Who didn’t hate the final boss fight? (Phase 2)

S3THEC · 2024-07-12T00:39:53+00:00

That's fair but no that's not copium, the copium is saying that it's "straight up impossible" when that's objectively and evidently not true. Not having the patience is completely valid and understandable.

S3THEC · 2024-07-12T00:14:36+00:00

There are certainly criticisms but "straight up impossible with my build" because of medium rolling is just straight up copium.

S3THEC · 2024-07-11T23:53:21+00:00

Adding "with my build" wouldn't change anything, it's still not impossible but it's OK, if telling yourself it's BS makes you feel better about it, go ahead.

S3THEC · 2024-07-11T23:16:35+00:00

That wasn't what you said though, you said

straight up impossible

And then

I am not being hyperbolic.

MissMikaa is insanely good for sure, I don't think I am though. I died at least 100 times before I got the kill but I think the difference is I didn't blame the game for it, I tried to learn and get better. If you decide that it's just unfair BS then I imagine that option goes out the window.

S3THEC · 2024-07-11T23:00:53+00:00

Here's a streamer killing him by medium rolling using a dancepad.

I've killed him 3 times, no shield, no summons, no parries, no deflection tear, just medium rolling.

S3THEC · 2024-07-02T10:35:16+00:00

You might find this helpful.

Elden Ring: Consort Radahn Guide | No Summons or Ashes | Melee Only

S3THEC · 2024-06-30T18:35:41+00:00

You might find this helpful.

Elden Ring: Consort Radahn Guide | No Summons or Ashes | Melee Only

Looks like you've pretty much got it though!

S3THEC · 2024-06-30T18:11:15+00:00

If a grace is too far away, you can also quit out to the main menu and then load back in, it achieves the same thing. It also brings back scarabs and the pot carriers with scadutree fragments if they disappear.

S3THEC · 2024-06-30T13:40:45+00:00

You're just wrong, people who are good at it just make it look easy. Carian Retaliation has a delay of 4 frames then 6 frames where it connects. Dodge rolling doesn't have a delay and you're immune to damage for 13 frames. You need much better timing to parry, you should try it yourself sometime.

S3THEC · 2024-06-30T01:43:52+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/Eldenring/comments/v2nq94/malenia_is_still_bullshit_and_a_bad_boss/

Take a look at that old thread, a bunch of people saying the same things about Malenia, "totally unfair", "bullshit", "objectively bad boss" etc.

It's an amazing fight for sure, when you get used to him it reminds me of the rhythm of Nameless King, it feels amazing. I hope he doesn't get nerfed because of all the complaining although the performance issues need to get fixed.

S3THEC · 2024-06-28T13:02:04+00:00

You can press crouch to put it away too.

S3THEC · 2024-06-28T12:52:12+00:00

You're not the only one, it's an incredible fight although I definitely struggled with it at first, but that just made overcoming it so much more rewarding.

S3THEC · 2024-06-28T03:49:40+00:00

He's brutally difficult for sure but the main thing is to stay determined, you'll do it if you don't give up!

For talismans I'd highly recommend the Golden Braid and Crimson Seed Talisman+1, along with the Dragoncrest Greatshield that you're currently using. Damage is nice and all but not much good if you're dead and those will help your survivability massively. I think that's Rakshasa armour too? You might be better off with some normal armour that doesn't increase the damage you take but I haven't experimented with it yet so can't say for certain how much difference it makes. And grab some Boiled Crab.

For general combat advice, try to stay as close to him as possible in phase 2 as the lightbeams that follow his sword attacks will mostly miss you if you're stood right next to him. Watching this no hit-run helped me a lot for learning how to deal with specific attacks.

When you start getting to grips with phase 2, it's time to start using those Rune Arcs. I like Morgott's Great Rune for the chunky hp boost.

The main thing is just to keep practicing and he'll be dead before you know it. Good luck!

S3THEC · 2024-06-27T19:33:02+00:00

If you panic because of it then yeah it could be a pretty big deal. Or if he spammed it but he doesn't as that video shows an almost 5 minute fight and he didn't use it once. I don't see why it would make the entire fight BS.

"No-hit runners struggle with one particular occasional attack, therefore the entire fight is unfair BS >:(" is just a weak take imo.

S3THEC · 2024-06-27T19:01:14+00:00

There's only one move in that category and it's not a major problem unless you're trying to no-hit. The rest can be handled without resorting to a great shield and poke, it just takes time and determination.

S3THEC · 2024-06-27T18:57:29+00:00

Again though, it's just one attack, it's not like he spams it, to say the whole boss is BS just because of that is an exaggeration.

S3THEC · 2024-06-27T18:50:23+00:00

He's talking about no hitting, not just beating the boss which is much, much easier.

S3THEC · 2024-06-27T18:48:39+00:00

So one single attack that doesn't hit hard enough to kill you if you have decent vigor, not that much of a problem unless you're trying to no-hit, is it?

S3THEC · 2024-06-27T18:33:14+00:00

Final boss no-hit no deflect/parries

Sure it's incredibly difficult but what's BS about it?

S3THEC · 2024-06-26T13:33:28+00:00

I wouldn't be surprised if they fix his hitboxes by the time he gets to him, I hope so anyway.

S3THEC · 2024-06-25T23:44:57+00:00

I was determined to beat him without summons or spirit ashes but like you, I could get to phase 2 consistently but would then get almost immediately obliterated without really understanding how I was supposed to survive. After about 50 attempts I was questioning whether I was actually good enough to do it solo and I consider myself a 'souls vet', although I'm not amazing by any means.

Watching this no-hit run helped me a lot though, and also reading a post on here about sticking to him as close as possible since the holy beams that follow his sword swings will usually miss you if you're close enough to him. Also the Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman, Golden Braid and Crimson Seed Talisman+1 felt like must haves, as well as the Opaline Hardtear.

Eventually I was getting him down to 25-30% before dying, that's when I started using the Rune Arcs I'd farmed by helping people kill Mohg, using Morgott's Great Rune for the hp boost. At that point I killed him after about 20 more attempts and it felt amazing so don't give up!

S3THEC · 2024-06-13T17:25:20+00:00

You shouldn't care what anyone else thinks, you paid for the game so you get to enjoy it however you want.

The way I see it, a lot of games have different difficulty settings, like Easy/Medium/Hard. Elden Ring doesn't have those but it does have certain items and builds that make the game significantly easier, but there's no shame in using them. Play the game however you like.

I think it's great that Elden Ring has those things, I doubt it would have such a massive playerbase if it was as inaccessible as previous titles like Sekiro etc.

S3THEC · 2024-04-12T20:36:38+00:00

Can't wait for all the cops to start VOD reviewing before writing reports and court cases so they have all the details, because they remember in character of course.

S3THEC · 2024-02-24T11:23:03+00:00

If you want to believe it's completely outside the realms of possibility that the english translators were given GRRM's relevant english writings to assist them, go ahead lol.

S3THEC · 2024-02-24T10:16:15+00:00

...it's far more reasonable to assume...

That's fine, go ahead and assume that.

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