Elden Ringwas an immediate hit out of the gate, earning widespread critical acclaim and smashing FromSoftware sales records in the process. However, there’s always room for improvement, and so it didn’t take FromSoftware long to release update 1.03 for its beloved action-RPG.Elden Ringupdate 1.03 made a number of quality of life changes to the game as well as addressed some balancing issues, but not all the changes have been welcomed by everyone.
Elden Ringupdate 1.03 added a new NPCand expanded on the quest phases of existing NPCs, which are changes that have been embraced by the community. However, it seems that the update also nerfed Starscourge Radahn, also known as General Radahn, making what was once one ofElden Ring’s most challenging boss battles a lot easier. It seems some fans are wanting FromSoftware to reverse the changes made to Radahn to restore the intimidating boss to his former glory.
RELATED:Elden Ring Player Discovers What Happens If You Kill The Turtle Pope
While it wasn’t detailed in theElden Ringupdate 1.03 patch notes, FromSoftware nerfed the Radahn boss fight. Dataminers discovered that Radahn did less damage and was less likely to actually hit players after the update.Elden Ringplayers who struggled with Radahn may have appreciated the nerf, but there are those who enjoyed the challenge and want the nerf reversed so that he is once again one of the toughest boss battles in the game.
However, others have pointed out that one of the reasons why theRadahn boss fight inElden Ringwas so tough was because his hit boxes were inaccurate. This meant that sometimesElden Ringplayers would be hit by Radahn even if his swords never actually touched them. So it seems part of the reason why the Radahn boss fight was so difficult to begin with was because it wasn’t actually fair.
Of course, there are other ways that FromSoftware could make the Radahn boss fight tougher without changing the hit boxes again. Simply boosting Radahn’s damage output would likely go a long way in making sure that he is still a challenge for players. However, it’s unclear if the developer has any plans on changing Radahn again in any capacity, soElden Ringfansshouldn’t hold their breath.
ConsideringElden Ring’s incredible success, fans can expect FromSoftware to continue supporting the game with updates that fix issues and address fan feedback in the weeks and months ahead. Maybe there will even be anElden RingDLC expansionto capitalize on the game’s huge sales, but that’s just speculation at this time.
Elden Ringis out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
MORE:Elden Ring: Radahn’s Relationship with His Horse is More Touching Than You Think
