How To Cheese Curse Rotted Greatwood

Okay, let's be real. We've all been there. You're staring down a challenge – whether it's a mountain of laundry, a looming deadline at work, or, in this case, a giant, festering tree monster called the Curse-Rotted Greatwood. And sometimes, you just want the easy way out. You want to cheese it. No shame in that, my friend. No shame at all.

Think of it like this: you could spend hours trying to perfectly fold fitted sheets, mastering some origami-level technique your grandma swears by. Or... you could just wad 'em up and shove 'em in the closet. Nobody's judging (except maybe your grandma). That’s what we’re doing today. We're wad-and-shove-into-the-closet-ing the Greatwood.

The Curse-Rotted Greatwood, bless its decaying heart, is Dark Souls 3's punching bag. It’s the first big obstacle, and for some, a rather difficult one. But it also possesses a fatal flaw. A weakness so glaring, so fundamentally exploitable, it's almost insulting. We’re going to exploit it.

The "High Ground" Advantage (Literally)

So, what's the secret sauce? Elevation. Yup. That's it. The Greatwood, for all its impressive girth and grotesque charm, struggles with stairs. Or rather, it struggles with not being able to reach stairs.

See, the arena where you fight this overgrown lawn ornament has platforms – wooden walkways raised above the main floor. Normally, you'd be using these to access its various weak spots. But we're not normal. We're cheesers. We're going to use them to stay completely out of its reach.

Remember that feeling when you were a kid, and you climbed up the jungle gym to get away from the playground bully? That's the vibe we're going for here. Only, instead of a bully named Kevin who steals your lunch money, it's a tree-monster that wants to, uh... well, probably something worse than steal your lunch money.

Here's the breakdown:

1. Enter the arena as you normally would.
2. Immediately sprint to one of the elevated wooden platforms. Don't be shy, use that stamina.
3. Position yourself on the edge of the platform, overlooking the Greatwood. Make sure you have a clear line of sight to at least one of its pustules.

Now, here's where the magic happens. The Greatwood, in its lumbering, unintelligent glory, will try to attack you. But it can't! It's too big, too awkward. It'll flail, it'll roar, it might even throw a tantrum. But it won't be able to hit you.

Think of it like trying to swat a fly on the ceiling with a broom. You might get close, but ultimately, you're just going to end up knocking over a lamp. The Greatwood is the frustrated fly-swatter, and you, my friend, are the smug little fly buzzing just out of reach.

Pustule-Popping Paradise

Now, equip your weapon of choice. Magic works wonders here, especially if you have some decent range. But even a simple short bow with standard arrows will do the trick. We’re going for consistency here, not flash.

Carefully aim for those glowing white pustules. These are the Greatwood's weak spots. Every time you pop one, you'll deal significant damage. Keep popping them and eventually the floor will give way.

Important Note: Don't get greedy! After popping a few pustules, the Greatwood might start moving around more aggressively, or even attempt to break the platform. Be prepared to dodge and reposition if necessary. Patience is key. Remember, we're cheesing, not speedrunning.

Rinse and repeat this process until the Greatwood is no more. Congratulations! You've successfully cheesed the Curse-Rotted Greatwood. You've conquered a formidable foe using nothing but your wits, a bit of elevation, and a healthy dose of strategic cowardice. Embrace it. Revel in it. You've earned it.

Now go forth, champion, and cheese your way through the rest of Dark Souls 3! Just remember to occasionally challenge yourself, too. Otherwise, you might miss out on some of the real fun. But hey, when you're up against a particularly nasty boss, there's always that closet full of wadded-up fitted sheets... I mean, the high ground.