Golden Hippopotamus Boss Guide
Yeah, why not, a giant hippo is guarding the main gate of the Shadow Keep. This big guy is about as straightforward as bosses get. He bites, tackles, and swings his head around and all you have to do is dodge, however, due to Elden Ring Items his massive size and the relatively small arena that isn’t always as easy as it sounds.
The hippo does not have a wide range of attacks but even with multiple Scadutree Blessings, he can still kill you with 2-4 hits. Most of his attacks are single hits, so wait for the big swing and do not get baited into panic rolling.
The hippo almost always begins the battle by charging at you with his mouth open. This grab attack results in him biting you multiple times, dealing big damage.
The bite is slow but has a huge range and will often grab you even if you roll past, so I recommend just strafing around and attacking him in the side as his charge comes to an end. Most of his attacks leave enough time for one charged attack or a short combo before he strikes again, don’t get greedy!
The rest of best site to buy elden ring items his moveset consists of various bites and head swings. When he swings his head up while keeping his front foot on the ground, he is going to do a double chin slam. Roll past both before the moment of impact.