Quick facts
| Location | Grand Library, Raya Lucaria Academy |
| Nearest Site of Grace | Debate Parlor |
| Required? | Optional Shardbearer |
| HP (NG) | 3,493 (phase 1) + 4,097 (phase 2) |
| Runes (NG) | 40,000 |
| Drops | Great Rune of the Unborn, Remembrance of the Full Moon Queen |
| Weak to | Standard, Slash, Pierce (take 10% extra) |
| Resists | Magic (80%) |
| Immune to | Sleep, Madness |
| After the fight | Rennala lets you respec (rebirth) for a Larval Tear |
Overview
Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon is the second major boss of the Academy of Raya Lucaria and one of the Shardbearers in Elden Ring.
Unlike most bosses, Rennala’s fight is split into two distinct phases:
- Phase 1: Puzzle-based mechanic
- Phase 2: Full magic duel
This battle tests:
- Awareness
- Target prioritization
- Magic resistance
- Consistent dodge timing
She is not mechanically complex — but Phase 2 can overwhelm unprepared players.
Location
- Region: Liurnia of the Lakes
- Dungeon: Academy of Raya Lucaria
- Arena: Grand Library
Accessible after defeating Red Wolf of Radagon.
Recommended Level
- Character Level: 40–50
- Weapon Upgrade: +6 to +10
- Magic Resistance Gear: Highly Recommended
Magic defense talismans help significantly.
Phase 1 – The Shielded Queen
Mechanic
Rennala floats inside a glowing golden barrier.
You must:
- Identify the glowing, singing students
- Kill three of them
- Break Rennala’s shield
When the shield breaks:
- She falls to the ground
- You have a short damage window
Repeat until Phase 2 begins.
Tips for Phase 1
- Ignore regular students.
- Watch for books flying at you.
- Watch the floor between the bookshelves: when a glowing circle appears, a chandelier is about to fall there and it hits very hard. Step out of the circle.
- Burst her during the knockdown phase.
This phase is more about awareness than combat skill.
Phase 2 – Full Moon Sorceress
Rennala now fights directly using powerful sorceries.
Phase 2 Moveset
🔹 Comet Azur / Magic Beam
High damage magic projectile.
Tip: Roll sideways at the last second.
🔹 Full Moon Spell
She summons a giant moon that slowly travels toward you.
Tip: Run away and dodge when it reaches you.
🔹 Glintstone Barrage
Multiple homing projectiles.
Tip: Sprint sideways — don’t panic roll.
🔹 Spirit Summons
She may summon:
- Wolves
- Troll
- Bloodhound Knight
- Dragon
These disappear after a short time.
Tip: Survive — don’t overcommit to killing summons.
Weaknesses & Resistances
- Weak Against:
- Physical Damage
- Bleed
- Stagger
- Strong Against:
- Magic
Magic builds will struggle unless using physical-infused spells.
How to beat Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon
🗡️ Melee Strategy
- Stay aggressive in Phase 2.
- Roll toward her spells.
- Keep pressure — she has low poise.
- Burst her before too many summons appear.
🔮 Magic Strategy
- Avoid pure magic.
- Use Rock Sling (physical magic).
- Maintain medium range.
Rewards
- Great Rune of the Unborn
- Remembrance of the Full Moon Queen
- 40,000 Runes
What the Great Rune Does
Rennala’s Great Rune allows:
- Character Respec (Rebirth)
One of the most important rewards in the game. Each respec costs a Larval Tear, and unlike the other Great Runes it never needs a Divine Tower. Related: what every Elden Ring Great Rune does and where to restore it.
Difficulty Rating
▰▰▰▱▱▱▱▱▱▱ 3/10
Phase 1 is easy.
Phase 2 can be deadly if you panic.
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Further reading: Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon on the Fextralife Elden Ring wiki.