Short answer: the Elden Beast has no true elemental weakness. Plain physical damage works best, and holy damage works worst.
Its ailment resistances are also high, so skip status builds and rely on raw damage.
You have fought your way through the Lands Between. Now a giant golden space whale wants a word. This guide breaks down the Elden Beast weakness question with real data, so you can stop guessing.
What Is the Elden Beast, and Why Is It Hard?
The Elden Beast is the final boss of Elden Ring. Eldenpedia describes it as the second half of the last fight, after Radagon of the Golden Order.
The fight takes place on a flat, shallow lake inside the Erdtree. The boss swims, vanishes and reappears, so you spend a lot of time chasing it.
Quick boss facts
- HP: 22,127 on a first playthrough (Eldenpedia).
- Runes dropped: 500,000 at first clear, and 1,000,000 in New Game+ (Fextralife).
- Reward: the Elden Remembrance.
- Torrent can be summoned, thanks to a patch released before Shadow of the Erdtree.
- Spirit Ashes are allowed, and multiplayer is not (Fextralife).
Elden Beast Weakness: What the Data Says
Eldenpedia lists the boss's resistance values by damage type. Higher numbers mean the boss shrugs off more damage.
Physical sits at 10. Magic, fire and lightning sit at 40. Holy sits at 80.
Resistance values from Eldenpedia. Lower is better for your damage.
Damage type cheat sheet
| Damage type | Listed value | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Physical (standard, strike, slash, pierce) | 10 | Best choice |
| Magic, fire, lightning | 40 | Usable, but weaker |
| Holy | 80 | Avoid |
A Steam community thread sums it up well. One player says the boss isn't weak to anything, so just avoid holy.
Push Square agrees that you shouldn't use holy damage on it. Windows Central adds a warning: the boss can heal from Faith spells.
Status effects: what not to bring
- Poison, scarlet rot, bleed and frost: immune.
- Sleep and madness: immune.
That list comes from the Eldenpedia resistance table. Some guides still suggest bleed weapons for the whole fight. Do not count on bleed against the Beast itself.
Where to Hit It: Glowing Spots and Its Back
Push Square says the boss is most vulnerable wherever its body glows. That gives you a clear aim point during openings.
GameWith notes that the Beast's back is a safe place to stand. Inverse gives similar advice: hit it from behind between attacks.
Know the Phases and Key Attacks
Most of the Beast's sword attacks are easy to dodge, according to Eldenpedia. The repeating stabs are the exception.
The real danger comes from the big holy attacks. Learn these before you try the fight again.
| Attack | What happens | Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Ring | Rings close in on you, then explode. Appears again with three rings later. | Run to the ring and jump over it. Keep running afterwards. |
| Spear Shower | Golden spears rain down and chase you. | Run in a zig-zag. |
| Elden Stars | A golden orb follows you and releases smaller orbs. | Circle the boss. Try to stagger it before the cast. |
| Ground Stab | Sword hits the floor and triggers a dome explosion. | Run away at once. |
| Supernova | Pulls you in, then explodes. | Break away early. |
Sources: Eldenpedia, Windows Central and Fextralife.
When the rings appear
- At roughly 80% health, the boss flies up and summons one ring (Eldenpedia).
- Around this point it also adds Elden Stars and Spear Showers.
- At roughly 30% health, it summons three rings.
- Fextralife notes the exact thresholds may vary slightly.
Prepare Before You Enter the Erdtree
Holy damage drives most of the pain here. GameWith says the ring, light sword barrage and homing attacks are holy. Raising your holy damage negation helps, per their guide.
TouchTapPlay suggests Holyproof Dried Livers to cut that damage.
Pre-fight checklist
- Vigor: Inverse suggests around 45 to avoid one-hit kills.
- Flasks: Push Square recommends at least nine uses of the Sacred Flask on arrival.
- Armour and talismans: pick high holy negation.
- Spirit summon: save Mimic Tear for the Beast if you can win Radagon without it.
- Weapon: use physical damage with a reliable moveset.
- Shield: TouchTapPlay advises against it, since the big attacks can't be fully blocked.
Practical Strategy: A Step-by-Step Plan
- Beat Radagon while saving flasks. Everything you carry over stays with you.
- Summon your spirit when the Beast appears.
- Stay behind the boss and hit the glowing spots.
- Dodge sword combos, then punish the recovery.
- Jump the golden rings, then keep sprinting.
