Elden Ring - Maliketh, The Black Blade Boss Fight (4K 60FPS) 

Malekith is the type of boss where I was going "That was a pretty good attempt, I actually hit the boss before I died!"

This guy literally *sealed Death* in his arm to avoid people abusing of it. Maliketh was an absolute beast.

That cinematic for the second phase is just chilling. Whoever designed Maliketh did a fantastic job.

Me and Maliketh have great synergy. I can do phase 1 hitless, then he does phase 2 hitless. Edit: I beat him :)

It’s crazy how Miyazaki put a black blade gargoyle right in front of the Beast Clergyman’s area in Caelid, already cheekily telling us that’s Maliketh before we even fight him as a boss

From a lore standpoint, Maliketh is by far my favorite character. The shadow of Queen Marika, she chose him to be the bearer of Destined Death which he placed into a black blade that he entombed within his own flesh to protect it. So badass.

3:01 him using the knockback from his own ability to juggle himself in the air freaking blew my mind

This boss is extremely difficult with a strength build, hitting him is almost impossible. By the time your sword hits the ground he’s already hit you 3 times and started flying away again.

I like how it doesn't give him an intro to trick people into thinking he's a boss who's weak yet unimportant to the story then subverting it by showing who he really is.

A FromSoft classic A berserker swordsman who fought like a beast with comically large sword

I use pure dex with bloodhound step I felt like i was in an anime fighting this dude. Truly an exhilarating boss.

Malikith's design is like a fusion between Nameless King and Ludwig the Holy Blade, it's fucking great and I love it

One of the most visually and mechanically astounding boss in all Fromsoft's works.

Fun fact: His dialogue changes when you beat him if you feed him with all the available deathroot in his present form as Gurranq. He even has unique dialogue and recognizes you when you enter his arena.

I think I watched that cutscene like crazy amount of times, just majestic.

2:25 the music swelling up as Maliketh stands up gives me chills every single time

This fight is sooo sick. All the main bosses have such epic, phenomenal design.

Man that arena and the OST gave me pure chills, Miyazaki is back in style (cutting my ball off if this doesn’t win GOTY).

When I fought this boss I literally got chills during the cutscene. Very well done. P.S. I died about 15 seconds later.

God fucking dammit, he's way too cool. I can't get enough of his fighting style, he fought like an actual beast master-swordsman would fight.

3:25 thats insane how he seamlessly jumps and latches onto the pillar mid fight

This is easily a top tier boss in the game, I know when the trailer released this was gonna be a favorite for me

This fight took me a while. There’s some times where I thought it was unfair but it’s really satisfying once you get into the rhythm of his moveset

03:42 That arena and the epic background, plus his elegant moveset... Unforgettable. This is what games should look like these days!...

The ludwing refrence in the cutscene is amazing.

This game and it's boss fates make me emotional, man. Like the beauty in the way each boss moves. The effort and passion put into this game is evident

The Maliketh theme song is very well done. It sounds like a struggle and when you understand the backstory involving Maliketh and Marika you realize that it is because of his failure to guard “destined death” why the events unfold in the lands between. He is essentially responsible for all of the chaos. Here lies his last ditch effort to keep a deadly foe away from the rune (You), remembering full well what his previous failures have wrought.

His second phase was the moment where I was like 'oh yeah, favorite boss right here' Not only is he challenging, but he's fun as well. Just trusting your own skills against a really fun boss.

This fight will legitimately be one of the most memorable because I honestly love the lore of the Beasts. Seeing Gurranq actually being this was impactful as hell. The Beasts worshipped the dragons, afterall. I'm still sour that there isn't an option to bring upon an "Age of Beasts/Dragons" as times past. I really, really, really pray that this is a DLC ending, if not just more building upon that. That and the underground.

This boss is amazing, his moveset is fascinating, it is almost a dance, a performance of death.

I could never get mad while fighting him ever bc he was just so damn cool

I haven't bought a game console since the PS2, but I've been binge watching these boss fights off and on all day. The creature design is just incredible. Truly outstanding artwork throughout.

"To kill what?" Idk why but that line feels so ominous yet hilarious at the same time for me.

Wow, this boss is so fascinating and have some similarities with Ludwig, The Holy Blade of Bloodborne, another of my favorites

This guy might be my favorite fight in the game. So many deaths where I never even came close to landing a hit in the second phase. But like all good From designs, his move set can be learned and exploited. That leaping corkscrew attack he does is the coolest shit ever, btw.

