Elden Ring Nightreign: How To Defeat the Gaping Dragon

The Gaping Dragon is a Night Boss in Elden Ring Nightreign and can be a daunting opponent to face because of its nightmarish form.

The Gaping Dragon is a horrifying Night Boss in Elden Ring Nightreign that is far easier to beat than it looks. First seen in Dark Souls, the six-legged abomination can appear onNight 1if you are on theAugurorGaping Jawexpeditions. This article will explore its attack patterns and weaknesses to make every encounter with the Gaping Dragon significantly easier.

Overview of the Gaping Dragon in Elden Ring Nightreign

The Gaping Dragon is a very large boss, with its elongated body presenting an easy target for melee and rangedNightfarersalike. Any combination of classes can take down the boss without much trouble, with no level requirement needed. The boss is considered easy because of its loudly telegraphed attacks and the safe zones created on its sides, near the rear legs. Most of the attacks from the bosses are forward-facing, with only a tail swipe targeting players behind it in a wide arc.

Weaknesses of the Gaping Dragon

The Gaping Dragon’s main weakness is its slow speed and blind spots on either flank. The dragon can be damaged significantly withbleed,frost, andlightningattacks. As a melee character, staying near the rear legs of the dragon will negate most of its attacks.Attack the dragon’s tailcontinuously to cut it off andgain additional loot. When the Gaping Dragon is staggered, its tiny head will lower to the ground. Attack the head to deal high damage to the boss.