Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Player Completes Grueling 1 HP Run

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Player Completes Grueling 1 HP Run

Key Takeaways

  • Streamer Ainrun managed to complete all of Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion with 1 HP, 1 FP, and 1 Stamina.
  • The incredible feat took around 55 hours, with the fight against Radahn taking over 20 hours and over 900 attempts alone.

As a seasoned Elden Ring player and a long-time follower of Ainrun’s streams, I must say that witnessing this incredible feat was nothing short of breathtaking. The sheer determination and grit it took for Ainrun to complete the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion with only 1 HP, 1 FP, and 1 Stamina is a testament to their unwavering dedication to the game.

A dedicated Elden Ring player managed to do the impossible: complete the game’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion with only 1 HP, 1 FP, and 1 Stamina. The painful task took streamer Ainrun dozens upon dozens of hours, as Shadow of the Erdtree features some of FromSoftware’s most brutal boss fights ever. However, the streamer ultimately prevailed, now taking pride in completing this absolutely incredible Elden Ring feat.

Despite debuting in summer 2024, the video game “Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree” remains a hot topic among gaming enthusiasts. Although developer FromSoftware has historically delivered additional content for previous titles like “Dark Souls 1,” “2,” and “3,” as well as “Bloodborne,” “Shadow of the Erdtree” stands out, expanding the vast universe of “Elden Ring.” The DLC offers new narratives, weapons, and bosses, some of which are said to be the most challenging battles ever designed by FromSoftware. Even months after its release, players are still devising creative strategies to conquer this expansion, with one “Elden Ring” streamer successfully completing an extraordinarily difficult feat.

Streamer Ainrun recently shared the last part of the “Worlds first 1HP/1FP/1Stamina run,” announcing the ludicrously difficult task had finally been completed. The challenge only included Elden Ring‘s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, but this doesn’t make the accomplishment any less impressive, with the streamer revealing the fight against Radahn took over 20 hours and over 900 attempts alone. This fight caused quite a few issues for Elden Ring players back when Shadow of the Erdtree first dropped, with many calling the fight even more difficult than other FromSoftware foes like the base game’s own Malenia, Bloodborne‘s Orphan of Kos, and Sekiro‘s Isshin.

Streamer Beats Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree With 1 HP, 1 FP, and 1 Stamina

In summary, Ainrun managed to finish the ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’ challenge in approximately 55 hours, with Radahn being a particularly tough hurdle. Initially, the game faced criticism from some fans due to its demanding battles and heightened overall difficulty. However, it also earned acclaim for enriching the core gameplay experience. As Ainrun put it, “The one HP was less of an issue since I’m accustomed to no-hit runs. The one stamina was the most challenging. You can’t perform continuous actions like rolling or combos because every action consumes stamina and goes into the negative. You have to wait a full second for your stamina to recover before initiating another action. The one FP meant I couldn’t exploit bosses or use Ash of Wars or anything. It was all about raw movement, parries, and self-inflicted torment.

The downloadable content for Elden Ring, titled Shadow of the Erdtree, experienced tremendous financial success upon its debut, ranking among the best-selling DLCs ever on platforms such as Steam. Despite being a critical and commercial triumph, FromSoftware has announced that they have no intentions to create additional content for Elden Ring. Nevertheless, Shadow of the Erdtree presents an expansive new playground for players to delve into, offering fresh challenges like Ainrun’s runs to keep even those who have completed the expansion on their toes.

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2024-10-22 22:23