Elden Ring DLC: Rain of Fire Challenge

Aug 25, 2024

Rain of Fire Challenge in Elden Ring DLC

Overview

  • Incantation: Rain of Fire was previously considered weak.
  • Patch Buff: After player feedback, FromSoftware buffed Rain of Fire.
  • Challenge: Beat all 11 main bosses in the DLC using only Rain of Fire.

Build Setup

  • Build Name: Raining Men
  • Main Components:
    • Same as Super Nut Run
    • +10 Edry Seal
    • 80 Faith
    • Gous Great Rune activated
    • Vigor and Mind stats
    • F Scorpion Charm
    • Ritual Sword Talisman
    • Canvas Talisman (considering switching for Dragon Crest Great Shield for defense)
  • Physic Flasks:
    • Opaline Hard Tier (for defense)
    • Flame Shard Crack Tier (boosts fire damage)

Gameplay Strategy

  • Collect Shadow Fragments: Collect all 20 levels to enhance power.
  • Buffs for Rain of Fire:
    • Mesma Helmet and Finite Seal for damage boost (15% increase).
    • Fire Knight Armor for additional damage boost.
  • Farming Strategy:
    • Collect Fire Knight Armor to increase Discovery and buff damage.

Boss Encounters

  1. Initial Boss Strategy

    • Setup involves waiting for the right moment to cast spells and avoiding damage.
    • Buff and defense strategies are crucial due to long casting time.
  2. Mesma Fight:

    • Use incantation boosts to enhance damage.
    • Dodge strategy relies on timing and positioning.
    • Successful casts lead to significant damage (3,000+).
  3. Fire Knight Armor Acquisition:

    • Farming Fire Knight Armor for extra boosts.
    • Use of incantation yields good results with manageable damage taken.
  4. Other Bosses:

    • Hippo: Effective damage output using Rain of Fire.
    • Divine Beast: Can be countered with strong incantation attacks.
    • Rana: Easier fight due to large target size, utilizing incantation to dodge most attacks.
    • PN Knight: Weak to fire and therefore manageable with current build.
    • Midra: A challenge due to small frame and high mobility, but manageable with correct attack patterns.
    • Meta: Large target helps in hitting effectively with Rain of Fire.
    • Redan: Surprisingly easy with focused spell casting avoiding most of his attacks.

Conclusion

  • Final Thoughts:
    • The challenge was completed faster than expected (4 hours total).
    • Potential next challenge: Using only Rotten Butterflies incantation.
    • Continuous adaptation of strategy is necessary for each boss based on their attack patterns and weaknesses.