Boss Guide: Starscourge Radahn (Best Prep + Phase Tips)
Starscourge Radahn is one of Elden Ring’s most memorable bosses because he isn’t a normal “duel.” He’s a full war scene: a huge battlefield, multiple allies you can call in, long-range pressure at the start, and a Phase 2 that can feel like the sky itself is trying to kill you. That scale is exactly why many players struggle—Radahn punishes panic decisions. If you sprint in the wrong direction, heal at the wrong time, or try to fight him like a standard one-on-one boss, the dunes swallow you. The good news is that Radahn is incredibly learnable once you have the right prep and a simple phase plan. The “best strategy” is not a complicated build—it's smart fundamentals: a clean opening approach, disciplined punish windows, using the festival allies correctly, and knowing exactly how to survive the phase transition. This guide is build-agnostic and cheese-free: it works whether you prefer close-range, ranged, magic, hybrids, or heavy defense.
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