Pieta, She of Blessed Renewal, is the first real boss you will run into inLords of the Fallen. She is likely to provide a pretty tough challenge for folks who don’t quickly adapt to a couple of pretty simple rules for fighting her. In this guide, we will break down some important things you need to know if you plan on beating her.
How to beat Pieta She of Blessed Renewal in Lords of the Fallen
Pieta is a two-stage fight. In the first stage, you will be fighting her on foot, but for the second stage, she will grow wings and fly around, summoning some beings of light to fight alongside her. Some overall fight tips can be found below.
Stage 1
In her first stage, Pieta fights on foot with her sword. This can extend in length, and she is prone to swiping and slashing attacks that you will need to time carefully. Her attack patterns are as follows:
For the first stage, you want to fight as close to Pieta as possible. Her attacks are actually quite slow, and the animations are mostly focused on covering a large area. You can easily read her animations when you are in close and dodge the attacks, then use the extended animations to punish her. Parries are also great for stripping her posture and leaving her open to heavy damage. When you remove about 25% to 33% of her health, Stage 2 will begin.
Stage 2
Stage 2 is much more difficult and will require patience. You will want to maintain some distance, closing it only when you have the chance to do damage. She will grow wings and start flying around, making getting at her to attack more difficult.
Patience really is the key here. Against Pieta, you need to be precise. Don’t overreact to things you think are happening. Wait for an attack, then dodge, then strike. Learn her animations, and you will actually find this is a pretty easy fight as long as you don’t rush yourself. When you defeat her, she will drop theRemembrance of Pietawhich can be taken to an NPC for some goodies.
