Can You Get Melina’s Armor in Elden Ring?
The short and straightforward answer is no, you cannot obtain Melina’s armor in Elden Ring. While she is a crucial character in the game, serving as your guide and level-up facilitator, her attire is not available for players to acquire and wear. This is a common point of confusion, particularly given the fact that many other key characters, including her (possible) sister Malenia, have their armor sets obtainable. Despite this, Melina’s distinct outfit remains solely hers, contributing to her enigmatic and ethereal presence within the Lands Between.
Understanding Melina’s Role and Absence of Armor
Melina is not a combatant in the conventional sense, nor is she a boss that you fight. She is an integral narrative figure who guides the Tarnished, providing a crucial service of leveling up your character at Sites of Grace. She bestows upon you the Spectral Steed Whistle, allowing you to summon Torrent, your trusty mount. Melina’s role is primarily support and story-driven, so her armor is not designed as something for the player to use. This is a common design choice in FromSoftware games, where not every NPC’s outfit is obtainable by the player.
Melina’s outfit, referred to as the Traveler’s Set in the game’s files, has a unique design that embodies her role as a mysterious guide. It is designed to fit her character, and not the player character. So, while you can’t get it, that’s part of the experience.
Contrasting with Malenia’s Obtainable Set
In stark contrast, Malenia, Blade of Miquella, another significant character often associated with Melina, does have an obtainable armor set. After defeating Malenia in Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree, players receive the Remembrance of the Rot Goddess. This remembrance can be exchanged at Roundtable Hold with Finger Reader Enia to purchase Malenia’s Set. This set consists of Malenia’s Winged Helm, Malenia’s Armor, Malenia’s Gauntlets, and Malenia’s Greaves. This set is very distinct, made of unalloyed gold and gives the player good immunity.
The fact that Malenia’s armor is obtainable, while Melina’s is not, emphasizes their different roles in the story. Malenia is a formidable boss, and it’s appropriate that her armor becomes a reward for her defeat. Melina, on the other hand, is an enigmatic and supportive figure whose appearance is part of her mystique.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Melina and Her Armor
Here are some of the most common questions players have about Melina, her role, and the possibility of getting her armor, along with detailed answers.
1. What is Melina’s outfit called?
Melina’s outfit is referred to as the Traveler’s Set in the game files. However, it’s not something that players can obtain and wear.
2. Can I fight Melina in Elden Ring?
No, Melina is not a boss or enemy you can fight in Elden Ring. She is a vital narrative NPC who helps you throughout your journey.
3. How do I level up in Elden Ring?
Melina is the character that allows you to level up. She will appear at Sites of Grace after you agree to help her, at which point you can use the “Level Up” option when interacting with a grace.
4. Does Melina give you anything else besides leveling up?
Yes, Melina gives you the Spectral Steed Whistle, which allows you to summon your mount, Torrent.
5. Is Melina related to Malenia?
While there isn’t complete certainty, the game hints that Melina is likely related to Malenia and Miquella. In fact, some lore suggests that they may be direct siblings. This is further hinted at by their shared status as Empyreans. However, the nature of their relationship is deliberately ambiguous.
6. Is Melina a Finger Maiden?
Melina is not technically a Finger Maiden, but she acts in that role for the Tarnished, guiding them and providing assistance.
7. What is Malenia’s armor called and how do I get it?
Malenia’s armor is called Malenia’s Set. You obtain it by defeating Malenia, Blade of Miquella, and then purchasing it from Finger Reader Enia in Roundtable Hold using the Remembrance of the Rot Goddess.
8. What are the pieces of Malenia’s armor set?
Malenia’s armor set includes Malenia’s Winged Helm, Malenia’s Armor, Malenia’s Gauntlets, and Malenia’s Greaves.
9. Is Malenia’s armor any good?
Yes, Malenia’s armor is surprisingly effective for melee-focused players. It has excellent Immunity and solid Robustness. While it doesn’t have high poise, it is lightweight making it a decent choice.
10. Can Malenia’s armor be altered?
Yes, Malenia’s armor can be altered at a Site of Grace or by Boc the Seamster.
11. What does defeating Malenia get me?
Defeating Malenia provides you with 480,000 Runes, the Remembrance of the Rot Goddess, and Malenia’s Great Rune. It also unlocks progress in a questline.
12. What weapons does Malenia use?
Malenia primarily wields a katana called the Hand of Malenia. This sword can also be obtained by the player after defeating her and exchanging the Remembrance.
13. What are Malenia’s weaknesses?
Malenia is weak to Frost and Fire. Players can use these damage types to inflict large amounts of damage and stagger her. Frostbite can inflict 7% of her health as damage on its own.
14. What is considered the strongest armor set in Elden Ring?
The Bull-Goat Set is considered one of the strongest armor sets due to its extremely high poise and physical damage mitigation. It has 100 poise and best-in-class physical defense.
15. What is the heaviest armor set in Elden Ring?
The Bull-Goat Set is also the heaviest armor set, requiring a large amount of Endurance to avoid heavy encumbrance penalties.
Conclusion: Melina’s Mystique Remains Untouched
While the allure of wielding Melina’s distinctive attire is understandable, it is important to recognize that it is not designed as player equipment. Her outfit contributes to her mystique and her role as a guide, not as a combatant. The game distinguishes her from characters like Malenia, whose armor you can obtain as a reward for defeating her. Thus, Melina remains an enigmatic presence in Elden Ring, her armor forever a part of her unique character.