Elden Ring Missed the Boat for the Perfect SotE Boss Fight

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades under my belt, I must say that the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC left me yearning for more – particularly in regards to Godwyn the Golden. The lore surrounding this enigmatic character hinted at a much larger role than what was ultimately delivered.

As we approach the launch of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, much speculation revolved around potential new bosses, with many key characters from the base game’s lore being strong candidates. However, it appears that Godwyn the Golden, whose hidden life plays a significant role in The Lands Between, was incorrectly assumed to be a central figure in the expansion. With the conclusion of content following Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree now confirmed, some fans feel FromSoftware may have failed to fully capitalize on the anticipation surrounding the Prince of Death’s impact on the overall storyline.

In Elden Ring’s Deeproot Depths, some might suggest that Fia’s journey culminates when the player retrieves the Mending Rune of the Death Prince from Godwyn’s remains, serving as a conclusion to her character’s storyline. However, this also means that Godwyn, who shows signs of connections to Miquella and a larger role suggested by the DLC’s title, would not be interacted with in a boss encounter, which could have made for an engaging climax for Shadow of the Erdtree’s final act.

The Significance of Godwyn’s Lore and the Underwhelming Nature of Promised Consort Radahn’s Reveal

Speculation Regarding Godwyn’s Future Importance Was Driven By His Enigmatic Role in Elden Ring’s Base Game

Godwyn the Golden is most recognized for his metamorphosis into the grisly Prince of Death and the influence of Deathroot, which can impact players. In comparison to other children of Marika, his significance is rooted in the past, but understanding his role is fragmented like previous FromSoftware DLC bosses, hinting at their own mysteries.

Radahn, Consort of Miquella Subverted Expectations as an Anti-Climax

In Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, the fight against Promised Consort Radahn, though offering a thrilling show, seems to fall flat following a build-up, possibly as part of a deliberate strategy by the game designers. This is because the emotional impact of the battle is somewhat diminished due to the earlier confrontation with Starscourge Radahn that’s included in the base game.

The Definitive End of Elden Ring Content Leaves a Godwyn Boss Fight a Missed Opportunity

Godwyn Could Have Brought the Best Traits of Prior FromSoftware DLC Bosses Together

Besides providing a fulfilling lore resolution if Godwyn were included in Shadow of the Erdtree, it was also enticing from a gameplay standpoint due to its potential. Similar to how bosses like Artorias and the Nameless King in the Dark Souls series served as climactic conclusions to their respective enigmatic hints, or characters such as Ludwig and Maria in Bloodborne played pivotal roles in the core game’s narrative, it is reasonable for fans to anticipate a similar payoff before Elden Ring’s DLC.

Miquella and Godwyn Could Have Had Just as Much Synergy as a Duo

As a gamer, it feels like battling Radahn over and over again is similar to facing Laurence, the First Vicar in Bloodborne’s expansion, if he were the final boss in that game. However, the Consort of Miquella at least has the advantage of technically being part of a duo. If Godwyn and Miquella had teamed up instead, it would have been a fresh twist to Shadow of the Erdtree’s ending. Instead of facing Radahn’s gravity magic and strength once more, the combined power of Ancient Dragon lightning with Deathblight by the Prince of Death could have received a much warmer reception from players.

2024-10-14 22:34