Before going in to this fight, it is vital you have pillar stance unlocked. With it active, you will be able to sit on top of your staff when holding your heavy attack button down. I also used 2 Tiger Subduing Pellets to up my attack, equipped Wind Bear Staff, and wore the ebongold outfit.

This guy’s attacks are very simple. Swing 4 time back and forth, followed by a ground pound. The ground pound will cause spikes to come up out of the ground around him. His arms will glow yellow and that’s when you know to roll backwards before the spikes come up.

This is where the pillar stance comes in. Once you roll backwards before the spikes come up, hold down your heavy attack. Once the spikes disapate, unleash your heavy attack.

About half way through his health bar, you will see him summon boulders that he throws at you. Dodge these or sprint sideways. Be prepared for him to jump in the air and attack you from above once the boulders stop coming.

This fight is rough because you can’t mess up, you have to constantly be dodging perfectly, while also attacking him as much as you can. He eats up damage like no other boss before him. So be patient, master the pole heavy parry I taught you, and play on the offensive on this one. Don’t forget to freeze him as often as possible.

Congratulations, you beat the stone giant!!