In Elden Ring’s DLC Patch 1.14, facing Radahn Promised Consort might seem more challenging than before, as many popular cheese tactics no longer work. However, we’ve found a reliable method to cheese Radahn during his second phase, making this fight much more manageable. If you’re looking to make your life easier in this boss battle and secure a victory using clever mechanics, this guide is for you.
With this updated strategy, we’ll walk through the specific items and steps you need to successfully bypass Radahn’s deadliest moves. This method takes advantage of certain in-game mechanics, allowing you to deal with Radahn without engaging in a full-on, risky battle. Let’s get into the strategy and make Radahn a much easier encounter!
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Items and Setup for the Radahn Cheese
Before diving into the fight and defeating Radahn with the cheese method, gather these crucial items. You’ll need them to pull off this cheese strategy successfully:
- Assassin’s Gambit Ash of War (Level 4)
- Unseen Form Sorcery
- Mimic Veil
- One Hefty Rot Pot
- Two Hefty Poison Pots
Additionally, it’s recommended to invest in Arcane stats to help make this tactic more efficient and faster during the battle.
Step-by-Step Guide to Cheese Radahn
Pre-Fight Preparations
- Use Assassin’s Gambit Ash of War and Unseen Form before you enter the battle. These are essential to staying undetected by Radahn during Phase 1.
- Wait for Radahn to turn his back, and as soon as he does, start hugging the left wall of the arena. Make sure to use Assassin’s Gambit and Unseen Form one more time as you move.
Positioning for the Cheese
- Keep moving towards the end of Radahn’s arena, using your stealth abilities when necessary. Once you reach the end, stop and use Assassin’s Gambit and Unseen Form once again. Radahn will stop moving if you time it right
- If Radahn doesn’t stop and moves towards the stairs instead, don’t worry. Simply quit out and try again from the start. The key is persistence.
Using the Pots
- Once Radahn is stationary, throw the Hefty Rot Pot and two Hefty Poison Pots. Be extremely careful not to hit Radahn directly with the Pots, as this will trigger him to attack you. If you have low arcane, you might have to use more pots here.
- After throwing the Pots, immediately use the Mimic Veil to stay hidden and wait for him to transition into Phase 2.
Triggering Phase 2 and Exploiting the Glitch
- During Phase 2, wait for Radahn to turn around. Run towards the fog wall (behind you) and lure Radahn to the stairs area. Here, Radahn will get stuck, and his attacks will either miss entirely or not register properly. His Illusion move is the only one that might still connect, so be cautious.
- Now comes the waiting game: wait for Radahn to eventually die while he remains stuck in the stairs area. This tactic can take a few tries, but most of the time, Radahn will stay stuck until his HP is depleted. Make sure you are looking at the opposite side, meaning towards the fog gate, and not at Radahn.
Did you know you can kill Radahn without fighting?
Additional Boss Strategy
In case Radahn manages to free himself or continues attacking, there’s an extra trick you can use to guarantee success:
- Turn your character around and avoid looking directly at Radahn when he’s stuck. When bosses are stuck on cliffs or terrain, they often move erratically or fall off, leading to their demise. Radahn will drop and die if positioned correctly, making this a surprisingly simple and effective cheese.
Having trouble? Check out this amazing guide from Cell for a video guide demonstration on how to cheese Radahn in 1.14:
Conclusion
Taking down Radahn Promised Consort after Patch 1.14 doesn’t have to be a frustrating experience. With this cheese strategy, you can bypass the need for a grueling head-on fight by using clever positioning and item setups. While persistence is key and it may take a few tries, this method is a reliable way to defeat Radahn with minimal effort.
Make sure to gather the necessary items, follow the step-by-step approach, and use the terrain to your advantage. With this tactic, Radahn will be much easier to conquer. Good luck, Tarnished, and may you secure victory against this formidable foe!
