Phase 1 – General Strategy
In the first phase, Gaius will rely on his boar companion and spear attacks to overwhelm you. Here’s how to Elden Ring Items handle his key moves:

1. Charge Attack
Description: Gaius opens the fight by charging at you with his boar’s tusks extended.
How to Dodge: The charge has a wide hitbox, but you can dodge it diagonally forward and away just as the tusks approach. If timed well, you’ll land behind him, offering an opportunity to execute a jump attack.
2. Boar Attacks
Gaius uses his boar in various ways during the fight:

Head Slam: The boar raises its head and slams it down.

Counter: Dodge through as the head lowers to avoid damage.
Body Slam: The boar lifts its body before slamming it down.

Counter: Similar to the head slam, dodge through the attack.
Kick: If you’re behind the boar, it will kick.

Counter: Dodge towards the kick to best site to buy elden ring items avoid it and retaliate with a quick attack.