Elden Ring’s Toughest Boss Defeated Solo, But Co-Op Partner Steals Glory.
Action-role-playing video game Elden Ring was created by FromSoftware and released by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Known for its challenging boss fights, Elden Ring has gained a reputation among gamers as a game that requires skill, strategy, and perseverance. One particular boss, Malenia, is considered to be the hardest of them all, with millions of attempts made by players to defeat her, as revealed by recent stats shared by Bandai Namco.
Players have option to summon other players and engage in co-op play where they can team up with others to take on difficult challenges together. This feature is often used by players to tackle tough bosses like Malenia, with one player fighting the boss while the other provides support. However, not all co-op partners are reliable, as one Reddit user named bbbonkk found out the hard way.
According to bbbonkk’s post on Reddit, they were summoned to fight Malenia and decided to take on the boss solo, despite the option to have a co-op partner. In a video shared by bbbonkk, Malenia is shown in her second phase, with the fight about to end and the boss’s health almost depleted. However, just as bbbonkk is about to land the final few hits and defeat Malenia, the host of the co-op session sends bbbonkk back to their world, effectively betraying them.
The betrayal by the host is seen as a clear act of taking credit for the hard work done by bbbonkk in soloing Malenia. Many users in the comments section of the Reddit post express their disappointment and frustration at such behavior, with some claiming to have stopped helping others in co-op play after similar incidents. The impact of such betrayals on the gaming community is significant, as it creates a sense of mistrust and discourages players from offering assistance to others.
Interestingly, some users in the comments section also mention that similar incidents did not occur frequently in the Dark Souls games, which are also known for their challenging boss fights and co-op play options. This raises questions about why such behavior is more prevalent in Elden Ring and whether there are any specific factors contributing to it.
One possible factor that could be contributing to such betrayals is the Finger Severer multiplayer item in Elden Ring. This item allows the summoned player to end the encounter and return to their world, which can be useful in certain situations. However, it also gives the host the option to send their co-op partner back home, effectively denying them the opportunity to complete the boss fight and taking credit for the victory. This feature, while intended to provide flexibility in multiplayer play, can also be abused by unscrupulous hosts who seek to claim the glory for themselves.
The betrayal of co-op partners in Elden Ring, as exemplified by bbbonkk’s experience of being sent back to their world just before defeating Malenia, is a frustrating and disappointing phenomenon in the gaming community.
