A daring Elden Ring player managed to defeat Nightreign's most reviled boss at the lowest level, utilizing Sekiro's parrying technique for success.
In a thrilling display of skill and mastery, Ongbal, a highly accomplished FromSoftware player, has triumphantly defeated the notoriously challenging Bell Bearing Hunter boss in Nightreign. Using the Executor class, a parry-focused samurai character, Ongbal showcased his exceptional talent in the game's parry mechanics, reminiscent of the gameplay in Sekiro.
Ongbal's victory was not a mere demonstration of quick reflexes but a testament to profound understanding and mastery over timing, attack pattern prediction, and parry mechanics. His flawless parries, expertly timed to deflect every attack from the Bell Bearing Hunter, transformed the boss's aggression into opportunities for counterattack.
Beyond just timing, Ongbal has internalized how many hits he needs to parry during the boss’s different attack patterns. This allows him to predict and prepare for sequences rather than simply reacting blindly. He even employs advanced parry techniques, such as sheathing the Executor’s cursed sword to create a brief deflection window during the sheath animation, enabling him to parry attacks that most players would not expect to defend against.
The stakes were high, with a single mistimed parry potentially resulting in instant death for Ongbal. His strategy also involved knowing when to attack based on upcoming windows in the boss's attack patterns. Ongbal mastered the timings for each of the Bell Bearing Hunter's attacks, ensuring a flawless deflection of each attack.
Playing as the Executor, a character with a cursed sword designed for precise deflections, Ongbal used sheathe deflections to switch to his default katana for higher attack rating and bleed status. Despite the cursed sword's low damage, especially at level one, Ongbal's skill level was significantly higher than the average player, enabling him to solo the Bell Bearing Hunter from Elden Ring at level one.
This victory comes as good news for players looking to hop back into Nightreign, as FromSoft is responsible for the rerun of the first three Everdark Sovereign events. Players now have the opportunity to face souped-up Nightlords they might have missed.
Lincoln Carpenter, a writer with 11 years of experience, contributes to this article. Lincoln joined PC Gamer as a full-time News Writer in 2024. He has expertise in various games, including Caves of Qud bird diplomacy, Crusader Kings, and Monster Hunter. This article also draws on Lincoln's past experience in World of Warcraft.
[1] Original source for Ongbal's victory details. [4] Reference to the Executor class and gameplay similarities with Sekiro.
- Ongbal's triumphant victory over the Bell Bearing Hunter boss in Nightreign was not just a showcase of quick reflexes, but a demonstration of his profound understanding and mastery over timing, attack pattern prediction, and parry mechanics, reminiscent of gameplay in both Sekiro and other sports.
- The PS game Nightreign's Entertainment sector gained renewed interest as FromSoft announced the rerun of the first three Everdark Sovereign events, offering players a chance to face challenging Nightlords they might have missed.
- Ongbal's strategy during the fight with the Bell Bearing Hunter required not only exceptional timing but also the ability to predict and prepare for sequences, employing advanced parry techniques like sheath deflections.
- In a game like Nightreign, every bet to face a challenging boss, like the Bell Bearing Hunter, presents the chance for personal growth and improvement, transforming each fight into a thrilling spectacle, much like in the world of sports.
