Over the two years since Elden Ring’s release, challenge runners have done everything they can to crank up the difficulty. From restricting the usage of healing items to completely randomizing the world, you’d be hard-pressed to find some variation of a challenge that hasn’t been attempted.
It’s gotten to the point that people are thinking outside the box. Using Guitar Hero controllers, flutes, and even Morse Code! A streamer completed the game using the last option in that list and, when taunted by none other than Elon Musk, revealed his true power level.
Streamer Beats Elden Ring’s Toughest Boss with Dots and Dashes
Elon Musk is known for a lot of things, and his gaming inclination features somewhere on that list. We say somewhere because he doesn’t have the best track record. The billionaire has previously been mocked for his questionable Elden Ring build. That doesn’t stop him from throwing his weight around, but one streamer had an epic reply.
This streamer is Silithur, who posts gaming content on YouTube and Twitch. He recently beat Elden Ring in a very unique manner: using Morse Code. Through the historic messaging system, Silithur took down FromSoftware’s latest title with a single button. When a clip of him beating the Elden Beast made it to X, Elon Musk chimed in with his opinion.
The final battle is beautiful, but easy.
Try that with Malenia. pic.twitter.com/YeXodTFQex
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 16, 2024
According to him, the Elden Beast is a beautiful but easy battle. He goes on to challenge the streamer to take on a real challenge, such as similarly beating Malenia. This would have been a fine challenge to announce if it wasn’t for Silithur already having completed it! The streamer uploaded a 4-minute, 20-second clip of him taking down the Goddess of Rot using just Morse Code.
Well…
Easy because I’m so good at this game you mean? pic.twitter.com/0qzZ0hH7Na
— Silithur (@Silithur) April 16, 2024
All the controls in the game, from attacks to even directional changes, are controlled by a single button. Silithur is using the Blasphemous Blade, as the Taker’s Flame skill offers a great deal of damage and wide AOE, which is useful for Malenia’s quick moves.
Elon Musk Has Also Featured in Some Challenge Runs
Now, the man has not taken on a challenge run himself. But he did show everyone his character when the game was first released. Where many saw a terribly optimized build, one challenge runner saw the potential for content. Thus, they took it upon themselves to beat Malenia using Musk’s build, something we aren’t sure the CEO himself has managed to do.
With Shadow of the Erdtree inching closer to release, we can expect to see even more challenge runs. Miyazaki has confirmed that there are some enemies in the expansion who are tuned similarly to Malenia. Thankfully, they are optional bosses but mandatory for any challenge runner worth their salt.
Given that the DLC can only be accessed once the player has beaten Mohg, we can expect late-game levels of difficulty for most of the enemies. Following in the footsteps of Miquella, we are sure to run into some challenging foes, so brushing up on your dodging is of utmost importance.
What variation of a challenge run would you like to see? Let us know your ideas in the comments below!
