Most players will encounter this deadly duo after visitingNokronforRannisquest and seeking outFia.
This guide will give you all the tools you better defeat the Valiant Gargoyles and descend into Deeproot Depths.
The first Valiant Gargoyle wields the greatsword and halberd.

Take your time and have a go at minimize incoming damage and conserve healing during this 1v1 phase.
This is where things get tricky.
The twinblade Gargoyle has several sweeping, charging attacks that cover a lot of ground.

Use the tips below to optimize your strategy for this.
Thankfully, the Gargoyles are fairly weak to Magic damage, at least relative to other elements.
These make strong substitutes for Rivers of Blood or other Arcane bleed weapons.
Other builds can use a Neutralizing Boluses consumable.
Thats everything you should probably defeat the Valiant Gargoyles!