![Elden Ring - How to beat Maliketh, the Black Blade with colossal swords [Comprehensive guide] @Jordien](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZocPo274DcI/sddefault.jpg)
Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This is a quick video guide giving explanations and tips on how to face one of the fastest bosses in the game, Beast Clergyman / Maliketh, the Black Blade with colossal swords/UGS, using the Zweihander for showcase. You will find a list of every attack of his moveset with corresponding dodges and punishes, then an unedited gameplay showcase of a Level 1 NG+7 +0 weapon/No upgrade fight against him with no Blasephemous claw and no damage taken.
In preparation for my upcoming complex Maliketh video guide, if you want to learn more about the fight I have written a detailed guide going in-depth on the moveset and strategies to employ against Maliketh here : docs.google.com/document/d/15Ao3Y9GPs_esC2U9B3LqqT0SgmXVb5I8G5c3ALeRx1E/edit?usp=sharing
If you need tips for other bosses or want to hang out with a challenge runs focused community, join the Champion's Respite server for Level 1 runs, boss resources and guides : discord.gg/vESQQvm
My other Elden Ring Rune Level 1 kills so far : youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9AUPD_UAv7ev2fuOVx3hCBoooKAwSoVV
Chapters and timestamps :
00:00 Introduction
00:57 Beast Clergyman, phase 1
1:05 Sprinting stab opener & other combos
1:51 Gurranq's beast claws
2:10 Beast slings throw
2:29 Ground drag sweep
2:47 Ground rupture
3:10 Sidesteps stab
3:29 Disengage slash backhop
3:46 Disengage slings throw
4:01 Standing slings throw
4:20 Beast claws (range)
5:01 Stone of Gurranq
5:27 Stagger and riposte
6:01 Maliketh the Black Blade, phase 2
6:28 Jump opener combo
6:56 Running swipe combo
7:23 Two-handed swipe combo
7:49 Turn-around slam combo
8:15 Long slam combo
8:32 Double spin
8:44 Stunning roar (double spin)
8:57 Stunning roar (running swipe)
9:11 Jump explosion
9:28 Jump on pillar into crash
9:47 Disengage projectile throw
10:00 Jump on pillar into projectile
10:14 Double projectiles into crash
10:31 Triple projectiles into double spin
10:55 Stagger and riposte
11:13 Transition to gameplay showcase
11:31 Gameplay showcase kill
#EldenRing #maliketh #guide #bossguide #fromsoftware
This is a quick video guide giving explanations and tips on how to face one of the fastest bosses in the game, Beast Clergyman / Maliketh, the Black Blade with colossal swords/UGS, using the Zweihander for showcase. You will find a list of every attack of his moveset with corresponding dodges and punishes, then an unedited gameplay showcase of a Level 1 NG+7 +0 weapon/No upgrade fight against him with no Blasephemous claw and no damage taken.
In preparation for my upcoming complex Maliketh video guide, if you want to learn more about the fight I have written a detailed guide going in-depth on the moveset and strategies to employ against Maliketh here : docs.google.com/document/d/15Ao3Y9GPs_esC2U9B3LqqT0SgmXVb5I8G5c3ALeRx1E/edit?usp=sharing
If you need tips for other bosses or want to hang out with a challenge runs focused community, join the Champion's Respite server for Level 1 runs, boss resources and guides : discord.gg/vESQQvm
My other Elden Ring Rune Level 1 kills so far : youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9AUPD_UAv7ev2fuOVx3hCBoooKAwSoVV
Chapters and timestamps :
00:00 Introduction
00:57 Beast Clergyman, phase 1
1:05 Sprinting stab opener & other combos
1:51 Gurranq's beast claws
2:10 Beast slings throw
2:29 Ground drag sweep
2:47 Ground rupture
3:10 Sidesteps stab
3:29 Disengage slash backhop
3:46 Disengage slings throw
4:01 Standing slings throw
4:20 Beast claws (range)
5:01 Stone of Gurranq
5:27 Stagger and riposte
6:01 Maliketh the Black Blade, phase 2
6:28 Jump opener combo
6:56 Running swipe combo
7:23 Two-handed swipe combo
7:49 Turn-around slam combo
8:15 Long slam combo
8:32 Double spin
8:44 Stunning roar (double spin)
8:57 Stunning roar (running swipe)
9:11 Jump explosion
9:28 Jump on pillar into crash
9:47 Disengage projectile throw
10:00 Jump on pillar into projectile
10:14 Double projectiles into crash
10:31 Triple projectiles into double spin
10:55 Stagger and riposte
11:13 Transition to gameplay showcase
11:31 Gameplay showcase kill
#EldenRing #maliketh #guide #bossguide #fromsoftware
![Elden Ring - How to beat Maliketh, the Black Blade with colossal swords [Comprehensive guide]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZocPo274DcI/mqdefault.jpg "Elden Ring - How to beat Maliketh, the Black Blade with colossal swords [Comprehensive guide]
This is a quick video guide giving explanations and tips on how to face one of the fastest bosses in the game, Beast Clergyman / Maliketh, the Black Blade with colossal swords/UGS, using the Zweihander for showcase. You will find a list of every attack of his moveset with corresponding dodges and punishes, then an unedited gameplay showcase of a Level 1 NG+7 +0 weapon/No upgrade fight against him with no Blasephemous claw and no damage taken.
