"Dark Souls III" has just arrived for the international fans, and first impressions are more than favorable. However, some gamers are first-time players in the "Dark Souls" franchise and may be intimidated by how hard the game seems to be, particularly during boss fights.

Some veterans in the franchise have few choice tips for handling boss fights, particularly for "Dark Souls III" beginners.

Check out the pattern

According to DigitalTrends, while enemy AI seems random in "Dark Souls III," there is a pattern to everything, including boss movements and attacks. Reading enemy patterns, how they move, attack, and react to player attacks is a must in the game, and oftentimes plays a big part in the outcome of a quest as compared to how agile or how strong a player's character are.

However, although there is a pattern to the fights, every boss has specialties, strengths, and weaknesses, and figuring these out early in the fight is essential.

Testing how to manage boss fights with Iudex Gundyr

Iudex Gundyr is the first boss that players encounter during the early quests in "Dark Souls III." Players can check out the fight as a testing stage, since how Gundyr is a template of some of the other bosses, particularly those having a second form. Basically, the fight against the first boss is typical of how boss fights go – parry and dodge for defense, and well-placed slashes for offense.

Use ranged and melee attacks

Although some beginners may be prone to a hack-and-slash approach to the game, boss fights can be tricky even with patterns already established. This is where ranged attacks can play a big role. Even with melee types, picking up ranged weapons as early as possible can be a key to defeating bosses. Combining attack specialties such as fire with other attacks also works, such as keeping in stash fire arrows or fire bombs.