Learn how to defeat the Lady of Rot with bows and crossbows. By staying at a distance, you can avoid any attack she may make and defeat her without picking a fight. You can also use other strategies to defeat Melania. If you are struggling with this particular quest, this guide can help you overcome it. Read on to learn how to defeat the Lady of Rot and become the next ruler of Westeros.

Malenia Blade of Miquella

A good way to cheese Malenia is to shorten her blade, rush her, and use three quick attacks in succession. Her last attack, a horizontal one, is very powerful because it can be delayed. The attack can either heal Malenia or destroy her health. If it happens on its own, you’ll be able to deal massive damage to her. Alternatively, you can just go for the damage reduction in the first phase, and then save her for the second half of the fight.

The second part of Malenia’s attacks is the final sweep, which she uses when her health goes down to zero. Listen for a ping sound when she switches her weapon, then roll into this attack. Be sure to back up from Malenia when the attack hits her. If the final sweep is delayed, this means that she’s about to end a combo, so you should not rush in.

Using Mimic Tear Ashes

If you haven’t yet beaten Malenia in the Elden Ring, you might be wondering how to do it. There are a few methods that can make the fight more bearable, and a few players have kindly shared them with other players in the game. To begin with, you must find Miquella Haligtree. After finding her, head to the Night’s Sacred Ground area and use the Mimic Tear Ashes Spirit to distract Malenia from attacking you. It mirrors most of your attacks, and you can use it to defeat her.

The Mimic Tear ash is a spirit that can be obtained in the Night’s Sacred Ground area of Nokron. You can find two pieces of this item there, and they will take on the stats of the player to damage you. Once you get this item, you can use sneak attacks on enemies to defeat them. However, you must be prepared to use it on enemies, as the Mimic Tear will take your character’s HP and health.

Using Scarlett Rot

Melania is the boss in Elden Ring. She has two phases and two types, making her a challenge in itself. One way to defeat her is to slam her between her combos. In addition, you can deal ranged damage during her long bloom animation. The other way to defeat her is to use other strategies that can give you an edge. The following are some strategies that can help you defeat Melania.

First, make sure that you are on the floor or rock when she attacks. You can use your Warhawk’s agility to run underneath her, triggering her shield. You can also switch to another weapon such as a spear if you’d prefer. Then, reposition to a rock and activate her shield. Finally, get under Scarlett Rot’s shadow to activate your shield.

Using Carian Retaliation

One of the newest tricks in the game is a new technique known as Carian Retaliation, which grants three floating daggers behind the shoulder of your target. When you use this skill, your opponent can no longer see your spells or subsequent attacks. However, this technique is not perfect, and can lead to a lot of damage being dealt to you. You should know the best ways to counteract this tactic, because the Elden Ring’s damage scales with your shield upgrade level.

You can counter this tactic by using a crossbow or bow to reach Melania’s rooftop. If you can’t reach the upper floor, you can also try hiding in the Caria Manor roof. You can even buy the Carian Retaliation Art of War from Pidia. Make sure to hide when you’re near her, and be aware of her attacks.