A new update for Elden Ring has been released, and it brings some significant changes to the final boss, Shadow of the Erdtree. The patch, version 1.14, includes nerfs that will make the fight against Promised Consort Radahn a bit more manageable.
According to the patch notes, certain attacks from Radahn will now deal less damage to players. Additionally, the range of some non-weapon-based attacks has been reduced. While the specific attacks affected are not detailed in the notes, players can expect moves like the rock-sling attack, beams of light in phase two, and the Holy attack explosion to be less punishing.
Changes to the battle include adjustments to Radahn’s action pattern at the start of the fight, potentially making it less aggressive. Stamina damage from some attacks has also been decreased, and certain attack moves have been modified. The visibility of some attack effects has been improved as well.
In addition to the changes to the final boss, the patch addresses various bugs in the game. For example, hitboxes for Rellana, Twin Moon Knight’s attacks have been corrected, and an issue preventing players from earning runes after an enemy dies while holding a shield has been fixed. Balance changes have also been made to weapon arts, incantations, and attack speeds for certain weapon types.
While it may come as no surprise that FromSoftware continues to fine-tune Elden Ring and its expansions, the timing of these nerfs to the final boss, months after the DLC’s release, is noteworthy. The fight against Radahn is known to be challenging, and these changes aim to make it a bit more fair for players.
For those looking to tackle the Shadow of the Erdtree final boss, our guide to defeating Radahn may provide some helpful tips. With these updates, players can approach the battle with a better understanding of the adjusted mechanics and potentially overcome the formidable foe with greater ease.