Elden Ring DLC Boss Perfect Parry Guide: Radahn (Shadow of the Erdtree)
The One Attack You Need to Master In the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, Radahn presents one of the most punishing move sets in FromSoftware history. His rapid left-and-right slash combo, followed by a cross-slash, is widely considered the hardest attack to dodge in the entire fight. Here’s the secret: ignore the first two slashes entirely. They’re deliberately tricky to time. Instead, focus your roll on the final cross-slash, then immediately heal or leech back the lost health. If you find yourself struggling to survive long enough to master this timing, you might consider whether to buy Elden Ring Runes to strengthen your character beforehand—though the real solution lies in learning this dodge pattern, not just raw stats. Melee Parrying Strategy 1. Use Malenia’s Great Rune This rune received a significant buff recently, and it’s exceptionally effective here. In Phase 2, you will inevitably take minor chip damage. Malenia’s Great Rune lets you instantly leech that health back through fo...