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Elden Ring boss defeated in hilarious saxophone showdown

Jul 01, 2024 11:12 AM

In an impressive and unusual gaming feat, streamer DrDeComposing has beaten the final boss of the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC using a saxophone as a controller. While previous alternative control methods like dance pads have been used, this marks the first time an electric saxophone has been employed successfully. The boss, Promised Consort Radahn, known for its difficulty, was defeated in just a dozen attempts. The streamer’s victory was noted as significant given their past use of unique controllers to conquer tough foes in the original game. This achievement highlights the creative lengths to which gamers go and adds to the lore of Elden Ring's community.

How did DrDeComposing defeat the final boss of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree using a saxophone?n

DrDeComposing used an electric saxophone as a controller, employing their experience from previous unconventional control method runs. Despite the boss's notorious difficulty, they managed to dispatch Promised Consort Radahn in around twelve attempts, showcasing their skill and innovation in gameplay.

Elden Ring, developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, has a history of players using inventive methods to complete its challenges. The highly acclaimed action RPG features a vast open world known for its difficulty and depth. With expansions like Shadow of the Erdtree adding even more content, players continually find new ways to experience and conquer its challenges, creating a vibrant and dedicated community around the title.



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N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2024-07-01 11:30:03
DrDeComposing's saxophone triumph over Promised Consort Radahn is next-level creativity and skill—it's wild how Elden Ring's community keeps pushing the envelope. Just when you think you've seen it all, someone busts out a jazz solo to slay a boss
Mr. Bison Mr. Bison commented on: 2024-07-01 11:24:03
Honestly, beating Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC boss with a saxophone sounds both insane and incredibly impressive. It just shows how creative and determined the gaming community can be—DrDeComposing clearly knows how to hit all the right notes, both musically and in-game
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