Elden Ring boss guide: How to beat Starscourge Radahn
Here are some tips to help you take down Elden Ring’s most unique boss.
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Players who thoroughly explore the southern portion of Elden Ring’s Caelid region will likely come across Redmane Castle. Here, several warriors from the Lands Between can be found preparing for a special warrior’s festival that celebrates the thrill of combat. The “festival” in question is a chance to do battle with the legendary Great Rune holder Starscourge Radahn, who mindlessly wanders a nearby battlefield following his fall to the disease of Scarlet Rot. And it’s up to you to lead everyone else into the fray.
While Starscourge Radahn is one of the hardest bosses in the entire game, you can take him down with enough patience, practice, and some smart tactics. Here’s a full breakdown of the Starscourge Radahn boss fight and how you can defeat him inElden Ring.
Elden Ring: Starscourge Radahn general tips
These general tips and pieces of information will help you prepare and strategize for the fight with Starscourge Radahn.
Elden Ring: Starscourge Radahn Phase 1
When you enter the fight and begin Phase 1, you’ll find yourself on the edge of a battlefield, far away from Radahn’s position in the center of it. Here’s how to get through the first phase of this battle.
Following this attack, Radahn will begin Phase 2 of the fight.
Elden Ring: Starscourge Radahn Phase 2
Radahn’s second phase is largely like his first, though he has a few new attacks, and all of his attacks deal more damage. Here’s how to get through it.
As long as you keep the pressure on Radahn and avoid his most dangerous attacks, you and your NPC summons will eventually defeat him. Stay focused and patient, and victory will come to you soon.
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