Elden Ring: Starscourge Radahn Location an Boss Fight Guide

In Elden Ring, Starscourge Radahn is one of the most formidable foes you'll face. As an Elden Lord, he stalks the Wailing Wastes and serves as the boss of Redmane Castle. With his mix of long-range attacks and devastating melee strikes, battling him is both challenging and exhilarating. In this guide, we'll take you through his exact location, how to initiate the fight, and provide tips on defeating this powerful adversary.

Where to Find Starscourge Radahn in Elden Ring

Starscourge Radahn can be found at the end of Redmane Castle in the Caelid region. To unlock access to him, you must trigger the Radahn Festival, which is part of Ranni the Witch's questline. After advancing in the quest, you'll be able to access a teleporter known as the Sending Gate, which is located behind Redmane Castle by the water. This teleporter will take you directly to the battle with Starscourge Radahn.

Preparing for the Fight: Essential Elden Ring Items

Before diving into this boss fight, it's crucial to stock up on key Elden Ring items that can make all the difference. For instance, crafting plenty of Rowa Raisins is essential to keep your horse, Torrent, healthy during the battle. Torrent plays a key role in maintaining your mobility, and losing him during the fight could spell instant death. Another useful item is the Bleed weapon, which can deal consistent damage over time, giving you an edge during those brief hit-and-run opportunities.

Equipping high-damage weapons with good range is also advisable, as the battle is chaotic, and you'll want to maximize your damage output in as few hits as possible. Furthermore, having Elden Ring Runes on hand will help in summoning allies throughout the battle, adding strength to your offensive strategy.

How to Defeat Starscourge Radahn: Phase One

The battle with Starscourge Radahn begins immediately upon your arrival in the Wailing Wastes. As soon as the fight starts, Radahn will fire a series of large, powerful arrows at you from a distance. Your first task is to dodge these arrows by rolling sideways at the last moment before impact. Keep your eyes on him as you dash across the battlefield and avoid his ranged onslaught.

A key strategy during this phase is to summon the various NPC allies scattered across the sand. These summons include Great Horned Tragoth, Lionel the Lionhearted, Alexander the Iron Fist, and more, each bringing unique strengths to the fight. You'll find their summon signs spread across the dunes, so in between dodging Radahn's attacks, focus on summoning as many allies as possible.

Once Radahn switches to firing shotgun-like bursts of arrows and a rain of homing shots, you should maintain a safe distance while your summoned allies approach him. This will trigger the transition from his long-range attacks to melee combat.

Mounting Up: Using Torrent for Mobility

While it's possible to fight Radahn on foot, staying on horseback with Torrent is highly recommended. Radahn's wide-reaching melee attacks are difficult to avoid if you're slow, and Torrent gives you the speed to evade those deadly strikes. On horseback, your goal is to perform hit-and-run tactics, swooping in for a few quick strikes and then retreating before Radahn can retaliate.

Radahn's melee attacks are especially dangerous, as he can easily wipe out your summoned allies with his large sweeping motions. This can make the battle unpredictable, as the success of your allies staying alive may determine the ease or difficulty of your fight. Keep your distance while Radahn is distracted by your allies, and only engage him when it's safe. Aim for his back or flanks to avoid his direct line of attack.

Exploiting Radahn's Weaknesses

While Starscourge Radahn has many powerful attacks, he is most vulnerable after certain moves. Pay attention to his overhead slams, where he brings both weapons crashing down. This is your opening to land a few hits before he recovers. Be cautious, though, as some of these slams may be charged with purple energy that creates explosive bursts when he pulls his weapons from the ground.

Using your Bleed weapons can be particularly effective here, as it deals damage over time even during moments when Radahn is out of reach. Runes from Elden Ring can also be crucial in helping you summon allies again if Radahn manages to defeat them early on in the fight.

Phase Two: Radahn's Meteor Barrage

Once Radahn's health reaches 50%, he will disappear into the sky, marking the start of phase two. This brief respite allows you to heal and summon any fallen allies whose signs have reappeared on the ground. However, don't get too comfortable; after about 10 seconds, Radahn will come crashing back down to earth, heralded by a deadly meteor strike.

In phase two, Radahn gains new abilities, such as a wave of electricity that rolls across the ground and an even more aggressive melee approach. Staying on Torrent is critical here, as you will need the horse's mobility to avoid Radahn's fast and deadly attacks. Be prepared to jump over his ground-based electricity attacks with Torrent's double-jump ability, and use the chaos of your re-summoned allies to land a few more attacks.

At this stage, you'll also have the option to summon Castellan Jerren, the festival's master of ceremonies, who wields a fiery flamberge to aid you in battle.

Victory and Aftermath

The fight against Starscourge Radahn can be intense, but with the right strategy and careful use of Elden Ring Items and allies, you'll eventually bring him down. Keep in mind that some luck is involved; if your summoned allies survive long enough to support you, the fight becomes easier. If they fall quickly, you may find yourself dodging for your life.

Once defeated, Radahn will reward you with valuable Elden Ring runes, crucial for leveling up and preparing for the challenges ahead. His defeat also progresses the game's story, particularly in relation to Ranni the Witch's questline.