Commander Gaius was a noted warrior and military strategist who rode a giant boar as his steed. Gaius studied gravitational magic from an Alabaster Lord.[1] He was a fellow student of Radahn, a future demigod. He also befriended Messmer the Impaler, as both had in common that they were cursed from birth. The pair were as elder brothers to Radahn, with whom Gaius had formed a friendly rivalry.[2][3]
When Messmer embarked on the purge of the Land of Shadow on Queen Marika the Eternal's orders, Gaius would join him and serve as the commander of his soldiers. He was never without his boar.[4] Even when Marika abandoned Messmer, Gaius remained steadfast, guarding the backdoor of Shadow Keep. It was here that he would meet his end at the hands of a Tarnished champion.
Appearance[]
Commander Gaius is an albinauric without legs who rides a heavily armored, great-tusked boar. Gaius wears black iron armor patterned to represent fallen seeds and wields the Sword Lance.[1] He was cursed by his Albinauric heritage and as such was doomed to lose the use of his legs.[5]
Boss Fight[]
Commander Gaius will charge with his boar to try to run you over. This can be dodge by jumping over with torrent or dodging at a very exact moment. He also uses gravity magic to attack enemies that are too far away.
↑ 1.01.1Gaius's Helm: "The black iron helm of Commander Gaius. Part of an armor set patterned after fallen seeds. Gaius was the most senior disciple of the same Alabaster Lord who taught Radahn and Gaea gravitational technique."
↑Remembrance of the Wild Boar Rider: "Both were as elder brothers to the lion, and both were cursed from birth. In spite of, or perhaps because of this very reason, Gaius was both Messmer's friend and the leader of his men."
↑Blades of Stone: "Gravity-manipulating sorcery of Commander Gaius. Pulls blade-like clumps of rock from the earth. [...] Gaius and Radahn were good rivals in their youth, and this sorcery is a product of their friendly competition."
↑Sword Lance: "Weapon once wielded by Commander Gaius. A combination of greatsword and lance. Weighty and capable of being brought to bear with great force, this armament shows its true potential when used astride a mount. Gaius himself was never without his boar."
↑Gaius's Greaves: "Black iron greaves made for Commander Gaius. A cruel joke, for he could not wear them. Riding atop the boar he called his other half, Gaius was in fact a warrior of albinauric extraction."
