The Cleric Beast is arguably the harder of the two first bosses in Central Yharnam. It has hard hitting abilities, a long reach, and multiple maneuvers that cause him to leap far distances. He also can’t be forcibly put into a visceral state using critical attacks or the gun, but will go into it once at roughly 70% health, then again 30% health. Luckily his telegraphs are very slow and distinct and he drastically changes which ones he uses based on your proximity to the boss. He also loves to be staggered from damage and howl wildly, which leaves him open for tons of damage.

To start out you will want to force him into a corner to prevent him from doing his backwards leap. When he is backed up into a corner or wall and you are right in front of him, he will always use one of four attacks: grab, double swipe, single punch, and triple slam. This simplicity means you can always predict what he will do next depending on which hand he uses.

If he swipes across with his left hand it means he will swipe with the right one next, allowing you to dodge. When he slams straight down with his left hand it means he’s either doing a single punch or triple slam. Always dodge back to the left in case it is the latter. A triple slam is when he punches with his right (or left), left, then uses both hands to do an overhand smash; dodge the final slam and unload.

The absolute easiest ability to dodge is none other than the grab. He will seemingly stop moving and reach back with his very large arm (our right). Just dodge straight back or far to the left to avoid it.

Keep punishing him and he will be unable to move. The only time he will escape is if he does a triple slam because it will push him forward. You can push him back in the corner by making him leap back, or continuously attacking. Freely attack during his howls and staggers but be on the lookout for the visceral state when he lowers his head to the ground.

If this method is not working for you because he will not back into a corner, just dodge behind him while remembering the four main attacks and their patterns. I personally find being behind to be risky because of his rear swipes and requires a ton of movement, so try your best to force him into a corner.

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