Summary
A bizarre glitch allowed anElden Ringplayer to finally defeat Malenia after over 100 attempts. Many consider Malenia to be the most challenging foe inElden Ring, with the boss requiring players to utilize a wide range of skills in order to take her down. After trying for many hours, one player reached Malenia’s second phase, only to finish her off due to an unexpected glitch.
Elden Ringwas released in 2022 after years of development and quickly became a generation-defining title. Commended for its visual style, satisfying gameplay, and unbelievably detailed open world, the game became both a critical and commercial success, withElden Ringgoing on to sell close to 25 million copies.Elden Ringfeatures hundreds of hours of content, ranging from thrilling and difficult boss fights to immersive and satisfying quests, as well as multiple endings. The game is tough, withElden Ringfeaturing an intimidating gauntlet of foes and bosses.
Malenia is a common struggling point forElden Ringplayers, with many considering her to be one of video gaming’s toughest foes. However, Reddit user Wispppppp recently shared that they won against Malenia only after encountering a battle-breaking glitch. A video of the encounter was shared with the game’s community, revealing the player was using a Mimic Tear to help during the fight. The player managed to take down most of Malenia’s health during her first phase, cornering her against the boss arena. However, as soon as the player engaged in a critical strike, the Mimic Tear attacked, causing Malenia to enter her second phase before the player could strike.
Elden Ring Glitch Disrupts Malenia Fight
Despite Malenia entering her second phase, her health bar did not reset. The player was still mid-critical strike, with the blow proving to be more than enough to defeat her. A moment of confusion followed as the player was granted runes for vanquishing Malenia. While the player managed to finally kill her, they stated that this victory against Malenia felt unearned. “It was like a knife in the heart,” says the player, “A victory without any of the effort.” A similar glitch was discovered last year, withElden Ringplayers uncovering another easy way to defeat Maleniaduring her phase transition.
FromSoftware is gearing up for the release of the first official expansion forElden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree. This DLC will launch on July 30, 2025, and willcontinue the story and world ofElden Ring, allowing the game to feel fresh once again. FromSoftware has released several trailers ahead of the release of Shadow of the Erdtree, showing off various NPCs and teasing new areas, enemies, and bosses thatElden Ringplayers will be able to explore later this summer.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
