How to beat the Godskin Duo in Elden Ring

The Godskin Duo is one of the most notorious boss fights in Elden Ring, known for its overwhelming difficulty and relentless attacks. Located in Crumbling Farum Azula, this duo boss battle pits players against the Godskin Apostle and Godskin Noble simultaneously—two formidable enemies who constantly revive until their shared health pool is fully depleted.

In this article, we break down everything you need to know to defeat the Godskin Duo, from their weaknesses to optimal builds and foolproof cheese strategies.

Who are the Godskin Duo?

The Godskin Duo are two high-ranking members of the Godskin cult:

• Godskin Apostle: A slim, fast-moving boss with sweeping sickle attacks and Black Flame magic.
• Godskin Noble: Godskin Noble is shorter and heavier than the Godskin Apostle. But he is extraordinarily fast, especially with his rolling attacks. He swings a rapier, which he uses for charging and other raid attacks.

Together, they pose a significant challenge by attacking simultaneously. Worse still, when one is defeated, it respawns after a short time unless the boss’s shared health bar is completely drained.

Why is the Godskin Duo so brutal for players?    

The Godskin Duo battle is notoriously famous in the Elden Ring due to its difficult challenges and perceived unfairness. Here are the reasons for such frustration: 

• Shared health bar technique: The shared health bar is frustrating, which means killing one of the bosses is not enough; you have to kill both of them. They will regenerate until you fully deplete the whole health pool. 
• Small arena: The small arena also limits dodging space, making the battle even harder.  
• Unpredictable aggression: It is difficult to focus on one enemy without being trapped by the other, because both enemies have aggressive and severe damage amalgams. 
• Black flame destruction: The black flame continues to cause damage that can affect your health and make healing problematic.

How to beat the Godskin Duo strategically

Here are some strategies for the Australian players to defeat the Godskin Duo:

1. Use spirit ashes or summon Bernahl 

Summons like Lhutel, Tiche, or NPC Bernahl can be excellent to crack aggro effectively. Another Aussie Tarnished can help you manage the fight more easily. Having an additional target for the Godskin Apostle and Godskin Noble makes it more convenient to fight his chaotic battle. Furcalling Finger Remedy or summon sign can be helpful in this regard. 

2. Lure sleep status to fight 1v1  

Use sleep items to put the Godskins to sleep as soon as you enter the area, and focus on the one boss by keeping one of the bosses out of the commission. This strategy gives you a temporary 1v1.  

3. Use pillars for kiting and cover  

There are many collapsing pillars in the room. Use the pillars to separate or block the bosses, particularly while healing, to prevent getting mobbed or blocking the line of sight. 

4. Exploit elemental and status weaknesses

The Godskin Duo are weak to multiple status effects, including:

• Bleed
• Frostbite
• Scarlet Rot
• Poison

Use weapons like:

• Rivers of Blood (Bleed)
• Hoarfrost Stomp (Frost)
• Rotten Breath incantation (Rot)

Inflicting damage over time helps chip away at the shared HP bar while avoiding direct confrontation.

5. Parrying and dodging 

Dodging the Godskin Noble’s rolling slam is a practical strategy to fight the battle confidently and strategically. It is a helpful method as it permits you to prevent taking damage and potentially reposition for attacks. Furthermore, the Apostle’s speel spin (also famous as Spinning Weapon) can help attack the Godskin duo, particularly in the first phase. 

6. Focus and stagger selectively  

Focus on the Godskin Apostle first, as he is thought to be more mobile, aggressive, and difficult to control. It can help to remove the more challenging threat, and then focus on the Noble, who has more expected attacks.

What do you earn after defeating the Godksin Duo? 

After defeating the Godskin Duo in Crumbling Farum Azula in Elden Ring, you receive the following grants:

• 170,000 Runes
• Ash of War: Black Flame Tornado
• Smithing-Stone Miner’s Bell Bearing [4]

These rewards are valuable for both combat and crafting, helping you power up for even tougher bosses ahead.

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Tips for Aussie players 

Here are a few handy tips for Aussie gamers keen to take on the Godskin Duo without losing their cool:

• Keep moving – don’t let both enemies pin you in a corner.
• Use summons early to reduce pressure right from the start.
• Don’t rush – take your time and manage your stamina.
• Use sleep strategically to control the pace of the fight.
• Watch for the resurrection animation – kill the remaining boss quickly to stop the revive.

Final thoughts

The Godskin Duo is one of the most challenging boss encounters in Elden Ring, especially for solo players. This fight tests your adaptability, creativity, patience, and build-up strategies. Don’t be discouraged, as it might take many attempts, but each try teaches something new. By using summons, sleep status, and pillars strategically, you will bring down the Godskin Duo in the Lands Between and progress into the final chapter of Elden Ring.