Zelda Becomes The Blade of Hylia In Stunning Elden Ring Malenia Art
A new piece of Elden Ring fan art combines the best-selling FromSoftware game with The Legend of Zelda to create a stunning alternate depiction of Malenia. As one of the game's most notoriously difficult bosses, Malenia has inspired countless Elden Ring cosplays and fan art pieces that lean into her intriguing lore and striking appearance.
Even before Elden Ring was released, Malenia struck a chord with gaming audiences thanks to her unique look; Malenia boasts vibrant red hair, a prosthetic arm, and a golden winged half-helm, setting her apart from many traditional fantasy game icons. Upon Elden Ring's release, Malenia took on a different kind of legacy, as she soon became known as not only one of the hardest bosses in Elden Ring, but as one of the most difficult bosses in any FromSoftware game. Malenia's astoundingly difficult boss fight has proven to unite the fanbase against her, with Elden Ring player Let Me Solo Her becoming famous for assisting other players in the battle against the Goddess of Rot through the game's co-op system.
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Although the two share very few similarities, an artist going by the handle AutomaticGiraffe recently shared a piece of fan art depicting Princess Zelda as Malenia. The illustration was shared with the caption "Zelda, Blade of Hylia," a play on Malenia's full title Malenia, Blade of Miquella. Apart from the title, the piece includes a half-helm that is similar to the one worn by Malenia, only with adornments and decorations consistent with other pieces of Zelda iconography. The dress that Zelda wears in the piece is also reminiscent of Malenia's outfit, as it is tattered with a fur collar similar to Malenia's. The
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