This is a guide on how to beat Beastman of Farum Azula, an optional boss in Elden Ring. Read on to learn more about Beastman of Farum Azula's strengths, weaknesses, attack patterns, and lore!

Beastman of Farum Azula General Info

Stats and Rewards

Beastman of Farum Azula
Weakness	Resistance	Immune
Slash Fire	Bleed Frost	Madness
HP	1417 (NG)
Affected By	Poison, Scarlet Rot, Sleep, Bleed, Frost
Spirit Ashes Available?	Yes
Rune Rewards	1000 (NG)
Summonable NPCs	None
Location	・Dragonbarrow Cave, Caelid ・Groveside Cave, Limgrave
Item Drops	・Flamedrake Talisman

Beastman of Farum Azula Location

Where to Find

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Recommended Level	Lv.15

Beastman of Farum Azula is found in Groveside Cave in the Limgrave region.

How to Beat Beastman of Farum Azula

Video Walkthrough

Tips for Beating Beastman of Farum Azula
Parrying and Jump Attacks are extremely effective
Most slash combos can be managed by dodging
Be Mindful of Retreating Leg Sweeps
Watch out for staggered swing timings during its slash combos

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Ranged Build Strategy

Beastman of Farum Azula Boss Tips
Dodge backwards from its attacks
Use fast attacks over powerful ones

Dodge Backwards from its attacks

It's best to keep your distance from this boss and use attacks from mid to long-range. Once you see Beastman of Farum Azula charging up for an attack, dodge backwards to avoid it.

Use fast attacks over powerful ones

Beastman of Farum Azula moves very quickly so it's best to use attacks or skills that don't keep you in place for long. If you're a spellcaster, the most effective spells to use are Glintsword Arch and Carian Glintsword. The Incantation Beast Claw is a slow but powerful move you can use when an ally has taken Beastman of Farum Azula's attention away from you.

Melee Build Strategy

Beastman of Farum Azula Boss Tips
Attack agressively to stunlock him
This boss can be backstabbed
Aim for its head to get a riposte attack
Dodge forward

Attack agressively to stunlock him

Beastman of Farum Azula is easy to stunlock, especially with hard-hitting weapons like twinblades. Being aggressive and attacking this boss into stunlocks is a good way to bring its health down quick. Weapon Arts like Spinning Slash are good at this. The skills Glintsword Arch and Carian Glintsword are likewise powerful and work very well against Beastman of Farum Azula.

This boss can be backstabbed

Beastman of Farum Azula can be backstabbed. This move is much easier to pull off when you've summoned a Spirit Summon or ally to help aggro the boss.

Aim for its head to get a riposte attack

Beastman of Farum Azula can also be attacked into a vulnerable state, where you can perform a riposte attack from the front. To do this, you will need to perform jumping attacks to hit its head.

Dodge Forward

In order to keep up consistent damage and stunlocking the boss, dodge forward into its attacks. This will make you avoid damage and also put you in immediate attacking range.

Beastman of Farum Azula Attack Patterns

One-Handed Double Strike

Beastman of Farum Azula strikes twice with its weapon. The range is very short and is easily avoided by dodging backwards.

Two-Handed Double Strike

Beastman of Farum Azula grips both ends of its cleaver and does a very simple 2-slash combo. The range is very short and is easily avoided by dodging backwards.

Long Range Thrust

Beastman of Farum Azula charges up and does a thrust which travels a long distance. Easily avoided by dodging left or right.

Spinning Slash

Beastman of Farum Azula spins and slashes in a 360 degree motion. This is avoided by dodging backwards. This is sometimes done right after its long range thrust attack.

Cleaver Smash

Beastman of Farum Azula charges for an attack and smashes its weapon down with both hands. This attack can reach you from mid-range, so make sure to dodge away in any direction.

Retreating Leg Sweep

Beastman of Farum Azula retreats backward while slashing at your feet. It may do this move if you're standing too close to it.

Roar

Beastman of Farum Azula does a quick charge and immediately does an offensive roar. This is avoided by dodging backward or to the side.

6-Slash Berserker Combo

Beastman of Farum Azula unleashes a combo of 6 deadly hits, ending with an upper-cut and striking its sword to the ground. This is avoided by dodging to the side and trying to stay behind the Beastman, or by keeping enough distance from its relatively short weapon.

Elden Ring Related Guides

List of All Bosses

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Main Bosses

Optional Bosses

Mini-Bosses

Hostile NPCs and Invaders