How am I supposed to dodge Malenia?
To dodge Malenia, the trick is to roll straight at Malenia, passing under her as she starts swinging, and waiting until the moment she lunges to roll under her, which will allow you to avoid the first part of the attack. Additionally, as Malenia has a flurry combo, it is essential to roll through the attack as her sword swings down, safely positioning yourself away from the initial whirlwind, and be prepared to roll past her during the follow-up lunges.
Understanding Malenia’s Attacks and Weaknesses
To effectively dodge Malenia, it’s crucial to understand her attack patterns and weaknesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which way do you dodge Malenia?
The best way to dodge Malenia is to roll straight at her, passing under her as she starts swinging, and continue to roll past her during the follow-up lunges.
2. What is Malenia’s weakness?
Malenia is weak to Frost and Fire, and players can take advantage of this by inflicting Frostbite, which deals a significant amount of damage, and then removing the frostbitten debuff by inflicting fire damage.
3. What is Malenia weak to in Phase 2?
In Phase 2, Malenia is still vulnerable to Frostbite and Bleed, making it essential to use weapons or strategies that inflict these status effects.
4. Which Malenia phase is harder?
Malenia’s first phase is infamous for its difficulty, but the second phase can be even more challenging, especially when the player is low on healing supplies and willpower.
5. What is the best weapon against Malenia?
The Bloodhound’s Fang is a highly effective melee weapon against Malenia due to its ability to inflict bleed damage, which she is susceptible to.
6. How do you dodge Malenia’s Flurry?
To dodge Malenia’s Flurry, players should roll through the attack as her sword swings down, safely positioning themselves away from the initial whirlwind.
7. Is Malenia the hardest boss?
Malenia is widely considered the toughest boss in Elden Ring, requiring a high level of skill and strategy to defeat.
8. Can I parry Malenia?
Yes, it is possible to parry Malenia using the parry mechanic, but it requires precise timing and a high level of skill.
9. What level should you beat Malenia?
The recommended level for beating Malenia is at least 120, ideally 125+, with weapons of +23 or more.
10. What does Malenia say when she dies?
When Malenia dies, she says “O, dear Miquella… O, dearest Miquella, my brother… I’m sorry, I finally met my match…“.
11. What is the best summon for Malenia?
The Black Knife Tiche is one of the best summons in the game and a perfect counter to Malenia, as she will dodge enough to prevent Malenia from auto-healing and deal significant DPS.
12. Who is harder, Radahn or Malenia?
Malenia is generally considered harder than Starscourge Radahn due to her fast and aggressive attack patterns.
13. What percent of players have beaten Malenia?
Only about 2% of players have beaten Malenia, making her one of the most challenging bosses in the game.
14. Is Malenia hard with Mimic Tear?
No, Malenia can be made easier with the Mimic Tear, as it can overwhelm her with its attacks and provide a significant advantage.
15. Is Malenia easier now?
Yes, Malenia can be easier to defeat now, especially with the Cursed Sword, which can deal significant damage to her and make the fight more manageable.