Legend of Elden Ring: Who Is Radagon? Last Boss, Drawbacks, and History
Upon navigating the challenging realm of Elden Ring, players will ultimately discover the identity of Radagon, the second Elden Lord. In addition, prior to the Shattering, the conflict that divided the Lands Between, he was the last Elden Lord in existence. Throughout the player's adventure, there are hints of his existence in the game that culminate in an incredible encounter. However, who precisely is Radogon, and what role does he play in the broader story of Elden Ring? This page contains a lot of spoilers, so be advised.
Who is Radagon of the Golden Order according to Elden Ring Lore?
As you pursue the questline of a certain NPC, you will discover that Radagon is really Queen Marika's alter ego. After sharing a body for a while, the two entities separated. Although the precise reason for their breakup is unclear, it is possible to speculate that it had to do with Marika's involvement in a bloody conflict with the giants of the Lands Between. Following her husband Godfrey's assistance in destroying them, she cursed one of the giants to protect the fires of his forge. However, the Giant's Red Braid item description suggests that Radagon's red hair is the consequence of a giant's curse, so it's conceivable Marika did not get out unharmed.
Whatever the reason for Radagon and Marika's breakup, Radagon went his own way without his partner. He finally engaged Rennala in combat as he attempted to consolidate his rule over the Lands Between. Radagon and Rennala were rivals at first, but they eventually fell in love and were married. Three children were born into their relationship after she presented him with a greatsword as a token of their love. These kids grew up to be Rykard, Radahn, and Ranni. Godfrey eventually became the first of the Tarnished after being chased out of Leyndell, which is what made Radagon decide to go back and wed his other half. The Carian queen was devastated when he even reforged the greatsword Rennala had given him. But, Rennala was given a Great Rune by Radagon, which enabled her to master the act of rebirth.
Malenia and Miquella are the twins that Radagon and Marika had. In Rennala's company, Radagon learned sorcery. Instead, he studied incantations while he was with Marika. Miquella offered him several gifts of incantations, which helped him much in his studies. But eventually, the Night of the Black Knives that was alluded to in the game's opening materialized. Marika broke the Elden Ring with her hammer when she lost all faith in the Greater Will that ruled the Lands Between as a result of this. Though it was too late, Radagon, who remained devoted to the Greater Will, tried to make things right. As a kind of punishment, their remains were reassembled and placed within the Erdtree; this was most likely done by , the real Elden Ring boss.
In an effort to prevent the player from becoming Elden Lord, Radagon attempts to seize control of Marika's body when the player eventually encounters him. He is impervious to bleeding due to his damaged body, and he is very resistant to Holy harm due to his affinity with holy power. He can shoot very rapid light spears and teleport to the player's position in a moment, making him most threatening from a distance. When his health is low, his hammer will get strong AOE moves, making it more riskier to approach him too closely. Radagon's resistance to Fire is poor, however, and a lot of his close-quarters strikes are predictable. Additionally, Radagon will mostly depend on his own Holy damage output, thus defeating him will need a significant deal of resistance.
Among Elden Ring's most significant characters is Radagon. He represents one of the last obstacles the player has to overcome in order to become an Elden Lord. There is still much ambiguity surrounding his narrative, and it will take time to determine if the whole truth will ever be known.
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