![Is 2 handed straight sword secretly good? [Malenia RL1 +0 no talismans/buffs/%dmg/skills] @BigDBrian](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/W0iATny-5WE/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Compared to Jawbone Axe, we have: lower range, slower R2/CR2, lower damage. But... at least r2-r2 is pretty good?
Overall, not worth the effort, but I used some new strats so I uploaded anyway.
Inspired by @GameMUSA겜무사 to give this weapon a try. I was surprised their kill was faster than all power stanced straight sword kills I know of.
youtube.com/watch?v=iLJAKpVHWQg
Also apologies to @hegelypuff4923 for beating this, I guess.
youtube.com/watch?v=g9wKwOisy9E
Compared to Jawbone Axe, we have: lower range, slower R2/CR2, lower damage. But... at least r2-r2 is pretty good?
Overall, not worth the effort, but I used some new strats so I uploaded anyway.
Inspired by @GameMUSA겜무사 to give this weapon a try. I was surprised their kill was faster than all power stanced straight sword kills I know of.
youtube.com/watch?v=iLJAKpVHWQg
Also apologies to @hegelypuff4923 for beating this, I guess.
youtube.com/watch?v=g9wKwOisy9E
![Is 2 handed straight sword secretly good? [Malenia RL1 +0 no talismans/buffs/%dmg/skills]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/W0iATny-5WE/mqdefault.jpg "Is 2 handed straight sword secretly good? [Malenia RL1 +0 no talismans/buffs/%dmg/skills]
Compared to Jawbone Axe, we have: lower range, slower R2/CR2, lower damage. But... at least r2-r2 is pretty good?
Overall, not worth the effort, but I used some new strats so I uploaded anyway.
Inspired by @GameMUSA겜무사 to give this weapon a try. I was surprised their kill was faster than all power stanced straight sword kills I know of.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLJAKpVHWQg
Also apologies to @hegelypuff4923 for beating this, I guess.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9wKwOisy9E")
![MALENIA BOTH PHASES improved 100% guaranteed Stunlock Cheese [RL1 viable, ng/ng+]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YEzNGJVbQv8/mqdefault.jpg "MALENIA BOTH PHASES improved 100% guaranteed Stunlock Cheese [RL1 viable, ng/ng+]
Great Rune is Godricks.
Physick Flask has Strength-knot Tear and Stonebarb Cracked Tear.
DO NOT BUFF UNTIL PHASE 2
Talismans are Starscourge Heirloom, Dagger Talisman, Red-feathered Branchsword and Radagons Soreseal.
For leveled characters, some good alternatives are Shard of Alexander, Godfrey Icon, Ritual Sword Talisman.
No manual timing required for phase 1, just manage your stamina by waiting a little before crits and Giant Hunt. At the start I mismanaged stamina because I was showing gear, but ideally keep more stamina and the moment you land a clean Giant Hunt its GG.
For phase 2, there is no longer a freeze pot. If you use a lower damage setup, you may need to fit it, but the timing will be tighter and you need to run into Aeonia ASAP.
Time your charged attack so that it hits RIGHT after she falls asleep, that guarantees you get the second. Also make sure to crit her front, not her back, for more damage.
For phase 1 you can also use Dragon Kings Cragblades unique skill into a charged heavy. The stat requirements are hefty but it is possible to set up RL1 using the Oath of Vengeance weaponart and some talisman swapping.")
![Elden Ring - Red Wolf of Radagon no roll/jump etc [RL1, ng+7]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z1rvt5jtaaU/mqdefault.jpg "Elden Ring - Red Wolf of Radagon no roll/jump etc [RL1, ng+7]
Elden Ring - Red Wolf of Radagon no roll/jump etc [RL1, ng+7]")
![Godskin Apostle (Caelid Tower) No Roll/Block/Jump [RL1, ng+7]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_LSVSVumLLs/mqdefault.jpg "Godskin Apostle (Caelid Tower) No Roll/Block/Jump [RL1, ng+7]
Not as aggressive as I wouldve liked")
