Plus, how to beat Necromancer Garris and the cave’s Black Knife Assassin.

Also remember to destroy the Undead remains, otherwise the Skeletons will keep getting up.

The adjoining corridor leads to two treasure chests containing1x LostAsh of Warand5x Rejuvenating Bolus.

elden ring necromancer garris rolling skulls attack close up

Kill the skeletons behind it and enjoy four treasure chests.

They contain5x Silver-Pickled Fowl Foot, aBlack Hood, theCandletree Wooden Shieldand1x Nascent Butterfly.

On the left you’re able to open another Illusory Wall and discover a treasure chest with1xStonesword Key.

eldden ring sages cave entrance map location

Here you will find an Illusory Wall in the dead end with two treasure chests behind it.

They containRaptor’s Black Feathersand theSkeletal Mask.

In this room there is another apparent wall, behind which a boss enemy lurks - Necromancer Garris.

elden ring player in sages cave corridor

It leads to a Black Knife Assassin.

How to beat Necromancer Garris in Elden Ring

Necromancer Garris is not an overly tough boss.

Depending on when you get here, the fight may even be ridiculously easy.

elden ring player dodging ranged skeleton in sages cave

However, you shouldn’t underestimate Garris completely.

it’s possible for you to easily dodge these.

Use this break to give Garris a good beating.

elden ring player looking at dark hole in sages cave

His melee attacks are normal standard combos that he unleashes with his Flail, including a jump attack.

He does not have a long range and can be interrupted at any time with a hit.

Don’t hold back.

elden ring necromancer garris rolling skulls attack

The flying skulls can be a little uncomfortable (and very painful).

Garris summons them with his staff and they chase you for about ten seconds.

Keep moving and attack again when the coast is clear.

elden ring necromancer garris vs player

You don’t get any Runes for defeating him but you do get theFamily Heads Flail.

The special thing about this particular assassin is thathe is invisible.

This makes the fight much more difficult than it needs to be, but is not a deal-breaker.

elden ring player collecting family heads flail

There are ways to make the assassin visible.

On the one hand, you might recognise where he is by the tracks in the water.

After a hit, he briefly becomes visible.

elden ring player attacking sages cave black knife assassin enemy

Immediately aim at him and follow up with as many blows as possible.

Keep him from becoming invisible again, at least as long as you’ve got the option to.

Even better: the Sentry’s Torch from the nomadic merchant at Altus Plateau makes the enemy visible.

elden ring player fighting sages cave black knife assassin

Keep up the attacks and you’ll get the guy eventually.

The spirit’s attack him reliably and keep him visible.

Your rewards for beating him are9000 Runesand theConcealing Veil Talisman.

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