It is common in most video games to feature final bosses you must defeat before you can really say you have finished the game. In “Elden Ring,” the final boss is simply referred to as the Elden Beast. Don’t want the guesswork? Here’s a guide on how to defeat the Elden Beast.
The Elden Beast Is ‘Elden Ring’s’ Final Boss
This final boss in the game is touted as the authentic form of the Elden Ring. It actually acts as the vassal of the Greater Will. Found in the Elden Throne, this Beast was summoned to the Lands Between through a golden star long before the events in the game’s story. The developers may not have been in their best creative selves when they designed how the Elden Beast would appear, as it simply looks like a gigantic slime. Nevertheless, it looks pretty unique.
Where To Find The Elden Beast
Before you can battle with the Elden Beast, you might first locate it. This boss fight launches immediately after you have managed to defeat the Radagon of the Golden Order. Meaning to say, the fight with the Elden Beast also happens in that same area in Leyndell in the Ashen Capital.
But defeating Radagon isn’t the only requirement. The battle arena for your fight against the Elden Beast becomes available after you have beaten two obligatory bosses in the vicinity, Hoarah Loux and Sir Gideon Ofnir.
Then, you’ll gain access to the Elden Throne. Once you get access, climb the stairs leading you to the arena where your fiercest battle against Radragon and the Elden Beast takes place.
Requirements And Things To Help You
You won’t be able to defeat the Elden Beast if you’re lacking. Here are some of the things you must first secure:
- You must be at least Level 150.
- The Crucible Tree set is a recommended armor for this fight.
- Use the Lord’s Divine Fortification incantation to win.
- Need help? Play in multiplayer mode or use Ashen Spirits.
Now, let’s head to the strategies for the battle.
Beating The Elden Beast
Survivability Is Important
You will have to be patient for this match. You cannot have the trophy in one go. The Elden Beast’s health bar is massive and it tends to constantly move around like a naughty kid. The opportunities to attack are less than during your fight with Radagon.
Also, the Beast repeats the same attacks throughout the fight and rarely varies them. Is this an advantage? Probably.
The key to getting used to those repeated attacks is to survive. Learning its moves will teach you the right time to be aggressive.
Its Sword And Holy Magic
To start, the Beast frequently swings an enormous sword either once or as a total combo. Be sure to time and pace your rolls to the other side well from where the sword is coming to avoid getting hit. After the last swing, your enemy will stand still for a very short while. Take this opportunity to hit it once or twice.
Sometimes, holy magic will be bestowed upon the Elden Beast, giving it the strength to hurl magical slashes against you. You can duck them, but finding the right timing here will be a bit trickier. It requires trial and error to get used to its speed.
Also, at times, the Beast may stick its sword on the ground, unleashing an explosion of holy magic. This attack could hit you twice: first, if you’re in front of it and receive a hit from its sword; second, by the explosion. It’s not cowardice to run from the area as this is the best way to avoid this deadly attack. Otherwise, you may also get behind the boss.
Golden Breath
Furthermore, note that while its sword attacks are relatively dangerous, it is better known for its massive area-of-effect attacks. Be sure you can avoid the Golden Breath attack, which covers an area in front of it with fire. As soon as you see them unleashing this attack, simply run to the left or right of it. Getting behind the Beast will also help here, and once you’re in there, you can strike a few blows.
Golden Circle
And here’s a scary moment: when the Elden Beast casts a giant Golden Circle that shrinks then explodes, like a massive black hole from a tiny hole. At the start of the battle, it may cast only one Circle, but as the fight progresses, it can cast three in sequence. When this happens, move out, move out, move out of the area of the Circle. As the borders get more proximate, you can jump over them. Don’t let yourself get caught in the middle, as this means death, certainly.
Golden Spears
The other attacks are the Golden Spears. Similar to the Golden Circles, the Elden Boss glows when unleashing this move in the early phases of the battle. Later, it will use this same attack after it emerges from the ground, but the Spears they cast are faster. To avoid getting hit, sprint to the opposite side from where the Spears are being hurled at, circling the battle arena. The Elden Beast is about big movements, so you should, too.
Casting Nebulae
Also, the boss will cast nebulae. In one nebula, it spreads a trail of purple clouds horizontally, like spreading cheese filling over a slice of bread, then explodes. These clouds can form a massive black hole, at times, before exploding. Still, the best strategy here is to run away.
Golden Star
Another spell the Elden Beast unleashes is the Golden Star, which follows you like a paparazzi. This isn’t an angelic Star as alongside its path, some projectiles can hit you. If the Beast is about to release the Star, your signal is when a glowing golden light shows up in its left hand. Dealing with this evil Star isn’t difficult, but what makes it difficult is multitasking and minding the other things the Beast may be doing while its Star follows you. To escape this Star, be at a distance and roll in the direction it is coming. Eventually, this spell will stop.
What Happens After You Successfully Defeat The Elden Beast?
Aside from the fulfillment of being able to finish “Elden Ring,” defeating the Elden Beast will also give you majestic 500000 Runes and the Elden Remembrance you can use to craft the Elden Ring Sacred Relic Sword.
Conclusion
Seriously, is it that difficult to beat the Elden Beast? For us, it isn’t, especially if you know the way. Overall, it is mostly about moving around, dodging, and surviving.
