Radagon of the Golden Order in Elden Ring is particularly vulnerable to fire damage. This makes him susceptible to various fire-based attacks and weapons.
Understanding Radagon's Vulnerabilities
While physical damage remains effective against Radagon, his key weakness lies in his complete lack of resistance to fire. Unlike many foes who might have varying degrees of resistance, fire attacks deal full damage without any reduction. This makes fire a highly advantageous damage type to focus on during this challenging encounter.
Effective Damage Types Against Radagon
| Damage Type | Effectiveness | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Damage | Highly Effective | Radagon has no resistance to fire, making it his primary weakness. |
| Physical Damage | Effective | Regular physical attacks work fine and can contribute significantly to his HP reduction. |
| Poison | Ineffective | Detrimental status effects like poison do not have much impact. |
| Bleeding | Ineffective | Bleeding and other similar status effects are largely ineffective in this fight. |
Weapons and Strategies
Leveraging Radagon's weakness to fire can significantly simplify the boss fight. Weapons that inherently deal fire damage or have weapon arts that infuse them with fire are excellent choices.
Some exemplary weapons for this fight include:
- Godslayer's Greatsword: This colossal sword deals both physical and fire damage and features the powerful "Queen's Black Flame" skill, which can inflict significant fire damage.
- Blasphemous Blade: Known for its "Taker's Flames" weapon art, which unleashes a wave of fire, the Blasphemous Blade is another top-tier option for exploiting Radagon's fire vulnerability.
When preparing for the fight, consider equipping talismans or using incantations that boost fire damage, or simply ensure your primary weapon has a fire affinity. While physical damage builds can certainly defeat Radagon, incorporating fire elements will provide a notable advantage. Avoid relying on detrimental status effects such as poison or bleeding, as these have minimal impact on Radagon.
