Elden Ring: How to defeat Decaying Ekzykes

Many people in Elden Ring are troubled by dragons, but the Decaying Ekzykes may take the cake. It has the ability to poison you with crimson rot at any time, making this fight extremely challenging. This is how we were able to defeat this gigantic beast. The Decaying Ekzykes can be found in the frightening Caelid region. It is located west of the Dragon Communion Cathedral and southeast of the Caelid Highway South site of grace.

The dragon appears to be camouflaged in the horrible, red, and polluted moss as you approach. As you go closer, however, you'll notice it's moving. Rush in on your horse and begin slicing the enemy. The Decaying Ekzykes is unexpectedly weak to blood damage, thus we recommend selecting a weapon that can deal with it.

Begin by striking its feet and staying to its side to avoid its teeth and tail. Make sure to sprint out of there as quickly as you can with your horse once you've got a couple slashes in. The dragon's crimson rot will spread over the battlefield, so keep enough distance between yourself and your opponent to prevent quick death.

If you are affected by the crimson rot, employ Preserving Bolushes to counteract its effects. However, if the bar fills up, you'll be lucky to stay alive because it depletes your health so quickly. During this battle, the dragon will begin by hovering in the air before diving down to attack. Make your horse sprint at certain times and then try to jump right before the dragon lands.

We recommend utilizing a light sword or axe during the Decaying Ekzykes fight because you can run at any time rather than being locked in a long animation with a heavy weapon. We used a sword that was straight. The key is to keep an eye on the dragon's movements, and when you see its head rise up, you'll know it's preparing to unleash the red rot. Get out of there as soon as you can.

You'll be rewarded with 38,000 runes if you fight the Decaying Ekzykes successfully. You'll also be able to gain Ekzyke's Decay if you return to the Cathedral of Dragon Communion, which allows you to spew scarlet rot breath from above. To utilize it, you'll need 23 Faith and 15 Arcane. To redeem the ability at the altar in the Cathedral of Dragon Communion, you'll also need two dragon hearts.