What level should I be to fight Niall?

That's why we've put together this guide on how to beat the Commander Niall boss fight in Elden Ring, including weaknesses, tips, tricks, strategy and a potential cheese method for you to use. The recommended level for Commander Niall is 100 at least, with weapons of +20 or more.
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What is Commander Niall weak to?

As a human enemy, Niall is weak to bleed damage so weapons like Bloodhound's Fang will be very useful for this fight. The Mimic Tear will be very helpful in this fight but so will spirit ashes that can make very good tanks like Lhutel the Headless or Ancient Dragon Knight Kristoff, who both bear great shields.
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Is Commander Niall optional?

Commander Niall is found in Castle Sol in Mountaintops of the Giants. This is an optional boss, as players don't need to defeat it in order to advance in Elden Ring. However, he must be defeated before entering Consecrated Snowfield. Commander O'Neil is another variant of this boss.
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What summon is best for Commander Niall?

Some might not like summoning spirits, but if Commander Niall plays dirty then so should you. Summoning spirits will make this fight a lot more manageable, as your summon should distract Niall's allies. There are plenty of viable options here, but we recommend using either the Mimic Tear or the Wolves.
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Is Commander Niall a hard boss?

Commander Niall is also one of Elden Ring's more difficult boss encounters, not only because of Niall himself, but also because he is accompanied by two Spectral Banished Knights as well. Managing and defeating all three opponents makes the fight extremely challenging.
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ELDEN RING BOSS GUIDES: How To Easily Kill Commander Niall!

Can you stagger Commander Niall?

From there, dodge away, and use whatever you must to deal with Niall's summons. Generally that means something that can stagger them or hit them from a distance. Naturally, spellcasters have an easier time here. For our most recent playthrough, we found Carian Greatsword to be highly effective against them.
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What do you get after killing Commander Niall?

Upon defeating Commander Niall, you'll earn the Veteran's Prosthesis.
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Is Blasphemous Blade good against Commander Niall?

This thing absolutely destroys duo bosses, since at worst you can just take trades with them and come out of it with full health. Crucible knight duo was demolished with this strategy on the first attempt, same for commander Niall.
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Does Commander Niall take Scarlet Rot?

The boss is weak towards any Physical Strikes and Thrust attacks you perform using your weapon. The boss is quite strong against Slash attacks, so we recommend not doing Slashes. This boss has a very high resistance against Frostbite, Scarlet Rot, Poison, and Hemorrhage.
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How to make Commander Niall easier?

Use Bewitching Branches on Commander Niall's summons

By doing this, you'll free up a lot of room for your own movement while also benefiting from their additional damage. Even better, having them fighting on your side doesn't negate your ability to summon Spirit Ashes--the Mimic Tear is an especially useful option.
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Does Commander Niall do lightning damage?

Niall uses a mixture of lightning and frost based attacks. He can imbue his prosthesis with lightning and perform kicks and stomps, and he can use his halberd to generate frost.
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Is Commander O Neil a mandatory boss?

As with most world bosses, Commander O'Neill is optional, though you'll need to defeat him to begin Millicent's quest, which is required for obtaining Miquella's Needle much later in the game.
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How hard is Commander O Neil?

Elden Ring is home to quite a few bosses that require a lot of planning and strategy, but Commander O'Neil is one of the most straightforward. However, that doesn't necessarily make the fight easy. This optional foe is more than capable of making quick work of you if you come at him at a low level.
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What to do after killing Commander O Neil?

Kill Commander O'Neil in the Swamp of Aeonia to get the Unalloyed Gold Needle. Return the item to Gowry at his shack. Find Millicent at the Church of the Plague and give her the needle.
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What level is recommended for Commander Neil?

That's why we've put together this guide on how to beat the Commander Niall boss fight in Elden Ring, including weaknesses, tips, tricks, strategy and a potential cheese method for you to use. The recommended level for Commander Niall is 100 at least, with weapons of +20 or more.
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What does Commander Neil drop?

Commander O'Neil Overview

Defeating the boss will get you the Commander's Standard (Halberd), which has a ridiculous reach and high damage output. You will also get the Unalloyed Gold Needle, which is a key item required for Millicent's questline.
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Can Commander O Neill be parried?

Commander O'Neil has a range of long-ranged attacks that can go from thrusts to slashes, he can mix these up from time to time and can sometimes chain it to the move Rotting Winds. You can easily dodge roll away from any of the spear attacks. You can also try to parry these attacks as he swings his spear very slowly.
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Where is Commander Niall armor?

The Veteran's Set is a complete set of Attire that can be purchased from Finger Reader Enia in Roundtable Hold after defeating Commander Niall in Castle Sol. This set includes the Veteran's Helm, Veteran's Armor, Veteran's Gauntlets, and Veteran's Greaves.
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What is the fire giant weak to?

Know The Fire Giant's Weaknesses

The Fire Giant is susceptible to both Scarlet Rot and Poison. Players can exploit this by spamming Rotten Breath and Poison Mist or using the Antspur Rapier infused with Poison to inflict both status effects at once on the attack.
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How do I stop Carian Knight parry?

Moongrum Carian Knight Notes & Tips

He uses the Carian Knight's Sword, and uses the Carian Piercer sorcery. He cannot parry a guard counter, so play defensively while his shield is up. Once he switches to his staff, he stops parrying and is vulnerable to a more aggressive approach.
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