Elden Ring: How to Beat Furnace Golems in Shadow of the Erdtree

In the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, a new formidable foe, the Furnace Golems, roams the landscape. These towering beasts boast massive health pools, but with the right strategy and tools, they can be brought down efficiently. Here's how to beat the Furnace Golems in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

Obtain the Greater Potentate's Cookbooks and Craft Hefty Pots

To effectively combat Furnace Golems, you'll need Hefty Fire Pots and Hefty Furnace Pots. These potent items can be crafted using the Greater Potentate's Cookbook. Here's how to get the cookbook and the materials needed for the Hefty Pots:

    Find the Greater Potentate's Cookbook

        Location: Greatbridge, North Site of Grace

        Directions: From the Greatbridge, North Site of Grace, head southeast along the lower cliffs under the Ellace Greatbridge. Look for a Run-Down Traveler's Rest with a corpse inside. Loot the corpse to obtain the Greater Potentate's Cookbook.

    Crafting Hefty Fire Pots and Hefty Furnace Pots

        Hefty Fire Pot Materials:

            1 Redflesh Mushroom: Found throughout the Realm of Shadow, especially around the Gravesite Plains.

            1 Black Pyrefly: Located in Legacy Dungeons and open areas inhabited by enemies in the Realm of Shadow.

        Hefty Furnace Pot Materials:

            1 Redflesh Mushroom: Common in the Gravesite Plains.

            1 Ember of Messmer: Found around Scadu Atlus, the second zone in Shadow of the Erdtree, after defeating Rellena in Castle Ensis.

            1 Furnace Visage: Can be found throughout the Realm of Shadow and also dropped by defeated Furnace Golems.

Furnace Golem Boss Guide and Strategy

Once equipped with a few Hefty Pots, it's time to take on the Furnace Golem. The first one you encounter is typically in the Gravesite Plain. Follow these steps for an effective strategy:

    Preparation and Initial Engagement

        Location: Gravesite Plain, north of the Scorched Ruins Site of Grace.

        Approach: Summon Torrent, your trusty steed, to maintain mobility. Furnace Golems are massive and hard to miss.

    Combat Tactics

        Target: Focus your attacks on the Furnace Golem's legs, aiming for the same leg to maximize damage. Despite their armored appearance, this is their weak point.

        Avoiding Attacks: The Golem will swing its arms at you, so stay behind its legs to minimize damage.

    Handling Special Attacks

        Flame Emission: When the Golem emits flames from its leg and raises it, prepare to double jump with Torrent to avoid the ground flames that erupt in a wave.

        Aerial Slam: The Golem may also jump into the air, slamming down with a similar flame attack. Again, use Torrent's double jump to stay airborne longer and evade the flames.

Bringing Down the Furnace Golem

After dealing enough damage to one of its legs, the Furnace Golem will stumble and fall. At this point, you have two options:

    Melee Option:

        Dismount Torrent and attack the front faceplate of the fallen Golem for significant damage.

    Hefty Pots Option:

        Switch to a Hefty Fire Pot or Hefty Furnace Pot and toss it into the "basket" around the Golem's head. This will cause a massive explosion and deal substantial damage.

Repeat this process a few times, focusing on weakening its legs, avoiding its flame attacks, and using your Hefty Pots when the Golem is down.

Advanced Strategies for Future Encounters

As you progress, future Furnace Golems may have an elevation advantage, attacking with fireballs and sprays of fire. From these elevated positions, you can directly throw Hefty Pots into their head baskets without needing to knock them down first, inflicting massive damage efficiently.

Rewards

Defeating Furnace Golems will reward you with new Crystal Tears to mix into your Flask of Wondrous Physick and Furnace Visages, which are essential for crafting items like the Hefty Furnace Pot. Unfortunately, Furnace Golems do not reward Elden Ring Runes upon defeat, but the valuable items they drop can be used to enhance your overall combat effectiveness.

Conclusion

Facing the Furnace Golems in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree can be daunting, but with the right preparation and strategy, you can conquer these colossal foes. Utilizing Elden Ring Items like Hefty Fire Pots and Hefty Furnace Pots, crafted with resources from the Greater Potentate's Cookbook, will give you the upper hand in these challenging battles. Equip yourself, ride into battle on Torrent, and emerge victorious against the Furnace Golems.