You will be frequently dodging during this duel.

This battle is a great test of the ability to avoid attacks at correct time.

This makes few dodges much more effective.

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You should wear the lightest armor and theChloranthy Ringthat speeds up the stamina regeneration.

In addition to that, you should also try running behind and walking around the boss.

During this phase you must also watch out for the rare but very strong pushes.

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When enemy uses this attack use it to counterattack while the enemy will be temporarily immobilized after attacking.

After that black wings will grow from his back.

The boss will also quickly summon his phantom which will stick close to the realPontiff.

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Keep attention to the attacks of opponent - the demon attacks first and the actual boss follows just after.

You must be ready to avoid two hits, one after another.

This will give you a chance to predict how the boss will attack and prepare an adequate counter.

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You should deal withPontiff’sphantom as facing two enemies simultaneously might be much harder.

Once the ghost is gone,Pontiffwill resume regular attacks.

With the phantom nearby the boss is less aggressive.

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You will receive theduel bow gestureimmediately after summoning.

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Dark Souls III