Image: Isometric Battle: Tarnished vs Fortissax

This anime-style fan art presents a sweeping isometric view of a dramatic confrontation between the Tarnished and the airborne Lichdragon Fortissax in Elden Ring’s Deeproot Depths. Rendered in high-resolution landscape format, the image emphasizes scale, terrain, and cinematic tension through a pulled-back, elevated perspective.

In the lower left quadrant, the Tarnished stands poised for battle, clad in the sleek Black Knife armor. The armor features a hooded cloak with silver embroidery resembling ancient leaf and vine motifs. The cloak flows behind the warrior, whose stance is wide and grounded, with one foot forward and the other braced. Their curved dagger is held low in a reverse grip, ready to strike. The Tarnished’s face is partially obscured by the hood, but their gaze is fixed upward toward the dragon, conveying resolve and focus.

Dominating the upper right quadrant is Fortissax, reimagined as a colossal flying dragon. Its wings are fully extended, casting vast shadows across the terrain. The dragon’s body is covered in jagged, obsidian-like scales fractured by glowing red fissures that pulse with ambient energy. Its eyes burn with crimson light, and its mouth is slightly open, revealing rows of sharp teeth. Horns curve backward from its head like molten spires, and embers drift from its body as it hovers in the stormy sky.

The environment is richly detailed, capturing the eerie beauty of Deeproot Depths. The terrain slopes upward toward a massive rocky cliff on the right, composed of stacked, weathered stones. The ground is rugged and uneven, scattered with small rocks, patches of dry grass, and glowing root structures. Mist coils around the base of the trees and rocks, adding depth and atmosphere. Leafless, gnarled trees with twisted branches frame the scene, with one prominent tree reaching into the sky from the upper left corner.

The sky is a swirling tapestry of deep blues, purples, and teal hues, suggesting magical turbulence and ancient power. The lighting is moody and atmospheric, with the dragon’s red glow casting warm highlights and deep shadows across the landscape. The composition is diagonal, with the Tarnished and Fortissax positioned in opposing corners, creating dynamic visual tension.

Rendered in a crisp anime style, the image features bold linework, expressive shading, and intricate textures. The elevated isometric perspective enhances the sense of scale and spatial depth, allowing viewers to appreciate the terrain, character placement, and environmental storytelling. This fan art pays homage to Elden Ring’s epic boss battles, blending fantasy grandeur with stylized elegance.

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