What to do before beating Malenia?
To prepare for the battle against Malenia, it is essential to reach a recommended level of 120 or ideally 125+, with weapons of +23 or more, and to equip armor and consumables that protect against Slashing, Piercing, and Scarlet Rot. Before facing Malenia, players should also familiarize themselves with her weaknesses, including her vulnerability to Fire attacks, Bleed status effects, and weapons, as well as her ability to heal herself through lifesteal.
Understanding Malenia’s Weaknesses and Strengths
Pre-Battle Preparation
Understanding Malenia’s weaknesses and strengths is crucial to emerging victorious in the battle against her. Malenia is a formidable opponent, but she can be defeated with the right strategy and preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. At what point should I fight Malenia?
The recommended level for fighting Malenia is 120 at least, ideally 125+, with weapons of +23 or more.
2. Can I beat Malenia before Millicent?
Yes, it is possible to beat Malenia before Millicent, as Millicent’s questline can be completed after reaching the Haligtree Roots site of grace, and can still be completed after defeating Malenia.
3. Is Malenia easier now?
With the Cursed Sword, Malenia is now a lot easier to fell, but she is still considered one of the toughest bosses in Elden Ring.
4. Who is harder, Radahn or Malenia?
Malenia is generally considered to be the hardest boss in Elden Ring, although some players may find Starscourge Radahn to be more challenging.
5. What talisman is good against Malenia?
The Ritual Shield Talisman and the Dragoncrest Shield Talisman +2 are both effective against Malenia, as they reduce damage when the player has full health and provide big physical damage reduction, respectively.
6. Is Malenia immune to Scarlet Rot?
No, Malenia is not immune to Scarlet Rot, but she has a very high resistance to it, requiring 1,481 points of Scarlet Rot to trigger the effect.
7. What is the best weapon to beat Malenia?
The best melee strategy for beating Malenia is to use the biggest, baddest Greatsword you can find, as Phase One Malenia is easily staggerable, and players will likely be able to get two or three Critical Hits on her with Jumping attacks in the mix.
8. Is Millicent Malenia’s daughter?
According to Gowry, Millicent is indeed the daughter of Malenia, although Millicent herself is unsure of her exact relationship to the Rot Goddess.
9. What happens if you use Miquella’s Needle?
Using Miquella’s Needle at Dragonlord Placidusax’s arena in Crumbling Farum Azula reverses the Three Fingers’ flame of frenzy, allowing players to undo the Lord of Frenzied Flame ending.
10. Is beating Malenia optional?
Yes, beating Malenia is optional, as players do not need to defeat her in order to advance in Elden Ring.
11. What weapon is best against Malenia?
The Bloodhound’s Fang is a very effective melee weapon against Malenia, as it deals bleed damage, which Malenia is susceptible to.
12. Is Malenia the hardest fight?
Malenia is widely considered to be the toughest boss in Elden Ring, and a prestige fight for most Tarnished playthroughs.
13. Can Malenia get Scarlet Rot?
Yes, Malenia can get Scarlet Rot, and it is actually corrupting her entire body, having already cost her several limbs.
14. What does killing Malenia give you?
The reward for beating Malenia is the Remembrance of the Rot Goddess, which allows players to craft her incredible sword, as well as Malenia’s Great Rune, and the satisfaction of having overcome one of the most devilish challenges in Elden Ring.
15. Is a shield good against Malenia?
Using a shield can be an effective way to defend against Malenia’s attacks, but it is a risky move, as Malenia can heal herself with every hit to a player’s shield, making it a calculated risk and worthy tradeoff.