The 10 Most TRAGIC Elden Ring Characters

10 Tragic Elden Ring Characters

Welcome to MojoPlays, and today we’re looking over the unluckiest of souls dotted around the Lands Between. Get ready for spoilers and sorrow.

Iron Fist Alexander

There’s not a lot of good will to be found in the land across the fog, but we’ll be damned if this living jar isn’t a great source of comfort and comedy. Obsessed with becoming a great warrior, Alexander is a noble soul who unfortunately fails to live up to his ambition, no matter how many demi-gods he throws himself against or how many volcanoes he meditates in. This all culminates in a proposed death match; asking us to give him the glorious send-off he’s been craving.

Irina

It’s a classic set-up. A fair maiden asks the brave Tarnished to lead a one-man assault on Castle Morne that has come under siege by the Misbegotten, and save her father in the process. Hence, we slay our way through every beast-man in our path, best the boss, find her father and convince him to return to his daughter’s side. And what’s waiting for us upon return? Irina’s bloodied remains, having been struck down while we stormed the castle. Her’s is a short and sour story that managed to cast quite the shadow.

Sellen

Pride comes before the fall, and not even our enchanting sorcery instructor could do anything to save herself from spilling over the edge. After forming a bond, you can choose to aid Sellen in recovering her real body and escaping her pursuers, allowing her to continue her studies into glintstone magic. Sadly, her newfound freedom comes at a hefty price, as the next time you see her, all that magical meddling has turned her into an abomination made up of gigantic faces. Not exactly a pleasant way to spend the rest of one’s life.

Millicent

There really are no happy endings in the Lands Between. Affected with the Scarlet Rot, choosing to save Millicent will give her the chance to follow in the steps of Malenia, who she believes to be her kin in some way. This journey of discovery leads the red-haired beauty to reflect on what may befall her should she continue to exist as Melania has, potentially becoming a diseased death-bringer in the process. Hence, come the end of her questline, she chooses to let the rot finish her, and die as her own person. We tried to help, and it still wasn’t enough.

Mohg

So, here’s the thing. Originally this entry was dedicated to Miquella, since everyone had rightly assumed that Mohg had kidnapped him with plans to turn him into his consort and create a new dynasty from their union. Creepy, evil, the works. And then Shadow of the Erdtree turned everything on its head. Turns out Mohg was enchanted by Miquella’s magic, compelled to love him against his will. And after we slew him, what did Miquella do with his remains? Used them to bring back Radahn - the brother he ACTUALLY wanted as his consort. Now we feel awful for all those Chris Hansen jokes we’ve been making! Sorry Mohg.

Morgott

Cursed as an Omen, Morgott likely never knew love despite his status as a demi-god. And yet, he may just be the most loyal among them. Even with his affliction, he’s the only one that chooses to guard the entrance to the Erdtree, to ensure his family’s legacy remains protected, and that none can take the title of Elden Lord. It’s certainly noble, and while he’s in many ways the arch nemesis of the Tarnished, his actions are borderline commendable, despite receiving no respect nor thanks from those he sheds blood for.

Rennala

The Carian Queen, Master of the Full Moon, adept sorceress, Rennala was all these, as well as the first wife of the legendary warrior Radagon. Their union brought an end to war, and by all accounts, were very happy together. Until Radagon skedaddled to become Marika’s second consort, shattering Rennala to such an extent that her heartbreak drove her to the fringes of madness. Knowing what we now know about Radagon and Marika being the same person, it’s clear Rennala was used from the start, painting an even bleaker picture. Ranni’s mama didn’t deserve this!

Radahn

Had things been different, this General could very well have been the hero of the story. A great warrior whose strength was only matched by his heart. Seriously, he learned gravity magic just so he could continue to ride his beloved, tiny horse. Following his battle with Malenia that consumed the land in Scarlet Rot, Radahn was turned into a blood-thirsty beast with no hope of recovering his mind. His boss battle, while epic in scope, is portrayed as a mercy, to finally give the gallant warrior the peace he deserves.

Hyetta

How much bad luck can one person have? Dreaming of becoming a Finger Maiden despite her blindness, Hyetta comes across as a sweet girl who wishes to aid the Tarnished. To do this, she seeks peculiar grapes to help lead her to the so-called “distant light”. As it happens, the grapes are actually eyeballs belonging to followers of the Lord of Frenzied Flames. Disgusting, we know. Undeterred, Hyetta will stay by our side until we ultimately become a vessel for the Frenzied Flame itself. As a result, she finally gets to live out her wish of becoming a Finger Maiden…for all of five seconds, before the flames incinerate her from within.

Blaidd

This half-wolf is many things – guardian of Ranni the Witch, dependable sword-bro, and responsible for an intense amount of thirst among certain gamers. Yet, for all of this, his story is one of woe. As a creation of the Greater Will, it ultimately controls him, so when Ranni embarks on her crusade to remove all Outer Gods and their influence, they send Blaidd to kill her. In turn, Blaidd’s loyalty to Ranni is so absolute that the internal conflict causes his mind to break, leaving him as a feral killer that we, tragically, have to put down.

Which Elden Ring character do you think deserved better? Let us know in the comments!