Elden Ring DLC Dragon Boss: Bayle the Dread Guide

Location and access

• Jagged Peaks: Bayle the Dread, an Elden Ring DLC dragon boss, is located in this area, accessible after defeating the Ancient Dragon Man in Dragon's Pit
• Summit of Jagged Peaks: Continue through Dragon's Pit to Jagged Peaks, defeat the Jagged Peak Drake, and proceed until you see two Jagged Peak Drakes fighting

Weaknesses and strategies

• Head targeting: Bayle the Dread takes 2x damage to the head compared to the rest of his body
• Elemental vulnerabilities: This Shadow of the Erdtree dragon boss is weak to frost and scarlet rot effects
• Stagger techniques:
  • Use Glintblade Phalanx and Transient Moonlight to stagger the Elden Ring DLC dragon boss quickly
  • Moonveil Katana's L2R2 Transient Moonlight has huge stagger potential
• Dual-wielding: Combine Moonveil Katana and Uchigatana (cold or magic) to build up bleed and stagger damage against Bayle the Dread

Phase 1 attacks and counters

• Fire beam: Run perpendicular to avoid the Elden Ring DLC dragon boss's attack
• Fire wave: Roll through it
• Grab attack with electricity: Roll back to avoid, then attack Bayle the Dread's head
• Four-hit combo: Roll at the last moment, then counterattack
• Tail attack: Roll through the tail, position for counterattack

Phase 2 attacks and counters

• Lightning and fire charge: Avoid the explosion, roll through fireballs from the Shadow of the Erdtree dragon boss
• Enhanced lightning strikes: Roll away from spheres directing fiery beams
• Aerial attacks: Move closer to Bayle the Dread's head after dodging
• Magma eruptions: Roll away from the spheres and the Elden Ring DLC dragon boss

Effective weapons and spells

• Moonveil Katana: Scales with Dexterity and Intelligence, effective for staggering Bayle the Dread
• Uchigatana: Use with cold or magic affinity to set Frostbite and build bleed against the Shadow of the Erdtree dragon boss
• Terra Magica: Boosts magic damage by 35% for 30 seconds
• Dragon Greatclaw: Deals both physical and lightning damage to the Elden Ring DLC dragon boss

Helpful items and talismans

• Carian Filigreed Crest: Reduces weapon skill cost by 25% when facing Bayle the Dread
• Shard of Alexander: Increases damage of weapon skills against the Shadow of the Erdtree dragon boss
• Assassin's Cerulean Dagger: Replenishes FP cost
• Banished Knight set armor: Provides good lightning resistance against the Elden Ring DLC dragon boss

FAQ

How do I find Bayle the Dread in the Elden Ring DLC?

Bayle the Dread, an Elden Ring DLC dragon boss, is located in the Jagged Peaks area. To access this Shadow of the Erdtree dragon boss, first defeat the Ancient Dragon Man in Dragon's Pit, then proceed through Jagged Peaks and defeat the Jagged Peak Drake. Continue until you see two Jagged Peak Drakes fighting.

What are Bayle the Dread's weaknesses in Elden Ring?

Bayle the Dread, the Shadow of the Erdtree dragon boss, is vulnerable to frost and scarlet rot effects. Additionally, targeting the head deals 2x damage compared to the rest of the body. Using Glintblade Phalanx and Transient Moonlight can quickly stagger this Elden Ring DLC dragon boss.

What are the best weapons to use against Bayle the Dread?

For the Elden Ring DLC dragon boss Bayle the Dread, the Moonveil Katana is highly effective due to its stagger potential. Pair it with an Uchigatana (cold or magic affinity) for optimal damage. The Dragon Greatclaw is also useful as it deals both physical and lightning damage to this Shadow of the Erdtree dragon boss.

How does Bayle the Dread's second phase differ from the first?

In the second phase, Bayle the Dread, the Elden Ring DLC dragon boss, introduces new attacks. These include a lightning and fire charge, enhanced lightning strikes, aerial attacks, and magma eruptions. The Shadow of the Erdtree dragon boss becomes more aggressive and combines elemental attacks for increased difficulty.

What items and talismans are helpful against Bayle the Dread?

When facing Bayle the Dread, the Elden Ring DLC dragon boss, useful items include the Carian Filigreed Crest to reduce weapon skill cost, the Shard of Alexander to increase weapon skill damage, and the Assassin's Cerulean Dagger to replenish FP. The Banished Knight set armor provides good lightning resistance against this Shadow of the Erdtree dragon boss.