2:40 I love the cutscenes for second phases. It gives you just enough time at the end to get a nice looking screenshot

My favorite boss in the game so far, such a phenomenal design

Ludwig and Gael made the fusion dance and created this boss. Hands down.

2:34 That sound the sword makes when he jabs it in the ground is the most satisfying thing ever. From's sound design has always been peak.

1:37 is a badass scene. We think he’s an insignificant, wild beast flailing stones defensively….. Until he reveals his true form and stops holding back.

The unltimate souls game power(the invincibility frames when dodge rolling)

This boss looks like the fusion of Ludwig the Accursed / The Holy Blade, Artorias and Lorian, contextualized in the figure of Guts of Berserk.

Probably my favorite fight in the game, the whole thing is a masterpiece. The first phase really rewards you for being patient with your dodges. The second phase is telegraphed really well by looking at the color of his sword. Plus his lore, his design, the amazing ost, and the areana.

Finally beat him today. Honestly, he almost made me quit. I know he isn´t the hardest boss in the game, I already met Malenia, but there is something extremely intimidating about his moveset the first times you fight him. Also the fact he reduces your healthbar down to zero in a matter of seconds leaves you with the greatest poker face ever reproduced by a human being. He is somehow similar to Radahn, who looks impossible as well as awesome the first time you get to him. However, I would say Maliketh is way less gimmicky. His moveset is hard, but learnable, and kinda predictable. He doesn´t have much health either, is actually quite a short combat. You need a little bit of luck so your mimic tear (or whatever summon you´re using) doesn´t die too early into the battle, but I guess most bosses in Souls saga work like that. Whatever, nice boss.

One of the most badass characters ever made, i love every second of this fight. The one who smited the gloam eyed queen , the black blade !

One of the most badass bosses in Elden Ring.

Getting the item that allows you to parry him adds a new dimension to this fight and I had a lot of fun learning his moves.

This fight is incredible. This fight is also incredibly hard.

bruh how this boss not first elden lord and second strongest boss he looks amazing and his attacks are badass

Your fight in the second phase was beautiful ! I hated that boss in his first phase, so damn agressive and fast, but that second phase was so cool and pretty ! Loved that battle.

This video is so well recorded. Great camerawork, great gameplay, fun build to watch

Finally beat this guy solo just a few minutes ago ^^ All the other peeps who are stuck on this boss, don't give up! I was awful at dodging his attacks a few hours ago, but once I learnt them and what move he would make next, that was it :D

The low but menacing growl before you fight him always gives me chills

Idk how, but this man makes every fight looks soo easy. He may get hit a few times, but I don't know how he makes these fights look so easy with such fluid dodging. Maliketh, Malenia, and Radagon gave me soo much trouble that I had to summon 2 people to help me with each fight. Major props to you my man 🙌🏼 for taking them on solo

I can't stop watching you. As a brimstone main you help me so much, and you are a big big inspiration for me, thanks man

Maliketh doing his flips and shooting death slashes is so cool.

Beautifully done !👏🏽👏🏽

This fight took years off my life.

This was among the most difficult fights in Elden Ring.

I cannot believe what fromsoft did to those bosses. I had a short scene stuck in my head from one trailer of a shade swinging a red blade in that arena so i was excited when i entered the temple. Than the beast cleric destroyed me for some time because it requires perfect dodging to escape his punishing combos which i struggled with with my double greatsword build. It was awesome though because he was the perfect challenge for me. Then i got to the cutscene. Fuck, my jaw dropped when i saw the cleric summoning his true form that is posessing the rune of death. A beast like warrior in a dark armour and a black glowing sword. He. Was. Sick. His combos, the music, his difficulty, ... And lorewise... the only diety to exist that even the demigods and gods feared since he was the only one capable of killing them. But does he want to slay gods? No, he is too noble and badass for that. And surprisingly i didnt care that he pulled the irithyll dungeon keeper move on me by lowering my healthbar. And despite the oneshot combos and his insane mobility he had fair openings for you to hit back. A challenge peak, but perfectly balanced. This far he might be the boss i struggled with the most. And i love him. The best boss fight i have ever faced.

The music in this fight is haunting 🔥🔥🔥🔥. Gave me chills. It instills a sense of horror, but urges you to be brave at the same time. Damn I love Elden ring.

