Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree‘s final boss has received a nerf in update 1.14, impacting player experience in a significant way. The update, now live on all platforms, focuses on weapon and enemy balances throughout the game. However, the most notable changes were made to the final boss, Promised Consort Radahn, in the DLC.
Key balance changes in the update include adjustments to the boss’s action pattern at the start of the battle, tweaking of attack moves, decrease in damage and stamina damage of certain attacks, and improvement in attack visibility.
Randhan’s challenging nature, huge size, speed, and high damage output made him a formidable foe in the game. However, the update introduces adjustments that slow down his attacks, providing players with more opportunities to counter and attack effectively. Furthermore, improvements in attack visual effects enhance player visibility during intense battles.
Reddit user ChiefLeef22 shared a detailed visual breakdown of the changes, highlighting the impact of the nerf on the boss character.
This marks the second time Radahn has been nerfed by FromSoftware, with the previous instance occurring in an earlier patch. The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, praised for its challenging gameplay, prompted the developers to intervene and provide tips to players struggling with the difficulty spike. Additional changes, like summoning Torrent during the final boss battle, aim to make the game more accessible to players.
