How do you not sacrifice Melina?
How do you not sacrifice Melina? Consuming Miquella’s Needle will permanently remove the Flame of Frenzy. And getting the Frenzied Flame is the only way you can save Melina because she will leave you at this point. Then instead of her sacrifice at the Forge to burn the Erdtree, your body is sacrificed.
What do I do after Melina sacrifice herself?
Melina offers to become your maiden and sets you on the main quest. After this encounter, you must proceed through Stormgate to the top of Stormhill. Follow the path up the hill and past Stormhill Shack, where it should bend and lead further up.
Can you save Melina?
Melina can be saved in Elden Ring, but only if the player makes an enemy of her. Melina cannot be resurrected after she dies. The player winds up at odds with Melina if they are embraced by the Three Fingers.
Can you not burn the Erdtree?
What is this? If you wish to progress further in the story, the player is forced to burn the Erdtree. There aren’t any alternate ways to progress, so it’s best to wait until you’ve done all the tasks that will be impossible once it’s burned.