Should I refuse the maiden in Elden Ring?

Refusing Melina's offer in Elden Ring will block your progression in the game. Accepting her offer is the only way to level up in the game, and she's the one who will give you the key item Spectral Steed Whistle, which you can use to summon Elden Ring's horse Torrent.
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What happens if I refuse the maiden Elden Ring?

So if you don't say yes, you won't be able to spend the Runes you collect on improving your character's stats, and you'll have to walk everywhere.
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What happens if you accept Melina in Elden Ring?

You will gain access to the Spectral Steed Whistle and the ability to advance in levels after you accept Melina's accord and ally with her. The Spectral Steed Whistle allows riders to call forth Torrent horse. It will be your key element to progress the Lands Between, especially if you travel long distances.
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Should I let Melina be my maiden?

Refusing Melina's offer in Elden Ring will block your progression in the game. Accepting her offer is the only way to level up in the game, and she's the one who will give you the key item Spectral Steed Whistle, which you can use to summon Elden Ring's horse Torrent.
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Is there a way to save Melina?

At the end of the day, to save Melina, you have to take her place as the sacrificial offering to the Erdtree by making her leave you before the conclusion of her arc.
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Melina Elden Ring | Should You Accept Or Refuse?



Can you beat Elden Ring without accepting Melina's offer?

Someone Beat Elden Ring Without Talking To Any NPCs And It's Harder Than You Think. It turns out that you can avoid taking to Melina and lose out on so manty things in the process. We're way past the difficulty curve and Elden Ring is being beaten in every possible way.
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Why are maidens important in Elden Ring?

Finger Maidens serve as guides for Tarnished warriors seeking the Elden Ring, as they can turn gathered runes into strength (which is how the player levels up and assigns attributes to customize their character).
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Should you let woman Hold You Elden Ring?

Whether this is worthwhile depends on your playstyle. The hug debuff can have catastrophic effects, but the higher Poise it offers means you can withstand prolonged assaults from enemies without breaking stance. The Blessing isn't essential, though it's worth using if you need an extra edge in battle.
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How to not sacrifice Melina?

The trick to getting through is to take off all armor. The Three Fingers will then greet the player. The player inherits the Frenzied Flame by meeting the Three Fingers. After speaking to Melina again, she will express her frustration to the player and leave for good.
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Can you finish the game maidenless?

Minor spoiler here, so view at your own risk if you haven't played through the frenzied flame ending. I even tried to get Hyetta instead, but you have to get into the capital to finish her quest line as well. So you really cannot beat the game truly maidenless. It was sad, I was really hoping for a special ending.
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What happens if you tell Renna no?

Ranni will not retaliate if players refuse, and she will even give them the option to serve her again if players initially refuse her and return to Ranni's Rise later in their game.
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Should you let fia hold you or refuse?

Yes, players should let Fia hold them, and they should do it often. Fia offers an item that cannot be obtained in any other way and will help throughout Elden Ring. Once allowed, Fia will hold the player for nearly a full minute while offering soft reassurances.
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Does Elden Ring have romance?

More so than any previous Souls game, Elden Ring offers not just plentiful adventure, but a dazzling array of romance options for your lowly Tarnished self.
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What happens if you let fia hold you?

If you agree to let Fia hold you, you'll receive the Baldachin's Blessing item, a consumable that temporarily boosts Poise. The trade-off is that Fia gives you a minor HP debuff until you use the item. You can return to her for more Baldachin's Blessings whenever you need.
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What is Melina's goal?

Melina was born at the foot of the Erdtree and searches for her purpose, as assigned by her mother. Melina's goal was to burn it but not destroy the world, explaining why the Lord of Frenzied Flame's ending is considered the worst.
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CAN YOU HAVE 2 maidens in Elden Ring?

There are no maidens. Pledge to anyone as many times as you wish.
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What is the connection between Ranni and Melina?

Elden Ring Theory: Melina Is Ranni's Forgotten Sister

Elden Ring's Queen Marika, mother of demi-gods, is Melina's mother, making Melina a demi-god and, therefore, Ranni's sister.
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Can you still level up after Melina dies?

You'll still be able to level up, she just won't show up at any Sites of Grace beyond that point.
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When should I stop leveling Elden Ring?

It's advisable to stop leveling Mind at 40 points due to diminishing returns. This is unless you really need more for your build, then you can take it to 55 or 60 before the caps start to kick in.
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Do I let Melina sacrifice herself?

Refusing Melina's offer in Elden Ring will block your progression in the game. Accepting her offer is the only way to level up in the game, and she's the one who will give you the key item Spectral Steed Whistle, which you can use to summon Elden Ring's horse Torrent.
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Are you supposed to sacrifice Melina?

The player inherits the Frenzied Flame by meeting the Three Fingers. After speaking to Melina again, she will express her frustration to the player and leave for good. The player can then sacrifice themselves to set the Erdtree aflame, sparing Melina.
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Does saving Melina change ending?

You can save her, but unfortunately nothing special comes out of it besides a new ending. It saves her but she'll hate you forever :( There is, but requires you obtaining one of the three main endings. If you want a spoiler free hint, go explore the sewers underneath Lyndell Capital.
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Is FIA good ending?

Elden Ring: Age of Duskborn is One of Its Good Endings

In essence, Fia does just this for Godwyn, who becomes the Death Prince and God to Those Living in Death. This only seems odd from a realistic perspective, but it's clear that death has been manipulated by others in various ways in the in-universe history.
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Is there any benefit to hugging FIA?

Hugging Fia gives you a special item that boosts your Poise stat (which we'll explain momentarily), but also afflicts you with a minor penalty to your max HP that won't go away until the item is used.
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