How do people actually have an issue with Eikthyr? He's the tutorial boss, for ♥♥♥♥'s sake. I can literally murder that damn deer within three minutes with a level 1 Flint Spear.

He only has three attacks, all of which are extremely easy to dodge with rolls. Hell, if you have full Leather Armor he should barely even scratch you WITHOUT blocking, and shields will also stop him from doing like, any damage.