Introduction
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree has sparked discussions among gamers for its formidable bosses, one of whom is Rellana, Twin Moon Knight. Much like a well-known Dark Souls boss who can be defeated by throwing dung pies over a wall, Rellana can be killed without setting foot inside her boss room.
The Dishonorable Exploit
Players have discovered that this dual-wielding magic knight is vulnerable to long-range attacks executed from outside her arena. A notable example of this was showcased by X user Ziostorm. His video demonstrates how casting magic spells through a specific fog wall behind Castle Ensis can quickly bring Rellana down.
Effective Spells and Strategies
Several spells have proved to be effective in this unconventional strategy. Ziostorm recommends the ‘Flame of the Fell God’ spell. Others have successfully employed Moonveil’s ranged attack, the DLC’s ‘Impenetrable Thorns’ sorcery, and even Rellana’s own ‘Carian Sovereignty’ spell. The key is to use a spell that is large enough to hit her while she stands in the middle of the room.
Turns out, you can cheese Rellana by going to the rear fog wall by Highroad Cross and using Flame of the Fell God. It will travel into her arena and explode.
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But definitely fight her legit first, she's one of the best bosses in Elden Ring DLC. pic.twitter.com/TvI7FzLfjd— Ziostorm (@Ziostorm1) August 1, 2024
The Path to Rellana’s Arena
To execute this strategy, players must first navigate a challenging path southeast of Castle Ensis, through a ravine, and launch themselves via sealed spiritsprings into the Fort of Reprimand. After battling through there, continuing north along the road brings them to the back entrance of Castle Ensis, where Rellana’s fog gate awaits.
A Word of Caution
While this method currently works, FromSoftware is known for promptly patching such exploits. Ziostorm’s clip even shows Rellana waking up and attacking through the gate, hinting at potential risks. If this exploit gets patched, players can still use the Castle Ensis route to collect Scadutree fragments and prepare for a more traditional but easier battle against Rellana.
Conclusion
This cheese tactic may be tempting for those struggling with Rellana, Twin Moon Knight. However, experiencing the duel with one of the DLC’s most exhilarating bosses at least once is highly recommended. Should players choose the easier path, they must proceed with caution and keep an eye out for future patches.