A player of Elden Ring recently accomplished a remarkable feat by defeating the formidable boss, Malenia, using only a goldfish. Known for its challenging boss fights, the Elden Ring community was astounded to witness a tiny goldfish emerge victorious in a battle that has caused numerous human players to surrender.
The Soulslike genre is renowned for its demanding boss encounters, and upon the release of Elden Ring, gamers quickly discovered that Malenia ranked among the toughest bosses in any FromSoftware game. With two relentless phases, unpredictable attack patterns, the ability to heal upon striking the protagonist, and impressive speed, defeating Malenia appeared insurmountable. Yet, it appears that predicting attack patterns is unnecessary when the player in question is a fish.
Streamer Eric Pointcrow recently shared a video featuring his goldfish named Tortellini defeating the formidable Malenia boss in the popular game Elden Ring. In the one-minute clip, Tortellini can be seen randomly attacking and evading with surprising success, eventually besting the exceedingly challenging boss. Throughout the video, Eric enthusiastically supports Tortellini and attempts to guide the fish's movements despite its apparent distraction.
Eric Pointcrow is a prominent gaming streamer on platforms like YouTube and Twitch, and this astonishing accomplishment was achieved through an unconventional setup. Tortellini, the fish, resides in an aquarium and is likely unaware of its participation in the gaming experience. Depending on Tortellini's location within the aquarium, certain buttons are pressed, triggering actions within Elden Ring. For instance, a movement from one quadrant to another prompts the dodge button to be pressed, while remaining in a specific quadrant may result in an attack. Unlike dogs, which can be trained to perform various tricks, fish have limited responsiveness, enhancing the overall perception of the video's incredibility.
It is not the only instance where a gamer has faced this memorable boss with significant disadvantages. More than a month ago, a player managed to defeat Malenia in Elden Ring by utilizing a rubber band trick. However, this "trick" offered no assistance to the gamer; instead, it ensured that the camera would constantly spin throughout the entire fight, further heightening the complexity in an already challenging battle.
Elden Ring is currently accessible on various platforms, including PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
