Look, Elden Ring IS hard. We already knew this. But that's the charm of this game (and basically every other FromSoftware game) for so many players: the challenge of taking on tough enemies, studying them by trial-and-error, and winning. And that's what's probably kept this player going against the game's toughest boss.
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GameRant reports that a player who goes by Toushi138 on Reddit finally managed to beat Malenia, Elden Ring's toughest boss, after logging 30 hours of failed attempts in total. 30 freaking hours, just let that sink in. And when they did finally manage to beat the Goddess of Rot, they posted the incredibly satisfying video on the game's subreddit, earning thousands of upvotes and congratulatory comments in the process:
As you can see in the video there, Toushi was SO close to dying after getting hit by Malenia with a flurry of attacks - all while there's just one final hit to put her down for good. Thankfully, they still got more than enough flasks to survive. They down a flask, dust the hits off, roll in and get off a final decisive blow to finish the fight once and for all.
The video is more than enough to get any gamer (specifically Elden Ring players) on the edge of their seats. And when that final blow landed, it must've felt oh so good - because we at GameNGuide definitely felt it too. But perhaps the most impressive move there wasn't the final swing, but the fact that Toushi managed to remain calm after being within an inch of life to even get that blow.
Commenters were quick to praise Toushi's poise against Malenia's attack, with some of them claiming their hearts almost dropped after her flurry of swings. Another commenter commended Toushi's feat because he managed to win with a strength-focused build and a clobbering weapon, when so many players swear to beating Malenia far easier with ranged attacks (to keep their distance) and slashing weapons like swords.
Either way, this Elden Ring player's struggles for 30 hours are now well worth it as they are now among the pantheon of tough souls that have taken on Malenia - and lived to tell the tale.
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How To Beat Malenia In Elden Ring
The featured player might've already scoured so many "how to beat Malenia in Elden Ring" guides before their feat. Looks like reading up on those guides (and maybe watching a few gameplay tutorials) paid off, because timing is the most critical part of taking on the Goddess of Rot and winning against her.
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If you're likewise struggling to beat her, just remember that your best friend during her boss fight is patience. NEVER, ever get greedy with your attacks. Study her patterns from afar, take note of when she pulls off certain moves. FromSoftware designs their bosses to be unique, so take advantage of that.
Don't be afraid to die against her, too. Sure, you'll lose Runes everytime you do. But you'll be able to get them back anyway. Use every death as a learning tool to examine what worked in your strategy and what didn't. Then, apply your new knowledge to every new encounter with her. Remember these tips, and you'll achieve your goal.
Good luck on your next bout with Malenia in Elden Ring!
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