HK Experts, y'all know any strats to beat False Knight?

[TomatoIceCream™]

i have 2,6 hours in hk, all in forgotten crossroads trying to beat the godamn named Fat- i mean False Knight, is there anyway to cheese him? that'll be greatly appriciated :)
(thank you all for the advice, i'll try to do these things)

[LuckyCheshire]

There are ways to cheese him, but they require some items that you don't have access to yet. His moves are very telegraphed, so focus on reading what he's doing next and getting out of the way more than staying aggressive. The idea for this fight is to avoid getting hit rather than spending a lot of time healing, since you don't get soul for hitting his armor.

[TheAlmightySunBro, Silkaire]

Take your time and learn how he sets up each attack. For example if he holds his weapon back and pauses for a second; get ready to jump. As long as you pay close attention to what he’s doing; you’ll be fine.

[HazoVigi]

There's also a way to skip the boss, check the left side of the room just above the locked gate. After the first stun you can break the planks above the gate and escape.

[purevessel]

Originally posted by HazoVigi:

There's also a way to skip the boss, check the left side of the room just above the locked gate. After the first stun you can break the planks above the gate and escape.

Not a good idea. False knight trains you and gives you city crest, as well as geo.

[Elimm]

Originally posted by PureVessel:

Not a good idea. False knight trains you and gives you defender's crest, as well as geo.

*city crest*

[purevessel]

Originally posted by Elimm:

Originally posted by PureVessel:

Not a good idea. False knight trains you and gives you defender's crest, as well as geo.

*city crest*

My bad, its been like 1 month since i last fought false knight.

[Rae]

i don't think you can cheese him that early in the game, but to add to the solid advice given by others here, be sure to watch the ceiling once he starts raging directionlessly. try to get some distance between you so you can focus on dodging the rubble falling from above before resuming your attacks. wait your turn; don't just try to face-tank him.

[Soli]

Watch a video of someone beating him.