In preparation for my upcoming complex Maliketh video guide, if you want to learn more about the fight I have written a detailed guide going in-depth on the moveset and strategies to employ against Maliketh here : https://docs.google.com/document/d/15Ao3Y9GPs_esC2U9B3LqqT0SgmXVb5I8G5c3ALeRx1E/edit?usp=sharing
If you need tips for other bosses or want to hang out with a challenge runs focused community, join the Champions Respite server for Level 1 runs, boss resources and guides : https://discord.gg/vESQQvm
My other Elden Ring Rune Level 1 kills so far : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9AUPD_UAv7ev2fuOVx3hCBoooKAwSoVV
Chapters and timestamps :
00:00 Introduction
00:57 Beast Clergyman, phase 1
1:05 Sprinting stab opener & other combos
1:51 Gurranqs beast claws
2:10 Beast slings throw
2:29 Ground drag sweep
2:47 Ground rupture
3:10 Sidesteps stab
3:29 Disengage slash backhop
3:46 Disengage slings throw
4:01 Standing slings throw
4:20 Beast claws (range)
5:01 Stone of Gurranq
5:27 Stagger and riposte
6:01 Maliketh the Black Blade, phase 2
6:28 Jump opener combo
6:56 Running swipe combo
7:23 Two-handed swipe combo
7:49 Turn-around slam combo
8:15 Long slam combo
8:32 Double spin
8:44 Stunning roar (double spin)
8:57 Stunning roar (running swipe)
9:11 Jump explosion
9:28 Jump on pillar into crash
9:47 Disengage projectile throw
10:00 Jump on pillar into projectile
10:14 Double projectiles into crash
10:31 Triple projectiles into double spin
10:55 Stagger and riposte
11:13 Transition to gameplay showcase
11:31 Gameplay showcase kill
#EldenRing #maliketh #guide #bossguide #fromsoftware")
![Sekiro - Lady Butterfly Base Vitality/Posture Hardmode Sword only [Flawless]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_S5-1M-_eWk/mqdefault.jpg "Sekiro - Lady Butterfly Base Vitality/Posture Hardmode Sword only [Flawless]
The prime anti-fun boss for flawless, glad this is dealt with and I can move on")
![Elden Ring - Maliketh but its 200% speed [Level 1 NG+7, No Damage]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_kVqdf0OELQ/mqdefault.jpg "Elden Ring - Maliketh but its 200% speed [Level 1 NG+7, No Damage]
Well, I stand corrected. Looks like it was possible after all :)
Another redo of the previous meme kills, only a day after the latest one. Having done previously a Maliketh kill on 150% and 175% speed using Cheat Engine, this is now 200% ingame speed with the double speed limit breached. As usual, still on RL1 NG+7 and no hits taken.
Phase 1 was a nightmare at this speed, and the projectiles attacks in phase 2 very difficult to deal with too. This specific attempt ended up not giving me any opportunities to use Blasphemous Claw parries to deal massive damage to p2, making it longer with much more attacks to dodge and react to, so Im very glad this ended up being the victorious attempt !
Build : Rune Level 1
Keen Bandits curved sword x2
Radagons Soreseal, Red feathered branchsword, Millicents prosthesis, Green turtle talisman
Bonus items : Blasphemous Claw for parries, Bloodboil aromatic, +10 dexterity/increased successive attacks tears in physics flask.
