There is a boss in Elden Ring called Red Wolf of Radagon. It wields the power of sorcery in Raya Lucaria, within Liurnia of the Lakes. It is essential for you to defeat this boss in order to advance further in the quest. While Red Wolf of Radagon is the academy’s mid-boss, he might be difficult, depending on your build and stats. It can unleash multiple types of attacks in unpredictable ways, making it difficult to handle. More Elden Ring.
Red Wolf of Radagon Facts & Stats
- Weakness: Slash
- Resistance: Magic
- Immune: Madness, Instant Death
- Affected by: Poison, Scarlet Rot, Frost, Bleed, Sleep
- Runes Rewarded: 14000 (Academy of Raya Lucaria) | 4158 (West Liurna) | 4158 (Nokron Eternal City) | 4158 (Moonlight Altar) | 4158 (Consecrated Snowfield)
- Summonable NPCs: Sorceress Sellen (Academy of Raya Lucaria)
- Item Drops: Academy of Raya Lucaria: Memory Stone
- Recommended Level: 35
Where to Find the Red Wolf of Ragadon
Academy of Raya Lucaria. At the Academy you must defeat the Red Wolf of Radagon, a boss near the Schoolhouse Classroom Site of Grace.
Combat Secrets to Defeat The Red Wolf of Gagadon
Here are 7 tips to help you defeat The Red Wolf of Ragadon. You can also watch this cool video to see how it is done.
Red Wolf of Gagadon Secret:The Red Wolf’s Double Sword Swing
There are 3 variations to his sword attack. First, he spins around with his sword, damaging anyone caught in the movement. To avoid this completely, dodge backward. Secondly, he swings his sword to one side, then to the other. To avoid these, again dodge backward. You can also dodge/roll to the opposite side of the swing direction. Also, the Red Wolf will jump and then slam its sword into the ground.
Tip: You can attack Red Wolf 2-3 times as it recovers from its plunge.
Red Wolf of Gagadon Secret: Use of Spirit Ashes & Healing
When you have some distance between you, it is a good time to use Spirit Ashes. This will keep the Red Wolf preoccupied while you either prepare another spell or heal up.
Red Wolf of Gagadon Secret: His Double and Tripple Bite
The Red Wolf bites you twice, then winds up to do one last upward bite. Dodging or blocking can avoid the first two bits. After you dodge the final bite, Red Wolf will hesitate for a second before attacking again, giving you an opportunity to strike.
Red Wolf of Gagadon Secret: The Jumping Sword Attack
If you’re far from Red Wolf, it will draw its sword back and then leap into the air and slam it to the ground to close the distance. You can avoid this by dodging into the attack as Red Wolf drops.
Tip: Since it will take time to recover, this is also a good chance to get some free hits.
Red Wolf of Gagadon Secret: The Magic Daggers Attack
If there is some distance between you and Red Wolf, it will cast a spell to hurl magic daggers at you. Whether it casts one dagger or three, avoiding them will be the same. Sprinting or dodging to the side to avoid them.
Red Wolf of Gagadon Secret: Level up to 35 before Combat
The Red Wolf of Radagon’s speed makes the fight challenging for players who use slow weapons or cast sorceries and incantations slowly. Make sure you are at least level 35 with enough vigor to withstand its attacks.
Tip: Also, make sure you have enough stamina for this fight. You will do a lot of dogging and rolling.
Red Wolf of Gagadon Secret: More Combat Secrets
The following additional tips will help you in this fast-moving boss fight encounter. Heed them all.
- Use Spirit Ashes to Summon Spirits. This keeps him busy as you prepare spells or heal.
- Run, dodge, and roll in the opposite direction of Its Glintblade Dagger attack.
- Roll forward as it Jumps toward you.
- Try using weapons that deal significant melee slashing damage.
- Try equipping the Beast-Repellent Torch.
- The Red Wolf is resistant to magic, weak against slashing melee attacks, and immune to madness.
- He might summon the Sorceress Sellen as an NPC. Look out for it.
- He can drop a Memory Stone, so look for that as well.
Good luck!