Elden Beast weakness: what the final boss is weak to

The Elden Beast has no single weakness: what matters is that it, like Radagon before it, strongly resists holy damage, so holy incantations and holy-infused weapons perform poorly. Physical, magic and fire damage all work. The final fight in Elden Ring has two phases, Radagon of the Golden Order and the Elden Beast, and you need a plan for both.

Phase 1: Radagon

• Damage: strong physical attacks, magic and fire are all good choices. Avoid holy.
• Stagger: heavy weapons and charged attacks can break his posture for a critical hit.
• Tactics: dodge toward or through his hammer swings rather than away, and watch for the holy explosions after his leaps.

Phase 2: Elden Beast

• Damage: again, anything except holy. Many status effects are unreliable here, so plan around raw damage.
• Stay close: the boss is huge and teleports around. Keeping near its body lets you avoid many of its long-range light attacks.
• Elden Stars attack: when it raises its sword and fires homing stars, run in a wide arc and keep moving until the volley ends.
• No Torrent: you cannot ride in this arena, so put points into endurance if you run out of stamina while dodging.

General tips

• Spirit Ashes such as the Mimic Tear can split the boss's attention.
• Bring the Golden Vow or similar buffs, and keep a few Flask charges for phase two.
• If you are stuck, explore more and level up; there is no shame in returning later.

FAQ

Is Radagon weak to anything?

He takes normal damage from most physical, magic and fire attacks but resists holy heavily.

Can you cheese the Elden Beast?

There is no reliable cheese. Strong summons and ranged damage, such as sorceries or a bow, can make the fight much easier.

What boss comes before the final boss?

In the Ashen Capital you fight Sir Gideon Ofnir and then Godfrey, First Elden Lord (Hoarah Loux). After him, the Erdtree leads to Radagon and the Elden Beast.

How do I beat the final boss with a faith build?

Switch to a faith weapon that deals fire or physical damage, or use fire incantations rather than holy ones.