{"id":390957,"date":"2025-11-06T00:50:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T00:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=390957"},"modified":"2025-11-06T00:50:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T00:50:42","slug":"what-type-of-damage-does-radagon-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-type-of-damage-does-radagon-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What type of damage does radagon do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-type-of-damage-does-radagon-do\/#What_Type_of_Damage_Does_Radagon_Do\" title=\"What Type of Damage Does Radagon Do?\">What Type of Damage Does Radagon Do?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-type-of-damage-does-radagon-do\/#Understanding_Radagons_Attacks\" title=\"Understanding Radagon&#8217;s Attacks\">Understanding Radagon&#8217;s Attacks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-type-of-damage-does-radagon-do\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-type-of-damage-does-radagon-do\/#1_Does_Radagon_Do_Physical_or_Holy_Damage\" title=\"1. Does Radagon Do Physical or Holy Damage?\">1. Does Radagon Do Physical or Holy Damage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-type-of-damage-does-radagon-do\/#2_What_Type_of_Attack_is_Radagon\" title=\"2. What Type of Attack is Radagon?\">2. What Type of Attack is Radagon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-type-of-damage-does-radagon-do\/#3_Does_Radagon_Use_Lightning_Damage\" title=\"3. Does Radagon Use Lightning Damage?\">3. Does Radagon Use Lightning Damage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-type-of-damage-does-radagon-do\/#4_What_Damage_Type_is_Radagon_Weak_To\" title=\"4. What Damage Type is Radagon Weak To?\">4. What Damage Type is Radagon Weak To?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-type-of-damage-does-radagon-do\/#5_Is_Radagon_Magic_or_Lightning\" title=\"5. Is Radagon Magic or Lightning?\">5. Is Radagon Magic or Lightning?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-type-of-damage-does-radagon-do\/#6_Does_Radagon_Take_Bleed_Damage\" title=\"6. Does Radagon Take Bleed Damage?\">6. Does Radagon Take Bleed Damage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-type-of-damage-does-radagon-do\/#7_What_Level_Should_I_Be_to_Beat_Radagon\" title=\"7. What Level Should I Be to Beat Radagon?\">7. What Level Should I Be to Beat Radagon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-type-of-damage-does-radagon-do\/#8_What_Weapon_is_Best_for_Radagon\" title=\"8. What Weapon is Best for Radagon?\">8. What Weapon is Best for Radagon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-type-of-damage-does-radagon-do\/#9_Can_You_Cheese_Radagon\" title=\"9. Can You Cheese Radagon?\">9. Can You Cheese Radagon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-type-of-damage-does-radagon-do\/#10_What_is_the_Hardest_Boss_in_Elden_Ring\" title=\"10. What is the Hardest Boss in Elden Ring?\">10. What is the Hardest Boss in Elden Ring?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-type-of-damage-does-radagon-do\/#11_Do_Marika_and_Radagon_Share_a_Body\" title=\"11. Do Marika and Radagon Share a Body?\">11. Do Marika and Radagon Share a Body?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-type-of-damage-does-radagon-do\/#12_Can_Radagon_Get_Scarlet_Rot\" title=\"12. Can Radagon Get Scarlet Rot?\">12. Can Radagon Get Scarlet Rot?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-type-of-damage-does-radagon-do\/#13_Is_Radahn_Weak_to_Holy_Damage\" title=\"13. Is Radahn Weak to Holy Damage?\">13. Is Radahn Weak to Holy Damage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-type-of-damage-does-radagon-do\/#14_What_is_Elden_Beast_Weak_Against\" title=\"14. What is Elden Beast Weak Against?\">14. What is Elden Beast Weak Against?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-type-of-damage-does-radagon-do\/#15_Can_You_Cheese_the_Elden_Beast\" title=\"15. Can You Cheese the Elden Beast?\">15. Can You Cheese the Elden Beast?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Type_of_Damage_Does_Radagon_Do\"><\/span>What Type of Damage Does Radagon Do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Radagon deals <strong>Strike<\/strong> and <strong>Holy<\/strong> damage in varying amounts with all his attacks, making it essential to prioritize <strong>Armor<\/strong> that defends against these types of damage. His attacks can also include <strong>Physical<\/strong> damage, <strong>Standard<\/strong> damage, <strong>Slash<\/strong> damage, and <strong>Holy<\/strong> damage, making him a formidable opponent in the game. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Radagons_Attacks\"><\/span>Understanding Radagon&#8217;s Attacks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To better understand the type of damage Radagon does, it&#8217;s crucial to analyze his attacks and moves. Radagon&#8217;s repertoire includes throwing <strong>golden spears<\/strong> at the player, which can be a single giant spear or multiple spears hurled in a loose fan, and a <strong>grab attack<\/strong> that can be performed at close- or mid-range.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Does_Radagon_Do_Physical_or_Holy_Damage\"><\/span>1. Does Radagon Do Physical or Holy Damage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Radagon&#8217;s attacks deal high <strong>physical<\/strong> and <strong>Holy<\/strong> damage, with most of his moves dealing <strong>Holy<\/strong> damage, making it easy to identify which attacks to prioritize defense against.