The Blackgaol Knight is one of the first bosses in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. He's a pretty formidable foe though, and can defeat players with lower Vigor in just a hit or two. His kit is remarkably good, so here's how to defeat the Blackgaol Knight.
Achieving Victory: How to Defeat the Blackgaol Knight in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree
The Blackgaol Knight is located east of the Scorched Ruins in a dungeon called the Western Nameless Mausoleum. The dungeon is very small and only houses the knight, and also has Marika's stake nearby, so the runback is short in case you get killed. But don't worry, our guide will make sure that doesn't happen!
The Blackgaol Knight is a formidable foe. He has extremely high Poise, can attack you from a distance with his Crossbow or Weapon Arts, and even loves to take you down with jump attacks and sweeping slashes from his Greatsword. Taking him on head-on isn’t an option unless you’re playing a fully armored giant. Even then, given how the DLC’s leveling features work, you might want to take a different approach. Here’s what you’ll need to do to defeat the Blackgaol Knight:
Before you attempt to take on the Blackgaol Knight, you’ll want to grab a few Scadutree Blessings or Revered Spirit Ash Blessings before you jump in. These items are DLC-specific leveling tools that increase your damage output and reduce the amount of damage you take. The Blackgaol Knight and other NPC opponents will dish out significant damage when these blessings are at zero. You can find several at the first Grace at the entrance to Belurat, west of the Scorched Ruins near the Church of Consolation, and one by the Main Belurat Gate.
