Objectives
Fight the arena champion.
Assuming you won all competitions so far, including defeating the other team in the arena, Le Papillon asks whether you have any last requests before you face the titan of infamy, Gregoire de Gorgon himself!
Defeating Sir Gregoire de Gorgon: His Attacks
This lumbering mountain of a man is a giant knight with a mysterious past that has taken a vow of silence; he lets his sword do the talking. He has the following attacks and maneuvers to be aware of:
No Vulnerabilities: As you cannot use Signs , bombs , projectiles, or oils , this opponent has no vulnerabilities to exploit, aside from those inflicted by your steel sword, and the tactics you learn about while fighting him in sword combat . Remember that healing potions are accessible, however.
No Parrying, No Countering: This plate-metal monster has attacks that inflict such damage and are swung with such force, that they cannot be parried or countered. This means you have ever fewer combat options than for any other battle fought previously!
Punch and/or Kick: He occasionally employs a gauntlet punch or boot kick if you’re close to him, and usually at his side, to knock you back so he can regroup and begin his sword swinging.
Quick Horizontal Slice: A rapid slice through the air in front of him, offering damage to those caught in the arc of his large sword.
Quick Vertical Uppercut: A step forward and a swing upwards that can knock you back and deal nasty damage (like all his attacks).
Quick Overhead Strike: A vertical (and sometimes slightly diagonal) strike down in front of him, with a small window of opportunity to hit him as he recovers and pulls his sword back afterwards. This sometimes occurs with a step forward.
Heavy Overhead Strike: A step forward and a more pronounced strike down in front of him, and a second or two afterwards where he pulls his sword back to his chest afterwards. This is an excellent visual clue to retaliate at this point.
Defeating Sir Gregoire de Gorgon: The Best Battle Tactics
Tackle this prolonged battle as the ultimate test of your sword skill and maneuvering! Though this towering knight has some truly grotesquely damaging attacks, he has one overall weakness to exploit; a lack of speed. He isn’t slow by any means, as his attacks are reasonably rapid, but he lacks extreme dexterity and quickness, and hasn’t bothered to learn the fine art of dodging around a foe.
Whittle down his vitality by reacting to his recovery time; it is far safer than timing slashing attacks between his sword swings. Wait for an attack, dodge around to his flank, and retaliate with one or two light strikes or a heavy attack. Then retreat so you aren’t caught by a punch or wild slash of his sword.
Of particular merit is the recovery time after his Heavy Overhead Strike, which is the very best time to lay into him. While a flurry of light attacks is reasonable, this is the perfect opportunity to hit with a strong attack (covering any ground from retreating). Better yet, try a Rend Strong attack with quick timing to punish this move.
Continue with these tactics until the battle is over. Remember parrying and countering are out, but dodging (backward and around) are in! You may also wish to bring your very best steel sword with you into this combat ; one that ignores armor , and causes criticals is a fine choice.
Sir Gregoire de Gorgon Vulnerabilities
Gregoire does not stick to the honorable rules of the arena and will strike you down if your health gets too low. Only loading a previous saved game is now an option. However, if you win, Lady Vivienne beckons you to her arena perch, and decorates you as the grand champion! The mention of the vow you made by her, and the ultimate tourney reward is given, along with a purse of coins.
Items: Sir Geralt of Rivia’s Sword, Crowns (200)
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Items: Ravix of Fourhorn’s SwordCrowns (200)
