Finally beat Melania (Elden Ring)

She's considered the hardest boss in From Software Souls-style games. She was not a pushover.

I, and my 10+ mimic, pummeled her with a colossal hammers to stagger her, to get in more hits and to interrupt her attacks. Using the ice stomp I used is also useful for staggering. Unless you are using a fast-paced build, you need to use some sort of summon to draw her aggressiveness away from you.