Can you beat Malenia at level 1?

Yes, it is possible to beat Malenia at level 1 in Elden Ring, as demonstrated by a skilled player who used the Lion’s Claw Ash of War attack to emerge victorious. This feat showcases the creative strategies and exploits that players can employ to overcome even the most formidable challenges in the game, such as Malenia, Blade of Miquella, one of the toughest bosses in Elden Ring.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. What is the recommended level to fight Malenia?: The recommended level for Malenia is 120 at least, ideally 125+, with weapons of +23 or more.
2. Can you fight Malenia first?: Yes, players have the optional choice of going after Malenia before completing the main story, but it is not recommended due to her high difficulty.
3. How many attempts does it take to kill Malenia?: Some fans have documented the number of tries it took to beat Malenia, with one player claiming to have achieved victory after 363 failures.

Strategies and Tips

4. How to beat Malenia phase 1?: The best melee strategy for beating Malenia is to use the biggest, baddest Greatsword you can find, and Phase One Malenia is easily staggerable, allowing players to get two or three Critical Hits on her with Jumping attacks.
5. What is Malenia’s weakness?: Malenia is weak to Frost and Fire, and players can Frostbite Malenia, which deals 7% of her maximum health on its own, then remove the frostbitten debuff by inflicting fire damage, and repeat the process.
6. What is the best summon against Malenia?: Black Knife Tiche is one of the best summons in the game and a perfect counter to Malenia, as she will dodge enough so Malenia will not auto-feed health off of her on-hit, and her cursed blade move will do significant DPS and offset a lot of her healing.

Rewards and Outcomes

7. What does killing Malenia give you?: The reward for beating Malenia is the Remembrance of the Rot Goddess, which lets you craft her incredible sword, Malenia’s Great Rune, and the satisfaction that you have overcome FromSoft’s most devilish challenge yet.
8. Is Malenia easier now?: If you can get your hands on the Cursed Sword, Malenia is now a lot easier to fell, as the Cursed Sword can significantly increase your damage output against her.
9. Can you fight Malenia without quest?: Yes, this optional boss can be found at the bottom of the Haligree, and though fighting her is optional, you’re going to want to take her down on your quest to prove that you’re the true Elden Lord and score her Great Rune.

Game Mechanics and Lore

10. Does Malenia heal from hitting summons?: No, Malenia’s healing power comes from her Great Rune, which is due to the infusion of her spirit of resistance in the rune, and it doesn’t matter what she is hitting.
11. Is Malenia dead after you defeat her?: No, after all of her health is depleted, she would collapse to the ground, supposedly dead, but she actually succumbed to the Scarlet Rot and was reborn as a goddess.
12. What is the best weapon for Malenia?: The Bloodhound’s Fang is a very effective melee weapon against Malenia, as she is susceptible to bleed damage.

Player Achievements and Community

13. Can you parry Malenia?: Yes, one player defeats Malenia without taking any damage while using only the parry mechanic.
14. Who beat Malenia 1000 times?: An Elden Ring player, known as Let Me Solo Her, has become famous in the community for helping other players kill Malenia, and claims to have killed the boss nearly 1,000 times.
15. What percentage of players have beaten Malenia?: Only 31.7% of human Elden Ring players on PS5 have beaten Malenia, making the case for her being one of the toughest bosses in the game.