Only one things stands in your way: Maliketh, the Black Blade.
Maliketh is a relentless foe whose two phases demand drastically different approaches.
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Get your weapon leveled up to the max, as well.
Something big and tanky, like Banished Knight Oleg or Lhutel the Headless, is your best bet.
If you plan on fighting Maliketh with a melee weapon, we highly recommend bringing along a shield.
Any shield with 100% Physical damage reduction will work fine.
Keep going forward, through the door and down the stairs, until you find yourself on a terrace.
Go down the ladder to your right, and continue toward the tower with the chest inside ahead.
Just look out for the large AoE of his weapon’s Devourer of Worlds Ash of War.
With the Blasphemous Claw equipped, you’re now ready to take on Maliketh.
Just be ready to quickly re-lock on when he comes back into view.
Maliketh is highly resistant to all status effects and elemental damage.
High-Faith builds can use Lightning Spear to good effect.
For Sorcerers,Rock Slingis a solid option, as always.
Phase one
The boss starts the fight in the form of Beast Clergyman.
As soon as you enter the arena, he will charge toward you.
Run forward and get off the narrow bridge to avoid falling off.
While this can be dodged, his combos are fast and unpredictable.
The easiest strategy is to block these attacks with a good shield.
By doing so, you’ve got the option to stay close and ready to counterattack.
He will also use the following Incantations throughout the first phase.
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