My friends present in the voice chat during the kill :
Brian/mrBorkD : https://www.youtube.com/user/mrBorkD
Parallax : https://www.youtube.com/c/Parallax2137
Champions Respite server for Level 1 runs, boss resources and guides : https://discord.gg/vESQQvm
My other Elden Ring Rune Level 1 kills so far : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9AUPD_UAv7ev2fuOVx3hCBoooKAwSoVV
#EldenRing #Level1 #speedrun #veryfast #200%")
![DS3 - Pontiff Sulyvahn SL1 NG+7 No Roll/Block/Parry [Flawless]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/a1o-6truM28/mqdefault.jpg "DS3 - Pontiff Sulyvahn SL1 NG+7 No Roll/Block/Parry [Flawless]
So turns out Power within makes the p2 transition completely consistent thanks to the extra damage and stamina regen it grants, making you have enough stamina for the first post-clone attack of pontiff and giving you entire control over the transition. Why get a headache with RNG grinding the transition when you can simply do that I wonder
Also what the fuck was that backswing hitbox at 0:25, I got it checked in hitbox viewer and its actually clean, that still looks ridiculous though")
![Elden Ring - Level 1 NG+7 All Main Bosses speedkills compilation [No Damage]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aDOqCBG7Kcg/mqdefault.jpg "Elden Ring - Level 1 NG+7 All Main Bosses speedkills compilation [No Damage]
When kings rise against have it writ on their grave, the old gods were felled by a mortal unnamed - Aviators , We Rise
A compilation of speedkills of all main Elden Ring bosses done at Rune Level 1 (RL1) in NG+7 (Max New Game cycle) and without taking hits. The goal is to down every boss as fast as possible solo, without glitches/extreme cheese/AI breaks etc and melee only (with the strict exception of freezing pots on Malenia to interrupt her Scarlet Aeonia incantation). Loading times during cutscenes arent counted since they are hardware dependent and would not be fair to everyone as a friend of mine pointed out.
In this context, All main bosses refer to all bosses giving a Remembrance, achievements and/or being required to progress into the main storyline (like Gideon Ofnir). The only exception being repeat bosses that are weaker version of later bosses since they are thereby pointless to include (for example Godskin Noble and Ancestor Spirit are excluded since I already fight Godskin Duo and Regal Ancestor Spirit later on in the video). Enjoy !
Build and weapons used for most of the fights :
Rune Level 1
Bleed Bandits curved sword [Seppuku] x2
Cold Scavengers curved sword [Chilling Mist]
Fire/Heavy Greatsword [Lions Claw or Giant Hunt]
Keen Lordsworns straight sword [Keen Ash of War] x2
Bleed Cleanrot Knights sword [Seppuku] x2
Talismans : Radagon Soreseal, Red feathered branchsword, Lord of Bloods exultation, Viridian Medallion +2, Kindred of Rot talisman, Turtle talisman, Millicents Prosthesis, Rotten Winged sword insignia, etc.
Buffs used : Bloodboil aromatic, Turtle neck, Golden Vow/Commanders Standard
Bonus items : +10 dexterity/+10 strength/increased damage on successive attacks physics potion, White mask, Mushroom crown/Kindred of rot talisman for poison buffs swaps, and fashion armor.
Bosses list with timestamps :
00:00 Margit, the Fell Omen (8 seconds)
00:59 Godrick the Grafted (15 seconds)
01:54 Leonine Misbegotten (9 seconds)
02:33 Starscourge Radahn (1 minute 2 seconds)
04:03 Red Wolf of Radagon (11 seconds)
04:50 Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon (35 seconds)
06:01 Dragonskin Soldier of Nosktella (5 seconds)
06:40 Mimic Tear (9 seconds)
07:21 Regal Ancestor Spirit (20 seconds)
08:20 God-devouring serpent/Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy (1 minute 36 seconds)
10:47 Elemer of the Briar (10 seconds)
11:24 Magma Wyrm Makar (23 seconds)
12:21 Astel, Naturalborn of the Void (53 seconds)
13:52 Draconic Tree Sentinel (12 seconds)
14:35 Godfrey, First Elden Lord (Illusion) (25 seconds)
15:28 Morgott, the Omen King (17 seconds)
16:28 Valiant Gargoyles (1 minute 47 seconds)
18:35 Lichdragon Fortissax (47 seconds)
20:04 Mohg, Lord of Blood (26 seconds)
21:05 Godskin Duo (57 seconds)
22:21 Beast Clergyman/Maliketh, the Black Blade (36 seconds)
23:32 Dragonlord Placidusax (1 minute 34 seconds)
25:45 Fire Giant (56 seconds)
27:23 Commander Niall (42 seconds)
28:25 Loretta, Knight of the Haligtree (28 seconds)
29:23 Malenia, Blade of Miquella (55 seconds)
31:08 Sir Gideon Ofnir, the All-Knowing (7 seconds)
32:04 Godfrey, First Elden Lord/Hoarah Loux, Warrior (37 seconds)
33:15 Radagon of the Golden Order/Elden Beast (2 minutes 17 seconds)
36:12 Final boss, Soldier of Godrick (undefeatable)
#EldenRing #AllBosses #Level 1")
![HK - Absolute Inferno King Grimm [Radiant] [Nail only]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/b2nf0nsY9zc/mqdefault.jpg "HK - Absolute Inferno King Grimm [Radiant] [Nail only]
Beating the Absolute Inferno King Grimm modded boss by Nickc01, a much more powerful and complex version of NKG on hard settings, on Radiant difficulty and with nail only (no spells, etc).
