I still can't believe it. 10,000 times! That's right, folks - I've officially helped slay Elden Ring's final boss duo a mind-blowing ten thousand times! As LetMeSoloThem, I've become something of a legend in the Lands Between, and honestly, I'm still pinching myself about the whole situation. Who would've thought my little hobby of helping strangers defeat Radagon and the Elden Beast would turn into such a wild ride?

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The Beginning of My Jarnished Journey

It all started back in 2022 when Elden Ring first dropped. I was just another Tarnished struggling through the game when I saw posts about this absolute legend called Let Me Solo Her who was helping players defeat Malenia - arguably the toughest boss in the game. I thought to myself, 'Now THAT'S badass!' So I decided to put my own spin on the concept.

You see, while Malenia is a nightmare, the final boss sequence of Radagon followed immediately by the Elden Beast is a whole different ball game. It's like going from the frying pan into the fire, and then into a volcano! Many players hit this wall and just can't get past it. That's where I come in, rocking nothing but my trusty jar helmet and, well, basically my underwear. Talk about going commando into battle! 😂

The Jarnished Life Chose Me

For almost three years now, I've been answering the call whenever a struggling player needs help. My Xbox has been running hotter than a two-dollar pistol with all the summons I've answered! The community started calling players like me "Jarnished" - a clever play on "Tarnished" and our iconic jar helmets. Gotta say, I wear that title with pride!

Every time I get summoned, I know exactly what I'm in for. Radagon comes at you like a bat out of hell with his lightning-fast attacks, and just when you think you've got a moment to catch your breath - BAM! - here comes the Elden Beast, swimming around like it owns the place. Which, technically, it does. But not for long when I'm on the scene!

Why I Do What I Do

Let me tell you, it ain't for the fame or the glory. There's just something incredibly satisfying about helping someone who's been banging their head against this boss wall for days. When I see that "VICTORY ACHIEVED" message pop up and know that someone just completed their journey thanks to a little help from yours truly, it gives me all the warm fuzzies.

The messages I get afterward are priceless:

  • "OMG you're a lifesaver!"

  • "I've been stuck here for two weeks!"

  • "Are you even human?!"

  • "You're the GOAT!"

Sometimes I want to respond, "No, I'm not the GOAT, I'm the JAR!" But the dad jokes can wait.

The Community Response

When I posted on Reddit about hitting the 10,000 milestone in early 2025, I was absolutely gobsmacked by the response. Over 29,000 upvotes and 1,100 comments? That's more attention than I ever expected or wanted! But it just goes to show what an amazing community FromSoftware games have cultivated.

Here's a breakdown of what kept me going all this time:

Motivation Factor Importance Level
Helping others ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Technical challenge ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Community love ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Becoming a legend ⭐⭐
Looking cool in a jar ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Shadow of My Inspiration

I'd be nothing without the OG jar-headed hero, Let Me Solo Her. That player is the real MVP who started this whole trend. While I've made my mark with the final bosses, they're still out there helping players defeat Malenia on PC.

It's a real shame that Elden Ring doesn't support crossplay between platforms. The thought of teaming up with Let Me Solo Her for the ultimate tag-team boss beatdown makes me giddy just thinking about it. Can you imagine? Two nearly naked warriors with jars on their heads, taking on the toughest challenges in the game? That would break the internet faster than you can say "You Died"!

Looking to the Future

With Shadow of the Erdtree DLC now in full swing in 2025, there's a whole new set of challenges for players to overcome. And you better believe I'm still out there, jar on head, ready to help anyone who needs it. The new bosses might be tough as nails, but they haven't met a Jarnished with 10,000 victories under their belt!

So if you're stuck on those final bosses and see a summon sign from someone wearing nothing but a jar on their head, don't hesitate to bring me into your world. As we say in the Jarnished community: "Don't get mad, get jar!" (Okay, nobody actually says that, but maybe they should start?)

In the immortal words that perfectly sum up my journey: "It ain't much, but it's honest work." Here's to the next 10,000 victories! 🏆