I still have nightmares about those hooves. The incessant clacking against the stone floor of that arena haunts me even now. It's been three months since I faced Fulghor, Champion of Nightglow in Elden Ring Nightreign, and my controller still bears the scars of my rage-induced grip. If you're planning to take on this monstrosity in 2025, buckle up, because this half-horse, one-armed nightmare is about to become your personal hell.

The Centaur from Your Darkest Dreams

Let me paint you a picture: imagine a centaur, but instead of the majestic creatures from fairy tales, this one's been dragged through the nine circles of hell, given a giant sword, and told to make your gaming experience as miserable as possible. SUCCESS ACHIEVED.

Despite his diminutive stature (for a boss, anyway), Fulghor moves like he's had seventeen espressos. He's faster than Caligo—and that's saying something! The audacity of this horse-man to have such incredible range with just ONE ARM is honestly offensive. I spent half the fight screaming, "HOW ARE YOU HITTING ME FROM THERE?" at my screen.

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Phase 1: The One-Armed Menace

Fulghor's first phase had me questioning my life choices. His moveset includes:

  • Sweeping Slash: This infuriating shockwave comes at you faster than my mom when she hears me swear. Roll INTO it or block it if you can, but good luck timing it right!

  • Charged Lightning: Remember the Draconic Tree Sentinel? Well, Fulghor took notes and made it WORSE. He targets TWO players and summons puddles that might as well have "step here if you hate yourself" written on them.

  • Jump Slam: Nothing says "I love you" quite like a half-horse jumping directly at your face and creating a mini-earthquake.

I spent approximately 47 attempts just learning how to survive these three moves. FORTY-SEVEN! And just when I thought I had his pattern down...

Phase 2: Oh Look, He Grew an Arm!

At 50% health, Fulghor decides that having one arm was too mainstream, so he grows a GROTESQUE GIANT ARM out of his left side. Because why not? As if he wasn't hard enough already!

His new moveset is pure sadism:

  • Hand Slam: That new arm? It's not just for show. He slams it down with enough force to make you question your gaming skills and life choices simultaneously.

  • Five-Hit Combo: A delightful mixture of sword and new arm attacks that had me mashing the dodge button so hard I think I broke it.

  • Dashes: Picture this—a four-legged monstrosity dashing around the arena THREE TIMES, leaving explosions behind like some demented version of Mario Kart. And then, just for fun, he performs a final attack that's so fast you need superhuman reflexes to avoid it.

Is this fair? NO! Did FromSoftware care about my feelings? ABSOLUTELY NOT!

My Strategy (Or Lack Thereof)

After numerous deaths (I stopped counting after 83), I realized that Fulghor has a lightning weakness. When he puts his blade to his left chest, that's your cue to hit him with lightning if you have a Recluse in your party. This stuns him and gives you precious seconds to unleash hell.

But here's the real kicker—despite his massive range and speed, patience is key. I know, I know, patience isn't exactly my strong suit either. But trust me, rushing this fight is like rushing to pet an angry cat—you're just asking to get scratched.

The most annoying attack? That sandy shockwave. It comes at you with little warning, and sometimes it's a THREE-HIT COMBO. Who designed this? Who hurt them? I want names!

When he does his lightning charge, dodge to the side the MOMENT he brings down his blade. If you're like me and your timing is about as good as a broken clock, blocking works too—but be prepared to lose a chunk of health.

In phase two, NEVER guard against his dashes. You'll get sent flying back like a rag doll and be vulnerable to his follow-up. Dodge, dodge, DODGE!

Was It Worth It?

After finally defeating this half-horse monstrosity, drenched in sweat and possibly tears, was it worth it?

Well, considering Fulghor is arguably the second hardest boss in Nightreign (only behind Equilibrious Beast's Libra), the satisfaction of victory was... actually, yes. Yes, it was worth it. The moment that centaur fell, I jumped up from my couch so fast I nearly hit the ceiling. My neighbors probably thought I'd won the lottery.

Frequently Asked Questions (Because I Know You're Wondering)

Q: Is Fulghor harder than the base game bosses?

A: Is water wet? YES! He makes Malenia look like a tutorial boss. Okay, maybe that's an exaggeration, but BARELY.

Q: How many attempts should I expect to make?

A: If you're asking this question, you're not mentally prepared for what's coming. But fine—prepare for double-digit attempts at minimum. Triple digits if you're as stubborn as I am.

Q: Can I cheese this fight somehow?

A: Oh, how I searched for cheese strategies! But Fulghor is apparently lactose intolerant. Your best bet is exploiting his lightning weakness and praying to whatever gaming deity you believe in.

Q: Is it normal to have nightmares about hooves after this fight?

A: Completely normal. I still flinch when I hear horses on TV.

So there you have it—my traumatic experience with Fulghor, Champion of Nightglow. May your reflexes be faster than mine, your patience greater, and your controllers more durable. And remember, when you're screaming at your screen at 3 AM, you're not alone. We've all been there.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go find a support group for people traumatized by digital centaurs.