Is Malenia in Elden Ring Blind?
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Malenia, the Blade of Miquella, is indeed blind, as the Scarlet Rot that infects her body has left her permanently blind. Her blindness is a result of the rot infesting her eyes, which has also caused cracks to appear on various parts of her body, making her a complex and intriguing character in the Elden Ring universe.
Understanding Malenia’s Condition
To delve deeper into Malenia’s character and the implications of her blindness, let’s explore some frequently asked questions about her condition and role in the Elden Ring.
FAQs
1. Is Malenia Handicapped?
Malenia is not only blind but also physically impaired, missing at least one arm and possibly parts of her legs, due to the Scarlet Rot that has ravaged her body.
2. Was Malenia in a Coma?
Yes, Malenia was left in a coma after unleashing the Scarlet Rot, and she was rescued by one of her Cleanrot Knights, Finlay, who brought her to the Haligtree to await her brother’s rebirth.
3. Why Does Malenia Have Scarlet Rot?
Malenia has Scarlet Rot because the Outer God of Scarlet Rot was sealed within her physical body, either shortly after she was born or perhaps before she was born.
4. Is Malenia Stronger than Radahn?
Malenia and Radahn were initially on equal footing in terms of power, but if Radahn had obtained more pieces of the Great Rune, he would have become more powerful than her.
5. Who is the Strongest Demigod in Elden Ring?
General Radahn is generally considered the strongest demigod in Elden Ring, except that even the strongest don’t always win, as seen in the intro cinematic where Morgott stabs Radahn in the middle of a battle.
6. Did Malenia Destroy Caelid?
Yes, Malenia’s Scarlet Flower bloomed, decimating the entire region of Caelid, but the eradication of the region left both Demigods still standing, and the battle was considered a draw.
7. What Does Malenia Say When She Dies?
Malenia’s dying words are “O, dear Miquella… O, dearest Miquella, my brother… I’m sorry, I finally met my match…”
8. How Did Malenia Lose Her Arm?
Malenia lost her arm due to the Scarlet Rot that has ravaged her body from within, causing her to lose several limbs.
9. Why Does Malenia Have Butterflies?
Malenia can produce a pair of large wings consisting of many butterflies hewn together by her own hair when harnessing the power of the rot.
10. Why is There a Flower After Killing Malenia?
After killing Malenia, a flower of Scarlet Rot blooms, from which she will be reborn as a valkyrie of Malenia.
11. Why Did Malenia Turn into a Flower?
Malenia’s Scarlet Flower blooms in times of extreme stress, granting her unimaginable power but also significantly increasing the levels of Rot within her body.
12. Did Malenia Turn into a Flower?
Yes, Malenia’s Scarlet Flower has bloomed twice already, and with the third bloom, she will become a true goddess.
13. Did Radahn Cut Malenia’s Arm Off?
Yes, Radahn cut off Malenia’s arm, and in a desperate move, she took her sword and leaped onto him, plunging the blade into herself and exploding into a giant rot blossom.
14. Who Gave Birth to Malenia?
Malenia was born to Queen Marika the Eternal and her second husband, the Elden Lord Radagon, and she had an elder twin brother named Miquella.
15. Will Malenia be Reborn?
Yes, Malenia will be reborn as a nascent goddess after succumbing to the Scarlet Rot and blossoming yet again, marking a new chapter in her story within the Elden Ring universe.