The Gilika, the half-human queen is an optional boss field version of’Elden Ring, available at PC, PlayStation and Xbox. You'll find it in the Ruins of Lux, on the Altus Plateau.
How do you get to her? How do you defeat her? We'll tell you everything!
How to reach the Ruins of Lux in Elden Ring?
The Ruins of Lux are located north of the Altus Plateau, in the western part of the map. From the sacred site of the Great Elevator in Dectus, head north.
Then head slightly west. You’ll soon come across a collapsed structure: that’s the entrance to the area. The path runs along the ridges leading to Mount Gelmir. Nearby are also the Divine Tower and the village of Dominula.
The area around the ruins is teeming with demi-human enemies. By defeating them, you'll collect falchions, ropes, Rickety shields, and various crafting materials.
Watch out for the bushes and shrubs along the way. A Tear-shaped beetle hidden among the rubble, drops the Ashes of War: Shield Clash. Hit him quickly before he runs away to get this reward.
And if you like exploring other similar areas, check out the purified ruins ofElden Ring.
The boss Gilika, the semi-human Queen of the Ruins of Lux
Gilika, a half-human queen, remains surrounded by numerous half-humans at the ruins. She attacks in close combat with her staff and casts magic spells from a distance. Her attacks are wide but predictable. The most dangerous threat is the pack accompanying her, which quickly surrounds you. Theashes of half-humansThey can actually help you manage the crowd. Wait until each activity is over before responding.
This is an optional battle: you can skip it without hindering your progress toward Leyndell. But to defeat Gilika gives you runes and lets you search the area at your leisure to collect the rest of the loot.
And if you're wondering How many optional boss units are there in a Elden Ring? There are many of them; the list is long.
Strategy for Defeating the Half-Human Queen
First, take out the small half-humans around her to avoid being overwhelmed. Then, focus your attack on Gilika directly.
The recommended level is around 60. With a fast weapon, the queen can be defeated with just a few well-placed attacks.
Rewards and Loot from the Ruins of Lux
To beat Gilika gives you runes and grants you full access to the area. Don't forget about the tear-shaped beetle hidden in the ruins: it drops the Ashes of War: Shield Clash, a great addition to your gear.
The Ruins of Caelid offer similar rewards if you want to continue exploring the game.
Otherwise, other areas of the Altus Plateau and neighboring regions such as Liurnia, Sellia or the river Siofra They also hide bonus locations and interesting rewards to discover on the map.
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