Elden Ring DLC Sparks Debate Over Toughest Boss Yet
Players clash over whether new bosses in 'Shadow of the Erdtree' surpass Malenia's notorious difficulty.
- Malenia previously held the title of hardest boss with 329 million player defeats.
- New bosses like Messmer the Impaler and Promised Consort Radahn challenge her supremacy.
- Community debates highlight varied player experiences and build effectiveness.
- Some argue certain bosses are harder for specific classes, like sorcerers or mages.
- Exploration changes in the DLC evoke nostalgia for earlier FromSoftware titles.
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