This is a guide on how to beat Old Knight Istvan, an optional NPC fight in Elden Ring found near Stormhill Shack. Read on to learn more about Old Knight Istvan's drops, weaknesses, and recommended level!
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Old Knight Istvan | ||
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Weakness | Resistance | Immune |
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Affected By | Bleed, Frostbite, Poison | |
Spirit Ashes Available? | No | |
Rune Rewards |
1828 (NG) |
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Summonable NPCs |
None
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Location |
・Limgrave |
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Item Drops |
・Scaled Armor
・Scaled Gauntlets ・Scaled Greaves ・Scaled Helm ・Furlcalling Finger Remedy ・Rune Arc |
After obtaining the letter from Volcano Manor requesting you to hunt down Istvan, start from the Stormhill Shack site of grace, head East and then North. There will be a red summon sign on the ground in a field just before a large closed off colosseum.
Tips for Beating Old Knight Istvan |
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How to Beat Strategies | ||
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Ranged Strategy | Melee Strategy |
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Old Knight Istvan Boss Tips |
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Old Knight Istvan usually starts the fight by sprinting at you with a one-handed R1. This attack comes out quickly, but is very predictable once you have the timing down. Just make sure that he isn't going for a jump attack instead as this will result in you taking damage instead.
Throughout the invasion, Old Knight Istvan will heal once and attempt to heal again, but fail. If you are close enough to him when the animation starts, you can go for a backstab or use an Ash of War. Alternatively, you can use this opportunity to heal yourself if need be.
If you have a decent shield and enough stamina, you can get away with a Guard Counter when you see an opening. Just be aware that most of Old Knight Istvan's attacks have quick recovery times, but if you see him go for a slower attack, that's your opportunity.
You can also run or dodge to bait out a slower attack and punish with a Jump Attack. This is a particularly good option right after Istvan's gravity attack.
Old Knight Istvan Boss Tips |
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When you see Istvan plunge his sword into the ground, he will be immobile for a few moments leaving him open for attack. Use a hard hitting spell or fire some arrows to exploit this attack's slow recovery time.
When you have a good opening, try using a bow's Ash of War to take out more damage. Mighty Shot is a good candidate, especially during Istvan's gravity attack.
At the start of battle, you will have a decent amount of time as Istvan approaches you to charge a spell. This is a good chance to get the upperhand as soon as the fight starts.
Curved Greatsword Attack Variations |
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Gravity Ash of War: Old Knight Istvan plunges his sword into the ground and pulls you in toward him. |
Jump Attack: Istvan jumps and slams down with his Curved Greatsword. |
One-handed Running Attack: Istvan runs straight at you and swings his Curved Greatsword (one-handed). |
Two-Handed Running Attack: The two-handed Curved Greatsword running attack has a flourish to it which makes it more delayed than the one-handed version. |
One-handed R1s: Standard R1 attacks with the Curved Greatsword. |
One-handed R2s: Standard R2 attacks with the Curved Greatsword. |
Two-handed R1s: Standard two-handed attacks with the Curved Greatsword. |
Two-handed R2s: Two-handed R2 attack of the Curved Greatsword. |
All Bosses in Elden Ring | |
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Elder Dragon Greyoll | Lion Guardian |
Valiant Gargoyle (Leyndell) | - |
Limgrave Invaders and Hostile NPCs | |
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Bloody Finger Nerijus | Old Knight Istvan |
Recusant Henricus | - |
Liurnia of the Lakes Invaders and Hostile NPCs | |
Great Horned Tragoth | Festering Fingerprint Vyke |
Altus Plateau Invaders and Hostile NPCs | |
Eleonora, Violet Bloody Finger | Inquisitor Ghiza |
Maleigh Marais, Shaded Castle Castellan | Rileigh the Idle |
Vargram the Raging Wolf & Errant Sorcerer Wilhelm | Magnus the Beast Claw |
Mountaintops of the Giants Invaders and Hostile NPCs | |
Juno Hoslow, Knight of Blood | - |
The Roundtable Hold Invaders and Hostile NPCs | |
Mad Tongue Alberich | - |
Multiple Location Invaders and Hostile NPCs | |
Anastasia, Tarnished-Eater | - |
How to Beat Old Knight Istvan: Boss Fight Guide
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