Why is Malenia the hardest boss?

What makes Malenia so difficult, even for her fellow boss characters, is the fact that she heals with every attack she lands, making her incredibly durable. Plus, bosses, just like players, have to beat both of her phases, which sees her regain a large portion of her health.
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Why is Malenia so difficult?

I think what makes Malenia so difficult to defeat is her ability to steal your heath. Malenia has two different phases that you have to kill in order to officially defeat her. In both of her phases, she can heal herself with every hit she lands on you.
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Is Malenia the hardest boss in All Souls games?

Arguably the hardest boss in the entire Soulsborne series, Malenia, Blade of Miquella states that she has 'never known defeat' right before the encounter begins, and while that may seem like a cocky overstatement to veteran Soulsborne players, that is meant to serve as a warning before players learn how terrifyingly ...
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Why is Malenia so difficult Elden Ring?

Malenia, Blade of Miquella is already an intense and difficult encounter. One aspect that makes her especially tough is that she can heal herself whenever she lands an attack on the player. For whatever reason, the recent patch changed this so she'd regain health even if she missed.
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Who are the hardest bosses in Elden Ring?

6 Godskin Duo

The Godskin Duo is among the toughest multi-boss fights in Elden Ring since they'll relentlessly pin down a player with their combos. And because of their difficulty, players will need to use Spirit Summons to beat them as trying to face them through conventional methods will only lead to death.
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Why Malenia is considered the HARDEST Boss in the Souls Franchise - ELDEN RING



Is Malenia hardest boss?

Some would argue Malenia is not only the most difficult boss in Elden Ring, but one of the most difficult boss fights in all of From Software history. As such, most of the other bosses don't prove to be too challenging for the Blade of Miquella.
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Is Malenia the hardest video game boss ever?

1. Malenia, Blade of Miquella (Elden Ring) Not only is Malenia the most challenging boss in Soulsborne, but she easily sits at the peak of difficulty throughout my time with video games. Her hellish mechanics evoke hopelessness, and toss the player into the throes of despair.
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Is malekith or Malenia harder?

Malekith is harder then Malenia.
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Is Malenia harder now?

Elden Ring's new update apparently includes a bug that makes the Malenia boss fight even tougher than it already was - and it's worth noting that it's already considered one of the hardest bosses not just in Elden Ring, but in Souls games more generally.
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Is Malenia harder than orphan?

Playing "fair" Malenia easily. Taking into account summons and amount and ease of available broken stuff in their respective games Orphan or Isshin are probably still harder.
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Which Fromsoft game has the hardest bosses?

Ranking From Software's Hardest Bosses | Column from the Editor
  1. 1 comment.
  2. Malenia, Blade of Miquella/Goddess of Rot (Elden Ring) ...
  3. Darkeater Midir (Dark Souls 3) ...
  4. Orphan of Kos (Bloodborne) ...
  5. Slave Knight Gael (Dark Souls 3) ...
  6. Defiled Chalice Dungeon Amygdala (Bloodborne) ...
  7. Black Dragon Kalameet (Dark Souls 1) ...
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Is orphan of Kos the hardest Fromsoft boss?

Aside from maybe a few other bosses in FromSoftware's catalog, the Orphan of Kos is one of the most challenging bosses out there and definitely among the top of the list in Bloodborne. If Sekiro didn't exist, Kos might be the most formidable FromSoftware boss ever created.
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What level should I be to fight 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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How do I beat Malenia?

9 Tips On How To Beat Malenia In Elden Ring
  1. 1 Certain Skills Make Waterfowl Dance Much More Survivable.
  2. 2 Stay Away From Holy Damage. ...
  3. 3 Black Knife Tiche Can Be An Effective Summon. ...
  4. 4 Malenia's Second Phase Is Weak To Ranged Attacks. ...
  5. 5 Dodge Into The Third Strike Of Waterfowl Dance. ...
  6. 6 Malenia's Poise Is Mediocre. ...
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Who is the hardest boss to beat in Elden Ring?

Malenia, Blade of Miquella

Malenia is hands down the hardest Elden Ring boss and easily one of the hardest bosses in video games ever. Malenia has the full combo variety of Elden Ring bosses such as Morgott and the damage output of Radagon. To top that off, she heals after every hit.
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Is Melania the hardest boss in Elden Ring?

The game is littered with difficult bosses, but the consensus most difficult boss in the game is without a doubt Malenia, Blade of Miquella.
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Is Malenia optional Elden Ring?

Elden Ring introduced a plethora of open-world areas to explore and bosses to defeat, and adventurers worldwide have fallen in love with the game. One of the giant bosses in the game is Malenia, which is entirely optional to players.
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Can Maliketh beat Malenia?

Maliketh, the Black Blade Slays Malenia

While a few technicalities caused Malenia to lose against bosses like Radahn due to arena size, not many had a chance against her on a level playing field. There's also the fact that the AI seemed best suited against similarly-sized bosses in terms of reaction time.
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Who is harder Malenia or Maliketh?

maliketh is harder than malenia :: ELDEN RING General Discussions.
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Who is the weakest boss in Elden Ring?

Honorable Mention — Soldier of Godrick

Without a doubt the easiest boss fight in Elden Ring, Soldier of Godrick stands waiting at the end of the Cave of Knowledge tutorial area as a final test of skill before entering the open world.
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Is Melania the hardest FromSoft boss ever?

I know almost no one has gotten to this boss so I won't spoil anything, but, this boss is unreal. No boss in a fromsoft game has ever even come close to the difficulty of Malenia.
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Is Melina harder than orphan of Kos?

melina is harder than orphan of kos.
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