# Let Me Solo Her Let Me Solo Her is an Elden Ring player who became a gaming folk hero in April 2022 by helping hundreds of struggling players defeat Malenia, Blade of Miquella, widely considered the hardest boss in the game. Wearing nothing but a jar helmet and wielding dual katanas, the player known as KleinTsuboiOW would drop summon signs outside Malenia's boss door and solo the fight while other players watched. The story spread from a grateful Reddit post to mainstream gaming coverage within days, spawning fan art, 3D figurines, imitators, and eventually official recognition from publisher Bandai Namco. ## Origin The first known acknowledgment of Let Me Solo Her came on April 11, 2022, when Redditor great_artorias posted in r/EldenRing thanking the player for beating Malenia on his behalf[3]. The next day, April 12th, two more Reddit threads appeared. Redditor gabsuLoL shared a similar encounter, but it was sazed813's post that caught fire[1]. After 20-30 failed attempts against Malenia and getting her down to roughly 15% health multiple times, sazed813 decided to try summoning help. Among the available summon signs was a nearly naked character with a jar on his head and two katanas, named "let me solo her"[1]. "I considered against it," sazed813 wrote. "But I was curious, and who am I to deny him his wish?" The mystery player then proceeded to demolish Malenia in what sazed813 described as a flawless performance that put all his own attempts to shame[1]. The post hit over 40,000 upvotes within two days[1]. Later on April 12th, Redditor KleinTsuboiOW stepped forward as the player behind the name, posting a video of himself soloing Malenia in another player's game[3]. The YouTube clip pulled in over 313,000 views, and his Reddit reveal post earned over 50,000 upvotes[3]. - **Platform:** Elden Ring (PC), Reddit (viral spread) - **Creator:** KleinTsuboiOW (the player behind Let Me Solo Her), sazed813 (original viral Reddit post) - **Date:** 2022 ## Overview Let Me Solo Her refers to a specific Elden Ring player on PC who stationed himself outside the boss door of Malenia, Blade of Miquella, offering to fight the boss entirely alone on behalf of whoever summoned him. His appearance was instantly recognizable: a character wearing zero armor, just a jar (pot) on his head, carrying two katanas[1]. The name itself was a direct instruction to the summoning player, telling them to stand back and let him handle the fight solo. In a game defined by punishing difficulty, a near-naked player flawlessly dismantling the hardest boss in the game made for an irresistible story[2]. Elden Ring's cooperative system lets players leave "summon signs" on the ground near boss doors. Other players can activate these signs to bring the helper into their world for the fight. Bosses gain extra health when summons join, making Let Me Solo Her's solo victories even more impressive since Malenia had boosted stats during every one of his fights[3]. ## How It Spread The reveal kicked off a wave of fan art across the Elden Ring subreddit. On April 13th, user Asphodelophiliac posted art depicting Let Me Solo Her and Malenia in a JoJo's Bizarre Adventure "Oh, You're Approaching Me?" pose, earning over 44,000 upvotes in a single day[3]. User etherealsteve posted another piece showing the two squaring off, pulling 14,000 upvotes[3]. Other community tributes included gigachad-style edits, 3D models, and a hand-sculpted and painted figurine that LMSH said he planned to get for himself[1][2]. The story quickly jumped from Reddit to gaming press. Vice covered it on April 14th, framing the player as "the birth of an Elden Ring folk hero"[1]. IGN followed on April 15th with a full interview[2]. Other players began imitating the format for different bosses. One player started doing the same for Commander Niall, while another was spotted outside the Godfrey, The First Lord boss fight[3]. ## How to Use Let Me Solo Her is not a meme template in the traditional sense but rather a reference and cultural touchstone. People typically invoke the name when discussing: - **Elden Ring difficulty:** Referencing LMSH when talking about Malenia's infamous difficulty, either to praise the player or to joke about needing his help - **Fan art and tributes:** The jar-headed, dual-katana-wielding naked character is a popular subject for fan art, 3D prints, and cosplay within the Soulsborne community - **"Let Me Solo X" format:** Players who imitate the concept for other bosses, stripping down to minimal gear with a character name requesting to solo a specific fight - **Internet shorthand:** Calling someone a "Let Me Solo Her" when they carry a group through a difficult task, gaming or otherwise The visual elements are distinctive: pot helmet, no armor, two