What to Expect when Facing Malenia?
As you venture further into the world of Elden Ring, you will soon encounter one of the toughest and most formidable boss fights – Malenia. But fear not, for with the right strategy and equipment, you can emerge victorious and conquer this challenging duel.
What to Expect: Equipment and Strategy for Malenia
Before entering the battlefield, it’s essential to review the available weapons, armor, and flasks at your disposal to make an informed decision about which equipment to use. Remember that this fight is against one of the most aggressive foes, and you’ll want to minimize any potential damage take-out from her relentless slashes and poison effects.
Recommended Primary and Secondary Weapons
Below is a list of recommended primary and secondary weapons to consider for tackling Malenia:
| Secondary Weapons | Primary Weapons | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Swarm of Flies | Mariya’s Executioner | Bleed, Homing |
| Rotten Boltblight | Grans Axe | AoE, Dmg. over time |
Why Choosing these Weapons?
| Rationale |
|---|
| Swarm of Flies: Homing, High damage output (b/c of bleed weakness), Effective against Malenia’s dodge-happy nature |
| Rotten Boltblight: Bleed, Stunlock from AoE abilities can freeze Malenia making it an excellent secondary in certain situations |
| Grans Axe: High STR damage output, Effective against Armor break weakness, Can chunk health significantly |
| Mariya’s Executioner : Strong against Malenia, Great for dealing fast consecutive strikes, High damage |
Flasks and Consumable Upgrades
To effectively face Malenia, investing in Cerulean Tears, Flared Fungus, or other items that provide FP Buff, Poison or Flame Absorption, as well as an Evasion Flaw can significantly upgrade your odds.
Why You Need Those Upgrades
- Cerulean Tear FP Buff: Improves attack speed, crucial against aggressive foes like Malenia, allowing for less opening
- Flamedrake Chariot, Flared Fungus; Flame Absorbency & Poison Absorbe
Tips: Don’t Forget These Tweaks!
- Gear optimization: Ensure sufficient survivability with a fair mix of defenses, and some capacity to self-heal by prioritizing VRRPG-Infused Crystal Knob.
HP % and def%, EES and LCK secondary should reflect your play.
Bloodhound Step/Hover Strike for mobility + evadeability. - Adopt defensive stance: Play cat and mouse, using movement patterns wisely, and always being mindful of Malenia’s deadly dashes.
- Malenia, Blade of the Bleed: Aurel’s Aur
Full Article**
Is that okay?
- How do you get rid of the orange bar on Roblox?
- Should you pay Leg Eater Hollow Knight?
- Can you sell pirate ships in Starfield?
- How do I start Draenor horde?
- Can I use Unity Personal if I make more than 100k?
- Is Imperial a good race for Dragonknight?
- How big is the teal mask Pokedex?
- Is Mario Party rolls random?