Ainrun Defeats Elden Ring DLC Final Boss with Just 1 HP Remaining

Ainrun achieved a remarkable feat by defeating Promised Consort Radahn in an incredibly challenging run of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, finishing with just 1 HP, 1 FP, and 1 stamina point on October 21, 2024.

Renowned for his exceptional no-hit runs in titles like Elden Ring, Ainrun excelled in his latest adventure, which involved completing the game with the least possible stats, choosing not to enhance his health, FP, or stamina.

Navigating through the intricate world of Elden Ring, particularly the DLC, was undoubtedly a daunting task with such minimal stats. Yet, Ainrun’s sheer skill and extensive experience ultimately led him to triumph.

This attempt was certainly not a no-hit run; the streamer faced death numerous times. Most deaths were attributed to his single stamina point throughout the challenge, making it nearly impossible to avoid damage entirely.

The 1 HP didn’t matter much because I’m used to no-hit runs. The 1 stamina was the most difficult part. You can’t chain actions like spam rolls or perform combos, since every action consumes stamina and sends it into the negative. You have to wait a second for it to return to positive…

— Ainrun (@Ainrun) October 21, 2024

When it came to the final boss, Ainrun admitted to dying 900 times. He posted on X, commenting, “The 1 HP didn’t matter much because I’m experienced with no-hit runs. The 1 stamina was my biggest challenge. You can’t chain actions or spam rolls since each action depletes stamina and you end up in the negative.”

He added, “You must wait an entire second for your stamina to recover before attempting another action. With only 1 FP, I couldn’t use any Ashes of War or cheese the bosses. It was pure movement, parrying, and a lot of frustration.”

Limited to just one stamina point severely hindered his dodging ability, contributing to the majority of his deaths. Furthermore, Ainrun’s assertion that 1 HP was inconsequential is somewhat misleading, as a better stamina allowance might have allowed him to survive more encounters without dying.

Elden Ring, a quintessential Souls game, is infamous for its grueling difficulty, with many players spending upwards of 100 hours leveling up their characters just to defeat Radahn, underscoring Ainrun’s formidable skills.

The video showcases Ainrun skillfully dodging, parrying, and countering Radahn, clearly displaying an expertise that can leave other Elden Lords in awe—despite the frustration caused by FromSoftware’s nerfing of this particular battle.

Ainrun is not alone in his under-leveled triumph over Elden Ring, as fellow streamer Kai Cenet also tackled Radahn while severely underpowered. Like Ainrun, Cenet’s victory was a result of his honed abilities.

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