Master the Starscourge Radahn boss fight in Caelid, Elden Ring Nightreign. Learn strategies, recommended level, and essential talismans like Arrow's Reach and Lance.
Walkthrough
- 1Prepare for the battle by reaching at least level 70.
- 2Equip a leveled-up bow or crossbow and the following talismans:
- Arrow's Reach Talisman: Found past the Gatefront Site of Grace, near Stormveil Castle. Increases arrow/bolt range.
- 3Lance Talisman: Found on the hill near Saintsbridge (closest Site of Grace: Deathtouched Catacombs). Increases horseback attack damage by 15%.
- 4Arrow's Sting Talisman: Found up a ladder at the Impassable Greatbridge Site of Grace. Increases arrow/bolt damage by 10%.
- 5Travel to the Impassable Greatbridge in South East Caelid.
- 6Use the warp at the Impassable Bridge to enter the arena.
- 7Defeat the two Lion Enemies.
- 8Talk to the man shouting ahead to initiate the Radahn fight.
- 9After the cutscene, proceed to the beach and use the warp to reach Radahn.
- 10Immediately get on your horse and use the summon signs on the ground as often as possible. Allies can be re-summoned if they fall.
- 11Maintain distance and continuously shoot arrows or bolts at Radahn. Consider using Meteor Bolts (purchased near Raya Lucaria Main Academy Gate) for their long-range damage.
- 12Continue summoning allies and attacking until Radahn is defeated.
- 13After the battle, you will receive Radahn's Great Rune, his remembrance items, and armor. You will also gain access to purchase an infinite amount of Radahn Spears Great Arrows.
- 14To empower Radahn's Great Rune, travel to the Divine Tower of Caelid. The closest waypoint is the Dragon Barrow West Site of Grace.
- 15Head north from Dragon Barrow West until you can no longer proceed.
- 16Use the branches and ladders to platform your way up the tower. Use ladders when you see soldier enemies.
- 17Reach the Site of Grace at the top of the tower.
- 18Activate the empowered Great Rune at the nearest Site of Grace. Radahn's Great Rune increases health, focus points, and stamina.
Tips
- Bring as many Crimson Tears Flasks as possible, as you'll be relying on ranged attacks and summons.
- The Lance Talisman is particularly effective since the entire fight takes place on horseback.
- If you have a lot of runes, consider bringing a Sacrificial Twig to the Divine Tower of Caelid to avoid losing them.
- Radahn's Great Rune
- Remembrance of the Starscourge
- Radahn's Lion armor set (purchasable)
- Access to purchase infinite Radahn Spears Great Arrows
- Choice between the Lion Great Bow or swords (via Remembrance)
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