u/Pleasant_Egg_1221

This boss deserves zero respect, especially at RL1. So boring, unnecessarily tanky, and run away central.

I've done my share of +0, no aux etc. kills of this guy. I can't be bothered anymore, he's just not satisfying to fight.

I'll do the first kill on my runs as per my restrictions for that run, but all bets come off upon NG+ 1-7 🤷🏻

The AoW on this thing is ALMOST a decent method of dodging and punishing the stomps. ALMOST.

Unfortunately, 3 of the follow up attacks (as the AoW more than often brings you into close proximity) however are completely unavoidable given the length of the animation.

Basically, you can only safely punish the stomp if you are at the same distance that you could just walk back to avoid the move, as that leaves you positioned far enough away that it's most LIKELY he won't follow up with any of those three attacks.

So. Roll of the dice.

I came close a few times, but decided to allow myself two attempts of good RNG to punish at the start of the fight, before finishing the rest of the fight normally, and saving the final AoW punish until the final blow, just in case. 🤷🏻

All in all, a very fun way to fight Godfrey, just not at RL1. 💔

Is giant crusher ever worth it at RL1? No.

But...

Is big bonk the true way of life? Yes.

As ERs "final" update, wouldn't it be perfect for them to FINALLY add a *BOSS REMATCH* mechanic? Honestly could think of nothing better for the games end of life patch. (Perhaps a randomization tool/menu too but that's asking a bit much for us poor console players).

I heard about it, I saw some kills with it, I never actually used it as I'm not really a fan of Sekiro or LoP.

I wasn't expecting it to trivialize the game THIS much. 😂

Also lucked out and learnt that Dragonclaw will "jump" the stomp, pretty neat. 🤭

It's always "run away" or "roll like a m'fer". Always ruining the flow of these fights. 😂

I find this particular arena annoying also, which is the real reason I think this avatar is the "hardest". Just a little too squishy, and slopey, to be dealing with rot AND trying not to get frame trapped.

Head - Jar

Chest - Guardian Garb (Full Bloom)

Arms - Divine Bird Warrior

Legs - Young Lion

+ Trolls Golden Sword and Erdtree Greatshield

Holy Unga really do go Bunga.

I got him the following attempt, which I shall post shortly, but my caveman brain couldn't help trying to squeeze the kill shot in...😂

I was just so chilled out that I didn't really register the phase transition move at all 😅

Head - Death Knight

Chest - Royal Remains

Arms - Iron Rivet

Legs - Mushroom