Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreebuilds upon the world that the actual game built, widening the lore and adding an incredible amount of content for players to explore and enjoy. One of the defining, and perhaps the most important part, of a FromSoftware game isthe boss fights. So, it’s no surprise that players have gotten the treat of a whole lot of more seemingly unbeatable bosses.
One of the optional bosses that players need to beat to access a hidden area is Jori, the Elder Inquisitor. This boss is a humanoid who can be easily staggered and backstabbed, making the fight simple once you learn the attack patterns of the boss.
Where to Find Jori, the Elder Inquisitor in Shadow of the Erdtree
Jori is the final boss fight for a dungeon,the Darklight Catacombs. This dungeon is unique in the sense that players need to beat it toproceed to the Abyssal Woodsand fightMidra, the Lord of Frenzied Flame.
To reach him, take the hidden ladder leading down fromShadow Keep’s East courtyard, go through theentrance hidden behind a waterfall, go through thefake wall, and take thecoffin down to the Castle Watering Holesite of grace. From there, follow the path south to reach theDarklight Catacombs. Go through the area, and you’ll reach the Jori boss fight at theend of the dungeon.
How to Beat Jori, the Elder Inquisitor in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Jori is a boss that can be easily staggered. Just as importantly, he can be backstabbed when the player gets behind him, dealing massive damage. The strategy for beating this boss is simple. Get behind him as often as possible fora backstab critical hit, andstagger himwhenever possible using jump or charged attacks.
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Jori’s Moveset
The gravestones in the arena can be used to block ranged attacks from the boss.
Jori, the Elder Inquisitor Boss Rewards
Jori isn’ta Remembrance boss, meaning you won’t get a Remembrance from beating him, nor will you be able to get his armor from the Finger Reader. However, once you beat the Elder Inquisitor, he will drop his weapon, theBarbed Staff-Spear. Moreover, you will receive260,000 Runesfor the fight.
Greatstaff of Jori, elder inquisitor. The tip bristles with golden barbs symbolic of the inquisition’s torture, allowing one to wield the staff as a greatspear. Attacks deal holy damage, and potency increases with faith
The Barbed Staff-Spear is aGreat Spearthat deals86 Physicaland86 Holy. It can be upgraded to+10 with Somber Smithing Stones. It weighs 7.5 and causes55 bleed buildup.
Thrust the greatstaff into the air, firing off a succession of golden barb-like arcs. Holding the button down extends the barrage for a short duration.
The Ash of War of the weapon is calledJori’s Inquisition, and it cannot be swapped. The Ash of War costs9 FPand can be held to keep firing a barrage of golden arcs. Thesedeal Holy damageand are one of the best ways to deal Holy damage at range.
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