Giant bears are really difficult to kill. These creatures are hyper aggressive, and hit you like a truck. But some of them them drop Larval Tears which is a very rare item that you can use to respec your character. That’s why many Elden Ring players can’t resist the urge to take on these monsters.
Let’s explore what strategies you can use to kill giants bears in Elden Ring.
How do I beat giant bears in Elden Ring?
Giant bears are vulnerable to bleeding. Their legs are their weakest point. To defeat them, you need to get underneath them. Try to roll under the bear as he swings and target the legs and crotch area. The bear will have trouble hitting you back when you’re under his crotch or stomach. Stay as close as you can to his crotch and stomach to remain in the blind zone.
The Uchigatana sword and Reduvia dagger can inflict a lot of Blood Loss. Use these weapons to finish off giant bears faster.
If you’re riding Torrent, you should definitely dismount when fighting giant bears.
One of the most challenging parts when it comes to fighting the giant bears is blocking their charge attack and vicious bite. Keep in mind that giant bears can run away from you and charge you without winding up. They’ll get angrier as their health gets lower.
What to do when you see a giant bear
- Dodge his attacks, don’t try to block them
- Try to get behind or underneath the bear
- Take your time, don’t attack blindly
- Ensure your HP doesn’t get dangerously low
If you’re not ready, avoid giant bears
If your stats are not great, the best approach is to avoid giant bears. They’re way too strong, and death is guaranteed. By the way, magic does very little damage to them.
The bear located near the Mistwood Ruins is often asleep. As a matter of fact, that’s the easiest one to kill. But if you want to avoid direct confrontation, try to sneak down the staircase without waking him up.
How many tries did it take you to defeat the first giant bear in the game? Comment down below.
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