How do you beat the pursuer in Dark Souls 2?

Unlike most of the boss fights in Dark Souls 2, the best approach to take against the Pursuer is to stay as far away from him as possible. Whenever he lifts his shield and charges in towards you, simply dart out of the way, and then launch your own counter-attack.

What happens if you kill the pursuer early?

What happens if you kill the Pursuer during your first encounter? First of all, that is your only chance to kill him there. If you kill him then that counts as the kill of the boss and he WILL NOT appear at the top of the castle.

Is the pursuer the second boss?

Location. Second boss of the Forest of Fallen Giants. Accessed by going up onto a high bridge that leads to the Bastille.

Is there a bonfire near the pursuer?

It’s a longer and more rewarding route through the game. From the bonfire near The Last Giant, head down the ladder and through the room with the lift that leads to the Last Giant boss battle. Unlike many of the other boss battles in Dark Souls 2, the best tactic against the Pursuer is to stay away from him.

Can you poison the pursuer?

The Buckler received just before the second bonfire in the forest will make parrying easier. Note that the Pursuer can be poisoned with weapons or two casts of the pyromancy Poison Mist.

Are ruin sentinels optional?

The Ruin Sentinels can be made optional by utilizing the Pharros’ Lockstone mechanism accessed early by means of the Antiquated Key. However, skipping them means that the player cannot access Belfry Luna nor various areas locked behind gate mechanisms.

Is prowling Magus optional?

Prowling Magus and Congregation Perhaps the weakest boss in the game, location upper Brightstone Cove Tseldora. Optional with high enough Soul Memory to open Shrine of Winter.

Is the lost Bastille optional?

To reach Lost Bastille you can take the path through Heide’s Tower of Flame and No Man’s Wharf. The Pursuers at Iron Keep and Drangleic Castle are completely optional.

Can you skip ruin sentinels?

Ruin Sentinels boss skip: This skip requires the Exile Holding Cells bonfire and a Pharros’ Lockstone. The further of the two secret rooms will open and have an elevator cage to take you up to the entrance to Sinner’s Rise, or you can backtrack down the staircases to the Servants’ Quarters bonfire.

Are the ruin sentinels optional?

When does the pursuer appear in Dark Souls 2?

After the main boss fight in Forest of Fallen Giants, these secondary encounters are not explicit boss fights and do not grant as many souls as the first encounter. In addition, it will already be in it’s powered-up “curse” mode, allowing it to use its powerful Dark Magic attack. In NG+, the Pursuer will appear more regularly.

What’s the best way to kill the pursuer?

Co-op: Another strategy is within Co-op play. Either you or a phantom may be targeted by the pursuer and distract him while the other player shoots the ballista at the pursuer dealing mass damage, or killing the boss. Careful, Ballista rounds CAN kill friendly phantoms or the host!

When do you Drop the soul of the pursuer?

Drops Soul of the Pursuer Ring of Blades Souls: 17,000 (Standard Game) 34,000 (NG+) Souls: 19,000 (If killed when you encounter him on the platform next to the shortcut to the cardinal tower bonfire in SotFS)

What happens if you get cursed by the pursuer?

It is possible to avoid getting cursed if the player is killed by the initial lunge. If the player is successfully Cursed by this move, the Pursuer will get a power boost, evidenced by its glowing, red eyes and a black mist surrounding it. This allows the Pursuer to release Dark orbs that homes in on the player.