Corrosive and Decay-Based Attacks in Elden Ring
Elden Ring’s nightmarish creatures and Elden Ring Items malignant deities wield corrosive, toxic, and decay-fueled attacks that erode flesh, metal, and even the soul itself. These attacks often inflict scarlet rot, poison, deathblight, or acid-like corrosion, making them some of the most dangerous threats in the Lands Between.
Notable Enemies & Bosses with Corrosive/Decay Attacks
1. Malenia, Blade of Miquella – Goddess of Rot
Malenia’s very existence spreads scarlet rot, a supernatural decay that consumes all life.
Scarlet Aeonia (Rot Bloom Explosion)
She leaps into the air and crashes down, detonating in a massive flower of decay.
Effects:
Inflicts heavy scarlet rot buildup (rapid HP drain over time).
Leaves a lingering rot zone that continues to deal damage.
Waterfowl Dance (Rot-Infused Slashes)
Her rapid sword flurries carry traces of rot, accelerating buildup if blocked.
2. Astel, Naturalborn of the Void – Cosmic Decay
This eldritch horror inflicts a metaphysical rot, corroding reality itself.
Nebula Breath (Void Decay Spray)
Spews a purple-black mist that inflicts deathblight (instant kill if buildup completes).
Effects:
Destroys armor durability on direct hits.
Lingering clouds slow movement and reduce max HP temporarily.
Gravity Rot (Abyssal Crush)
Pulls players in before detonating a decay-infused singularity.
3. Kindred of Rot – Servants of Decay
These insectoid zealots spread rot through toxic sprays and explosive sacs.
Rot Spit (Corrosive Projectile)
Spits a glob of high-potency scarlet rot, rapidly filling the status bar.
Effects:
Lowers poison/rot resistance with repeated hits.
Bursting Cyst (Explosive Decay)
When killed, they explode in Elden Ring Runes buy a rot-infused AoE, forcing cautious engagement.
