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The Battlefield Commander is a challenging Night Boss in Elden Ring Nightreign, attacking with summons, Scarlet Rot, and his halberd.
The Battlefield Commander is a Night Boss in Elden Ring Nightreign who is uniquely suited to combat three players with his summons, buffs, and wide-ranging attacks. In addition to summoning soldiers and evening the playing field, the boss also has a vast health pool and few discernible weaknesses. However, knowing key details about his abilities and adjusting your approach can make the boss fight surprisingly easy.
Overview of the Battlefield Commander in Elden Ring Nightreign
The Battlefield Commander appears as a Night 1 boss during the Equilibrious Beast, Sentient Pest, and Night Aspect Expeditions. He uses AoE attacks with Scarlet Rot and spawns soldiers throughout the battle. Magic users and ranged Nightfarers will have an easier time with this boss fight, especially if they have a melee fighter drawing aggro. Despite his supporting abilities, the Battlefield Commander can be a deceptively challenging melee fighter. His halberd attack combo is variable, and its swings are delayed, making it hard to read the strikes.
Weaknesses of the Battlefield Commander
The Battlefield Commander’s slow movement and attack speed are his major weaknesses, allowing ranged players to remain at a distance while constantly dealing damage. Melee fighters can attack the boss from behind and be safe from his halberd strikes. When attacked continuously, the Battlefield Commander is prone to stagger. When he staggers, approach him from the front and attack to land a critical strike. The boss is immune to Scarlet Rot, and piercing damage is the most effective against him.
Tips To Easily Defeat the Battlefield Commander
- Begin assaulting the Battlefield Commander with heavy attacks as soon as he spawns. If he attempts a summoning or buffing move first, you will likely stagger him from the outset.
- When the commander summons soldiers, use AoE attacks or spells while they are grouped up and focus them down quickly. The Ultimates of Wylder, Ironeye, Guardian, and Raider are particularly effective in this regard.
- The most dangerous move to watch out for is Scarlet Whirlwind. The boss thrusts his halberd into the ground, creating a swirl of Scarlet Rot. The whirlwind’s size increases when the commander’s health is low. Dodge away quickly and rush back in once the Scarlet Rot disappears to land a few free hits.
- The Battlefield Commander has only one halberd combo attack. It consists of three slow swings of the weapon followed by a slam on the ground, which causes AoE Scarlet Rot damage. Dodge away and create some distance once the move starts. When the boss finishes the combo, dash in and batter him with heavy attacks.
- In the melee, the boss can take a slow step forward and stab his halberd at you. The attack is delayed, and you have to dodge when his advancing foot is about to land. You can also circle the commander and sidestep the halberd.
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