How Can I Get to Malenia Early?
Malenia, the Blade of Miquella, is one of the most challenging bosses in Elden Ring. In order to face her early on, you’ll need to follow a specific guide and strategy. In this article, we’ll delve into the steps you need to take to reach Malenia early and defeat her.
Step 1: Get the Right Side of the Haligtree Medallion
[ Important! ] To unlock the path to Malenia, you’ll need to obtain the Right Side of the Haligtree Medallion. This is a crucial item that unlocks the door to the roundtable and allows you to access Malenia’s territory.
To get the Haligtree Medallion, you’ll need to complete the following steps:
- Step 1.1: Reach the Roundtable Hold by accessing the Haligtree region in the Lands Between.
- Step 1.2: Explore the interior of the Roundtable Hold and find the Medallion on a pedestal near the entrance.
- Step 1.3: Take the Medallion and use it to unlock the door to Malenia’s territory.
Step 2: Reach the Snowfield and Solve the Puzzle
[ Important! ] Once you’ve obtained the Haligtree Medallion, it’s time to reach the Snowfield and solve a puzzle to unlock the way to Malenia.
Here’s how to do it:
- Step 2.1: Take the elevator from the Haligtree region to the Snowfield.
- Step 2.2: Explore the Snowfield and find the puzzle plate with the symbols.
- Step 2.3: Solve the puzzle by rotating the symbols until they match the correct solution.
- Step 2.4: Click on the solved puzzle to unlock the door to the next area.
Step 3: Descend the Haligtree & Elphael to Reach Malenia
[ Important! ] Now that you’ve solved the puzzle, it’s time to head down to Malenia’s territory.
Here’s what you need to do:
- Step 3.1: Take the elevator from the Snowfield to the Haligtree region.
- Step 3.2: Explore the Haligtree region and find the path down to Elphael, the Darkbrume Village.
- Step 3.3: Explore Elphael and find Malenia’s territory.
- Step 3.4: Engage with Malenia and defeat her to claim your reward!
Tips and Tricks:
- Level requirements: Malenia is tough, so make sure your character is at least level 120 and has a good build. 140+ is recommended for a comfortable battle.
- Build choice: Choose a build with high vigor, strength, and dexterity to tank Malenia’s attacks. Intelligence also helps with spellcasting and elemental damage.
- Gear choice: Equip strong gear with high Stats and Affliction to increase damage output and survivability.
Conclusion:
With these steps and tips, you should be able to reach Malenia early on in Elden Ring and defeat her. Remember to stay patient, adapt your strategy, and choose your build and gear wisely. With practice and perseverance, you’ll be able to triumph over Malenia and claim your reward!
Additional Links:
- Read more about Malenia here
- Check out strategy guides for Malenia’s fight
- Explore the Elden Ring wiki for more guides and information
Disclaimer:
Note that this article is only a guide and may require adjustments based on your game progress and build. Additional strategies and tips may not be included in this guide.