There are many difficult bosses in video games, but sometimes a boss doesn't even pose much of a challenge. This is the case when Melchiah was defeated Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered. Melchiah is a large and intimidating enemy, especially when you see him for the first time. However, he doesn't move as quickly as Raziel, who can move around the boss arena with ease.
To make things even easier, the player simply needs to interact with three objects and the battle ends without taking a single point of damage or using any of the game's combat mechanics – which were more appreciated on the PS1.

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How to beat Melchiah in Soul Reaver
The first boss players compete against in Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered is Melchiah. While Cain was later deified, Melchiah is described as the weakest of Cain's sons. When players first enter the boss area, a gate will slam shut behind them. This gate cannot be reopened even after the boss is defeated, and Raziel must acquire a new power to get through these bars afterward Defeat Melchiah.
Once the cutscene is over, Melchiah will begin his attack, which consists of slowly moving the player upwards and striking within melee range. Players will see that there is a large metal cage in the middle of the boss arena. If they run to the other side, Melchiah will pass through the bars to the player. There are two gates at opposite ends of this cage, and players can jump up to reach the opening on either side of both gates. This will take them to a room with a level to raise the gate. Lure Melchiah into one of these rooms and give him enough time to open the gate. Then hold it until he is under the gate to drop it and deal damage.
If the gate is closed when Melchiah reaches it, he will simply walk through.
Once both gates have been used to harm Melchiah, there will be a film focused on a weirdo. This crank runs perpendicular to the gates on the east side of the boss arena. Stand on the opposite side of the large center cage so Melchiah flows into it, then run to the crank. Once you interact with it, a cutscene will trigger.
You can sit back and watch your victory, followed by the acquisition of a new power that will have you strutting the bars like Melchiah. Thanks to this, it looks better than ever Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Improvements over the original game. This will allow you to access new areas and get your hands on collectibles like glyphs and artifacts that will increase your stamina.

Action adventure
Platformer
- Released
- December 10, 2024