Elden Ring's Fire Giant is a major boss and a required encounter in order to progress. A massive, intimidating foe guards the Forge of the Giants in the Mountaintops of the Giants. The Fire Giant can be defeated with these comprehensive instructions. He has overwhelming size, powerful attacks, and devastating fire abilities.
Boss Data Table
Fire Giant Boss Data |
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Preparation |
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Location |
Mountaintops of the Giants |
Preparation |
Level 90-100 |
Weapons |
Hearty Melee Weapons, Ranged Weapons and Spells |
Talismans |
Flame Drake Talisman |
Spirit Ashes |
Lhutel the Headless, Mimic Tear, Banished Knight Oleg |
Consumables |
Crimson Flasks, Cerulean Flasks |
Builds |
Melee Builds; high Vigor and Endurance, Magic Builds: long range and high damage |
Boss Fight Phase 1 |
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Combat |
Target the Left Ankle, Stay Close and Underneath, Use Torrent if Needed |
Attacks to Avoid |
Stomp Attack, Shield Sweep, Snowball Barrage, Roll Attack |
Phase 1 Tips |
Watch for the leg lift and roll sideways to avoid the stomp, Watch for shield readiness. |
Boss Fight Phase 2 |
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Strategy |
Focus on the Hands and Chest, Stay Mobile, Watch the Ground |
Attacks to Avoid |
Massive Fireball, Fire Breath, Fire Sweep, Flaming Rocks |
Phase 2 Tips |
Keep your distance, Watch for the buildup animations, Keep moving |
General Tips for the Fight |
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Mount Up to Reposition |
Fire Resistance Gear |
Allocate Crimson and Cerulean Tears |
Consider using Fireproof Dried Liver |
Stay Mobile |
Stagger the Giant, Summon Spirit Ashes for Distraction |
Take Advantage of Critical Hit Opportunities |
Focus on the Hands and Chest, Watch the Ground: Many of his attacks will create fire trails. |
Rewards |
Runes, Remembrance of the Fire Giant |
Preparing for the Fight
•Level: Aim for at least level 80-100 for a manageable fight. Higher Vigor (HP) and your primary damage stat will help immensely.
Talismans:
•Flamedrake Talisman +2: For increased fire resistance.
•Dragoncrest Shield Talisman +1: For physical damage reduction.
•Erdtree's Favor: Increases HP, stamina, and equip load.
Weapons:
Utilize weapons with Bleed or Frostbite effects as these can be effective. The Rivers of Blood katana is often cited for its effectiveness due to its bleed buildup.
Upgraded weapons with high physical damage or those that allow for quick strikes between his attacks.
Spirit Ashes:
Mimic Tear is highly recommended as it can use your gear, providing a significant distraction and damage output.
Items:
Fireproof Dried Liver or similar consumables to boost fire damage negation.
Healing items, and possibly Cerulean Flasks for FP if you're using magic or weapon skills.
Boss Fight Phase 1
•Target: Focus attacks on his left ankle, which is his weak spot in this phase.
Avoiding Attacks:
•Snow Wave: Dodge to the side when he slams his plate down.
•Fire Orbs: These track slowly; dodge or use Torrent to outrun them.
Strategy:
Stay at a medium distance to bait out easily dodgeable attacks, then close in for attacks on his ankle. Use Torrent for quick positioning but dismount for fighting as many of Fire Giant's attacks are easier to dodge on foot.
Boss Fight Phase 2
•Changes: After dealing enough damage, the Fire Giant rips off his injured leg, gaining new fire-based attacks.
New Attacks:
•Fire Breathing: The stomach-face will breathe fire; stay to his sides or back.
•Meteors: When he summons meteors, get close to him as they tend not to land directly next to him.
Strategy:
•Positioning: Stay behind him or at his sides. His frontal attacks are more dangerous and numerous.
•Torrent Use: Now becomes more crucial for mobility due to his increased range and movement. Use Torrent to close gaps or escape large area attacks.
•Continued Attack: His hands become more vulnerable in this phase, but staying behind him remains the safest strategy for melee users.
General Tips 
•Patience: Don't rush. The Fire Giant has a large health pool, and the fight can be lengthy. Conserve your stamina for dodges.
•Co-op vs. Torrent: Decide if you want help from other players or prefer using Torrent. Co-op increases the boss's health, but can distract him.
•Watch for Roll: When he rolls, use Torrent's speed to avoid being crushed.
•Exploit Windows: After certain big attacks, like the meteor summon, he's vulnerable for a longer period.
•Adaptability: If using magic or ranged attacks, keep your distance but be ready to close in or run when he targets you with his wide-reaching attacks.
•Torrent Management: Master using Torrent during this fight. While it’s risky to be knocked off, Torrent provides the mobility you need to evade his powerful attacks.
•Time Your Healing: Make sure to create enough distance before healing, as the Fire Giant can easily close gaps and interrupt your recovery.
•Learn His Patterns: The Fire Giant’s attacks can seem overwhelming at first, but learning the timing of his stomps, rolls, and fire magic will make it easier to predict and avoid.
•Dealing with AoE Attacks: Be aware that his AoE attacks will leave fire patches on the ground. These can deal damage over time, so try to avoid standing in them for too long.
Conclusions
With the Fire Giant, you must dodge massive attacks, stay mobile, and attack his weak spots to survive. If you focus on his left ankle in Phase 1 and chest/hands in Phase 2, manage your fire resistance, and use Torrent strategically, you can defeat this colossal foe. Learn his attack patterns, stay patient, and use summons to help you fight. You can defeat the Fire Giant with the right preparation and strategy.
