Cries in elden ring.

I was trying to get god apostle yesterday and this was my exact story.

Finally on like the millionth try i got him dead when I power onehit killed him when he was 1/8 life. I was at one sliver of life left and at that point I was fully expecting to die and gave up drinking potions, prepared to start again.

This is why watching your stamina meter is almost more important than the health.