Malenia is arguably the most well-known encounter in all of Elden Ring. The daughter of Marika — after Marika split her body and had children with her other half, Radagon — is one of the most intriguing characters in the game. Her unpredictable moves, ridiculous damage, and massive health pool make for a boss battle that is difficult for even the most prepared players. While the character initially grabbed fans' attention in early images of Elden Ring, Malenia has further cemented herself as the most iconic character in the entire game. Since Elden Ring — and all Souls games — are characterized by their difficulty, the most difficult boss in each title tends to garner the most enduring legacy among fans.
Pippa Bennett-Warner, the voice actress behind Malenia, is also largely responsible for the character's renowned status. Since each unsuccessful attempt to defeat Malenia is capped off by the same voice line, fans have probably heard Bennett-Warner deliver the line, «I am Malenia, Blade of Miquella,» more times than they'd care to admit. Her performance, however, goes far beyond that single iconic line; Bennet Warner's delivery during the boss fight's initial cutscene, the transitional cutscene between Malenia's two phases, and the monologue following her defeat are all integral in bringing Malenia's story to life.
Elden Ring Player Beats Malenia as a Level 1 Wretch and Never Gets Hit
Pippa Bennett-Warner is a British television and film actress hailing from Banbury, England. In light of the character's unprecedented popularity and status as the gold standard of Elden Ring boss fights, Bennett-Warner's best-known role to gamers is undoubtedly Malenia. However, Bennett-Warner has had an extensive career beyond her work in
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