Any combination of Red Tearstone Ring, Feather Arrows, Black Bow of Pharis, and Hawk Ring is recommended. It is possible to jump to the top of the rocks to the left of the boss fog and snipe Sif with a bow.
If you wish to cheese, after spawning the initial cutscene, quit and reload. Despite rumors that attacking her sword at this point, will cause it to break and her to flee, there is no such forgiving option.Īs you try to figure out how on lordran you can spare her life, you realize the true evil of the creators in making you kill a limping, almost defenseless doggo. Sif will also begin to limp at the brink of death. Her attacks will become slower, and the slash combo will cause it to fall over and struggle for a bit before getting back up. The Eagle Shield found just past the upper bonfire in Blighttown is excellent in this fight and for this spin attack, for your first playthrough. Another way is to block the first hit then roll toward the next attack direction. Make sure you stay in the middle and back up in a circle to avoid getting pinned down. Attacking her legs will make them limp, disabling her mobility (Jumping/Running).Īlso, unless you have an uber shield with amazing stability and/or godly stamina, Sif's two loop spin will most likely break your guard/stamina. This is also a simpler way to avoid the 360 attack, which will always come from the left swinging to the right. Just lock on to Sif and back up while waiting for her to swing, after the first swing get your shield up and run underneath her. The easiest way to to get underneath Sif is by waiting for a swing, then roll under her front legs. Get in as many hits as you can before Sif eventually flips away, timing yourself to get under the belly of the beast once again. Stay close to the wolf! The danger lies in the lengthy attack range, but by sitting under Sif, she will miss completely. Only the immediate area in front of Sif's greatsword will begin the cutscene, so it is safe to simply walk around the gravestone, grab the ring, and leave.
The Hornet Ring can be obtained without triggering the initial boss encounter.
Sif will swing her sword in a full circle, sometimes twice in a single attack. This is the main attack she uses throughout the fight. This attack is easily telegraphed, and countered by rolling out of the way, but if caught in it, can knock you down. Sif swings her sword, usually followed up by a second in the other direction.