Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Full build info below:
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First off, this is NG+
Weapon: Greatsword of Radahn (Lord) +10 [Two-handed]
Head: Young Lion's Helm
Chest: Young Lion's Armor
Arms: Young Lion's Gauntlets
Legs: Young Lion's Greaves
Talismans: Radagon's Soreseal, Erdtree's Favor +1, Godskin Swaddling Cloth, Stargazer Heirloom [side note, I would recommend swapping the last one for Pearldrake Talisman +3 since Stargazer does nothing for my current build. i forgot to switch it but i guess it didn't matter LMAO]
Wondrous Physick: Crimson Crystal Tear, Opaline Bubbletear
Radahn's Great Rune was active
Level 207
Scadutree Blessing 10
Vig 80
Mind 15
End 50
Strength 52
Dex 50
Int 16
Faith 15
Arcane 8
-- End of Build Details --
Yeah so after the endless struggle that was my first time beating Radahn, I somehow managed to replay the entire DLC in NG+, die to every boss, and then proceed to beat Radahn on my very first try. Ironic that the only boss I didn't die to in the DLC was the hardest one. I've definitely changed my opinion on this boss, and thankfully it's for the better. I previously said I loved his first phase but hated his second one as it was too demanding. What I should have said is that the learning curve is extremely demanding and feels impossible for a pretty long stretch of time, but once you know what you're doing, the entire fight is genuinely very fun. Massive difficulty spike between the two phases, but still incredible. I didn't think I would say this, but he might be in the Top 5 most fun fights in the entire game-- up there with Godfrey and Mohg. Still, it's not perfect. The blinding visuals can genuinely be a problem for a lot of people. Sometimes he springs into another attack right after his Bloodflame explosion and if he's right behind it then you have very little time to even see what he's doing, let alone react to it. The second phase is where the visuals shine-- in a good way from a spectacle standpoint, but in a bad way from a gameplay standpoint. A large majority of his attacks have the AOE after-effects that can also be extremely bright and cover most of his attacks. In addition to being covered by lights, sometimes he can start attacks facing away from you, obstructing the telegraph even more, which can lead to getting bodied by attack you couldn't see even if you tried. And in my opinion, the quick triple slash is still the worst thing about him. It wasn't a huge problem here since I can guard with my left hand and take a lot less damage, but it's still damage. It would be nice if there was a dodge method I could count on every time, rather than expecting to take massive damage every time he uses that attack. As it stands now, it's a near frame perfect timing that requires the right positioning before he even begins the attack, so sometimes there's quite literally nothing I can do. Anyway, still love the music, and I'm glad I got to replay this fight and enjoy it this time, even if it lasted a hell of a lot shorter than I expected.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Hey
0:09 - Intro Cutscene
1:17 - Promised Consort
2:59 - Phase Switch Cutscene
4:24 - Consort of Miquella
8:38 - God Slain
9:04 - Ending
9:59 - Reaction
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#eldenring #dlc #shadowoftheerdtree #sote
Full build info below:
---
First off, this is NG+
Weapon: Greatsword of Radahn (Lord) +10 [Two-handed]
Head: Young Lion's Helm
Chest: Young Lion's Armor
Arms: Young Lion's Gauntlets
Legs: Young Lion's Greaves
Talismans: Radagon's Soreseal, Erdtree's Favor +1, Godskin Swaddling Cloth, Stargazer Heirloom [side note, I would recommend swapping the last one for Pearldrake Talisman +3 since Stargazer does nothing for my current build. i forgot to switch it but i guess it didn't matter LMAO]
Wondrous Physick: Crimson Crystal Tear, Opaline Bubbletear
Radahn's Great Rune was active
Level 207
Scadutree Blessing 10
Vig 80
Mind 15
End 50
Strength 52
Dex 50
Int 16
Faith 15
Arcane 8
-- End of Build Details --
Yeah so after the endless struggle that was my first time beating Radahn, I somehow managed to replay the entire DLC in NG+, die to every boss, and then proceed to beat Radahn on my very first try. Ironic that the only boss I didn't die to in the DLC was the hardest one. I've definitely changed my opinion on this boss, and thankfully it's for the better. I previously said I loved his first phase but hated his second one as it was too demanding. What I should have said is that the learning curve is extremely demanding and feels impossible for a pretty long stretch of time, but once you know what you're doing, the entire fight is genuinely very fun. Massive difficulty spike between the two phases, but still incredible. I didn't think I would say this, but he might be in the Top 5 most fun fights in the entire game-- up there with Godfrey and Mohg. Still, it's not perfect. The blinding visuals can genuinely be a problem for a lot of people. Sometimes he springs into another attack right after his Bloodflame explosion and if he's right behind it then you have very little time to even see what he's doing, let alone react to it. The second phase is where the visuals shine-- in a good way from a spectacle standpoint, but in a bad way from a gameplay standpoint. A large majority of his attacks have the AOE after-effects that can also be extremely bright and cover most of his attacks. In addition to being covered by lights, sometimes he can start attacks facing away from you, obstructing the telegraph even more, which can lead to getting bodied by attack you couldn't see even if you tried. And in my opinion, the quick triple slash is still the worst thing about him. It wasn't a huge problem here since I can guard with my left hand and take a lot less damage, but it's still damage. It would be nice if there was a dodge method I could count on every time, rather than expecting to take massive damage every time he uses that attack. As it stands now, it's a near frame perfect timing that requires the right positioning before he even begins the attack, so sometimes there's quite literally nothing I can do. Anyway, still love the music, and I'm glad I got to replay this fight and enjoy it this time, even if it lasted a hell of a lot shorter than I expected.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Hey
0:09 - Intro Cutscene
1:17 - Promised Consort
2:59 - Phase Switch Cutscene
4:24 - Consort of Miquella
8:38 - God Slain
9:04 - Ending
9:59 - Reaction
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#eldenring #dlc #shadowoftheerdtree #sote
