Summary
One dedicatedElden Ringplayer spent hours capturing two stunning images of the formidable dragon boss, Lichdragon Fortissax. The shots taken by the player showcase the epic and atmospheric nature ofElden Ring’s boss battles.
Elden Ringis an expansive action RPG developed by FromSoftware, directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki. Released in February 2022, the game is set in the dark fantasy realm of the Lands Between, where players assume the role of the Tarnished, an exiled character seeking to repair the shattered Elden Ring. The game is renowned for its open-world exploration, intricate lore, and challenging combat. Combining the trademarkdifficulty and atmospheric storytelling of FromSoftware’s previous titles, such asDark Souls, with a vast, interconnected world and rich narrative depth,Elden Ringhas captivated players and critics alike.
A player known as ffallingbed took to Reddit to showcase their two images of theElden Ringboss, Lichdragon Fortissax. The first image encapsulates Fortissax’s menacing presence in a dark, otherworldly arena. The dragon’s wings are spread wide, dominating the scene, while the player’s character stands ready, poised for the battle ahead. The second image highlights a climactic moment during the confrontation, where both Fortissax and the player unleash powerful, radiant attacks.
Ffallingbed shared the intricate process behind capturing these images. To achieve the perfect shot, they strategically ran to the cliffside of the boss arena, luring Fortissax to position its back against the cliff, allowing the dramatic background to be part of the scene. By executingElden Ring’s Black Knife skillat just the right moment, ffallingbed’s character struck a dynamic pose. The yellow death lightning clouds, remnants of Fortissax’s previous Death Lightning attack, were a fortuitous, temporary element that added to the rarity of the capture. Using Otis_Inf’s photomod, they froze the game’s time to manually position the camera for the perfect angle, completing the setup in real in-game time.
Who is Lichdragon Fortissax in Elden Ring’s Lore?
Lichdragon Fortissax is one ofElden Ring’smost formidable dragon bosses. An ancient being tied deeply to the lore of the Lands Between, Fortissax was a close companion of Godwyn the Golden, a demigod and son of Queen Marika, during the Age of the Erdtree. Following Godwyn’s assassination, Fortissax attempted to defy death to protect Godwyn’s spirit, but these efforts led to the dragon’s corruption by death, transforming him into the fearsome Lichdragon that players encounter in the Deeproot Depths.
Ffallingbed’s stunning captures of Lichdragon Fortissax serve as a testament to the game’s impressive visual design. As players continue to explore the Lands Between, excitement is building for the upcomingElden RingDLC,Shadow of the Erdtree, set to be released on June 21.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
