Elden Ring Nightreign: How To Defeat Black Blade Kindred

The Black Blade Kindred is a brutal boss in Elden Ring Nightreign. Learn about its weaknesses and special attacks.

Black Blade Kindred in Elden Ring Nightreign
Black Blade Kindred in Elden Ring Nightreign (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment)

The Black Blade Kindred is an oppressive Field Boss in Elden Ring Nightreign that is best fought during Day 2 of the expedition. The boss switches between two weapons and uses Scarlet Rot to deal devastating damage to Nightfarers. Its damage and aggression make it one of the last bosses you want to challenge during an expedition. 

Overview of Black Blade Kindred in Elden Ring Nightreign

Black Blade Kindred performing a delayed flying attack
Black Blade Kindred performing a delayed flying attack (Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment)

The Black Blade Kindred is a gigantic stone gargoyle and one of the toughest Field Bosses you can encounter while exploring Limveld. The boss can switch between two weapons: a short sword and a halberd. As a result, it has a vast moveset that is incredibly difficult to predict. The gargoyle inflicts Scarlet Rot with some attacks and deals heavy physical damage with each hit, requiring a party at level 10 or higher to defeat it in most cases.

Despite being made of stone, the boss is surprisingly agile and will dart around the battlefield while executing its attacks, making it hard to land hits consistently for melee fighters.

Weaknesses of Black Blade Kindred

The Black Blade Kindred is a challenging opponent in part because it has no real weaknesses to speak of. The boss is immune to all status effects, resists all elemental damage except frost, and all physical damage except strike damage. Holy, lightning, and fire weapons have the worst matchup against it. Therefore, strike and frost damage should be used to maximum effect. 

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Tips To Beat Black Blade Kindred in Elden Ring Nightreign

  • Ultimates can interrupt the Black Blade Kindred, but timing them correctly is imperative, as it moves around frantically while attacking.
  • Aim for the gargoyle’s head using ranged attacks to break its poise. Once staggered, approach its head and attack it to land a critical strike.
  • When the gargoyle jumps backward into the air, it will quickly fly forward and cleave in a wide arc with its halberd. Roll only when the boss swoops down, as the attack is delayed.
  • The most dangerous attack to watch out for is the Fury of the Kindred. When the gargoyle holds its sword up to the side of its head, it will follow up with a five-hit combo. Upon recognizing the attack, begin rolling or sprinting away to avoid it entirely. Rush back in after the fifth strike to launch a counterattack.
  • When the boss grips its halberd in both hands and lowers it, it will charge over long distances and lance any Nightfarers in the way. Roll to the side at the last moment to dodge the attack. The gargoyle can follow the move by jumping into the air and swooping down on a nearby target.

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