Boss
Maliketh, the Black Blade
Marika's loyal shadow and keeper of Destined Death.
22%Mostly Passed
10 smashed46 total36 passed
Maliketh, the Black Blade Smash Rate
Maliketh, the Black Blade currently has a 22% smash rate based on 46 total votes, placing them at #137 on the smash percentage leaderboard.
Community votes reflect a mix of lore, design, difficulty, meme value, and overall popularity within Elden Ring.
Why Players Smash Maliketh
- •A striking boss design that makes Maliketh instantly memorable
- •Boss energy, spectacle, and intimidation can be weirdly attractive
- •Iconic fights tend to make certain characters fan favorites
Why Players Pass Maliketh
- •Maliketh is still a deadly boss, which is a major red flag
- •Difficulty, violence, and catastrophic lore can kill the mood fast
- •A lot of bosses are attractive right up until they start trying to murder you
Elden Ring Lore
Maliketh, the Black Blade is a boss in Elden Ring. Marika's loyal shadow and keeper of Destined Death.
Maliketh stands out as one of the many boss encounters players remember for visual design, difficulty, spectacle, or lore significance across the Lands Between.
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