A GameForce.blog Original Article | Let us discuss one of the toughest bosses in Elden Ring – Malenia Blade of Miquella. It’s not just because she’s fast and relentless though she’s certainly that, but because whenever she does manage to land a hit with her impossibly long sword she heals herself! Yes that includes if you’re blocking with a shield!
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A recent study of game developer From Software reveals that over 329 Million attempts were made to defeat Malenia Blade of Miquella which ranks her first as the toughest Elden ring boss category. Read more about it here:
Where Can I Find Malenia Blade of Miquella?
As you can see on your screen Malenia Blade of Miquella can be found at the bottom of Miquella’s Haligtree in the Mountaintops of the Giants region.
![Secrets of Malenia Blade of Miquella in Elden Ring 2 - GameForce Blog Malenia Blade of Miquella can be found at the bottom of Miquella's Haligtree in the Mountaintops of the Giants region.](https://www.gameforce.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Secrets-of-Malenia-Blade-of-Miquella-in-Elden-Ring-2-1024x576.webp)
Before we proceed further Malenia Blade of Miquella is a two-phase fight with the second phase beginning once her health is reduced to zero. This battle supports multiplayer mode so make sure to make some acquaintances.
Malenia’s Attacks During Phase 1
In phase one of the battle Malenia is very agile and can close gaps quickly through attacks and dashes. She has several notable attack patterns that we will discuss.
Malenia’s Quick Slashes Attack
In this attack Malenia dashes towards you and does multiple swipes with her sword. The attack is telegraphed when her right arm briefly lights up. Block or roll back to avoid this attack.
![2023 04 11 14 43 50 - GameForce Blog In this attack Malenia dashes towards you and does multiple swipes with her sword. The attack is telegraphed when her right arm briefly lights up.](https://www.gameforce.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-04-11_14-43-50-jpg.webp)
Malenia’s Double Swipe Attack
In this attack Malenia will swipe at you and then slam her blade to the ground. Roll to the side twice to evade this attack.
![2023 04 11 14 43 50 1 - GameForce Blog In this attack Malenia will swipe at you and then slam her blade to the ground. Roll to the side twice to evade this attack.](https://www.gameforce.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-04-11_14-43-50-1-jpg.webp)
Malenia’s Lunging Swipe Attack
In this attack Malenia does a short hop to lunge and swipe at you. Roll into the attack to dodge to evade this attack.
![2023 04 11 14 43 50 3 - GameForce Blog In this attack Malenia does a short hop to lunge and swipe at you.](https://www.gameforce.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-04-11_14-43-50-3-jpg.webp)
Malenia’s Jumping Stab Attack
In this attack Malniea jumps up before dashing towards you and shoving her blade forward. Adjust your timing to dodge this attack when she briefly lands before dashing toward you.
![2023 04 11 14 43 50 2 - GameForce Blog In this attack Malniea jumps up before dashing towards you and shoving her blade forward.](https://www.gameforce.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-04-11_14-43-50-2-jpg.webp)
Malenia’s Grab Attack
In this attack Malenia throws you up in the air and stabs you. Roll to the side when you see her begin to pull her left arm back.
![2023 04 11 14 43 50 4 - GameForce Blog 2023 04 11 14 43 50 4](https://www.gameforce.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-04-11_14-43-50-4-jpg.webp)
Malenia’s Waterfowl Dance Attack
In this attack when Malenia’s HP drops below 75% she unlocks her Waterfowl Dance attack. This attack is telegraphed by a large leap and involves a series of three spinning AoE slashes followed by a large AoE slash at the end.
![2023 04 11 14 43 50 5 - GameForce Blog Malenia's Waterfowl Dance attack is telegraphed by a large leap into the air and involves a series of three spinning AoE slashes followed by a large AoE slash at the end.](https://www.gameforce.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-04-11_14-43-50-5-jpg.webp)
![2023 04 11 14 43 50 6 - GameForce Blog Malenia's Waterfowl Dance attack is telegraphed by a large leap into the air and involves a series of three spinning AoE slashes followed by a large AoE slash at the end.](https://www.gameforce.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-04-11_14-43-50-6-jpg.webp)
Even the tankiest builds can be killed by this attack making it extremely challenging to deal with.
