This is a guide on how to beat Demi-Human Queen Gilika, an optional boss in Elden Ring. Read on to learn more about Demi-Human Queen Gilika's drops, weaknesses, and recommended level!

Demi-Human Queen Gilika General Info

Stats and Rewards

Demi-Human Queen Gilika
Weakness	Resistance	Immune
Slash Fire Scarlet Rot Poison	━	Madness Instant Death
Affected By	Bleed, Frost, Scarlet Rot, Poison, Sleep
Spirit Ashes Available?	Yes
Rune Rewards	8500 (NG)
Summonable NPCs	None
Location	・Lux Ruins, Altus Plateau
Item Drops	・None

Demi-Human Queen Gilika Location

Where to Find Demi-Human Queen Gilika

Demi-Human Queen Gilika can be found below the Lux Ruins, in Altus Plateau. You'll spot an entrance in the area with a staircase going down.

When to Fight Demi-Human Queen Gilika

Demi-Human Queen Gilika is one of the easier bosses in Altus Plateau and is extremely near the region's entrance. You can opt to fight her immediately upon reaching the region.

Make sure to enter the room in the boss area that opens up after beating Gilika. There will be a chest containing the Ritual Sword Talisman.

How to Beat Demi-Human Queen Gilika

Tips for Beating Demi-Human Queen Gilika
Demi-Human Queen Gilika has long recovery animations
Focus on rolling through Demi-Human Queen Gilika's attacks
Exploit Demi-Human Queen Gilika's weapon type weaknesses

Demi-Human Queen Gilika has long recovery animations

The safest strategy for this fight will be to wait for Gilika to finish any of her combos or attacks before you start hitting her. Those will be the most opportune moments since this boss takes a while to recover after a moveset, leaving her open to your attacks. You'll eventually be able to stagger her due to her low poise.

Focus on rolling through Demi-Human Queen Gilika's attacks

Rolling into Gilika's attacks will be more useful than blocking them with a shield since you'll often end up behind her. This leaves her vulnerable and open for you to strike her freely, even if she's in the middle of a combo. Rolling instead of blocking will also conserve more stamina for you.

Exploit Demi-Human Queen Gilika's weapon type weaknesses

Gilika is vulnerable to all Status Effects, but she's particularly weak to Scarlet Rot and Poison since these will build up quickly. Slash and Fire attacks will also deal increased damage.

If you don't have those weapon types, you can also coat yours in Rot Grease, Poison Grease, or Fire Grease.

Elden Ring Related Guides

List of All Bosses

DLC Bosses

Main Bosses

Optional Bosses

Mini-Bosses

Hostile NPCs and Invaders