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_Type_of_Attack_is_Radagon\"><\/span>2. What Type of Attack is Radagon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Radagon&#8217;s attacks include throwing <strong>golden spears<\/strong>, a <strong>grab attack<\/strong>, and at range, he can throw <strong>golden spears<\/strong> at the player or use <strong>Lightning Arc<\/strong> and <strong>Lightning Spear<\/strong> to deal AoE damage.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Does_Radagon_Use_Lightning_Damage\"><\/span>3. Does Radagon Use Lightning Damage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, Radagon uses <strong>Lightning<\/strong> damage, particularly when the player is at a distance, and he will use <strong>Lightning Arc<\/strong> and <strong>Lightning Spear<\/strong> more often to deal AoE damage.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_Damage_Type_is_Radagon_Weak_To\"><\/span>4. What Damage Type is Radagon Weak To?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Radagon is surprisingly weak to <strong>fire<\/strong> damage, and any <strong>flame-based<\/strong> attacks, skills, and spells can quickly dispatch him.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Is_Radagon_Magic_or_Lightning\"><\/span>5. Is Radagon Magic or Lightning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Radagon can generate a <strong>lightning bolt<\/strong> within his palm and hurl it toward the player, making <strong>lightning<\/strong> one of his attack types.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Does_Radagon_Take_Bleed_Damage\"><\/span>6. Does Radagon Take Bleed Damage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Radagon is resistant to most <strong>status effects<\/strong> and completely immune to <strong>bleed<\/strong>, making builds that rely on <strong>bleed<\/strong> damage less effective against him.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_Level_Should_I_Be_to_Beat_Radagon\"><\/span>7. What Level Should I Be to Beat Radagon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To make the experience as painless as possible, aim to be around <strong>level 150<\/strong>, with at least <strong>40 points<\/strong> invested in <strong>Vigor<\/strong> to avoid getting one-shotted.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_Weapon_is_Best_for_Radagon\"><\/span>8. What Weapon is Best for Radagon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Melee weapons that deal huge <strong>Poise<\/strong> damage, such as <strong>Colossal Greatswords<\/strong> or dual-wielded <strong>Katanas<\/strong>, are effective against Radagon.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Can_You_Cheese_Radagon\"><\/span>9. Can You Cheese Radagon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, it is possible to cheese Radagon by not melee attacking him, not locking-on to him, and not moving once he stops moving, allowing players to exploit his mechanics.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_is_the_Hardest_Boss_in_Elden_Ring\"><\/span>10. What is the Hardest Boss in Elden Ring?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Radagon is considered one of the hardest bosses in Elden Ring, ranked among the top 5, along with <strong>Malenia, Blade Of Miquella<\/strong>, <strong>Starcourge Radahn<\/strong>, and <strong>Godskin Duo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Do_Marika_and_Radagon_Share_a_Body\"><\/span>11. Do Marika and Radagon Share a Body?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>According to lore, Marika and Radagon share a body on the crucifix, with Marika being the god-queen of the Lands Between and Radagon being her second spouse and Elden Lord.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Can_Radagon_Get_Scarlet_Rot\"><\/span>12. Can Radagon Get Scarlet Rot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, Radagon is susceptible to <strong>scarlet rot<\/strong>, as well as <strong>frostbite<\/strong> and <strong>poison<\/strong>, making these status effects viable strategies against him.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Is_Radahn_Weak_to_Holy_Damage\"><\/span>13. Is Radahn Weak to Holy Damage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Actually, <strong>Radahn<\/strong> is resistant to <strong>holy<\/strong> damage, so players should opt for other types of damage, such as <strong>frostbite<\/strong> or <strong>scarlet rot<\/strong>, which he is vulnerable to.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_What_is_Elden_Beast_Weak_Against\"><\/span>14. What is Elden Beast Weak Against?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Elden Beast<\/strong> is weak against <strong>Black Flame<\/strong> magic, making spirit summons like <strong>Tiche<\/strong> and <strong>Black Knife<\/strong> effective against it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Can_You_Cheese_the_Elden_Beast\"><\/span>15. Can You Cheese the Elden Beast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, it is possible to cheese the <strong>Elden Beast<\/strong> using a <strong>Mimic Tear<\/strong>, which is the only spirit ash needed for boss fights, allowing players to exploit the boss&#8217;s mechanics and emerge victorious.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Type of Damage Does Radagon Do? Radagon deals Strike and Holy damage in varying amounts with all his attacks, making it essential to prioritize Armor that defends against these types of damage. 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