This is an amazing fight, very impressive for a modded boss. There can be some weird RNG at times with that version of pufferfish and a couple other things, but theyre too rare to matter and besides that every attack feels very fair and well designed for an enjoyable fight.
That was technically the third time I killed the boss due to a mistake leading to trading hits on the first one and a lucky RNG with fire bats spam on the second that made the victory not satisfying and lead me to redo it again. This one Im content with !
Charms setup (as shown at the end of video) : Unbreakable Strength, Quick Slash, Steady Body, Sprintmaster, Dashmaster, Mark of Pride.")
![DS3 - Curse-rotted Greatwood SL1 NG+7 No Roll/Block/Parry [Flawless]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bXxg5XySR5k/mqdefault.jpg "DS3 - Curse-rotted Greatwood SL1 NG+7 No Roll/Block/Parry [Flawless]
Boring fight as always")
![Elden Ring - Malenia, Blade of Miquella Level 1 NG+7 No Aux/Buffs [No Damage]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/buIKSfV7BCM/mqdefault.jpg "Elden Ring - Malenia, Blade of Miquella Level 1 NG+7 No Aux/Buffs [No Damage]
A solo, melee only kill at Rune Level 1 (RL1) on NG+7 (Max New Game Cycle) of Malenia, Blade of Miquella / Goddess of Rot, without auxiliary/status effects (bleed/frost), parrying, etc. A redo from the one I did a few months ago using some bloodboil aromatics, this time with no buffs (excluding Godricks great rune which is needed to wield the weapon). Also done without taking hits.
This is a revisited kill with the intent to showcase more aggressive gameplay with a greatsword for comfort instead of the clunky commanders standard. I also wanted to get a few waterfowl dodges in there as theyre cool to see, regardless of the move itself being questionable design at least its consistent. Good rematch I would say.
Build : Rune Level 1
Alabaster Lords sword +10
Radagons Soreseal, Red feathered talisman, Stargazer heirloom, Starscourge heirloom
Bonus items : Godricks great rune, Vykes leggings for sick light roll fashion
My friends chilling in the vc talking about poisonous weapons :
Brian (@BigDBrian) : https://www.youtube.com/user/mrBorkD
Numbers (@arrrqam3) : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu5acNW6cmtlBnrP8TnVe4Q
Champions Respite server for Level 1 runs, boss resources and guides : https://discord.gg/vESQQvm
My other Elden Ring Rune Level 1 kills so far : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9AUPD_UAv7ev2fuOVx3hCBoooKAwSoVV
00:00 Malenia, Blade of Miquella
2:50 Malenia, Goddess of Rot
5:20 Bonus clip
#EldenRing #Malenia #bossfight")
![Sekiro - Seven Ashina Spears 2 Base Vitality/Posture Hardmode Sword only [Flawless]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/c19Vc0wZVGI/mqdefault.jpg "Sekiro - Seven Ashina Spears 2 Base Vitality/Posture Hardmode Sword only [Flawless]
Seven Ashina Spears - Shume Masaji Oniwa. Very epic gachiin strat, and a better fight overall compared to my Seven Spears 1 video, he got to showcase more of his cool moveset and tried to burn me in fire wood, respectable.
Hardmode means Demon Bell + No Kuros Charm (Charmless).")
![Demons Souls - Dirty Colossus SL1 No Roll/Block/Parry [Flawless]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/c6KMoGZ_T0E/mqdefault.jpg "Demons Souls - Dirty Colossus SL1 No Roll/Block/Parry [Flawless]
Demons Souls - Dirty Colossus SL1 No Roll/Block/Parry [Flawless]")