- Zig-zag against spear showers.
- Try to stagger the boss before Elden Stars.
GamesRadar points out that wide area spells suit this fight. The Beast is a giant target, when it stops moving. Fextralife also mentions the Pest Threads incantation as strong damage when cast from behind.
Common Mistakes (and a Bit of Pain)
- Using holy weapons or Faith spells. The boss resists them, and may heal.
- Bringing bleed or frost builds. Immunity makes them useless here.
- Chasing the boss without a plan. You waste stamina and flasks.
- Panic-rolling into rings instead of jumping them.
- Wasting flasks on Radagon. You will miss them later.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Elden Beast's weakness?
It has no elemental weakness. Physical damage works best, and holy damage works worst.
Can you summon Torrent against the Elden Beast?
Yes. Eldenpedia says a patch released before Shadow of the Erdtree allowed it.
Is the Elden Beast immune to bleed?
Yes. The Eldenpedia resistance table lists immunity to bleed, poison, rot, frost, sleep and madness.
Can you use Spirit Ashes in the fight?
Yes. Fextralife confirms Spirit Ashes can be summoned for this boss.
Is the Elden Beast the same boss as Radagon?
No. They are two separate phases of one encounter. You fight Radagon first, then the Beast appears.
Level Up Your Setup Too
A steady frame rate helps you read these attacks. Our guide on how a high-performance gaming monitor can improve your FPS explains why.
Your input gear matters as well. Read our ASUS ROG Strix Scope II X keyboard review if you play on PC. Not sure which platform suits you? See PC for gaming vs gaming laptop.
Final Thoughts
The Elden Beast has no secret weakness. It rewards clean dodging, physical damage and strong holy defence.
Prepare your gear, save your flasks, and keep moving. The Erdtree is waiting.
Sources
- Eldenpedia: Elden Beast
- Fextralife: Elden Beast
- GameWith: Elden Beast boss guide
- Push Square: How to beat Elden Beast
- Windows Central: How to beat the final boss
- Inverse: Elden Beast guide
- TouchTapPlay: How to beat the Elden Beast
- GamesRadar: Elden Beast final boss fight
- Steam Community: Elden Beast tips thread
Short answer: the Elden Beast has no true elemental weakness. Plain physical damage works best, and holy damage works worst.
Its ailment resistances are also high, so skip status builds and rely on raw damage.
You have fought your way through the Lands Between. Now a giant golden space whale wants a word. This guide breaks down the Elden Beast weakness question with real data, so you can stop guessing.
What Is the Elden Beast, and Why Is It Hard?
The Elden Beast is the final boss of Elden Ring. Eldenpedia describes it as the second half of the last fight, after Radagon of the Golden Order.
The fight takes place on a flat, shallow lake inside the Erdtree. The boss swims, vanishes and reappears, so you spend a lot of time chasing it.
Quick boss facts
- HP: 22,127 on a first playthrough (Eldenpedia).
- Runes dropped: 500,000 at first clear, and 1,000,000 in New Game+ (Fextralife).
- Reward: the Elden Remembrance.
- Torrent can be summoned, thanks to a patch released before Shadow of the Erdtree.
- Spirit Ashes are allowed, and multiplayer is not (Fextralife).
Elden Beast Weakness: What the Data Says
Eldenpedia lists the boss's resistance values by damage type. Higher numbers mean the boss shrugs off more damage.
Physical sits at 10. Magic, fire and lightning sit at 40. Holy sits at 80.
Resistance values from Eldenpedia. Lower is better for your damage.
Damage type cheat sheet
| Damage type | Listed value | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Physical (standard, strike, slash, pierce) | 10 | Best choice |
| Magic, fire, lightning | 40 | Usable, but weaker |
| Holy | 80 | Avoid |
A Steam community thread sums it up well. One player says the boss isn't weak to anything, so just avoid holy.
Push Square agrees that you shouldn't use holy damage on it. Windows Central adds a warning: the boss can heal from Faith spells.
Status effects: what not to bring
- Poison, scarlet rot, bleed and frost: immune.
- Sleep and madness: immune.
That list comes from the Eldenpedia resistance table. Some guides still suggest bleed weapons for the whole fight. Do not count on bleed against the Beast itself.
Where to Hit It: Glowing Spots and Its Back
Push Square says the boss is most vulnerable wherever its body glows. That gives you a clear aim point during openings.
