A solo, melee only kill of Beast Clergyman / Maliketh, the Black Blade using an unupgraded colossal weapon to test out openings, something I wanted to do before and requested by a viewer comment. Also done without hits.
The character was level 16 for this with Godrick's great rune, base level with points spent only in endurance to simulate what a leveled character built for colossal weapons would be using. This kill was improvised on the spot so apologies for the neighbors drilling and hello to my friend @BigDBrian who was hanging out in vc with me while I was doing this.

The general strategy I believe is safe for a colossal fight : Wait for combos enders in phase 1 (specifically the rocks slings), safely run into all of Beast Clergyman's attacks when re-engaging him as well as most mid-range incantations. Charged R2s are possible on the Ground drag sweep and after each riposte, before he stands up again. For phase 2, always roll into his combos which will lend you plenty of time for multiple R1s or a charged R2, keep running into him for most combos and learn the projectiles dodge timings and you will be golden for this fight. In base NG the sheer poise damage you can dish out will bully him with staggers, which will be harder as you reach higher NG cycles of course but still a great advantage given his low poise values.

List of safe punishes with colossal swords per attacks in each phase :

Phase 1, Beast Clergyman :
When re-engaging Beast Clergyman, a running R1 is always safe, followed by a roll if need to.
For most of his melee combos, it's advised to wait for the final hit (usually a rocks sling throw) which can be punished by a rolling r1. You can also roll away and bait a mid-range projectile instead.
Mid-range projectile throws (rock slings, stone of Gurranq) : Run into him and running R1, if you're too far to run under the rock slings simply roll it and do a rolling r1. This doesn't apply to the disengage versions where Beast Clergyman throws rocks slings while running away, you can't punish those.
Standing slam into beast claws : Roll/walk to the left, and either [rolling r1, roll claws, rolling r1] or simply wait to jump over the claw for a jumping R2.
Ground drag sweep : Go behind him and charged R2.
Ground rupture with rocks : R1 or R2, then run away to clear the rocks and re-engage
Whenever he staggers : R1 him before riposting if you have time, then after riposting immediately perform a fully charged R2 to have a good headstart on the next stagger meter.

Phase 2, Maliketh the Black Blade :
DO NOT roll away from Maliketh's melee combos under any circumstance in that phase. Most of his melee combos let you get a charged R2 inbetween the attacks, but doing 2x R1s is just as good and you don't have to commit as much, allowing you to cancel the 2nd one if you misjudged timings.
Opener combo : Charged R2 then R1, if he does the Destined Death combo run away and clear it.
Running swipe combo : Run into the swipe to strafe it, then 2x R1 or CR2.
Double spin attack : Roll to his side (two rolls is recommended for safety) then do a rolling R1 or R2. If you were close enough to manage dodging it with only one roll, you can do a charged R2 but the timing is tight.
Turn-around quick slam combo : Charged R2, roll the follow-up delayed swipe, rolling r1.
Jump explosion : Run away from him to bait the Aerial spin attack, then run back in to make him land past you and charged R2.
Projectiles into ground crash/jump on pillar into ground crash : Roll under him, then roll again to dodge the follow-up AoE explosion and do a rolling r1. It's also possible to do a jumping R2 if you feel like his stance is about to break, but it's slightly risky.

Build : Rune Level 16, all points into endurance for stamina
Weapon : Zweihander +0, no Ashes of War/affinities
Talismans : Red feathered branchsword, Strarscourge Heirloom, Green Turtle talisman, Viridian amber medaillon +2
Bonus items : Godrick's Great Rune

Champion's Respite server for Level 1 runs, boss resources and guides : [ Ссылка ]

My other Elden Ring Rune Level 1 kills so far : [ Ссылка ]

If you wish to learn more about Maliketh in detail, here's my Maliketh-specific playlist : [ Ссылка ]

Here is also a written guide going in-depth on Maliketh's attacks, behavior and strategies : [ Ссылка ]

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