{"id":54318,"date":"2024-07-03T15:22:17","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T13:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=2066651"},"modified":"2024-07-04T08:25:14","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T06:25:14","slug":"elden-rings-bayle-the-dread-boss-location-and-how-to-beat","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/elden-rings-bayle-the-dread-boss-location-and-how-to-beat\/","title":{"rendered":"Elden Ring\u2019s Bayle the Dread: Boss location and how to beat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Dread the Dread no longer. <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Toby Saunders\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 at 13:22 PM<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>Many new and wicked bosses were added in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/elden-ring-dlc-reviews-round-up\/\">Shadow of the Erdtree<\/a> and few have caused quite so many game quits as Bayle the Dread.<\/p>\n<p>This giant ancient dragon is a pain in the neck. Literally, if you let him bite you.<\/p>\n<p>If this foul beast has bested you on countless occasions and you need a little help (no shame in that) \u2013 you\u2019re in the right place.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that Bayle the Dread is an optional boss. You do not have to defeat him to complete Shadow of the Erdtree\u2019s story.<\/p>\n<p>Before we dive into the guide, you may want to know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/elden-ring-midra-frenzied-flames-boss-location-explained\/\">how to beat Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame<\/a> and discover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/elden-ring-parry\/\">how to parry<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Now then, here\u2019s how to beat Bayle the Dread in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree and where to find the optional boss.<\/p> <h2><b>Where is Bayle the Dread in Elden Ring? Location explained<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>You\u2019ll find Bayle the Dread within the crater of Jagged Peak<\/b>. Jagged Peak Summit is the closest nearby Site of Grace.<\/p>\n<p>Jagged Peak is in a secret area of the Shadow of the Erdtree map, however, so getting there might prove a little difficult. Those dragons on the way might prove difficult, too.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, Game Guides Channel on YouTube has a super-useful video which shows you how to find the Bayle the Dread boss battle location in Elden Ring. Check it out below:<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bayle The Dread Location &amp; Fight Elden Ring DLC\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b_O_zbhWeHs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/>\n<p>It\u2019s worth watching the video above to find Bayle the Dread\u2019s location if you\u2019re not sure where to look, as it shows it better than any words of ours could describe. The video also shows one way you can defeat Bayle the Dread, but we\u2019ve got more on that below.<\/p>\n<p>[squirrel-affiliate-playlist squirrel_playlist_id=\u201d653\u2033 \/]<\/p>\n<h2><b>How to beat Bayle the Dread in Elden Ring \u2013 boss battle tips<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>To defeat Bayle the Dread in Elden Ring, you need to be at your best \u2013 no matter the method you use. <b>It\u2019s <\/b><b><i>a lot <\/i><\/b><b>easier if you summon Igon at the beginning of the fight<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>In order to summon Igon, you need to get hold of Igon\u2019s Furled Finger.<\/p>\n<p>To pick up Igon\u2019s Furled Finger, you need to defeat the two dragons fighting each other just before the entrance of Jagged Peak. Defeat them and Igon will appear on the floor. Speak to them to be given the Igon\u2019s Furled Finger key item.<\/p>\n<p>Igon will prove a useful distraction and won\u2019t give Bayle the Dread more health. Honestly, it\u2019s so worth going through the effort of defeating those dragons to unlock the Igon summon (you also get some great dialogue to boot!).<\/p>\n<p>Now, in terms of strategies and tips to beat Bayle the Dread, you\u2019re best off following the advice from this helpful YouTube video guide by Soldier_1stClass:<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Beat Bayle the Dread Boss Fight In Elden Ring! Easy Guide!\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cgqtlQo1eTg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/>\n<p>Based on the handy video above, we recommend you stick with what Soldier_1stClass tells you. <b>Defeat the small Ancient Dragon-Man boss in Dragon\u2019s Pit to get hold of the Dragon-Hunter\u2019s Great Katana<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>This weapon should be one of the best you can use against Bayle. Its Dragonwound Slash Ash of War will be your best friend (it\u2019ll also help defeat those dragons to unlock Igon\u2019s Furled Finger).<\/p>\n<p>In terms of other items used in the build above that will prove useful we have the <b>Godfrey Icon<\/b> to enhance charged attacks, <b>Ritual Sword Talisman<\/b> to increase your attack power at full health, <b>Shard of Alexander <\/b>to increase skill damage. A Talisman that reduces fire damage will <i>definitely<\/i> be useful. One that reduces lightning damage will help, too.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the <b>Stonebarb Cracked Tear<\/b> will help you perform more stance breaks on Bayle the Dread \u2013 heavy weapons work best to break Bayle\u2019s stance!<\/p>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvideo.io\/players\/gv.js\" data-license-key=\"f0cf5e3e9068d9a4affa36d5c8962eaf1a0662ba\"\/> <div style=\"width:50%;min-height:100vh;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:16\/9;position:relative;\"> <style><![CDATA[ .gvtext1, .gvtext2 { animation-duration: 5s; animation-iteration-count: infinite; animation-direction: alternate; width:100%; } .gvtext1 { animation-name: gvtext1; } .gvtext2 { animation-name: gvtext2; } @keyframes gvtext1 { 0% { opacity: 1 } 47% { opacity: 1 } 50% { opacity: 0 } 100% { opacity: 0 } } @keyframes gvtext2 { 0% { opacity: 0 } 50% { opacity: 0 } 53% { opacity: 1 } 100% { opacity: 1 } } ]]><\/style> <div style=\"font-family:arial;font-size:smaller;position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;background:rgb(208, 208, 208);border-radius:30px;display:flex;text-align:center;align-items:center;\"> <div class=\"gvtext2\" style=\"position:absolute;\"> Green Video Post Element <br\/>Video ID: \"0c9d758d6afe43dc9ab437b75472185549dcb5d0\" <br\/>Mix ID: \"\" <br\/>Player ID: \"Tw3-XowQ\" <\/div> <div class=\"gvtext1\" style=\"padding: 10px;\"> If the player doesn't appear here within a few seconds, the Player ID or Licence Key (set via IM Green Video settings) might be invalid. <\/div> <\/div> <green-video embed-id=\"Tw3-XowQ\" content-id=\"0c9d758d6afe43dc9ab437b75472185549dcb5d0\" mix-id=\"\"\/>\n<\/div> <p>Moving onto basic tips for the fight itself, Bayle is not parryable so don\u2019t even try. When Bayle spits fire underneath his body? Run away, don\u2019t dodge. Just run.<\/p>\n<p>Using weapons that inflict big bleed is a good way to deal more damage. That White Mask and Bloodfiend\u2019s Arm combo could be good (if you don\u2019t use the Dragon-Hunter\u2019s Great Katana).<\/p>\n<p><b>Jump attacks<\/b> will help out as timing charged attacks will prove tricky.<\/p>\n<p>Bayle is also weak against <b>Dragonwound Grease-imbued weapons<\/b>. Bring the consumable item along with you if you decide against using the Dragon-Hunter\u2019s Great Katana for whatever reason.<\/p>\n<p>With all of these tips in mind (and the videos above) you should defeat Elden Ring\u2019s Bayle the Dread soon enough. 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