GameWith notes that the Beast's back is a safe place to stand. Inverse gives similar advice: hit it from behind between attacks.
Know the Phases and Key Attacks
Most of the Beast's sword attacks are easy to dodge, according to Eldenpedia. The repeating stabs are the exception.
The real danger comes from the big holy attacks. Learn these before you try the fight again.
| Attack | What happens | Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Ring | Rings close in on you, then explode. Appears again with three rings later. | Run to the ring and jump over it. Keep running afterwards. |
| Spear Shower | Golden spears rain down and chase you. | Run in a zig-zag. |
| Elden Stars | A golden orb follows you and releases smaller orbs. | Circle the boss. Try to stagger it before the cast. |
| Ground Stab | Sword hits the floor and triggers a dome explosion. | Run away at once. |
| Supernova | Pulls you in, then explodes. | Break away early. |
Sources: Eldenpedia, Windows Central and Fextralife.
When the rings appear
- At roughly 80% health, the boss flies up and summons one ring (Eldenpedia).
- Around this point it also adds Elden Stars and Spear Showers.
- At roughly 30% health, it summons three rings.
- Fextralife notes the exact thresholds may vary slightly.
Prepare Before You Enter the Erdtree
Holy damage drives most of the pain here. GameWith says the ring, light sword barrage and homing attacks are holy. Raising your holy damage negation helps, per their guide.
TouchTapPlay suggests Holyproof Dried Livers to cut that damage.
Pre-fight checklist
- Vigor: Inverse suggests around 45 to avoid one-hit kills.
- Flasks: Push Square recommends at least nine uses of the Sacred Flask on arrival.
- Armour and talismans: pick high holy negation.
- Spirit summon: save Mimic Tear for the Beast if you can win Radagon without it.
- Weapon: use physical damage with a reliable moveset.
- Shield: TouchTapPlay advises against it, since the big attacks can't be fully blocked.
Practical Strategy: A Step-by-Step Plan
- Beat Radagon while saving flasks. Everything you carry over stays with you.
- Summon your spirit when the Beast appears.
- Stay behind the boss and hit the glowing spots.
- Dodge sword combos, then punish the recovery.
- Jump the golden rings, then keep sprinting.
- Zig-zag against spear showers.
- Try to stagger the boss before Elden Stars.
GamesRadar points out that wide area spells suit this fight. The Beast is a giant target, when it stops moving. Fextralife also mentions the Pest Threads incantation as strong damage when cast from behind.
Common Mistakes (and a Bit of Pain)
- Using holy weapons or Faith spells. The boss resists them, and may heal.
- Bringing bleed or frost builds. Immunity makes them useless here.
- Chasing the boss without a plan. You waste stamina and flasks.
- Panic-rolling into rings instead of jumping them.
- Wasting flasks on Radagon. You will miss them later.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Elden Beast's weakness?
It has no elemental weakness. Physical damage works best, and holy damage works worst.
Can you summon Torrent against the Elden Beast?
Yes. Eldenpedia says a patch released before Shadow of the Erdtree allowed it.
Is the Elden Beast immune to bleed?
Yes. The Eldenpedia resistance table lists immunity to bleed, poison, rot, frost, sleep and madness.
Can you use Spirit Ashes in the fight?
Yes. Fextralife confirms Spirit Ashes can be summoned for this boss.
Is the Elden Beast the same boss as Radagon?
No. They are two separate phases of one encounter. You fight Radagon first, then the Beast appears.
Level Up Your Setup Too
A steady frame rate helps you read these attacks. Our guide on how a high-performance gaming monitor can improve your FPS explains why.
Your input gear matters as well. Read our ASUS ROG Strix Scope II X keyboard review if you play on PC. Not sure which platform suits you? See PC for gaming vs gaming laptop.
Final Thoughts
The Elden Beast has no secret weakness. It rewards clean dodging, physical damage and strong holy defence.
Prepare your gear, save your flasks, and keep moving. The Erdtree is waiting.
Sources
- Eldenpedia: Elden Beast
- Fextralife: Elden Beast
- GameWith: Elden Beast boss guide
- Push Square: How to beat Elden Beast
- Windows Central: How to beat the final boss
- Inverse: Elden Beast guide
- TouchTapPlay: How to beat the Elden Beast
- GamesRadar: Elden Beast final boss fight
- Steam Community: Elden Beast tips thread