If I had to make a selection of best bosses, for me the top 10 would be 1. Rykard and Maliketh 2. Morgott 3. Astel, Stars of Darkness 4. Mohg and dragonlord placidusax 5. Godfrey 6. Radagon 7. Radahn 8. Fortissax 9. Elden beast 10. Greatwyrm theodorix

easily one of the best boss fights in this game in my opinion. the arena, his attacks, all of it are just perfection

One of the greatest boss fights of all time ,,O Death, Become my blade once more"

Ok MALIKETH reminds me of GUTS like HONESTLY, The blade, the Wolf stance, the speed and power, SPITTING IMAGINE of guts in berserker armor in berserk.

5:10 I legit thought he killed himself by running into the pillar. Had to rewind this like 5 times to see what happened. :'D

Awesome battle. Stunning arena as well!

Maliketh: *sealed destined death. Gods and demigods fear him. Holds the power to kill gods* Me: its a puppy!

I just beat him tonight, such a cool ass boss, this game has so much viability in PVE that i know I will be making extravagant builds for the foreseeable future

Prob the first boss ever in souls to actually make me depressed. I tried for like a day without summons, said fuck it, had one summon, and still didn’t have any luck, and my second to last try he was one hit away and when I tell you I was screaming, I was SCREAMING when he hit me with that weird thousand slash move on phase 2. After that I got one of those broken summons who had a broken weapon art that melted him. I didn’t really care anymore, even if I did it without a summon, I wouldn’t be happy with winning against him anymore and just wanted to move on….. then I got to Godfrey who is probably my favorite boss ever now HOLY SHIT HES SO COOL.

3:17 Amo como se sincroniza la música y los coros, con los ataques jaja

Damn that was close to the end there. If I didn't already know the outcome of this fight (hence you posting it lol) i would have thought u were done for right there.

If your struggling with this boss please don’t give up guys, I just beat him after thinking it was impossible, just remember every time you die you will learn a bit more about his move pattern 👌🏻 good luck

Maliketh, Queen Marika's loyral half-brother, bore a blade imbued with Destined Death, and there was not one demigod who did not fear him. Champions knew what was at stake. Indeed, that is what made them champions

Nice, most vids of this boss I see everyone completly decimate it with their op weapon, nice to see some classic skillful combat.

That dodge over the sword at 3:23 was SICK

love your vids and your build!

Love this fight so much, favorite in the game so far IMO.

In my top 3 boss with Artorias and Gael. The look, the lore and the fight is masterpiece

Bro maliketh is probably the most fun I've had with a boss fight, the seamless movements you have to have are absolutely incredible, I am convinced that Elden Ring will be played for the rest of time

This boss is straight up using Isshin Ashina’s One Mind attack!!!

Ima say it, this is my favourite boss fight. Ever!

Honestly my favorite of the final bosses stretch. Beyond epic.

I love his 2nd phase design. Looks amazing.

This one of the most impressive Bosses i've seen.

Maliketh is by far one of the hardest bosses I've ever encountered in gaming, by the time you run to him and start swinging your weapon, he's jumped halfway across the map and hit you 6 times

Malekith is definitely a reference to the beserker armour from beserk

I love the difference between phase 1 and 2. The black flame mechanic can be a pain but it's such a good boss fight. I'm so happy to see something this amazing

2:20 - 2:50 That whole sequence is the coldest shit I've ever seen 🥶

this is the most monstrous boss design that I've seen in this game. and they did a really good job with how it turned out looking like

The first boss that feels impossible. I love him.

Using a greatsword without spirits, magic, or shields is the literal definition of hell for this boss fight. Which is exactly what I did for the majority with my bloodhound's fang. I gave in and used mimic tear (post-nerf) and bloodhound's fang, but nothing else. Fun and still challenging boss fight if you're a pure dex build with katanas. Annoying, tedious, and frustrating if you're using a greatsword and anything heavier.

Can you show tour full build in more curious, when make the ulceratus elder tree and the entire dungeon?

This is guts if the author is still alive.

I like these videos. No "no hit" gimmicks, no cheesing, just a skilled player taking on a boss as most folks would.

Surely I’m not the only one who found his first phase way more difficult than the second, even with a strength build

Man what an awesome boss fight this is. The music clearly translates with his intensity, that "this is NO danger to take lightly".

I really wish among the gear you can get from beating Maliketh is his robe for when he's Gurranq. That clergy outfit is badass. I wanna go around the Lands Between dressed as a bestial monk.

Long live all the people that worked on Elden Ring.

It's nice to analyze his attack patterns with a bit of music theory by counting 8th at around 120 bpm. Many of his attacks strike on 1 and 4.