Shadow of the Erdtree, the final boss, Promised Consort Radahn, is one of the most challenging encounters, offering a unique and brutal test of your skill, preparation, and adaptability. This guide will walk you through the essential steps and strategies for conquering Radahn and claiming victory in this climactic battle. Warning: Major spoilers ahead.

Preparing for the Promised Consort Radahn Boss Fight

Promised Consort Radahn is a rematch against a familiar foe, General Radahn, but now transformed and even more deadly. Here's how to get ready for the challenge:

1. Boost Your Character's Capabilities

Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ashes are vital for boosting your summons and character. To stand a better chance, aim to level your Shadow Realm Blessings to level 17 and Spirit Ashes to level 9 for a significant edge in the fight.

2. Consider Summons

Mimic Tear or Banished Knight Oleg are solid choices but don't hesitate to summon NPC allies. NPCs like Thiollier and Ansbach can be summoned if you complete their respective quests, which we'll cover in our detailed quest guides.

3. Essential Talismans

Golden Braid Talisman: Found in Shaman Village, boosts holy damage resistance.

Dragoncrest Shield Talisman +2: Located in Crumbling Farum Azula, this helps mitigate physical damage.

4. Armor with Holy Resistance

Equip armor with high resistance to holy damage. Radahn's second phase brings holy-infused attacks that can deplete your HP rapidly.

5. Weapon Recommendations

Red Bear's Claw (from Northern Nameless Mausoleum) is an excellent option for bleed builds.

For those who prefer base game options, Blasphemous Blade or Dark Moon Greatsword are still viable.

6. Managing Runes

Start the fight with as few Elden Ring runes as possible to avoid losing them in the chaotic environment of the arena.

7. Vigor and Health

Vigor is a must for this fight. Aim for at least 60 Vigor to survive Radahn's devastating blows.

Phase 1: Promised Consort Radahn

In Phase 1, Radahn fights with his usual terrifying combination of dual greatswords and gravity-based attacks. Here's what you need to watch out for:

1. Meteor Dive

Radahn will begin the fight by jumping into the air and dive-bombing your location. This move is hard to avoid if you're not careful. Dodge immediately when he leaps.

2. Meteor Rain

After the Meteor Dive, Radahn will spawn several meteor-like rocks in the air that crash down on your location. Keep moving and stay aware of the skies.

3. Gravity Pull

If you get too far away, Radahn will pull you toward him, followed by a quake from a stomp. The best way to avoid this is to dodge at the last second when the eruption is about to hit.

4. Melee Combos

Radahn will chain multiple melee strikes in quick succession. To avoid these, it's often better to dodge towards the boss rather than sideways or backward. His follow-up attacks can reach you even if you dodge the first few hits.

Phase 2: Radahn, Consort of Miquella

Once Radahn hits around 60% HP, the phase transitions into something far more dangerous. Radahn becomes infused with holy damage thanks to the arrival of Miquella (a cutscene will play before the transition). The environment also changes, and Radahn's attacks gain new, devastating abilities.

1. Holy Bombardment

In this phase, Radahn casts multiple beams of holy light that strike your location. Remove the lock-on immediately and sprint to the side to avoid them.

2. Lightspeed Slash

Radahn will glow with speed before performing a series of fast slashes. Make sure to time your dodges, as this can be a deadly combo.

3. Heavenly Eruption

The ground will glow before Radahn unleashes an enormous holy eruption. The blast will likely drain a significant chunk of your HP. Either sprint behind Radahn to avoid the damage or if you must block, use a shield with high holy resistance.

4. Holy Hug

Radahn will grab you in a bear hug, which initially does no damage but sets up a heart-stealing mechanic. If you get hugged a second time, you die because your heart is stolen by Miquella.

Tips for Surviving Phase 2

Boost Holy Resistance: The key to surviving Phase 2 is boosting your resistance to holy damage. Equip talismans, armor, and consumables that protect against holy attacks.

Avoid the Holy Hug: After the first hug, Radahn will try to grab you again. Run behind him to avoid getting caught in the second grab.

Summon Allies for Distraction: During Phase 2, the battlefield becomes more chaotic. Make use of summoned NPCs or Spirit Ashes to distract Radahn while you focus on dodging and attacking.

Promised Consort Radahn Remembrance and Rewards

Upon defeating Radahn, you'll receive the Remembrance of a God and a Lord, which can be exchanged for several unique rewards:

Option 1: Greatsword of Radahn (Lord) - A colossal sword with Str D, Dex D, and Int E scaling.

Option 2: Greatsword of Radahn (Light) - A colossal sword with the Lightspeed Slash special ability.

Option 3: Light of Miquella - A powerful Incantation that annihilates foes with a pillar of light (requires Fai 72).

Additional rewards include:

Let Us Go Together emote is given after defeating Radahn or dying to the Holy Hug.

The circlet of light head armor was obtained after interacting with the memory orb in the ending cutscene.

NPC rewards from quests were completed for allies during the fight.

Conclusion

Promised Consort Radahn is undoubtedly one of the most difficult bosses in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Eritrea. His combination of gravity-based and holy-infused attacks makes him a multifaceted threat, but with the right preparation, patience, and strategy, he can be defeated.

Ensure you have high vigor, plenty of holy resistance, and a well-thought-out strategy for both phases of the fight. Equip these Elden Ring items and boost your character's resistance and damage output to make this challenging boss fight more manageable. Summons can be an invaluable asset to help you manage Radahn's attacks, especially in Phase 2 when the fight becomes especially chaotic.