For many players, that will be very, very bad news.
That is very, very bad news for many fresh players.
That includes magical abilities that are capable of breaking stances.
You may need to supplement your strategy with an intelligence-based melee weapon to deal consistent damage.
Again, the only things that seem to bother the Blackgaol Knight are stagger effects.
That means that youll need to wear the lightest armor possible that still offers ample protection.
A shield may be a better option for most.
Parries are also incredibly useful during this fight, but good luck pulling them off.
Its a more than viable option if it sounds ideal to you, though.
Magic users will have a slightly harder time during this fight.