Great Arbiter of Flesh Summary
The greatsword-wielding mini-boss can be encountered just right below Widow's Overlook Beacon. Watch out for its feint and heavy swings!
| Location | Widow's Overlook |
| Rewards | ・Arbiter's Prize x 1 ・Gloom x 5,754 ・Glimpse x 1 |
| Health | 1750 |
| Poise | 200 |
| Weakness | Frost |
Where to Find Great Arbiter of Flesh
The boss is just below the area of the Beacon you land on after arriving at Widow's Overlook.
Turn around, follow the path below, and head right to find it patrolling the area.
Great Arbiter of Flesh Attack Patterns
The table below lists the attack details of the Great Arbiter of Flesh.
| Attack | Description |
|---|---|
| Single Slash |  The boss swings its greatsword in a wide sweep from right to left. The attack can be blocked or parried. |
| Feint |  The move shares the same animation as Single Slash, but the boss pauses mid-swing before rotating into another slash. The attack can be blocked or parried, so wait for the brief pause before guarding. |
| Double Swing |  The boss swings its greatsword twice in a row. Both can be blocked or parried, but there is a slight delay before the second swing, so adjust the guard timing accordingly. |
| Spinning Slash |  The Great Arbiter of Flesh spins four times, swinging its sword with each rotation. All four slashes can be blocked or parried, but the first and last swing are slightly slower than the two in between, so adjust your guard timing. |
| Grab Attack |  The boss briefly squats before grabbing the player with its left arm. A flashing red icon appears before it performs this move. Wait for a second after it crouches before dodging, as evading too early can still result in getting grabbed. |
How to Beat Great Arbiter of Flesh
[1] Block certain moves to swiftly build its Break Meter.
If you're aiming to pull off a Riposte, exploit its Spinning Slash to quickly build its Break Meter. Block the successive attacks to fill the meter and execute a Riposte for heavy damage.
[2] Upgrade your weapon and obtain Tiel before engaging the boss.
If the boss proves to be too difficult, consider upgrading The Iconoclast at the Tarforge and prioritize locating Tiel. The Shell provides an extra health bar that can make the fight much more forgiving.
Great Arbiter of Flesh Rewards
The Great Arbiter of Flesh drops the following rewards upon death:
- Arbiter's Prize
- Gloom x 5,754
- Glimpse x 1
