Elden Ring: How to beat Glinstone Dragon Smarag? Elden Ring guide, walkthrough
In this page of the Elden Ring tutorial, you will learn how to defeat the boss Glinstone Dragon Smarag. It is located in Liurnia of the Lakes.
Last update: 05 March 2024
On this page of our Elden Ring guide, you can find tips and strategy for Glinstone Dragon Smarag encounter. This opponent is optional - you can skip him and still finish the game. However, killing him unlocks a new incantation .
Location
You can find Smarag in Liurnia of the Lakes. The good place to start the search will be Temple Quarter site of grace (16 on our map) From there, head north to a small island where the boss is found.
Reward for defeating
For defeating Glinstone Dragon Smarag, you will receive Runes (14,000) and a Dragon Heart .
General tips
- This battle allows the use of Ashes or allies.
- Consider using a mount during this battle , as it will increase your mobility, and thus your chances in combat.
- If you are going to use magic attacks, avoid pure magic . Fire, lightning and ice schools will work best here.
- Smarag is vulnerable to bleed, scarlet rot , poison and frostbite.
- When it comes to items, equip something that protects both from magic and physical attacks.
- The best way is to target the opponent's legs - while near them, you only have to watch out for stomps and tail attacks.
- The most vulnerable area of the opponent is his head . Don't focus on the head, instead attack when the opportunity is ripe. Hitting the head may throw him off-balance .
- The dragon can not only breathe fire, but also shoot magic projectiles . Avoid them by dashing.
How to defeat?
Before you get close to the slumbering dragon, you have some time to prepare for battle. Use Ashes or items offering an advantage in combat.
As with most dragons, it's best to target the legs . This way you will only have to worry about heavy stomps. Nevertheless, don't stay at the feet for too long, as after a moment the opponent will make a sharp turn, attacking with his tail.
The enemy can also fire magic projectiles that home towards you . It is easy to avoid them, especially when dashing on horseback. If you happen to be on foot at that moment, just dodge as the projectile approaches your character.
Smarag will also occasionally get airborne to travel in a straight line, breathing fire to area before him. If you see the enemy take off, move away to a safe distance . Being struck by the fire may mean instant death.
The dragon will also breathe fire while on the ground . At that point, it aims to where you have been and follows you to some extent. Avoid it by dashing. You can now attack a few times, either his legs or one of the wings.
A weapon placing a negative effect will be useful . As poison, scarlet rot, frostbite or bleed will make the battle faster and shorten it. The method of attacking several times and escaping to a safe distance will also work well.