Putrescent Knight Hard
Location: Stone Coffin Fissure (DLC)
Health: 19,000 HP
DLC Boss
Weaknesses
Resistances
Battle Strategies
- The Knight rides a spectral horse that charges and creates frost trails
- When dismounted, the Knight is much less mobile — capitalize aggressively
- Fire damage is very effective against this undead-type boss
- Dodge the charge attacks by rolling to the side at the last moment
- The frost breath attack has a long windup — circle around behind
- Aggressive play prevents the Knight from re-mounting the horse
Rewards
Remembrance of the Putrescent Knight
150,000 Runes
Best Builds for Putrescent Knight
These builds exploit Putrescent Knight's weaknesses and match the fight's demands.
Fire damage is the Putrescent Knight's biggest weakness. Taker's Flames melts this boss.
Holy damage is effective here. Wave of Gold can hit the Knight even while mounted.
Fire incantations from a Faith build work well. Mix lightning and fire for versatility.
Builds to Avoid Against Putrescent Knight
These archetypes struggle in this fight. Consider respeccing if you're stuck.
Frost resistance makes cold sorceries nearly useless. Your entire damage type is countered.
Scarlet Rot resistance negates your primary status effect. Poison alone isn't enough to carry.