| bigjon said: Okay what weapon should I use on Barioth, Also, I can see how he could be easy once you memorize his attacks, but He made me exhaust my pots so I had to end via sidequest(Broke his wing) I was using Azi Dykata. Is the switch axe good for him? I can imagine getting me arse whooped by him with it. The SnS was just taking too many hits. |
Use the lance. 
In all seriousness, any weapon should do it, including the sword and shield. If his attacks are cracking through the shield's blocks, try using rolls instead. He commits to his attacks fairly early, so you have leeway with your timing. Additionally, he gets fatigued quicker than comparable bosses, so focus on dodging in the first five minutes or so, and use only hit-and-run tactics when attacking. The sword's jump attack should do nicely for getting in and out quickly. The exception is when he does his tail swipe: roll to the opposite edge, then nail his opposite flank with a quick combo. You can also avoid the tail attack by being right next to his rear flank (around the rear leg), but it's tricky to find the right spot without practice, so don't count on it.
You can get even more aggressive when he starts panting after his attacks. Just don't let him munch on Popos, or take a nap. He also takes a while to recover after doing his breath attack: when you see it coming (he'll rear his head) roll towards him at a 45 degree angle, then use a quick combo on him. If it looks like it'll take too long to do that though, just roll out of the way, because that attack is really annoying when it connects. When he's really tired, he'll try, but fail, to do his breath attack (it comes out as just a puff of air). He'll continue to try and use that attack though, so when you see it coming, charge in and let him have it.
He really only goes to the same four zones (6, 2, 3, and 4), so consider leaving some trap meat in one of those zones. I'm not positive it will work, but give it a shot: it's five free paralysis/poisoning opportunities if it does!
Finally, focus on breaking either wing, then his tail. Once a wing breaks off, he starts slipping on the ice after each rush attack, which gives you more time to attack him. He'll continue to try and attack with his tail even after you cut it off, which also means lots of free shots. A shock trap or two is perfect for the tail, while the pitfall trap gives you easy access to the wings. Just remember to use it when he's tired, so that the trap lasts longer.
