Image: The Tarnished vs. Lichdragon Fortissax

The image depicts an epic, anime-style fan art scene set deep within the Deeproot Depths, a vast subterranean realm from Elden Ring defined by colossal petrified roots, ancient stone, and a haunting blue-gray atmosphere. At the center of the composition towers Lichdragon Fortissax, a massive undead dragon whose skeletal, decayed body is wrapped in crackling crimson lightning. His wings spread wide like torn curtains of shadow, their ragged edges glowing faintly with embers and arcs of red energy. Two immense bolts of lightning form spear-like weapons in his grasp, illuminating the surrounding darkness and casting violent highlights across his scales and the tangled roots behind him. Sparks, ash, and glowing particles drift through the air, reinforcing the sense of raw power and divine corruption radiating from the dragon.

In the foreground, the Tarnished stands poised in defiance, clad in the distinctive Black Knife armor. The armor is dark and matte, with subtle metallic highlights and layered leather and cloth elements that ripple slightly as if caught by an unseen wind. A long cloak flows behind the Tarnished, emphasizing motion and tension, while their stance is low and deliberate, suggesting both caution and resolve. In one hand, the Tarnished grips a slender dagger or short blade, held at the ready, its edge catching faint reflections of Fortissax’s lightning. The character’s face is obscured by a hood and helmet, reinforcing anonymity and the grim determination of a lone warrior facing an overwhelming foe.

The environment frames the confrontation with twisted, gnarled roots arching overhead like the ribs of a colossal beast, forming a natural cathedral around the combatants. The ground is uneven and damp, scattered with stone fragments and shallow pools that reflect streaks of red lightning and pale blue ambient light. The overall color palette contrasts cool blues and grays of the cavern with the intense reds and oranges of Fortissax’s lightning, creating a dramatic visual clash that draws the eye to the center of the battle.

The composition emphasizes scale and tension: the Tarnished appears small but resolute against the immense dragon, embodying the core theme of Elden Ring—an isolated hero challenging godlike forces in a decaying world. The anime-inspired rendering enhances sharp silhouettes, exaggerated lighting, and dynamic motion, giving the scene a cinematic, almost frozen-in-time quality, as if capturing the exact heartbeat before steel and lightning collide.

The image is related to: Elden Ring: Lichdragon Fortissax (Deeproot Depths) Boss Fight