You shouldn't skip the optional boss battle in Elden Ring, Malenia, Blade of Miquella. She is probably going to be remembered as one of the most memorable, but also one of the hardest battles in Elden Ring history. Who might ever be able to shake off her catchphrase? after 125 times of hearing it? With any luck, this helpful advice will assist you in defeating Malenia, Blade of Miquella, so the score won't be 126.
Take note:See our guides and features hub and Elden Ring for further details.Elden Ring
Boss guide: How to defeat Blade of Miquella's Malenia
It is impossible to exaggerate how difficult the Malenia battle is in Elden Ring. You might even say that she is the hardest thing you will ever have to deal with. Malenia is not just nimble, quick, and able to do a lot of damage, but she also heals whenever her blade comes into contact with your skin. I have played FromSoftware games for a long time, but I can't remember ever seeing a boss that could heal itself while attacking. She would be challenging only because of this, but her move set also calls for endurance and practice.
At the base of Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree, lies Malenia. Far to the north of the Elden Ring map, it's a secret spot. When you arrive at an arena with a floral-covered floor, you'll know you've found it. You're going to be here for a long, so grab some tea and your favorite Wonderous Physick.
Elden Ring Phase 1 boss fight: Malenia, Blade of MiquellaYou may get a katana later on, since Malenia uses one. She usually gives away her assaults so that they may be avoided. The difficult part is learning how to avoid assaults rather than anticipating what will come next.
- Melee attacks – Malenia will slash with her sword, often twice, and sometimes follows it up by side-jumping to your blind spot. If you see her hand spark, she’s getting ready to dash forward and quickly slash with three hits that deal a lot of damage. After this attack, she may leap to the side or into the air for another attack.
- Kick – A swift kick with a short stun. A melee attack often follows.
- Grab and stab – Possibly the second most damaging attack in phase 1, the grab is broadcast when Malenia reaches back with her left hand. She’ll then dash forward and grab you before flinging you into the air and onto her sword.
- Dash stab – Malenia will hold her sword behind her, and her hand will spark before darting forward with a stab.
- Waterfowl Dance – Malenia’s signature move. She’ll pause in mid-air before dashing forward with a flurry of melee attacks. She does this three times before ending with an AoE attack.
As previously said, managing Malenia's healing power is the most difficult aspect of the battle. It shouldn't come as a surprise to learn that, in the end, your damage does not matter against her health leech. If you are shielding yourself from her strikes, she can even heal.
Nor is her agility anything to belittled. Malenia often bolts across the arena, perhaps even scuttling away from you after a successful assault. She might be difficult to define.
Prior to engaging in combat, you must first realize that you must forget about your previous dodges. Although most players try to evade bosses, her strikes animate in a manner that hits you after you've recovered from a dodge. Furthermore, it is almost impossible to avoid the Waterfowl Dance. Rather, dodge toward Malenia at an angle during the Waterfowl Dance as well as her sword strikes. This will ensure that her assaults won't affect your recuperation.Malenia has flaws in both stages as well. She is not immune, although she is resistant to bleeding and scarlet rot. These may be effectively used against her. She is also quite vulnerable to poise breakdowns. Attack as often as you can to keep her shocked if you manage to unsettle her.Even for you "unga bunga" types, it is possible.Elden Ring Phase 2 (Queen of Rot) boss battle with Malenia and the Blade of MiquellaMalenia is encased in a huge orange bloom after you vanquish her second phase, and she reemerges as the Queen of Rot. And she kind of loses all she has. Malenia has developed two Aeonian butterfly wings. Indeed, she can now fly. She gives up part of her mobility in exchange for her new skills, however.
- Scarlet Aeonia – Malenia takes to the air and floats a few moments before diving down and creating a massive orange flower that deals Rot damage over time.
- Shadow clone jutsu, aka Phantom spirits – Malenia sends out several clones of herself made that attack once or twice before disappearing.
Steam offers Elden Ring for purchase. Visit our guides and features hub for further details.
Comments