Elden Ring boss guide: How to beat Malenia, Blade of Miquella
Tips, tricks, and strategies for beating Elden Ring’s first major boss.
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Elden Ring’s bosses are incredibly challenging from start to finish, but none of them are as brutally difficult as Malenia, Blade of Miquella. Located deep within the hidden city of Elphael at the root of the mysterious Haligtree, Malenia is a terrifying boss with high damage, an erratic moveset, and a unique mechanic that often completely nullifies your damage if you don’t play carefully.
Even the toughest boss can be defeated, though, and it’s entirely possible to take Malenia down once you learn what she’s capable of, understand how to avoid her deadliest abilities, and use the right tools in battle. In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know about beating Malenia, Blade of Miquella inElden Ring.
Elden Ring Malenia general tips
These general tips will help you prepare for the fight and plan how you’re going to take down Malenia.
Elden Ring Malenia Phase 1
The first phase of Malenia’s boss fight is incredibly tough, though mastering it will help you prepare for most of Phase 2 as well. Here’s everything you need to know about it:
If you dodge her attacks carefully and attack as often as you can, you’ll eventually bring her health bar down to zero. Unfortunately, though, Malenia comes back stronger than ever for Phase 2.
Elden Ring Malenia Phase 2
After Malenia soars into the air and reveals her true form, you’ll need to knock her back down and finish her off once and for all. Here’s what you need to know about Malenia’s second phase.
This phase isexcruciatinglydifficult, but keep giving it your best shot and eventually, you’ll be able to take Malenia down. If you do, congratulations — you’ve defeated what is arguably Elden Ring’s toughest boss.
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