Summary
A determinedElden Ringinvader found a way to interrupt an unfortunate host’s battle withMalenia, Blade of Miquellaand tip the scales in the boss' favor. Invasions have long been part and parcel of developer FromSoftware’s beloved soulslike multiplayer formula, with roots dating all the way back to the originalDemon’s Soulsfor the PlayStation 3. Since then, it has become one of the genre’s hallmarks, andElden Ringis no exception to the rule, much to the possible dismay of one unlucky player.
Elden Ring’s many bosseshave garnered a notorious reputation for their difficulty among the gaming community, and many of them are rightfully feared and respected for their prowess. However, some are revered above others, and of them all, Malenia is arguably the most iconic. Not only is the Blade of Miquella capable of obliterating an unprepared player’s health bar with her high damage attacks, but her two-stage boss fight, lifesteal mechanic, and infamous Waterfowl Dance cemented her status as the ultimate test of anElden Ringplayer’s skill. By most metrics, Malenia is already a worthy opponent all on her own.
One player, however, decided to lend the Blade of Miquella a helping hand. Reddit user Incine_Akechi shared a video of his invasion to the r/Eldenring subreddit, which captured his entry into the world of a hostduring Malenia’s boss fight. While invaders typically cannot interfere in a boss fight due to the fog wall over the entrance, Incine_Akechi subverted this by climbing to a higher area overlooking Malenia’s arena, whereafter they then began bombarding the host with theCannon of Haimaspell. Caught between Malenia and the invader, the unfortunate host eventually fell after one of Incine_Akechi’s spells scored a direct hit.
Elden Ring Invader Teams Up With Malenia
Many fans were amused by the humorous tag team, with several users applauding Incine_Akechi’sclever subversion of typical invasion tactics. Other commenters additionally wondered if the host might find the clip online and share their perspective of the fight. However, Incine_Akechi responded and revealed they had messaged the host after the invasion and asked the same question, with the player claiming they, unfortunately, did not capture the moment themselves. Despite their defeat, the host reportedly remained resolute and stated they would keep trying to defeat Malenia for now.
With the release of theShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion just on the horizon,Elden Ringis seeing a steady resurgence as players return to the Lands Between to prepare for the title’s first and only DLC. Additionally, aday one patch is scheduled for June 20, which promises five new hairstyles for the Tarnished along with a variety of bug fixes, balance changes, and new features.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
