Yes, Malenia Absolutely Fought Radahn – And Their Clash Shaped History
The answer is a resounding yes – Malenia, Blade of Miquella and General Radahn engaged in ferocious combat during the Shattering conflict. Their earth-shaking duel became legendary, unleashing destruction that forever altered Caelid and the fate of the demigods.
As a hardcore Elden Ring fan, I‘m consumed with the game‘s rich lore and backstories. So let‘s revisit the leadup to this history-making battle, how it played out, and its enduring legacy across the Lands Between.
Malenia And Radahn: Two Unstoppable Forces Collide
To understand why their fight holds such significance, first we need to understand who Malenia and Radahn were as warriors.
Malenia was the Blade of Miquella, Goddess of Rot. She was an unparalled swordmaster who had never known defeat – despite being cursed from birth with Scarlet Rot that ate away at her flesh. Her skills bathed battlefields in crimson red.
Radahn meanwhile was the Starscourge, Lion of the Battle. A gravity magic wielder of legendary strength, he was considered the mightiest demigod on the field by friend and foe alike. Tales abound of him wielding two greatswords from the backs of wild beasts.
So when these two unstoppable generals clashed, all of Caelid quaked.
As the Shattering raged on and demigods fell, only Radahn and Malenia remained as true threats.
"Malenia and her rotting blade was the only thing that could stand up to General Radahn‘s dominating presence on the battlefield…" – VaatiVidya
The Battle That Brought The Heavens Crashing Down
With deadlock across the Shattering fronts, Radahn continued his advance into Limgrave. To stem his conquest, Malenia rode into Caelid to face him directly.
They met on the field in northern Caelid, as blades of green flashed red under a falling sun. Legends tell of a duel that raged for days, magical bombardments leveling all around the two god-like fighters. Phantasmal warriors were even summoned to their aid as they struggled for supremacy.
Radahn appeared to gain the upper hand, pinning Malenia beneath his星瀑流星 (Starscourge Greatswords). But Malenia made a desperate gamble few had ever dared – she unleashed the Scarlet Rot that had laid dormant within her flesh.
A crimson explosion consumed Caelid as rot bloomed from Malenia‘s broken body. Though she succumbed to her wounds, Malenia‘s gambit had worked – Radahn and his forces were utterly devastated by the spreading plague.
Their earth-rending battle ended only in stalemate…but Malenia, rotting and unconscious, had somehow stopped the undefeated conquerer Radahn in his tracks.
| Combatant | Malenia | Radahn |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Succumbed to wounds after unleashing rot plague | Mutated into scarlet beast, fighting on instinct alone |
| Outcome | Halted Radahn‘s advance via mutually-assured destruction | Warped mind, but retained fighting strength |
Unleashing Destruction Across Caelid
The unleashed Scarlet Rot bloomed across Caelid, transforming lush greens into rotting waste. Livestock and warriors alike succumbed to the spreading plague. Even the mighty Radahn was mutated into a raging beast, retaining only instinctual shreds of his former discipline and tactics.
Malenia survived but slipped into a coma from her wounds, locked in Radahn‘s embrace for untold years after. Her vengeful blade passed into legend, having sacrificed a nation to stay true to her creed of zero defeat.
So while the Shattering raged on, Caelid became an accursed wasteland still whispered about today. Neither demigod could claim true victory from such annihilation.
"And so, Queen Malenia unleashed that foul affliction upon the land. Caelid and Radahn were both broken in an instant." – Enia
Conclusion: A History-Making Battle
The earth-shaking duel between Malenia and Radahn goes down in history as one of the most consequential battles of the Shattering. Two unstoppable forces clashed in legendary fashion, unleashing destruction across Caelid that still scars the land ages later.
And yes – while technically a mutual defeat, Malenia succeeded in halting Radahn‘s forces, cementing her reputation as the undefeated Blade of Miquella. Even walking legends can‘t withstand her wrath.
So whenever you gaze upon Caelid‘s Festering Bloody Lake or fight the swirling Bestial Swordsman outside Redmane Castle, remember you‘re witnessing the aftermath of this history-making battle between two godlike warriors. Awesome and terrifying in equal measure!
Let me know your thoughts in comments – I could talk about Malenia vs Radahn all day long! Which mythical boss fight fascinates you most?
