What to do when Beast Clergyman attacks you?
When the Beast Clergyman attacks you, the best course of action is to bring his HP down until he stops attacking, allowing you to speak with him again, and then reset the area to continue the Gurranq Beast Clergyman Questline. To safely navigate this encounter, use strategies such as hugging one of the pillars to block most of his attacks and utilizing Bleed damage with weapons like the Mimic Tear Ashes and Bloody Slash to efficiently reduce his health.
Understanding the Beast Clergyman and Gurranq
The Beast Clergyman, also known as Gurranq, is a significant character in the Elden Ring universe, offering bestial incantations and other rewards in exchange for Deathroot. Understanding his role and the questline associated with him is crucial for progressing through the game and accessing certain areas and items.
Dealing with the Beast Clergyman’s Attacks
To deal with the Beast Clergyman’s attacks effectively, identify the safe moments to counterattack, such as when he performs his knife drag attack from left to right. Utilizing the environment, such as the pillars, to block his attacks and employing Ashes of War like Bloody Slash can significantly improve your chances of defeating him without taking substantial damage.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What happens if you give Gurranq all the Deathroot? Once all nine Deathroot have been given to him, he will tell the player that, despite their hard work, his hunger is still not satiated and that he will go on to hunt them down alone, rewarding the player with an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone before vanishing.
- How do I get the Beast Clergyman to stop attacking me? After the fourth Deathroot, he will become hostile; you must bring his HP down until he stops attacking, then reset the area to continue the interaction.
- What does Gurranq give you? In exchange for each Deathroot, Gurranq rewards the player with a seal and several bestial incantations, along with other beast-themed rewards.
- Is Gurranq and Maliketh the same person? Maliketh, under the name Gurranq, resolved to track down and devour the Deathroot, eventually gaining an insatiable hunger for it, indicating they are the same character with different names.
- What happens if you give Deathroot to the Beast Clergyman? The player receives rewards such as incantations, seals, and other useful items in exchange for the Deathroot.
- How do I deal with a Beast Clergyman? A safe way to get through the first phase is to hug one of the pillars, blocking most of his attacks, and wait for safe moments to counterattack, such as after his knife drag attack.
- What is the best weapon against Beast Clergyman? The Mimic Tear Ashes, ideally at a +10 upgrade, and Bleed damage from Ashes of War like Bloody Slash are recommended for efficiently defeating the Beast Clergyman.
- Where do I go after defeating the Beast Clergyman? After defeating the Elden Beast and interacting with the Fractured Marika statue, players can select their ending, marking the conclusion of the main storyline.
- Why did Gurranq become hostile? Gurranq becomes hostile after the fourth Deathroot is given to him, requiring the player to reduce his HP until he stops attacking to proceed.
- Can I let Fia hold me? Yes, if you agree to let Fia hold you, you’ll receive the Baldachin’s Blessing item, which temporarily boosts Poise but applies a minor HP debuff until used.
- How many Deathroots are there? There are nine Deathroots in total, found across the Lands Between, which can be exchanged with Gurranq for various rewards.
- What happens if you give the Stormhawk King to Nepheli? Giving the Stormhawk King to Nepheli reminds her of her past and the glory she felt as a warrior, revitalizing her and allowing the completion of her questline.
- Why won’t the Beast Clergyman talk to me? Dialogue with Gurranq may not advance after the fourth Deathroot unless the player walks away or rests to trigger an event, which is necessary for continuing the interaction.
- Where is the last Deathroot? The ninth and last Deathroot is located inside the secret catacombs underneath the Hidden Path of Haligtree, requiring the player to defeat the Stray Mimic Tear boss to access it.
- Should I fight the Beast Clergyman? Fighting the Beast Clergyman is necessary to progress through the game, as he is a required boss for accessing certain endgame areas in Elden Ring.