Defeat Maliketh in Elden Ring can be very challenging for some players. However, there's no possibility of skipping this battle, otherwise you won't be able to progress through the game's story. Maliketh is an obligatory boss and if you don't prepare properly and use the right strategies in combat, it can become a player's worst nightmare.
But there's no need to worry! In order to help you get past this boss more easily, we've put together a number of tips in today's article that will make the battle go more smoothly and quickly, guaranteeing you the 220,000 or so runes it drops when you eliminate it. However, some preparation is needed before you jump into battle, but we'll help you with that too!
Guide to preparing against Maliketh
Maliketh is one of the last bosses to be faced in the game's main campaign and is known for being Queen Marika's guardian, but he unfortunately failed in his goal in the lore and had to face the consequences. If you have completed the mission given by Gurranq before going on to fight this boss, there will be a dialog scene between the protagonist and the character.
Defeating Maliketh in Elden Ring will require a few things from the player. One of the most important things to take into consideration is the leveling up of your character and your resources. It is recommended that you be at the highest possible levels before entering this battle, so the key word to doing well here is: splurge! The more runes you have and the stronger your equipment, the better!
Being at a level higher than 120, as close to 150 as possible, is ideal in terms of the protagonist's development and having at least 40 of your attribute points distributed vigorously will help you a lot. As his blows are difficult to dodge, we also recommend carrying a shield that offers physical damage reduction. The "Blasphemous Claw" item is another thing that will make the task of defeating Maliketh in Elden Ring less complicated.
This item can be found by going to the teleport near the Great Bridge, down the stairs towards a terrace where you have to turn right until you find a chest in a tower. If you've already defeated the Rykard boss, a mob called Recusant Bernahl, you'll need to eliminate it in order for it to drop the "Blasphemous Claw".
How to beat Maliketh in Elden Ring
With all this in mind, it's time to get down to the fight and defeat Maliketh in Elden Ring. This boss has two phases and the first is considered the easiest to face. Just use the pillars in the arena to hide until the boss shows an opening so you can attack him without too much trouble.
But in the second phase of the fight it's not so easy to dodge his attacks and hiding behind the pillars won't do much good. The pillars will only be useful during a blow known as the "Slash" where the boss sticks his sword in the ground and throws a power at you, so you have to hide behind a pillar to avoid dying from a single blow.
To defeat Maliketh in Elden Ring, use the "Blasphemous Claw" to block the Black Blade and dodge the other attacks. A good strategy is to use the mimic tear with a level higher than ten, as at this stage of the game it will be at maximum level. This will help attract Maliketh's attention, allowing you to exploit his weak points while the imitator tanks his attacks.
Conclusion
Now that you know exactly how to defeat Maliketh in Elden Ring the right way, just go into this confrontation with confidence and collect the runes he'll drop for you! Let us know in the comments how your battle went! We look forward to hearing about your experience! Take the opportunity to check out our article on how to find and equip all Elden Ring runes and also the video below that we've put together especially for you!
