Welcome to the Elden Ring Consort Radahn boss guide. This guide will walk you through how to survive the battle with the final boss of Shadow of the Erdtree.
Promised Consort Radahn
The final fight in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree with Promised Consort Radahn can be frustrating while you try to learn his intense moveset. Many of his attacks can easily wipe out your health pool and he has a few one-shot attacks (detailed below). Save this fight for the end of your Shadow of the Erdtree playthrough so you will have as many shadow blessings as possible.
Build
This is the full build used while making this guide. Feel free to make adjustments where you think they will help. The most important aspects are: a bleed weapon, Fingerprint Stone Shield +25, and the Scholar’s Shield spell.
Stats
- Level: 237
- Scadutree Blessing: 18
- Revered Spirit Ash Blessing: 9
- Vigor: 67 (60+ recommended)
- Mind: 25
- Endurance: 45 (stamina will absorb more consecutive hits)
- Strength: 59
- Dexterity: 76 (70+ recommended for most bleed weapons)
- Intelligence: 12 (minimum required for the Scholar’s Shield spell)
- Faith: 22
- Arcane: 10
Gear
- Right Hand 1: Bloodhound’s Fang +10 (any bleed weapon maxed out)
- Right Hand 2: Demi-Human Queen’s Staff (any glintstone staff works)
- Left Hand: Fingerprint Stone Shield +25 (required to survive)
- Armor (any armor will do as long as you are Medium Load)
- Oathseeker Knight Helm
- Oathseeker Knight Armor
- Oathseeker Knight Gauntlets
- Oathseeker Knight Greaves
- Talismans
- Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman
- Twinblade Talisman (didn’t help, replace this)
- Erdtree’s Favor +2
- Green Turtle Talisman (helps keep stamina up)
- Summon: Mimic Tear Ashes +10
- Spell: Scholar’s Shield (required to survive)
- Flask: Opaline Bubbletear & Opaline Hardtear (absorbs 1st hit)
Alternate Gear
The following additions will only be used by the mimic and can help increase its damage.
- Left Hand 2: Any sacred seal
- Spell 2: Bloodflame Blade
Phase 1
Pop you flask as you approach the boss barrier. This will let you absorb the initial hit after you summon your mimic. Just before walking through, enchant your shield with Scholar’s Shield. Then, switch to your bleed weapon. As soon as you gain control, summon your mimic, and immediately hold block. Radahn usually jumps and attacks the moment you finish summoning the mimic. Having used your flask, the bubble will absorb the first attack, giving you time to block the follow-up hits.
Now that you are inside, continue holding the block button and shuffle slightly to the left. Your primary goal in this fight is to keep Radahn’s attention and tank him while the mimic does most of the damage. Always keep the boss between you and the mimic. Anytime the boss changes his focus to the mimic, use that as a chance to heal, rebuff your shield, or deal 1-3 hits before immediately blocking again. Try not to move around too much, so the mimic won’t have to run around the arena. You want the mimic attacking Radahn’s back as long as possible.
When Radahn’s health pool reaches 75%, he will transition to the 2nd phase.
Phase 2
In the 2nd phase, Radahn is buffed with holy magic and attacks. He also moves around the arena significantly faster. There are 3 new attacks that cannot simply be blocked. It’s important that you remember to refresh Scholar’s Shield twice during this phase, so remember to do so when you have an opening.
The first usually opens this phase. Radahn will hover slightly above the ground and you will see a pool of light near you. As soon as you see the light, run away from Radahn and to the side. Once the initial light pool explodes, roll 3-4 times as you continue moving in the same direction to avoid the random holy strikes that follow.
Occasionally, Radahn will try to grab either you or the mimic and hold you. Both his swords will glow while being held out before this happens. If he’s facing you, move away as fast as possible and roll if needed. During the beginning of this animation, the boss will not take any damage. If he grabs the mimic, heal and rebuff before attacking. If you are grabbed twice during the battle, you will die and earn a new emote, Let Us Go Together.
When Radahn’s life drops below 20%, he will launch into the air. Immediately heal up while looking for him in the sky. Once you find his location, run away from him as he falls back to the arena and roll multiple times to avoid the bulk of the damage from the impact. This attack will one-shot anyone if not mitigated.
With the kill-shot out of the way, continue your previous strategy while you and the mimic chip away and the last of his life. After Radahn is defeated, you will receive the Remembrance of a God and Lord.
That’s it for the Elden Ring Consort Radahn boss guide. Please post any questions or comments below. Thanks.