How to Summon Millicent for Malenia: A Tarnished’s Guide to Victory
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So, you’re facing the wrath of Malenia, Blade of Miquella, arguably the most challenging boss in Elden Ring, and you’re considering bringing in some help. Smart move, Tarnished! Millicent, the scarlet rot-afflicted warrior, is a valuable ally, but her summoning requires navigating a lengthy and often confusing questline. Let’s break down precisely how to summon Millicent for the Malenia fight.
To summon Millicent for the Malenia boss fight, you must complete the vast majority of her questline and choose to side with her against her sisters. This involves several steps across the Lands Between. In short, you must complete her questline up to the point where she’s resting near the Prayer Room Site of Grace in Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree. After exhausting her dialogue here, two summon signs will appear outside the boss room before the Malenia fight: one gold (for Millicent’s assistance) and one red (to fight her sisters). Choosing the gold summon sign allows you to summon Millicent for the Malenia boss fight.
Millicent’s Questline: A Step-by-Step Guide
Before diving into the summoning process, let’s review the key steps in Millicent’s questline. Missing even one of these steps will prevent you from summoning her for the Malenia fight.
- Gowry’s Shack: Begin by speaking to Gowry in his shack in Caelid, south of Sellia, Town of Sorcery. He’ll task you with finding the Unalloyed Gold Needle.
- Commander O’Neil: Head to the Swamp of Aeonia and defeat Commander O’Neil. He’s located in the heart of the swamp and drops the Unalloyed Gold Needle.
- Gowry Returns: Return to Gowry’s Shack and give him the needle. He’ll need time to repair it. Rest at the Site of Grace and return to him.
- Millicent Awakens: Gowry will direct you to Millicent, who’s now awake in the shack. Give her the repaired Unalloyed Gold Needle and exhaust her dialogue.
- Ancient Snow Valley Ruins: Millicent will then move to the Ancient Snow Valley Ruins Site of Grace in the Mountaintops of the Giants. Talk to her here.
- Erdtree-Gazing Hill: Next, you’ll find her at the Erdtree-Gazing Hill Site of Grace, also in the Mountaintops of the Giants.
- Dominula, Windmill Village: The next location is Dominula, Windmill Village in the Altus Plateau. Defeat the Godskin Apostle at the top of the windmill to advance her quest.
- Prayer Room: Millicent will then relocate to the Prayer Room Site of Grace in Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree. This is the critical point for summoning her against Malenia.
- Decision Time: After speaking with Millicent at the Prayer Room, two summon signs will appear near the Malenia boss fog wall: one gold (to assist Millicent) and one red (to invade and fight her). Choose the gold summon sign.
- Malenia Showdown: After assisting Millicent, her summon sign should appear next to the Malenia fog wall and you can summon her for the fight.
The Crucial Choice: Millicent’s Fate
The choice you make near the Prayer Room Site of Grace profoundly impacts whether you can summon Millicent for the Malenia fight and the ending of her questline. It’s essential to understand the consequences of each decision:
- Choosing the Gold Summon Sign (Helping Millicent): By choosing the gold summon sign, you’ll be transported to Millicent’s world to assist her in defeating her sisters. Successfully completing this allows you to continue her questline, eventually leading to her death and giving you Millicent’s Prosthesis, a powerful talisman. Most importantly, it allows her to be summoned for the Malenia fight.
- Choosing the Red Summon Sign (Betraying Millicent): By choosing the red summon sign, you’ll invade Millicent’s world and fight her. Defeating her this way ends her questline prematurely and prevents you from summoning her against Malenia. You’ll receive the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia.
Summoning Millicent for the Malenia Fight: Final Steps
Once you’ve completed the steps mentioned above, here’s what to do immediately before fighting Malenia:
- Rest at the Prayer Room Site of Grace in Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree. This ensures the summon signs appear.
- Examine the Area: Look for the gold summon sign near the Malenia fog wall. If it’s not there, double-check that you’ve exhausted Millicent’s dialogue at the Prayer Room Site of Grace and completed the previous steps correctly.
