Jori, Elder Inquisitor
Darklight Catacombs · Optional (Shadow of the Erdtree)
Weak toSlash, Fire
Difficulty6/10
Jori, Elder Inquisitor guards the Darklight Catacombs on the way to the Abyssal Woods. A slow old inquisitor with a barbed staff-spear, he fights at range with golden arcs and summons other inquisitors.
Quick facts
| Location | Darklight Catacombs, entrance to the Abyssal Woods |
| Nearest Site of Grace | Darklight Catacombs |
| Required? | No, optional |
| HP (NG) | 30,506 |
| Runes (NG) | 260,000 |
| Drops | Barbed Staff-Spear |
| Weak to | Slash, Fire |
| Resists | Poison, Scarlet Rot, Hemorrhage, Frostbite, Sleep |
| Immune to | Madness |
| Difficulty | ▰▰▰▰▰▰▱▱▱▱ 6/10 (Tarnished Wiki rating) |
Key attacks and how to avoid them
- Spira: run toward him as spirals erupt and go for a backstab.
- Jori’s Inquisition: dodge sideways and use cover.
- Golden Arcs: roll forward through the cone.
- Giant Golden Arc: time a forward roll through it.
- Summons: kill the Candle and Fat Inquisitors fast or hide behind gravestones.
How to beat Jori, Elder Inquisitor
- Close the distance: he is slow up close.
- Fire and Slash damage work best.
- Gravestones block his projectiles.
FAQ
What is Jori, Elder Inquisitor weak to?
Jori, Elder Inquisitor is weak to Slash, Fire.
Is Jori, Elder Inquisitor required?
No, Jori, Elder Inquisitor is an optional boss.
More Shadow of the Erdtree guides: the full DLC boss list and the boss checklist.
Stats checked against Fextralife (NG values).
Further reading: Jori, Elder Inquisitor on the Fextralife Elden Ring wiki.