Elden Ring: Starscourge Radahn Location and Boss Fight Guide
Starscourge Radahn is one of the most formidable bosses in Elden Ring, residing in the Wailing Wastes of Caelid. This legendary warrior, known as the scourge of the stars, holds tremendous power, and defeating him is necessary to progress certain questlines and unlock areas in the game.
Radahn is the main boss of Redmane Castle, and his defeat is required to access the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, alongside defeating Mohg, Lord of Blood.
Where to Find Starscourge Radahn - Location
Starscourge Radahn can be found at the end of Redmane Castle, located in the Caelid region. You will need to trigger the Radahn Festival, which is tied to Ranni the Witch's quest line. After initiating the festival, a Sending Gate teleporter located behind Redmane Castle, near the water, will transport you to Radahn's battlefield in the Wailing Wastes.
Once you teleport, the battle against Starscourge Radahn will begin.
How to Beat Starscourge Radahn - Boss Strategy
Phase 1: The Battle Begins
The fight starts with Radahn launching massive arrows at you from a distance. You'll need to dodge-roll just before the arrows hit to avoid damage. Immediately, begin summoning NPC allies via golden summon signs scattered across the battlefield. The NPCs you can summon include:
Great Horned Tragoth
Lionel the Lionhearted
Okina
Alexander the Iron Fist
Blaidd the Half-Wolf
Patches (briefly before fleeing)
Finger Maiden Therolina (for healing)
These NPCs are critical for distracting Radahn, allowing you to land hits without drawing his attention. Summon all available NPCs while dodging his long-range attacks, such as shotgun-like arrow blasts and homing arrow rain.
Staying Mobile with Torrent
While not strictly required, mounting Torrent, your spectral steed, greatly improves your chances of survival. Radahn's mobility and range make him extremely dangerous, and staying mounted allows you to cover the battlefield quickly. Use hit-and-run tactics: dash in, land a hit, then retreat while Radahn is busy fighting your summoned allies.
Phase 2: Unpredictable Combos and Staggering
Once you get close, Radahn will engage in powerful melee combat. He wields dual greatswords with wide-reaching combos. His most punishable move is his double weapon overhead slam—after this, you can rush in for a few hits.
Be mindful of his purple-charged blades, which explode when he pulls them from the ground. Striking him from behind while he's distracted by NPCs is the safest approach. If you hit him enough times, you may trigger a stagger, allowing you to dismount and land a critical strike.
Phase 3: Meteor and Enhanced Attacks
When Radahn reaches 50% health, he will leap into the sky and disappear. This is your chance to heal and resummon fallen NPCs. Radahn will re-enter the battle by crashing down like a meteor. Watch the sky to avoid his landing, as it deals massive damage.
During this phase, Radahn's attacks become even deadlier. He can summon meteors and use enhanced area-of-effect abilities. The key here is to maintain mobility, stay close to your allies, and avoid being singled out.
Final Phase: Dealing with Meteors
In the final stage, Radahn will start summoning meteors from the sky. These are challenging to dodge, and you'll need to pay close attention to their trajectory while focusing on taking him down. Try to finish the fight quickly during this phase, as Radahn's moveset becomes more dangerous, and your NPC allies may not last long.
Loot and Rewards
Upon defeating Starscourge Radahn, you will receive the following rewards:
Remembrance of the Starscourge: This item can be used to craft powerful gear or consumed for Elden Ring Runes.
Radahn's Great Rune: This grants a significant boost to your stats when activated at a Divine Tower.
Continuation of Ranni's Questline: Radahn's death triggers a meteor crash on the map, opening up new areas and progressing Ranni the Witch's story.
Tips for Success
Upgrade your gear: Ensure your weapons are fully upgraded, and you have high health and defense stats.
Torrent is key: Staying mobile on horseback increases your odds of survival, especially when dodging Radahn's projectiles.
Utilize NPC summons: Your allies serve as both distractions and damage dealers. Keep them alive and resummon them if needed.
Focus on hit-and-run tactics: Never stay too close for too long. Radahn's wide-reaching combos can kill you quickly if you're not careful.
By following this strategy and learning Radahn's attack patterns, you'll eventually emerge victorious and get some Elden Ring items. Good luck with the Radahn Festival, and may your victory herald the way to new adventures in Shadow of the Erdtree!