Adventurers should employ what has become the standard approach to big dude fights in the Souls series and circle Gundyr, rolling towards and behind him as he swings his impossibly large weapon. While not being a proper boss battle in the Souls series sense of scale and difficulty, Iudex Gundyr is a big enough challenge that he warrants discussion as a potential roadblock for Dark Souls 3 beginners. For those new to the series or needing a refresher course on the fundamental mechanics of Dark Souls 3, Iudex Gundyr can be a surprisingly frustrating challenge. Not everyone is capable of beating Iudex Gundyr using only their fists, however, and for many gamers Dark Souls 3 will mark their first entry into a series that has grown much more popular in recent years since its humble beginnings.
Iudex Gundyr, aside from having a name as difficult to pronounce as Dark Souls 3 is to play in its later stages, is not the most challenging boss players will encounter over their adventure into the Kingdom of Lothric. Here's how to get the latest instalment started right. First bosses are a rite of passage in the Dark Souls series, and the first boss in Dark Souls 3 is no different.
