Elden Ring Nightreign: How To Defeat the Smelter Demon

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Master the technique of overcoming the Smelter Demon in Elden Ring’s Nightreign by anticipating its unique assaults and taking advantage of its vulnerabilities.

In Elden Ring Nightreign, one of the bosses you may encounter during the first two days of your expedition is known as the Smelter Demon. Hailing from Dark Souls 2, this boss character appears to be an iron-made entity fueled by a fiery heart within its chest. The Smelter Demon engages in dramatic battles with its attacks that spout flames and wide sweeps of its flaming blade, making for a thrilling encounter.

Overview of Smelter Demon in Elden Ring Nightreign

In battling the Smelter Demon, it’s advisable to have fire resistance, as most of its attacks inflict fire damage. This is particularly crucial during the second phase of the fight. When the demon’s flames turn blue, they gradually cause fire damage to everyone involved. To counteract this, you can either heal or execute a Critical Strike to interrupt the flames. Any team configuration works for managing the boss, but having two long-range attackers or casters, and one melee Nightfarer to attract its attention is optimal.

Weaknesses of Smelter Demon

The primary disadvantage of the Smelter Demon lies in its sluggish movement and attack pace. Melee combatants are advised to take advantage of any opportunity to move around the boss from behind, given that it predominantly launches attacks forward. Due to its lumbering stride, ranged fighters can easily dodge its charges by moving away continuously. However, even though the Smelter Demon doesn’t have extended range on its attacks, Ironeye and mages should still keep their distance, particularly in the second phase, as some of its moves have a wider area of effect damage.

Tips To Easily Defeat Smelter Demon

  • The boss’s basic attack pattern consists of two slow sword swings, which are relatively easy to read. After the Smelter Demon telegraphs the attack by pulling its sword back, the first swing is slightly delayed to make you dodge sooner. 
  • The quickest attack to watch out for is the stabbing lunge. The Smelter Demon will pull its sword back dramatically before stabbing forward with great speed. 
  • When the boss raises the sword above its head, the following downward slash will cause flames to erupt from the ground in a straight line. This is the only attack that can affect players at range. The attack can also be the third in a combo, preceded by two sword slashes. 
  • When the boss starts to charge up an attack, as if powering up, back away from it to avoid the fiery explosion.

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2025-06-03 15:58