Inspired by Godrick the Grafted, the grotesque Grafted Monarch emerges as a formidable adversary during Elden Ring Nightreign’s nocturnal expeditions. With limbs crudely stitched to his frame, this single-phase foe demands tactical precision even from seasoned players.

Grafted Monarch Combat Profile

This brutal opponent surfaces during critical early expeditions, intensifying his assault patterns below 50% health. Dual-wielding axes, he combines rapid strikes with devastating area attacks that punish unprepared teams.

Strategic Vulnerabilities

Targeted strikes to staggered limbs prove most effective. While resistant to holy magic, frost-based attacks significantly impair his mobility. Positioning behind his bulk minimizes exposure to frontal assaults until environmental hazards activate.

Battle Tactics

• Exploit concussive ultimates to disrupt attack sequences and expose weak points
• Monitor rotational strikes after aerial maneuvers – these multi-directional assaults require timed evasions
• Anticipate ground tremors following charged stomp attacks; maintain mid-range positioning
• Coordinate team focus when summoning segmented tail appendages during final health threshold
• Counter leaping assaults with projectile parries or area-denial spells
• Manage stamina reserves to handle rapid combo extensions in later stages
• Prevent environmental traps by luring away from destructible terrain