Is Frenzied Flame the Canon Ending?
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The Frenzied Flame ending is not considered the canon ending of Elden Ring, as the art for Shadow of the Erdtree depicts the Erdtree still standing, albeit in a decayed state, which contradicts the Frenzied Flame ending where the Erdtree is in ruins. The Age of the Duskborn ending may be a more likely canon ending, given the hints from the art for Shadow of the Erdtree, which leaves the Erdtree intact and creates a dark ash-like substance permeating the area near the capital city.
Understanding the Frenzied Flame Ending
The Frenzied Flame ending is considered one of the bad endings in Elden Ring, as it ultimately seeks to destroy rather than save the Lands Between and its people. This ending is achieved by meeting with the Three Fingers and embracing their power, which locks out all other ending choices unless Miquella’s Needle is used at Dragonlord Placidusax’s arena at Crumbling Farum Azula.
FAQs
1. What happens in the Frenzied Flame ending?
The Frenzied Flame ending sees the Tarnished embracing the Three Fingers and essentially destroying the Lands Between and, presumably, nearly everyone in it.
2. Is the Frenzied Flame ending related to Dark Souls?
Some players have theorized that Elden Ring is a prequel to the Dark Souls series, with the Lord of Frenzied Flame clearing the way for these games to take place.
3. Can you get other endings after the Frenzied Flame ending?
If you defeat the Elden Beast with the Flame, this is the only ending you can choose, but if you change your mind and want a different ending or acquired the Flame by mistake, you’ll get a chance to remove it by completing Millicent’s entire questline.
4. What triggers the Frenzied Flame ending?
The Lord of Frenzied Flame ending is triggered by activating the Fractured Marika, which can only be found after beating Elden Ring’s final boss, the Elden Beast.
5. Is Ranni good or evil?
Ranni is a morally grey character, and her ending is considered the “best possible outcome” of all the game’s endings by some players.
6. Does removing Frenzied Flame bring back Melina?
If you accept the Frenzied Flame before burning the Erdtree, do not quell it, and get its ending, Melina will appear in a short cutscene, promising to kill you.
7. What is the best ending in Elden Ring?
The Age of the Stars achieved through Ranni’s questline is generally seen as the best ending by most players.
8. Is Melina a Finger Maiden?
Despite not being an actual Finger Maiden, Melina fulfills most of the duties of the title’s duties in incredible fashion, introducing the Tarnished to the Round Table before defeating a Shardbearer and even gifting them Torrent, Elden Ring’s spectral horse.
9. Is Melina related to Ranni?
Melina is Ranni’s sister, as Elden Ring’s Queen Marika, mother of demi-gods, is Melina’s mother.
10. Who is the true villain in Elden Ring?
The Tarnished can be considered the true villain in Elden Ring, as they can choose to defile the world, or burn it all down, and their actions have significant consequences for the Lands Between.
11. Does Ranni kill Godwyn?
Ranni had the Assassins kill Godwyn, and Marika was so stricken with grief that she destroyed the Elden Ring.
12. Who is the strongest demigod in Elden Ring?
General Radahn is generally considered by most Elden Ring characters as the strongest demigod.
13. What happens if you let Lord Shimura live in Ghost of Tsushima?
Players that spare Lord Shimura will receive the red Vow of Vengeance dye.
14. Is Ghost of Tsushima 2 confirmed?
It’s unlikely that a Ghost of Tsushima 2 release date will be revealed anytime soon, as Sucker Punch hasn’t even declared that a sequel is on the way.
15. Do we revive Marika in Elden Ring?
If the Elden Ring is mended, either by itself or with a Mending Rune, Marika’s head is restored to her frame, but if Ranni is summoned, she picks up Marika’s head gently, which then peacefully dissipates along with the rest of her body.