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Godrick the Grafted Boss Guide

Godrick the Grafted is the main boss of Stormveil Castle and one of the first major demigods you’ll encounter in Elden Ring.

Boss Overview

  • Location: Stormveil Castle, Altus Plateau
  • Difficulty: Medium-Hard
  • Health: ~8,000 HP
  • Rewards: 20,000 Runes, Remembrance of the Grafted
  • Level 30-40 - With upgraded weapons (+5 to +7)
  • Vigor: 25-30
  • Endurance: 15-20

Attack Patterns

Phase 1

  • Sword Combos - Multi-hit sword attacks
  • Stomp - Ground pound with shockwave
  • Grab Attack - Grabs and slams you
  • Dragon Breath - Fire breath attack

Phase 2 (at 50% HP)

  • Dragon Transformation - Transforms into a dragon
  • Dragon Fire Breath - Wide area fire attack
  • Axe Swings - Powerful axe attacks
  • Wing Attacks - Sweeping wing attacks

Strategy

General Tips

  1. Stay Close - Easier to dodge attacks when close
  2. Watch for Telegraphs - All attacks have clear tells
  3. Use Spirit Summons - Mimic Tear or Lone Wolf
  4. Bring Fire Resistance - Fireproof Dried Liver
  5. Attack After Combos - Hit him during recovery frames

Phase 1 Strategy

  • Dodge Sideways - Avoid sword combos
  • Jump Stomp - Avoid the shockwave
  • Back Away from Breath - Dragon breath has long range
  • Punish Grab Miss - If he misses the grab, punish hard

Phase 2 Strategy

  • Stay Under Him - Safer position under the dragon
  • Dodge Fire Breath - Roll through the fire
  • Watch Wing Attacks - Dodge away from wings
  • Aggressive Play - Phase 2 has more openings

Weapon Recommendations

  • Melee: Uchigatana, Greatsword, Claymore
  • Ranged: Short Bow with Fire Arrows
  • Magic: Glintstone Pebble, Rock Sling

Talismans

  • Dragoncrest Shield Talisman - Reduces physical damage
  • Stamina Talisman - Increases stamina recovery
  • Fingerprint Stone Shield - Great for blocking

Cheese Strategy (If Needed)

  1. Summon Mimic Tear - Best summon for this fight
  2. Use Bleed Build - Rivers of Blood or Uchigatana
  3. Hide Behind Pillars - Use castle architecture
  4. Wait for Openings - Let your summon draw aggro

What’s Next

After defeating Godrick, you can use his Remembrance to get the Grafted Dragon Greatsword or the Axe of Godrick. You’ll also gain access to the Altus Plateau region.

Check out our Altus Plateau walkthrough for your next adventure!

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