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Elden Ringcontinues the Tarnished’s epic journey with the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, welcoming a host ofincredible new bosses to fight. Jori, Elder Inquisitor is a new boss with a unique reward you’ll want to hunt down during your run through Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.
Jori is an optional boss, so you might miss this fight if you don’t seek out Jori in the Darklight Catacombs. Though Jori is not a Remembrance boss, this fight is one of the most mechanically satisfying in the Shadow of the Erdtree, so it won’t be nearly as frustrating as some others, like Commander Gaius.
Where Is Jori, Elder Inquisitor?
Jori, Elder Inquisitoris the final boss located at the end of theDarklight Catacombsdungeon at the beginning of theAbyssal Woods area.
The map can be confusing to navigate, sohunt down the Shadow of the Erdtree map fragment locationsto better understand the terrain.
From the Darklight Catacombs Site of Grace, you’ll need to navigate through the dark tunnels toprogress down a set of lifts.
After you descend the first lift and set of stairs, you must continue todescendalong the stone path to reachthe second lift.
Take this lift further down, then head through the archway where you will find another ladder leading down.Light up the areaby pulling the lever at the end of the path.
Turn aroundfrom the lever andtake the set of stone paths(first left, then right)to the final lift.
At the bottom of the lift, head straight to the final approach and enter the large boss area where you willfind Jori, Elder Inquisitor.
What Gear To Use Against Jori, Elder Inquisitor
Preparation is important, so ensure you’re well-equipped before you step into this battle. Jori, Elder Inquisitor, isn’t the strongest boss in Elden Ring, but you’re able to easily lose the fight if you don’t approach it properly.
Weapons
Jori, Elder Inquisitor,is susceptible to staggering, so use any weapon thatinflicts high poise damage.
Whether you want to useMohgwyn’s Sacred Spear, or a colossal weapon likeMaliketh’s Black Blade, almost anything will get the job done against Jori, given his lack of defenses.
Two-Headed Turtle Talisman
Greatly raisesStaminarecovery speed.
No Talisman is strictly required to defeat Jori, Elder Inquisitor, but theHaligdrake Talismanis highly recommended tomitigate the Holy damage that Jori’s spells deal.
The Blessed Blue Dew Talisman will help you to keep spamming spells as your FP recovers, while theTwo-Headed Turtle Talismanwill help keep your stamina high while you’re running around the arena.
Armor and spells choicesare dependent on your build and not strictly necessary to defeat this boss.
How To Beat Jori, Elder Inquisitor
Jori, Elder Inquisitor is a straightforward boss with a few simple attacks and actions to be aware of.
Luckily, Jori’s sweeping attacks using the staff are slow and easy to predict; dodge them.
Here arethree key tips to defeat Jori, Elder Inquisitorin the Abyssal Woods.
When damaged,Jori will teleport around the arena,creating space and opportunities for Jori’s summons to help their master.
Avoid Jori’s Ranged Attacks
Firstly, Jori will throwfour types of ranged attacksat you:
Dodgethe smaller attacks in rapid succession,or just keep runningto avoid their homing.
Close the distanceas quickly as possible to avoid these attacks altogether andtake a few swings at the boss.
Use Cover
Since it’s not always feasible to be aggressive during this fight,use the gravestonesscattered around the arenaas cover.
The larger stone coffinto the left side of the arena is big enough to crouch behind and avoid the slash attacks entirely.
Unfortunately, you cannot use this area to avoid the ground spells; don’t trap yourself and keep moving.
Fight Summons With Summons
Bringthe Mimic Tear Ashesor your choice of summon to combat thetwo types of summonsJori will throw at you:
With both you and your Mimic hitting Jori, their poise will break quickly, giving you ample opportunities to damage the boss.
If you prefer to use ranged tactics, a Mimic Tear is the perfect distraction to ensure Jori isn’t aiming attacks at you while you’re setting up.
Use these tips and stay as aggressive as possible, and you willdefeat Jori, Elder Inquisitor quickly.
What Rewards Does Jori, Elder Inquisitor Drop?
Once you defeat Jori, Elder Inquisitor, you’llunlock the Forsaken Graveyard Site of Graceand receive the following rewards:
The Barbed Staff-Spear is one ofthe best spears in Elden Ring, and worth trying after you claim it from Jori.
