Boss Guide · Elden Ring
How to Beat Malenia, Blade of Miquella
AI Quick Summary
Malenia, Blade of Miquella is one of Elden Ring's most memorable encounters. Waterfowl Dance is her signature move — sprint away from the first flurry, then roll into the final slams.
About Malenia, Blade of Miquella
Often called the hardest boss in FromSoftware history. Malenia heals on every hit she lands — even when blocked. Her Waterfowl Dance is feared worldwide.
Attack Phases
Blade of Miquella
Malenia is an aggressive melee fighter who heals off every hit.
- ›Waterfowl Dance
- ›Scarlet Aeonia dive
- ›Thrust combo
- ›Spinning kick
Goddess of Rot (below 50% HP)
Malenia transforms, gains flight, and spreads Scarlet Rot everywhere.
- ›Rot explosion petal burst
- ›Clone dive bomb
- ›Phantom slashes
- ›Scarlet Rot bloom
Step-by-Step Strategy
Step 1
Waterfowl Dance is her signature move — sprint away from the first flurry, then roll into the final slams.
Step 2
Use Bleed builds (Mohgwyn's Sacred Spear, Rivers of Blood) to deal burst damage faster than she heals.
Step 3
Bring Mimic Tear or Black Knife Tiche as your spirit summon to draw her aggression.
Step 4
In Phase 2, dodge away from the flower petal explosions and beware of her clone dive-bomb.
Step 5
Frost weapons soften her before applying Bleed for massive Frostbite + Hemorrhage damage.
Rewards
💰 480,000 Runes
- •Malenia's Great Rune
- •Remembrance of the Rot Goddess