How do you avoid Grave Guardian's attacks?

Step back when it attacks. For its dash, step sideways; staying relatively close can make it miss.

Should you stay close to Grave Guardian?

Staying close can work when you sidestep its dash. For other attacks covered by the currently known tactics, back away.

Is Grave Guardian the first boss in Queen's Domain?

You should not assume a fixed first-boss position. It has been defeated second in a player's run, but that does not define your boss order.

What reward can you get from Grave Guardian?

You can get Great Elixir after victory. The complete reward list is still being expanded.

Queen's Domain Grave Guardian: How to Beat It and What It Drops

Quick Answer

Beat Grave Guardian by retreating from attacks and sidestepping dashes. You fight it in a tomb, guarded like the shrine. Staying close during a sidestep can make its dash miss. You can get Great Elixir after victory, but the full reward list is still being expanded.

Grave Guardian skeleton with a spear and its boss health bar in a dark tomb in Queen's Domain — Grave Guardian mid-fight. Step back when it attacks.
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How do you beat Grave Guardian?

You can avoid its attacks by backing away, then use a sideways step when it dashes.

Back away when it attacks

When Grave Guardian attacks, step back to avoid the hit. Start with this response before trying the closer positioning used against its dash.

Sidestep the dash

When it dashes, move sideways. Staying relatively close during this movement can make the attack miss. The useful distinction is direction: retreat from attacks, but step aside for the dash.

Match your movement to the attack

Use these two responses as your starting point for the fight. Close positioning applies to the dash tactic; it does not mean you should stay close through every attack.

The currently known tactics cover retreating and avoiding the dash. The full attack pattern, including any additional moves, is still being expanded.

What does Grave Guardian drop?

You can get Great Elixir after defeating Grave Guardian. The full drop list is still being expanded. Great Elixir's quantity and whether you always receive it are also currently unknown.

Where is Grave Guardian, and is it the first boss?

You find Grave Guardian in a tomb, and it isn't always your first boss. One player fought it second, so your order can differ. Its area name and approach route are still being added.

Use the Queen's Domain bosses guide when comparing boss encounters. For navigation help, check the Queen's Domain map guide; Grave Guardian's precise route is still being expanded here.