# Elden Beast weakness: what the final boss is weak to

> The Elden Beast and Radagon have no single weakness, but both strongly resist holy damage; use physical, magic or fire damage instead.

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.

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