Here’s where to find the Blackgaol Knight’s precise location and how to defeat him.

In phase two, he’ll put his crossbow away andtwo-handhis sword for even more powerful attacks.

This strategy worked well as long as I countered on the first hit.

The ghostly apparition of the Blackgaol Knight in Shadow of the Erdtree.

When the Blackgaol Knight puts his crossbow away, you’re gonna wanna play defensively.

When he charges up for a powerful wave slash attack, dodge to the side to avoid it.

Congratulations on beating the Blackgaol Knight!

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A map screen showing the location of the Western Nameless Mausoleum in Shadow of the Erdtree.

A warrior runs away from  the Blackgaol Knight in Shadow of the Erdtree.

A warrior approaches  the Blackgaol Knight in Shadow of the Erdtree.

A warrior dodges fire arrows from the Blackgaol Knight in Shadow of the Erdtree

A warrior dodges an attack from  the Blackgaol Knight in Shadow of the Erdtree.

A warrior dodges a large sword slash from the Blackgaol Knight in Shadow of the Erdtree.