What Ending Does Melina Want?
Melina wants the standard Elden Ring ending, where the Tarnished becomes the Elden Lord and sits upon the throne, which she believes will bring order to the Lands Between. This ending is achieved by defeating the Elden Beast, touching Fractured Marika, and choosing to mend the ring, allowing the Tarnished to become the new Elden Lord.
Understanding Melina’s Motivations
To understand what ending Melina wants, it’s essential to delve into her character and motivations. Melina is a complex character who plays a significant role in the Elden Ring storyline, and her actions are driven by a desire to see the Tarnished become the Elden Lord.
Melina’s Goals
Melina’s primary goal is to support the Tarnished in becoming the Elden Lord, and she is willing to go to great lengths to achieve this objective. She believes that the Tarnished is the most suited to rule over the Lands Between and is willing to defy the Golden Order to crown them.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are some frequently asked questions related to Melina and the Elden Ring endings:
- What happens if Melina is spared? If Melina is spared, she will vow to hunt the Tarnished down for betraying her and embracing the Three Fingers.
- Why does Melina hate the Three Fingers? Melina hates the Three Fingers because she wants to burn the Erdtree and would rather serve as kindling than see the Tarnished become the Lord of Frenzied Flame.
- How does Melina lose her body? Melina’s body was burned, leaving her bodiless and as a roaming spirit with no memory of her purpose given to her by her mother.
- Is Melina connected to Ranni? Yes, Melina and Ranni are connected, and some theories suggest that they may be sisters, with both being spirits and having a similar backstory.
- What is the tattoo on Melina’s eye? The tattoo on Melina’s eye is the Frenzied Flame symbol, which represents her connection to the Elden Ring and the Lands Between.
- Why does Melina keep her eye closed? Melina keeps her eye closed because it may be tied to the Dark Moon, and opening it could reveal her true intentions or connections to other characters.
- Is Melina good or bad? Melina is a complex character with a mix of good and bad intentions, but ultimately, she remains loyal to the player and wants to see the Tarnished become the Elden Lord.
- What happens after Melina dies? After Melina dies, she leaves behind a shining, golden tree that replenishes the player’s health, and she can still be summoned during the Morgott fight.
- Can Melina be saved? Yes, Melina can be saved if the player chooses to use the Curse of the Frenzied Flame to burn the Erdtree without burning her life away.
- Why does Melina sacrifice herself? Melina sacrifices herself to burn the thorns surrounding the Erdtree, which is something she greatly desires because of the chaos the Lands Between were plunged into when Marika shattered the Elden Ring.
- Is Ranni a good or evil character? Ranni is a morally grey character, but her ending is considered the “best possible outcome” of all the game’s endings, as it leaves the Lands Between better than it was found.
- What is the Ranni ending? The Ranni ending, also known as the Age of Stars, is a unique ending where Ranni refers to the Tarnished as her “lord” and her “dear consort”, showing that she has acknowledged them as being Elden Lord and her spouse.
- Why is Melina missing an arm? Melina is missing an arm because her body was infected by the Scarlet Rot, which caused cracks to appear on various parts of her body.
- Is Melina Malenia’s sister? Yes, Melina is Malenia’s sister, and they are both demigods with a complex backstory and connection to the Elden Ring.
- What happens to Melina after the Frenzied Flame ending? After the Frenzied Flame ending, Melina will appear in a short cutscene, promising to kill the Tarnished if they accepted the Frenzied Flame before burning the Erdtree and did not quell it.