Stab. I didn’t pick up the item, only to find out it was the ring. The Pursuer is a boss in Dark Souls 2.


It is first highly recommended to defeat the Ogres and kick over the tree that is up the circling ramp to open a path to the main walkway of the tutorial area, and therefore easy access from the fireplace in the witch's hut. This is achievable with a Sorcerer as low as level 17, putting nothing but Attunement points on until you just get 3 slots.Well, I'm still fairly new to the game and after having been flattened for the fiftieth time by this would-be punisher, I come to the conclusion: as an opponent, I can't recognize him!Funny story, I beat the game, and the first new game plus thing I did was the twin Pursuers. In NG+, the Pursuer will appear more regularly.The Pursuer lurks in Drangleic. "Looks like they made this game easier, so casual players can play it" do you have to defeat him in a certain area for the eagle to take you to the lost bastille or can you defeat him in any of them?Is there any reward for killing him in all locations he appears?Does anyone know the exact weapons that he has in the quiver on his back, I can see a longsword, greataxe, winged spear and partizan, but are there any more that can be identified?Lvl 102 and still haven't been able to defeat this guy in a fair 1 to 1 fight...Does the spawn points of him change on different playthroughs ?Was trying to farm him for Twinkling Titanite but when I went back to Lost Bastille you won't spawn anywhere.