What should I do after beating Rennala?
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After defeating Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, you should explore Liurnia of the Lakes, continue several Elden Ring NPC questlines, and defeat General Radahn and other major bosses to progress through the game. You will also receive multiple great rewards, including 40,000 Runes, the Remembrance of the Full Moon Queen, and the Great Rune of the Unborn, which allows you to access Rennala’s Rebirth option and change your cosmetics.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Rennala and the Game
- What do you get for beating Rennala?: Killing Rennala gets you multiple great rewards – 40,000 Runes, the Remembrance of the Full Moon Queen, and the Great Rune of the Unborn.
- Where do I go after defeating Raya Lucaria?: After Liurnia and Raya Lucaria Academy, you need to activate the Grand Lift of Dectus to the north-east and then head to the city of Leyndell.
- What does Rennala’s Great Rune do?: Unlike Godrick’s Great Rune, Rennala’s Great Rune of the Unborn cannot be equipped and doesn’t need to be activated, instead, it gives you access to Rennala’s Rebirth option.
- In what order should you fight Elden Ring bosses?: The recommended order is: Margit, The Fell Omen, Godrick, The Grafted, Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, Starscourge Radahn, Morgott, The Omen King, The Fire Giant, Astel, Naturalborn of the Void, Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy, and Mohg, Lord of Blood.
- What armor do you get after beating Rennala?: The Queen of the Full Moon Set, which increases the player’s Intelligence stat by three points and can be acquired by visiting Finger Reader Enia at the Roundtable Hold.
Strategies and Tips
- Is Rennala weak to bleed?: Yes, Rennala is mainly weak against Bleed, and a fast bleed weapon like the Katana can take out half her health before she floats again.
- What is the best armor for Rennala?: The Carian Knight Armor is recommended, as it has fairly high magic defense for its weight category and is light enough to incorporate into your loadout.
- What is the strongest armor in Elden Ring?: The Bull-Goat Set boasts a whopping 100 poise and is one of the highest physical damage mitigation in Elden Ring.
- What level is Rennala best?: It’s recommended to upgrade your weapon to +7/+8 and level up your character to 40-45 for the Rennala fight.
Loot and Rewards
- What’s in the chest behind Rennala?: The item inside the chest is the Dark Moon Ring, which plays an important part in completing Ranni’s quest line.
- Is Queen Rennala bad?: Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, is a major antagonist and an optional boss in Elden Ring.
- Does Rennala drop a Great Rune?: Yes, Rennala drops the Great Rune of the Unborn, which is different from the others as it cannot be equipped and does not need to be reactivated.
Game Mechanics and Story
- What does rebirth do after beating Rennala?: Rebirth resets the character’s level and attribute points to what they were at the start of the game, and fans must reallocate their points until they are back at their current level.
- What is the great rune after Rennala?: The Great Rune of the Unborn allows you to access Rennala’s Rebirth option and change your cosmetics.
- Is Queen Rennala armor good?: The Queen of the Full Moon Set is a decently powerful light armor set that can be acquired after defeating Rennala, and it increases the player’s Intelligence scaling.