Is Malenia easy to miss?

Malenia may be the most well-known boss in Elden Ring, as she has garnered a reputation for being the most challenging fight in the game. Despite this infamy, her fight is entirely optional and surprisingly easy to miss, as is the rest of the Haligtree, for that matter.
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Is there a trick to Malenia?

When she's within melee range, be prepared to dodge her first attacks. The trick to surviving is to be very patient, keep dodging, and hit whenever her combos have finished. If you're able to proc Bleed and Frost multiple times, you can burn her down before she even gets a chance to use Waterfowl Dance.
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What level should I be against Malenia?

The recommended level for Malenia is 120 at least, ideally 125+, with weapons of +23 or more. You can't really be overleveled for this fight.
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Is it hard to get to Malenia?

The path to reach the optional area is not very straightforward as you need to go through multiple Erdtree Avatars, face Malenia's loyal Cleanrot Knights, and reach the Mountaintops of the Giants to find the two halves of the Haligtree medallion.
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How many times did Let Me Solo her beat Malenia?

Since Elden Ring's release in early 2022, Let Me Solo Her has reportedly defeated Malenia between 6,000 to 7,000 times, but he could finally lay down his arms against the scarlet rot-infested demigod very soon.
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Who beat Malenia 1000 times?

As of 10 months ago, Let Me Solo Her had beaten Malenia 1,000 times (before immediately restarting the game after hitting the milestone), so while he hasn't been playing Elden Ring or fighting Malenia as heavily, the peerless warrior has clearly kept up the good fight.
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Is Malenia a missable boss?

Malenia may be the most well-known boss in Elden Ring, as she has garnered a reputation for being the most challenging fight in the game. Despite this infamy, her fight is entirely optional and surprisingly easy to miss, as is the rest of the Haligtree, for that matter.
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What is Malenia's weakness?

It's also worth noting Malenia's strengths and weaknesses. As the Goddess of Rot, she is strong against Scarlet Rot damage. She's also strong against both Holy and Poison damage, and will be weak to Fire, Bleed, and Frost damage.
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What is the best weapon to defeat Malenia?

The best melee strategy for beating Malenia is to use the biggest, baddest Greatsword you can find.
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Is killing Malenia optional?

Finding her location can be tough enough, but then trying to beat her can only heap more misery upon you. Fortunately, she is an optional boss, and so if you are simply looking to reach the end of the game then you can just skip her.
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What is the best summon for Malenia?

Black Knife Tiche (get her here)– This is one of the best summons in the game and a perfect counter to Malenia. She will dodge enough so Malenia will not auto-feed health off of her on-hit, and her cursed blade move will do significant DPS and offset a lot of her healing.
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Can I beat Malenia post game?

Yes you can. When you beat the last boss, after the credits, you'll get an option to start your next journey. You can say no and then go do whatever you want. The game state will be just like before you attempted the last boss.
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Is Malenia stronger than radagon?

Even After Losing to Malenia, He Is Incredibly Strong

During the Shattering, Radahn was considered one of the greatest threats in the Lands Between, his threat level was only tied with his half-sister Malenia. When Malenia and General Radahn fought, it was a perfect stalemate until Malenia unleashed the Scarlet Rot.
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What percent of players beat Malenia?

35% of Elden Ring players beat Malenia.
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Is Malenia easier now?

Ironically, Malenia used to be easier than she is now. At some point, the devs added hyperarmour to her every move. Not that it is hard to stunlock her now, just slightly more inconvenient.
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Is there a way to save Malenia?

You can save Malenia's life with the titular Unalloyed Gold Needle from the base game (read: some Elden Ring Lore shenanigans, a nice man on YouTube can explain it all in 40 minutes or less), but I infinitely prefer the pointless tragedy (with just a dash of ambiguous, halting optimism) in Malenia and Miquella's story ...
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What is the best talisman to defeat Malenia?

Use the best physical damage reduction talisman you have - ideally the Dragon Greatshield Talisman you can find at the Erigtree. Also use the Greatshield Talisman which enhances blocking capabilities. For your other talismans, use equip load ones and equip the highest defence armour you can afford without fat-rolling.
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What is the best build to defeat Malenia?

Crucible Knight With Godslayer Greatsword Faith Build

Every Aspect of the Crucible Incantations can knock off and damage Malenia greatly, while Godslayer Greatsword could be the main arsenal to deal damage and its weapon art can deal even bigger damage given the opportunity window.
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What weapon can stagger Malenia?

The Blasphemous Blade's Unique Skill: Taker's Flames is also a good option for this as it deals good fire damage and will often knock Malenia down, while each strike heals the player a bit, and can stunlock Malenia for what is essentially the entire fight.
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What level should I be at for Malenia?

~150 - ~175 is the typical level people fight Malenia in NG+. Since this is NG+, you can really pump up your level though.
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What is Malenia immune to?

All Rotten Breath does it make it impossible to see.
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Is Miquella a boy or girl?

Miquella's gender is almost impossible to guess: "He" is androgynous and is so beautiful "He" could pass as female. The most obvious trait of Miquella is "His" divine aura and looks. "He" has surpassed humanity in looks and makes the most beautiful of Demoness' look like hideous hags in comparison.
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Has anyone beaten Malenia?

Finally beat malenia after 386 deaths lol but I did it no summons and level 130 with a 2 handed great stars as my weapon. I feel pretty proud but I see so many videos of ppl beating her with like their toes or something nuts.
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Do you need to beat Malenia for an ending?

You'll need to complete Millicent's questline to acquire the Unalloyed Gold Needle. You'll then need to defeat Malenia, Blade of Miquella at the base of the Haligtree and use the Unalloyed Gold Needle on the scarlet blossom in her boss room to receive Miquella's Needle.
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Who is the hardest boss in the Elden Ring DLC?

The hardest bosses in Shadow of the Erdtree are sure to give even veteran Elden Ring players a run for their money.
  • 7 Golden Hippopotamus. ...
  • 6 Romina, Saint Of The Bud. ...
  • 5 Divine Beast Dancing Lion. ...
  • 4 Rellana, Twin Moon Knight. ...
  • 3 Putrescent Knight. ...
  • 2 Messmer, The Impaler. ...
  • 1 Promised Consort Radahn.
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