The Crumbling Farum Azula stands as the final area inElden Ring. This location features the infamous boss fight against Maliketh, the Black Blade. While the initial phase might feel easy, the real challenge comes in the second phase when he wields the power of the Black Blade.

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The Blasphemous Clawis extremely helpful in this challenging boss battle since it allows you to deflect the power of the Black Blade. While this item won’t make the battle easy, it certainly improves manageability since having it at your disposal gives you an edge. However, it’s important to note that skill and strategy remain essential in defeating Maliketh.

Blasphemous Claw Location

To obtain the Blasphemous Claw,you must defeat Recusant Bernahl, who drops it. You can find him atCrumbling Farum Azula, but only after completingVolcano ManoranddefeatingRykard, Lord of Blasphemy.

After doing that, you just need to follow these steps in order to trigger Recusant Bernahl’s invasion:

Blasphemous Claw description item from the menu

How To Use The Blasphemous Claw

Using the Blasphemous Claw might not be immediately obvious as all other items in Elden Ring.

to effectively use this tool, there are a few key things to keep in mind. Firstly, equip it before attemptingMaliketh the Black Bladeboss fight and remember thatit’s only useful during the second phase.

Blasphemous Claw tool in action in Elden Ring

During the second phase of the fight,watch out for a golden glow on Maliketh’s sword- this is your signal to use the Blasphemous Claw. When he attempts that attack,activate the Clawjust before he hits you.

If the timing is right, the Claw will parry the attack, damage Maliketh, andstun him briefly. Make sure to take advantage of this stun to land as many attacks as possible before he recovers.