Best Builds for Starscourge Radahn

Boss Strategy Guide • Elden Ring

Starscourge Radahn Hard

Location: Wailing Dunes, Caelid Health: 9,572 HP Demigod

Weaknesses

Scarlet Rot Frost Bleed

Resistances

Holy Magic

Battle Strategies

  • Summon every NPC available — this fight is designed for a festival of warriors
  • Dodge his gravity arrows during the approach by riding Torrent sideways
  • Scarlet Rot trivializes the fight — apply it and kite while NPCs distract
  • Phase 2 meteor: watch the sky and dodge when he crashes down
  • Stay on Torrent for mobility but dismount for serious damage windows
  • Re-summon fallen NPCs throughout the fight using the glowing signs

Rewards

Radahn's Great Rune 70,000 Runes Remembrance of the Starscourge

Best Builds for Starscourge Radahn

These builds exploit Starscourge Radahn's weaknesses and match the fight's demands.

Poison Antspur Rapier B-Tier Arcane/Dexterity

Scarlet Rot is Radahn's biggest weakness. Antspur Rapier applies it naturally while also stacking poison for double DoT damage.

Rivers of Blood S-Tier Dexterity/Arcane

Bleed works well on Radahn, and the NPC summons give you plenty of windows to unleash Corpse Piler safely.

Frost Mage C-Tier Intelligence

Frost buildup chunks a percentage of Radahn's HP and reduces his absorption. Adula's Moonblade can hit him from a safe distance.

Moonveil Magic S-Tier Intelligence/Dexterity

Transient Moonlight has enough range to punish Radahn's recovery windows. The stagger potential is excellent against his large frame.

Builds to Avoid Against Starscourge Radahn

These archetypes struggle in this fight. Consider respeccing if you're stuck.

Spear Guardian D-Tier Quality (Str/Dex)

Shield builds struggle with Radahn's massive AoE gravity attacks that bypass blocks. The open arena also makes positioning awkward.

Bow Sniper D-Tier Dexterity

Radahn shoots back with gravity arrows that are more dangerous than yours. This fight demands getting into melee or using magic.

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