Secrets to Combat Malenia’s Phase 1 Attacks
To counter Malenia’s Waterfowl Dance attack you can throw a Freezing Pot while the attack is charging to cancel it and leave her open for a follow-up attack. This works twice but after that she gains resistance to Freezing Pots so two pots will be required to stun her.
Equip a great shield in your off-hand and quickly switch when she jumps into the air to tank the blows. Keep moving backward and make sure you are not directly below her. You will need a decent amount of endurance for this and it will heal a chunk of her health.
When Malenia jumps into the air run away as fast as you can until she has completed the first two phases of the attack. Then dodge back through her when she comes at you for the third.
Pay attention to your positioning to make this adjustment. If you are caught directly below her, you will die.
More Combat Secrets
- Use weapons with bleed or frost and dodge her attacks as they deal physical damage.
- Interrupt her actions with relentless attacks or knockdown weapons.
- Two-hand your weapon and dodge roll her attacks as she heals every time she hits you.
- Avoid using ranged attacks, perfumes, or throwables.
Malenia’s Attacks During Phase 2
If you have made it this far congratulations. A clear victory is certainly possible. In phase two Malenia transforms into the Goddess of Rot. The battle begins immediately after a cut scene where Malenia sprouts wings and gains access to an array of new attacks.
![2023 04 11 14 43 50 7 - GameForce Blog The battle begins immediately after a cut scene where Malenia sprouts wings and gains access to an array of new attacks.](https://www.gameforce.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-04-11_14-43-50-7-jpg.webp)
Malenia begins phase two with 80% of her maximum life and will always open with a diving attack immediately followed up with Scarlet Aeonia which is a large AoE explosion that leaves a short-lived mist that applies scarlet rot.
![2023 04 11 14 43 50 9 - GameForce Blog Malenia begins phase two with a diving attack immediately followed up with Scarlet Aeonia, a large AoE explosion that leaves a short-lived mist of scarlet rot.](https://www.gameforce.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-04-11_14-43-50-9-jpg.webp)
Secrets to Combat Malenia’s Phase 2 Attacks
Malenia jumps into the air and launches attacks with scarlet spirits from different angles. The attack is not instant so there is time to dodge and maintain distance.
Additionally during the attack watch out for a spirit that appears suddenly from the left.
Watch for the Scarlot Rot Bloom
Malenia will swoop down and turn into a bloom that explodes in the first attack of this phase causing damage on impact and with the explosion. This attack can happen at any point in the fight and Malenia may suddenly switch targets. To avoid the attack be prepared to dodge and wait for the bloom to fade before attacking. If you have spells use them to attack from a distance.
![2023 04 11 14 43 50 10 - GameForce Blog Malenia will swoop down and turn into a bloom that explodes](https://www.gameforce.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-04-11_14-43-50-10-jpg.webp)
![2023 04 11 14 43 50 11 - GameForce Blog Malenia will swoop down and turn into a bloom that explodes](https://www.gameforce.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-04-11_14-43-50-11-jpg.webp)
Malenia’s Waterfowl Dance in Phase 2
Use caution when Malenia starts the Waterfowl Dance combo or uses the Scarlet Aeonia attack.
Use the pool at the center of the arena to decrease her resistance to lightning damage and increase fire damage.
Phase two is similar to the first. When Malenia leaps she can now decide to cast Waterfowl Dance which now applies scarlet rot or she can cast Scarlet Aeonia and bombard you with scarlet rot butterflies. The butterflies are in her form and can slice and stab you or dive on you while triggering a scarlet rot explosion.
![2023 04 11 14 43 50 12 - GameForce Blog Use caution when Malenia starts the Waterfowl Dance combo or uses the Scarlet Aeonia attack.](https://www.gameforce.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-04-11_14-43-50-12-jpg.webp)
Malenia’s Wings Will Blind You!
In phase two Malenia has more attacks available to her. There will be occasions when her wings will make it harder to see which attack she is preparing. It is best to dodge out until you can see which attack is coming.
Conclusions
There is no sugar coating it. The battle with Malenia Blade of Miquella will be a tough one and sometimes random attacks can lead to death, However a passive aggressive approach can work well for both phases of the battle with Malenia.
Malenia Blade of Miquella is not a main boss and the enemies in the Haligtree area do give up a lot of runes so if you are struggling with her, consider leveling up and upgrading weapons with Elden Ring Smithing Stones before attempting to battle Malenia again.
Oh and Good Luck!