The Ultimate Summon Guide for Taming Sir Gideon Ofnir in Elden Ring

So, you’ve reached the erudite but ultimately underwhelming Sir Gideon Ofnir, the All-Knowing, in Elden Ring. While he’s not exactly a roadblock on par with Malenia, a well-chosen summon can expedite the process and save you some precious Flasks. The best summon for Gideon, without a doubt, is Black Knife Tiche. Tiche’s high damage output, mobility, and ability to inflict percentage-based health damage with her Destined Death skill makes her a nightmare for Gideon, who has relatively low health. Her evasiveness also allows her to survive for the duration of the fight. While the Mimic Tear can also work well, Black Knife Tiche is a slightly better pick due to her superior damage output and higher mobility.

Why Black Knife Tiche Reigns Supreme Against Gideon

Let’s break down why Black Knife Tiche is such an effective summon for this specific encounter:

• Destined Death: This skill deals a burst of damage followed by a damage-over-time effect that is based on a percentage of the target’s maximum health. This is incredibly potent against bosses, especially those with lower health pools like Gideon.

• Mobility: Tiche darts around the battlefield with impressive speed and agility, making her difficult for Gideon to target and hit. This ensures she stays alive longer and continues to dish out damage.

• Aggressiveness: Tiche is a relentlessly aggressive summon, constantly closing the distance and attacking Gideon. This keeps him on the defensive and disrupts his spellcasting.

• Independent Damage Source: Tiche’s ability to independently deal substantial damage is crucial. While you’re dodging Gideon’s spells, she can whittle down his health bar significantly.

Honorable Mentions: Other Effective Summons

While Black Knife Tiche is the top choice, other summons can also be effective against Gideon:

• Mimic Tear: As mentioned, the Mimic Tear is a solid alternative, especially if you’re running a melee-focused build. It essentially creates a clone of your character, doubling your damage output and aggression. The Mimic Tear scales with your stats and equipment, and becomes an even stronger summon if you use a powerful weapon and armor.

• Lhutel the Headless: Lhutel is more tanky than Tiche, and can absorb a lot of damage while drawing Gideon’s attention.

• Omenkiller Rollo: If your build involves dealing damage over time, Rollo’s high damage output and aggressiveness makes him a great choice.

• Any high DPS summon: The goal is to deal lots of damage quickly. If you’re confident in your ability to manage the aggro, any summon that fits this bill will do.

How to Maximize Your Summon’s Effectiveness

Regardless of which summon you choose, here are a few tips to maximize their effectiveness:

• Upgrade your Spirit Ashes: The higher the level of your Spirit Ash, the more health and damage it will have. This is crucial for ensuring its survivability and damage output. Focus on upgrading the Ashes of those Spirit Ashes that you think you will use most.

• Draw Aggro: Don’t let your summon take all the damage. Intermittently draw Gideon’s aggro to give your summon a breather and allow it to regenerate health.

• Exploit Gideon’s Weaknesses: Remember that Gideon is weak to Hemorrhage (Bleed) and Frenzy. If you have access to these status effects, use them to your advantage.

• Positioning: Make sure you position yourself, so Gideon isn’t attacking you both at the same time. If you’re ranged, stay back to help keep your summon alive. If you’re melee, stagger Gideon with charged attacks.

FAQs: Tackling Sir Gideon with Summons

Here are some frequently asked questions about using summons to defeat Sir Gideon Ofnir:

1. Can you summon help for Sir Gideon Ofnir?

Yes, you can summon both online players and Spirit Ashes to aid you in the battle against Sir Gideon. Utilize this mechanic to gain an advantage.

2. Is Sir Gideon Ofnir the easiest boss in Elden Ring?

Many consider Sir Gideon Ofnir to be one of the easiest mandatory boss battles in Elden Ring, especially given the challenges players face before reaching him.

3. What level should I be to fight Gideon?

Typically, players should be around character level 130-140 with a fully upgraded weapon (+22 to +25) when facing Sir Gideon Ofnir.

4. What is Sir Gideon Ofnir weak to?

Sir Gideon is particularly vulnerable to Hemorrhage (Bleed) and Frenzy effects, as well as attacks from Heavy Weapons. High-Faith builds can use Frenzy Incantations, while Sorcerers can use Ranni’s Dark Moon or Eternal Darkness.

5. What do you get for killing Gideon?

Upon defeating Sir Gideon, you will receive the Scepter of the All-Knowing and the All-Knowing Armor Set. Additionally, the Erdtree Sanctuary Site of Grace will reappear, allowing you to rest and level up.

6. Can you backstab Sir Gideon Ofnir?

Yes, Sir Gideon can be backstabbed fairly easily, as he shares the same weaknesses as other humanoid enemies. He can also be stunlocked with a fast weapon.

7. What happens if I give the potion to Gideon?

Giving the potion to Gideon and informing Seluvis will allow you to continue purchasing Elden Ring sorceries from Seluvis.

8. How many times can Sir Gideon heal?

Gideon can heal himself once per encounter by using a Flask, which restores approximately half of his health.

9. Can Gideon Ofnir get Deathblight?

While Gideon can be afflicted with Madness, he is immune to Death Blight.

10. Should I hand the potion to Gideon?

Giving the potion to Gideon allows you to continue the questline and buy Sorceries. If you give the potion to Nepheli, she will turn into a doll and leave Roundtable Hold soon after, an eternal slave to Seluvis.

11. Where is Gideon’s daughter in Elden Ring?

Nepheli Loux, Gideon’s adopted daughter, can be found at the Roundtable Hold, initially outside Gideon’s office after you have defeated Godrick the Grafted.

12. Can you stagger Sir Gideon?

Yes, Gideon can be staggered by dealing significant damage to him before he casts a spell, such as the bloody flame attack he uses if you’ve defeated Mohg, Lord of Blood.

13. Can you get Lord’s Divine Fortification after killing Gideon?

Speaking to Sir Gideon Ofnir after finding it will unlock this reward. If Gideon Ofnir has already been killed, it can be purchased from the Twin Maiden Husks instead.

14. What weapon does Gideon drop?

Sir Gideon drops the Scepter of the All-Knowing.

15. Can Gideon’s behavior and movesets be studied for better understanding?

Yes, absolutely. Analyzing enemy behaviors in games like Elden Ring is a great way to better understand their fighting styles and weaknesses. This type of analysis can be related to deeper learning concepts and game design principles. If you’re interested in learning more about the educational applications of games and game-based learning, check out the Games Learning Society at GamesLearningSociety.org.