- Summon Her: Interact with the gold summon sign to summon Millicent into your world.
Important Considerations
- Multiplayer Scaling: Summoning Millicent (or any spirit ash or co-op partner) increases Malenia’s health pool. Be prepared for a longer fight.
- Scarlet Rot Vulnerability: Malenia is vulnerable to Scarlet Rot. Consider using spells, incantations, or items that inflict this status effect.
- Learning Malenia’s Moveset: Even with Millicent’s help, knowing Malenia’s attack patterns is crucial. Pay attention to her animations and learn when to dodge.
- Upgrading Your Weapon: Ensure your weapon is fully upgraded to maximize your damage output.
- Be Kind: Remember that Millicent, like so many characters in the Lands Between, is struggling with her own burdens.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 frequently asked questions about Millicent’s questline and summoning her for the Malenia fight:
1. What happens if I accidentally hit Millicent?
If you accidentally attack Millicent, she will become hostile. You’ll need to visit the Church of Vows and use Celestial Dew to atone for your sins and reset her disposition.
2. Can I summon Millicent for Malenia after beating the game?
No, you must complete her questline and summon her before defeating Malenia. Once you beat a boss, you cannot summon allies for that specific fight.
3. Do I need to defeat every boss in the game to summon Millicent for Malenia?
No, you only need to progress through the necessary areas and defeat the required bosses to advance Millicent’s questline.
4. What are the best weapons to use against Malenia?
Weapons that deal Stagger damage, or that can inflict Frostbite or Scarlet Rot are generally effective against Malenia. Some popular choices include katanas, greatswords, and weapons buffed with specific incantations.
5. Is it possible to summon other players alongside Millicent?
Yes, you can summon other players for co-op assistance, but you need to use the Furlcalling Finger Remedy and have an available summon slot. Remember that summoning more players increases Malenia’s health pool.
6. I can’t find Gowry’s Shack. Where is it exactly?
Gowry’s Shack is located in Caelid, south of Sellia, Town of Sorcery, on the main road leading towards Sellia.
7. What level should I be before attempting Malenia?
It’s recommended to be around level 120-150 with a fully upgraded weapon before attempting Malenia.
8. Does Millicent’s questline affect the ending of the game?
Millicent’s questline affects the availability of Miquella’s Needle, which is needed for purifying yourself from the Frenzied Flame ending.
9. I accidentally killed Gowry. Can I still complete Millicent’s questline?
Yes, killing Gowry does not block Millicent’s questline. He’s only needed to initiate it. Once you get the Unalloyed Gold Needle you can give it to Millicent in the shack.
10. What are some good Spirit Ashes to use against Malenia besides Millicent?
Mimic Tear, Black Knife Tiche, and Lhutel the Headless are all excellent Spirit Ash options for the Malenia fight, providing valuable support and distraction.
11. Can I respec my stats to better fight Malenia?
Yes, you can respec your stats by using a Larval Tear after defeating Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, in the Academy of Raya Lucaria.
12. Where can I find the Unalloyed Gold Needle?
The Unalloyed Gold Needle is dropped by Commander O’Neil, who can be found in the heart of the Swamp of Aeonia in Caelid.
13. I chose the red summon sign by mistake. Can I undo it?
Unfortunately, there is no way to undo the choice if you chose the red summon sign. You will need to go to New Game Plus to try again.
14. What stats does Millicent scale with?
Millicent primarily uses a Dex/Faith build.
15. Why is completing quests important?
Quests in Elden Ring often provide valuable items, insights into the game’s lore, and, in the case of Millicent, access to powerful allies and equipment. Understanding how we learn in these environments and the engagement they foster is part of what drives organizations like the Games Learning Society. You can explore more about the intersection of games and education at GamesLearningSociety.org.
Elden Ring can feel impossible, but you can improve your chances with patience, perseverance, and, of course, a little help from friends like Millicent! Good luck, Tarnished, and may the Grace guide you!