katanas. Fan art almost always includes these three features alongside Malenia in her winged boss form. ## Cultural Impact The story received coverage from major gaming outlets including Vice[1], IGN[2], and numerous others within the first week. It tapped into the broader conversation about Elden Ring's difficulty, which was already a major topic in early 2022 as the game broke sales records. Bandai Namco's decision to formally recognize LMSH with a congratulatory letter in June 2022 was notable[3]. Publisher acknowledgment of a single community player's in-game activity is rare, and it turned what could have been a fleeting Reddit story into something with an institutional stamp. The Urban Dictionary entry for Let Me Solo Her describes him as "a legendary player who has helped over 400 players" and "a hero we need but not deserve," borrowing the Dark Knight quote format that the internet applies to community champions[4]. The language of the entry itself reflects how quickly the player was mythologized. LMSH's return for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC in 2024 showed the staying power of the persona. His YouTube channel crossed 500,000 subscribers on the strength of new boss-soloing content[3], demonstrating that the audience wasn't just interested in the original Malenia story but in the ongoing character. ## Fun Facts - LMSH's first Malenia kill took 242 attempts with two helpers. He later soloed her over 1,000 times for strangers[2][3]. - The pot helmet is a tribute to Iron Fist Alexander, a beloved NPC in Elden Ring who is a living warrior jar[2]. - Malenia actually gains extra health when players are summoned to help, meaning LMSH was fighting a harder version of the boss every single time[3]. - His IGN interview included a public apology to players he'd failed: "I would like to express my apology to those I have failed"[2]. - The original viral Reddit post by sazed813 almost didn't happen. He nearly declined to summon the strange naked character[1]. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is Let Me Solo Her? Let Me Solo Her is the username of an Elden Ring player on PC who became famous for helping other players defeat Malenia, the game's hardest boss, while wearing no armor and a jar on his head[1]. ### Where did Let Me Solo Her come from? The legend started on April 11-12, 2022, when multiple Reddit users in r/EldenRing posted about encountering a nearly naked, jar-headed player who could flawlessly solo Malenia[3]. ### What does Let Me Solo Her mean? The name is a literal instruction to the player who summoned him: step back and let him fight Malenia alone[1]. ### How do you use Let Me Solo Her? People reference the meme when discussing Elden Ring difficulty, create fan art of the character, or use the name as shorthand for someone who single-handedly carries a group through a hard challenge[4]. ### Is Let Me Solo Her still popular? The player returned for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC in June 2024, soloing new bosses and growing his YouTube channel past 500,000 subscribers[3]. ### Who is Let Me Solo Her in real life? The player goes by KleinTsuboiOW on Reddit and YouTube. He asked media to refer to him by his in-game name or LMSH[2]. ### How many times did Let Me Solo Her beat Malenia? He estimated between 300-400 at the time of his IGN interview in April 2022, and had surpassed 1,000 by June 2022 when Bandai Namco recognized him[2][3]. ### What is Let Me Solo Her's build? Rivers of Blood+9 and Cold Uchigatana+25 with Hoarfrost Stomp, with Green Turtle, Viridian Amber Medallion, Kindred of Rot's Exultation, and Claw Talisman[2]. ### Why does Let Me Solo Her wear a jar? The pot helmet is a tribute to Iron Fist Alexander, an NPC in Elden Ring. The lack of armor follows the Soulsborne tradition that naked players are the strongest[2]. ### Did Bandai Namco recognize Let Me Solo Her? Yes, in June 2022 they sent him a formal congratulatory letter and a gift for beating Malenia over 1,000 times[3]. ### Did Let Me Solo Her come back for the DLC? Yes, he returned for Shadow of the Erdtree in June 2024, posting videos of himself soloing Messmer the Impaler and the Miquella/Radahn fight[3]. ### Who made the original viral Reddit post about Let Me Solo Her? Redditor sazed813 posted the most viral account on April 12, 2022, which gained over 40,000 upvotes[1]. ## References 1. [‘Let Me Solo Her:’ The Birth of an ‘Elden Ring’ Folk Hero]() 2. [We Spoke to 'Let Me Solo Her,' the Elden Ring Community Hero We Need and Deserve - IGN]() 3. [Let Me Solo Her - Know Your Meme]() 4. [List of Internet phenomena]() 5. [Let Me Solo Her - Urban Dictionary]() --- Source: https://meme.com/memes/let-me-solo-her Published by meme.com — The Internet Meme Library