Miklix

Image: Twin Moon Knight vs the Black Knife Tarnished

Published: January 9, 2026 at 10:28:59 PM UTC

High-resolution anime fan art depicting the Tarnished in Black Knife armor battling Rellana, Twin Moon Knight, in the gothic halls of Castle Ensis from Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.


Anime-style fan art of the Tarnished in Black Knife armor dueling Rellana, Twin Moon Knight, inside Castle Ensis with blazing red and icy blue swords crossing in a storm of sparks.

The image presents a dramatic, anime-inspired battle scene set deep within the vaulted stone halls of Castle Ensis. Towering gothic arches rise in the background, their weathered bricks half-lost in shadow while faint moonlight filters through unseen openings above. Glowing embers and shards of blue-white stardust drift through the air, filling the space with a sense of suspended magic and violent motion. At the center of the composition, two legendary figures from the Lands Between clash at sword’s length, their weapons colliding in a spray of sparks and arcane light.

On the left stands the Tarnished, clad head to toe in the Black Knife armor set. The armor is matte black with sharp, elegant edges, designed for silent assassination rather than brute force. A hooded cowl obscures the Tarnished’s face, leaving only a faint suggestion of eyes beneath the shadowed visor. Their stance is low and aggressive, knees bent as if mid-lunge, one arm drawn back for balance while the other thrusts forward with a crimson-glowing dagger. The blade leaves a trail of fiery red light through the air, like molten metal carved into a ribbon, suggesting both lethal speed and supernatural power.

Opposite them is Rellana, the Twin Moon Knight, radiating an imposing and regal presence. Her armor is polished steel accented with lunar motifs, the curved horns of her helm framing her stern, mask-like visage. A deep violet cape flows behind her in a sweeping arc, its embroidered sigils briefly illuminated by the clash of light. Rellana wields two swords at once: one infused with cold, lunar-blue magic that forms a crescent arc behind her, and the other blazing with incandescent orange flame. The twin blades cross the Tarnished’s dagger in midair, creating a brilliant focal point where fire and frost collide.

The lighting of the scene is split between these opposing forces. On the Tarnished’s side, the world is bathed in red-orange hues, sparks scattering like fireflies around their silhouette. On Rellana’s side, a cooler spectrum dominates, bathing her armor in pale blue highlights that echo moonlight and sorcery. Where these colors meet, they explode into a storm of particles that hang frozen in the moment, giving the impression that time itself has slowed to capture the instant of impact.

Every element reinforces the intensity of the duel: the cracked stone floor beneath their feet, the swirling debris, the tension in their postures. The composition frames them symmetrically within the cathedral-like architecture, turning the castle hall into a sacred arena. The result is a vivid, high-energy portrait of destiny colliding with royalty, blending dark fantasy atmosphere with vibrant anime aesthetics.

The image is related to: Elden Ring: Rellana, Twin Moon Knight (Castle Ensis) Boss Fight (SOTE)

Share on BlueskyShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInShare on TumblrShare on XShare on LinkedInPin on Pinterest