Who is the Weakest Shardbearer?
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The weakest Shardbearer in Elden Ring is Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, who is fought at the end of the Raya Lucaria Academy Legacy Dungeon and is considered to be an easy boss to defeat compared to other Shardbearers. Rennala is a great sorceress who was once married to the powerful Radagon of the Golden Order, and defeating her rewards the player with a Great Rune.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- What do you get for killing all Shardbearers? Defeating all Shardbearers will reward the player with Great Runes, which are key to the progression of Elden Ring.
- How many Shardbearers are there? There are seven Shardbearers in total: Godrick the Grafted, Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, Starscourge Radahn, Mohg, Lord of Blood, Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy, Morgott the Omen King, and Malenia, Blade of Miquella.
- Can you beat Elden Ring without killing Shardbearers? At least three Shardbearers must be defeated by the player in order to achieve an ending, as one Great Rune is required to be granted an audience with the Two Fingers in the Roundtable Hold, and two are required to access Leyndell, Royal Capital.
Boss-Specific Questions
- Who is the hardest boss in Elden Ring? Malenia, Blade of Miquella is generally considered to be the hardest boss in Elden Ring, with some comparing her to Bloodborne’s Orphan of Kos and Dark Souls 3’s Sister Friede.
- What is Radagon weak to? Radagon is surprisingly weak to fire damage, and any flame-based attacks, skills, and spells can very quickly dispatch him.
- Is Godrick a Shardbearer? Yes, Godrick the Grafted is a Shardbearer and the ruler of Stormveil Castle, and is one of the first demigods and Shardbearers that players can fight.
Gameplay and Progression Questions
- Can you skip Rennala? Yes, Rennala is an optional boss, and doesn’t need to be defeated in order to advance in Elden Ring.
- What order should I fight Shardbearers? A recommended order is: Margit, the Fell Omen, Godrick the Grafted, Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy, Starscourge Radahn, Godfrey, First Elden Lord, Morgott, the Omen King, and Fire Giant.
- Who is the least defeated boss in Elden Ring? The boss that has been defeated by the fewest players is Dragonlord Placidusax, a legendary enemy located in the Crumbling Farum Azula.
Character-Specific Questions
- What did Ranni do with her Great Rune? Ranni the Witch is the only Shardbearer known to have discarded her Great Rune, and its whereabouts are unknown.
- Who betrayed Malekith? Marika was willing to betray Maliketh, despite his loyalty to her and her empire.
- Does killing Malekith lock you out of anything? Yes, killing Malekith will cover Leyndell in ashes, locking players out of certain areas in the Royal Capital.
Miscellaneous Questions
- Which boss has the most deaths in Elden Ring? Malenia, Blade of Miquella has the most deaths, with players attempting to fight her 329 million times.
- Who has the most deaths to boss in Elden Ring? Malenia also has the most deaths, with players attempting to fight her 329 million times.
- Is Malekith a girl? No, Malekith is a male character, specifically the lord of Svartalfheim’s Dark Elves in Marvel Comics’ American comic books.