Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's Final Boss Gets Major Nerf
Elden Ring Patch 1.14 Overview
The latest patch for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree brings significant balance changes to the game's final boss, Promised Consort Radahn. Players had long complained about Radahn’s overwhelming difficulty, making this nerf a welcome change. Highlights of the patch include:
- Action pattern changes for the start of the battle.
- Adjustments to several attack moves.
- Decreased damage and stamina impact from certain attacks.
- Improved visibility of attack effects during combat.
With these changes, Radahn's cross-slash attack is now slower, allowing players better opportunities to counterattack. Moreover, his second phase has also seen adjustments to improve clarity during intense encounters, significantly enhancing the gameplay experience.
Player Reactions and Future Expectations
Longstanding criticism regarding Radahn's difficulty prompted this nerf, with players now more hopeful for a balanced challenge. The update also includes numerous other adjustments across weapons and magic, enhancing the overall gameplay of Elden Ring.
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