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Elden Ring Starscourge Radahn Boss Guide

Starscourge Radahn is one of the most epic boss fights in Elden Ring, taking place during the Festival of Combat in Redmane Castle. This massive battle is both challenging and memorable.

Boss Overview

  • Location: Redmane Castle, Caelid (Festival of Combat)
  • Difficulty: Hard
  • Health: ~10,000 HP
  • Rewards: 70,000 Runes, Remembrance of the Starscourge
  • Level 60-80 - With upgraded weapons (+10 to +12)
  • Vigor: 35-40
  • Endurance: 20-25

Starting the Fight

To start the fight, you must:

  1. Complete Jerren’s Questline - Talk to Jerren in Redmane Castle
  2. Attend the Festival - Wait for the festival to begin
  3. Summon Allies - You can summon other NPCs to help

Attack Patterns

Phase 1

  • Sword Combos - Multi-hit sword attacks
  • Gravity Magic - Pulls you towards him
  • Meteor Swarm - Creates meteors that fall from sky
  • Charged Attacks - Powerful sword swings

Phase 2 (at 60% HP)

  • Enhanced Combos - Faster and more aggressive
  • Gravity Magic - More powerful pulls
  • Meteor Storm - Larger meteor attacks
  • Radahn’s Spear - Uses his spear

Phase 3 (at 30% HP)

  • Final Phase - Most aggressive phase
  • Meteor Rain - Massive meteor attack
  • Gravity Well - Creates massive gravity pull
  • All Attacks - Uses all his attacks

Strategy

General Tips

  1. Use Spirit Summons - Mimic Tear or Lone Wolf
  2. Bring Allies - Summon NPCs for help
  3. Use Horse - Torrent is essential for this fight
  4. Watch for Telegraphs - All attacks have clear tells
  5. Stay Mobile - Don’t stay in one spot

Phase 1 Strategy

  • Dodge Sword Combos - Roll through his attacks
  • Avoid Gravity Magic - Run away from pulls
  • Dodge Meteors - Watch for falling meteors
  • Attack During Recovery - Hit him after his combos

Phase 2 Strategy

  • More Aggressive - Phase 2 has more openings
  • Dodge Gravity Magic - More powerful pulls
  • Watch for Spear - New weapon, new attacks
  • Use Horse - Torrent is even more important

Phase 3 Strategy

  • Cautious Play - Phase 3 is most dangerous
  • Avoid Meteor Rain - This attack is devastating
  • Watch for Gravity Well - Massive pull attack
  • Punish Recovery - Hit him after his combos

Weapon Recommendations

  • Bleed Builds: Rivers of Blood, Uchigatana
  • Greatswords: Blasphemous Blade, Dark Moon Greatsword
  • Colossal Weapons: Giant Crusher, Prelate’s Charge

Talismans

  • Alexander’s Shard - Enhances weapon skills
  • Stamina Talisman - Better stamina management
  • Ritual Sword Talisman - Boosts damage at full HP
  • Shard of Alexander - Enhances weapon skills

Consumables

  • Stamina-Restoring Items - Rowa Raisins, Boiled Crab
  • Fire Grease - Adds fire damage to weapons
  • Blood Grease - Adds bleed buildup
  • Holy Grease - Adds holy damage

Cheese Strategy (If Needed)

  1. Mimic Tear + Bleed Build - Most effective strategy
  2. Bloodhound Step - Great for dodging
  3. Parry Fishing - Radahn can be parried
  4. Co-op Help - Summon other players

Special Notes

  • Epic Battle - This is one of the most memorable fights
  • Multiple Phases - Each phase gets harder
  • Summon Allies - You can summon NPCs to help
  • Use Torrent - Essential for this fight

Final Tips

  • Learn His Patterns - Every attack has a tell
  • Don’t Get Greedy - One mistake can be fatal
  • Use Your Best Build - This is a major boss
  • Stay Calm - This fight is intense but fair
  • Enjoy the Battle - This is one of the best fights

What’s Next

After defeating Radahn, you can use his Remembrance to get the Starscourge Greatsword or the Meteorite Staff. This victory opens up new paths in the game!

For more boss strategies, check out our other boss guides!

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