The Relic First Guardian easy mode: Taylor Boss Walkthrough

Taylor is located inside a cave reached from the camp-side approach. The safest route is to leave camp, follow the nearby path toward the cave entrance, and prepare before crossing the final stretch. This encounter favors controlled positioning rather than rushing directly into the arena.

Video Highlights:

• Taylor’s cave can be reached from the camp area.
• A sword-and-shield build provides a stable defensive foundation.
• Shard of Ember Flame can create early pressure when the fight begins.
• Barrels can help Taylor damage himself when properly positioned.
• The Endless Hunger relic restores HP based on damage dealt by attacks.

Before entering, confirm that your stamina and health are ready. Taylor’s attacks are manageable when you have room to dash sideways or behind him, but the fight becomes riskier if you spend all stamina on repeated attacks.

The strategy does not depend on a perfect build. If the recommended equipment is unavailable, use your regular sword-and-shield setup and focus on the same movement pattern. The main priorities are stamina control, rear attacks, and avoiding unnecessary contact with fire.

The easiest version of this Taylor fight comes from using a defensive setup that still has enough damage to punish openings. Sword and shield is the central recommendation because it supports short attack strings, quick repositioning, and a safer response when Taylor turns toward you.

Menacing Strike works best when Taylor has just completed a large attack or is recovering from a stagger. Lightning can supplement the build, while Shard of Ember Flame is most valuable at the beginning of the encounter. Do not treat these tools as a reason to remain in front of Taylor. Use them to create pressure, then return to movement.

A short combo is usually more valuable than a long sequence. After two or three hits, move away or circle behind Taylor. This keeps your stamina available for a dash and prevents a missed attack from turning into a damaging trade.

Burning requires special attention. Taylor’s fire-related effects can also create danger for your character if you stand too close or use the wrong timing. A burning defense potion from the merchant can provide additional protection, but it should support good movement rather than replace it.

The build can be adapted if you lack one of the named abilities. Keep the same priorities: a shield for stability, a reliable close-range attack, one mobility option, and enough healing or defensive support to survive mistakes.

Follow the sequence below to turn the encounter into a repeatable loop. The goal is not to eliminate every attack immediately. Instead, you want Taylor to spend time swinging, recovering, and exposing his back while you preserve enough stamina to stay mobile.

The fight is easiest when you repeat a simple rhythm: bait, evade, attack, retreat, recover. Taylor’s large movements give you time to identify the next opening, but only if you avoid spending all stamina on offense.

If you are burning, do not panic. The encounter can still be recovered by breaking contact, using healing when safe, and returning to the rear-angle strategy. The most common mistake is trying to compensate for lost health with reckless damage.

Taylor’s attack pattern becomes more dangerous when the player gives up control of spacing. Most failed attempts come from staying in front of the boss, attacking too many times, or using a skill without enough stamina for the escape.

A strong easy-mode attempt should feel deliberate rather than fast. If Taylor turns toward you, stop attacking and reposition. If your stamina is low, do not spend another dash unless the incoming attack requires it. If your skill is unavailable, basic attacks are enough during a clean recovery window.

Use the following decision rules during the fight:

• If Taylor is facing you, prioritize movement.
• If Taylor has just completed a heavy attack, move behind him.
• If your stamina is low, stop attacking and recover.
• If a burning effect is active, create space before healing.
• If Taylor staggers, use a strong skill only when an escape route remains.
• If the fight becomes chaotic, reset to the outer edge of the arena.

The same principles apply if your equipment differs from the recommended setup. A different weapon can work, but slower recovery, shorter reach, or weaker mobility may require more patience between attacks.

Defeating Taylor can reward the Endless Hunger relic. Its notable effect is restoring HP based on damage dealt by attacks, making it especially attractive for players who prefer an aggressive sustain-oriented build.

The relic does not remove the need for defensive play. Its value increases when you can deal consistent attack damage without taking unnecessary hits. A player who repeatedly attacks from Taylor’s rear angle can make better use of its healing effect than a player who trades damage from the front.

After the battle, review which part of the strategy created the most difficulty. If health was the problem, improve burning protection and healing timing. If stamina was the problem, shorten every combo. If Taylor kept turning toward you, begin your rear attacks later and use more lateral movement first.

The reward also supports a broader combat pattern: deal damage during safe windows, recover through successful attacks, and avoid unnecessary pauses. It is most useful when your build already supports reliable close-range pressure.