The final boss of Elden Ring is split into two phases represented by distinct characters. The first phase of the final fight belongs to Radagon of the Golden Order, an incredibly powerful figure who stands at the center of Elden Ring's history and story. The second phase belongs to the Elden Beast, a creature sent to the Lands Between by the Greater Will.
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Radagon of the Golden Order wields the same hammer seen in the game's intro cinematic, and his attacks are as beautiful to witness as they are dangerous to be struck by. Radagon is one of Elden Ring's final bosses, but he's far from the game's hardest fight. Don't take the current Elden Lord lightly, though, as one wrong move can mean meeting the blunt end of Marika's Hammer.
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The story of Radagon of the Golden Order is the story of the Lands Between, as he is intrinsically tied to just about every facet of the world as it has come to be in the present of Elden Ring. Long ago, Radagon was a mighty champion who led a Golden Army against the forces of the Carian Royal Family and the Academy of Raya Lucaria. He fell in love with Rennala, though, and gave up his titles and holdings to become her husband in what Miriel refers to as the miracle of the Church of Vows.
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After a time, he left Rennala for reasons unknown, leaving her naught but the egg she cradles and a broken heart, which itself leads to the revolt against the Carian Royals. After Godfrey's eyes lost the golden hue of Grace and he was exiled from the Lands Between, Radagon became the second Elden Lord as consort to Queen
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