Do you have to do anything before fighting Radahn?
To answer the question directly, fighting Radahn requires a certain level of preparation and progression in the game, and it is highly recommended to complete specific quests and reach a certain level before attempting to defeat him. Before fighting Radahn, it is essential to start the Radahn Festival, which allows players to summon helpful NPCs to aid in the boss fight, and it is also crucial to consider the consequences of killing Radahn on the game’s storyline and accessible content.
Preparation and Progression
Understanding the Requirements
To fight Radahn, players should be at least level 70, with a powerful weapon suited to their chosen build, such as the Moonveil Katana, or strong spells with good range, including Comet. It is also recommended to complete Ranni’s quest and talk to Blaidd under the Siofra River Well in Mistwood before attempting to defeat Radahn.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happens if I kill Radahn before doing Ranni’s quest? Killing Radahn before completing Ranni’s quest will result in an important character becoming unavailable, and even if you free this character from captivity, they will disappear, making it impossible to complete Ranni’s quest.
- What changes after killing Radahn? After defeating General Radahn, the stars fall back to the Lands Between, no longer held back by the Starscourge’s gravitational mastery, and one star lands in the Mistwood, leading to the upper cliffs of the Siofra River and Nokron, the Eternal City.
- How do I skip the fight before Radahn? To skip the fight before Radahn, perform a running jump onto the structural beam sitting just off the cliff, then do a running double jump off the cliff, and you will fall onto the beach and die instead of hitting a death plane sooner.
- What level should I be to fight Radahn? It is recommended to be at least level 70 before fighting Radahn, with a powerful weapon or strong spells.
- What quest should I do before killing Radahn? It is recommended to start Ranni’s quest and talk to Blaidd under the Siofra River Well in Mistwood before attempting to defeat Radahn.
- What is General Radahn weak to? Radahn is vulnerable to Frostbite and other status conditions, but especially Scarlet Rot, making Rot Pots and arrows tinged with Scarlet Rot good options for the fight.
- Should I beat Radahn before Altus plateau? While defeating Radahn is not mandatory, most players will encounter him after exploring Caelid, and skipping this boss fight may close out access to some late-game events.
- Is there anything missable in Elden Ring? Yes, Nepheli Loux’s quest is one missable quest in Elden Ring, and completing it is crucial to the game’s storyline.
- Do you have to summon to beat Radahn? Using summons can make the fight easier, as Radahn tends to focus on them, but it is not mandatory to summon to beat Radahn.
- Is Radahn the hardest boss? No, Malenia is generally considered the hardest boss in Elden Ring, but Radahn is still a challenging boss fight.
- Who is stronger, Radahn or Morgott? Morgott is known to have defeated Radahn in combat and war, making him the stronger of the two.
- Is Radahn actually hard? Yes, Radahn is an incredibly unforgiving and brutal boss, but with patience and practice, the fight becomes more manageable.
- Should I go to Radahn or Godrick first? It is recommended to clear the southwest island/peninsula first, but Radahn is the next target after Godrick.
- Should you fight Radahn before capital? Radahn is an optional boss, but defeating him is required to unlock some late-game events and storyline progression.
- What is the best spell against General Radahn? Radahn’s only notable resistance is to holy damage, making lightning or fire incantations good options, while bleed and frost are also effective status effects against him.