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How to Beat Elder Guardian | Boss Fight Guide

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This is a strategy guide for beating Elder Guardian, a Boss in the game Minecraft Dungeons. Learn about Elder Guardian's attack patterns, weaknesses, and tips and strategies for defeating them.

Elder Guardian | Battle Overview

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The Elder Guardian is a new mini-boss introduced in the Hidden Depths DLC. This creature launches a beam straight from its singular eyeball.

Best Equipment and Artifacts for Elder Guardian

Melee Armor Ranged
Diamond Sword
(Fire Aspect)
Archer's Armor
(Swiftfooted)
Harp Crossbow
(Piercing)
Artifacts
Totem of Shielding Death Cap Mushroom Boots of Swiftness

Elder Guardian Attacks and Abilities

Beam Attack

The Elder Guardian's main form of attack is a beam fired from its eye. It deals continuous damage over time as long as you are getting hit by the beam, but it does not fully track the player and can be outran.

Melee Attack

If you get close enough to the Elder Guardian and attack it for too long, it will attack you in retaliation, knocking you back.

Tips & Strategies for Beating Elder Guardian

Strategy Checklist

Hide Behind Cover

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The Elder Guardian's beam can deal a lot of damage, but you can completely negate the damage by hiding behind structures. Since the beam does not pass through walls, you can wait until the beam ends then start attacking the Boss. Alternatively, you can use a Totem of Shielding to negate the beam as well.

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