Elden Ring: Starscourge Radahn Location, Boss Fight Guide
Where to Find Starscourge Radahn
Radahn is found at the end of Redmane Castle, located in the Caelid region. To begin your journey to face him, you must first trigger the Radahn Festival. This is done by progressing through the Ranni the Witch questline. Once you've completed the necessary steps in the questline, you'll gain access to the Sending Gate teleporter located near the water behind Redmane Castle.
Location on the Map: Redmane Castle is positioned in the southeastern part of the Caelid region, specifically in the Wailing Wastes.
Radahn Festival Activation: This festival marks the beginning of the Radahn fight and can only be initiated through Ranni's quest line.
Sending Gate: Once the festival is triggered, find the teleporter by the water near Redmane Castle to reach Radahn's arena.
How to Beat Starscourge Radahn: Boss Fight Strategy
The battle with Starscourge Radahn is one of the most memorable in Elden Ring, combining mounted combat, NPC summons, and difficult mechanics. Here's how to approach the battle:
Phase 1: The Start of the Battle
Initial Arrows: Radahn will begin by firing powerful arrows at you from a distance. You need to dodge these arrows by rolling from side to side. Be cautious, as this phase requires constant vigilance as you move around.
Summon NPC Allies: Radahn's battle is unique in that you can summon several NPCs to assist you. These NPCs can be summoned by interacting with their summon signs scattered around the battlefield. Your potential allies include:
Great Horned Tragoth (Wields a giant hammer)
Lionel the Lionhearted (Uses homing soul magic)
Okina (A samurai with fiery attacks)
Alexander the Iron Fist (The Warrior Jar)
Blaidd the Half-Wolf (Ranni's companion)
Patches (If you didn't kill him earlier)
Finger Maiden Therolina (Healing support)
Summon as many allies as possible before engaging Radahn directly. This phase is mostly about positioning yourself, dodging, and summoning NPCs.
Mount Torrent: While mounting isn't strictly necessary, it's highly recommended due to Radahn's wide-reaching and rapid attacks. Staying on Torrent will allow you to remain mobile and dodge his moves while positioning yourself for counterattacks.
Radahn's Attack Patterns and How to Counter Them
Arrows: Radahn will fire individual and homing arrows at you. When he fires them, wait for the right moment to dodge. This is where the summoned allies help, drawing Radahn's attention away from you, and allowing you to reposition.
Melee Attacks: Radahn's sword and scythe attacks come in wide swings, including devastating overhead slams. These are punishable openings, so once he finishes an attack combo, rush in and deal some damage before backing away.
Purple Charged Blades: Radahn can summon purple blades that explode when he pulls them out of the ground. These explosions are massive, and they can stagger your mount, leaving you vulnerable. Keep your distance during this phase, and move in after the explosion.
Ranged Blade Attacks: Radahn will also use projectile attacks in the form of purple orbs and a wave of electricity that you need to double-jump over while mounted on Torrent. Once the electricity wave clears, you'll have an opening for a few free hits.
Phase 2: New Tricks and Increased Difficulty
When Radahn reaches 50% health, he will leap into the sky, disappearing for about 10 seconds. During this phase, use the time to heal and search for any new summon signs (some NPCs who died earlier will return). When Radahn crashes back down, he'll have new abilities, and some more NPC allies will join the fray, including Castellan Jerren, who wields a fiery flamberge.
Meteor Attacks: In Phase 2, Radahn will call down meteors, which are difficult to dodge and cause massive damage. This is a high-priority phase where your allies need to be alive and engaged in the fight to avoid getting overwhelmed.
More Powerful Attacks: Radahn's attacks in this phase are more deadly and have larger areas of effect, making it crucial to pay attention to his movements and stay mobile.
General Tips for the Battle
Weapons: Use a weapon with decent range and damage to hit Radahn during your hit-and-run maneuvers. Weapons with bleed effects can be especially useful for this fight.
Rowa Raisins: Stock up on Rowa Raisins to heal Torrent. Your mount is key to staying mobile during the battle, so don't let it get killed.
Patience: This battle is, to some extent, luck-based. If your summoned allies survive long enough to deal consistent damage to Radahn, you'll be in a better position. If they die too soon, you'll need to rely on your dodging and quick strikes to keep the fight going.
Rewards for Defeating Starscourge Radahn
Upon defeating Radahn, you will be rewarded with:
Remembrance of the Starscourge: A powerful item that can be exchanged for unique weapons or spells.
Radahn's Great Rune: One of the Great Runes that offer significant boosts to your character's stats when equipped.
A cutscene that shows a meteor crash into the Lands Between, marking the next step in Ranni's questline.
Conclusion
Starscourge Radahn is an epic and intense fight in Elden Ring, but with the right preparation and strategy, you can overcome the challenge. Utilize your summoned allies effectively, keep mobile on Torrent, and be mindful of Radahn's powerful attacks. With perseverance, you'll emerge victorious and reap the rewards of your efforts.
Victory Rewards:
Remembrance of the Starscourge: key Elden Ring items that can be traded for powerful weapons or abilities.
Radahn's Great Elden Ring Runes: A game-changing item that can boost your stats.