ELDEN RING / BOSSES
Bosses
Main story, optional and Shadow of the Erdtree fights.
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Base game / Main bossMargit, the Fell Omen
An early gatekeeper who tests whether you can read delayed attacks instead of panic-rolling.
Base game / ShardbearerGodrick the Grafted
The main boss of Stormveil Castle, mixing axe swings, area attacks and a changed second phase.
Base game / ShardbearerRennala, Queen of the Full Moon
The Academy boss whose encounter shifts from puzzle-like first phase to ranged spell pressure.
Base game / ShardbearerStarscourge Radahn
A large-scale Caelid encounter with heavy gravity attacks and battlefield summons.
Base game / Optional bossRoyal Knight Loretta
A mounted magical knight encountered in Caria Manor and later again in a distinct form.
Base game / Main bossMorgott, the Omen King
A capital boss who expands earlier Omen-style melee sequences with holy weapon attacks.
Base game / ShardbearerRykard, Lord of Blasphemy
Volcano Manor's unusual boss fight built around a special spear available in the arena.
Base game / Optional bossMohg, Lord of Blood
A late optional boss using bloodflame, area denial and a distinctive phase transition.
Base game / Main bossFire Giant
A late mountain boss with large-area attacks and a vulnerable leg early in the encounter.
Base game / Main bossMaliketh, the Black Blade
A fast boss with a Beast Clergyman phase followed by aggressive airborne attacks.
Base game / Main bossGodfrey, First Elden Lord
A late major boss whose second phase shifts toward close-range grapples and shockwaves.
Base game / Final bossesRadagon and Elden Beast
The final sequence challenges players with two different sets of attack patterns.
Base game / Optional bossMalenia, Blade of Miquella
A famous optional boss with healing on successful hits and a devastating multi-stage sword dance.
Shadow of the Erdtree / DLC bossDivine Beast Dancing Lion
An early Shadow of the Erdtree remembrance boss with changing elemental effects.
Shadow of the Erdtree / DLC bossRellana, Twin Moon Knight
A remembrance boss who combines dual blades with glintstone and flame attacks.
Shadow of the Erdtree / DLC bossMessmer the Impaler
A major DLC boss mixing flame, piercing attacks and a dramatic phase transition.
Shadow of the Erdtree / Optional DLC bossMidra, Lord of Frenzied Flame
A hidden expansion boss centered on madness, fire and carefully timed melee.
Shadow of the Erdtree / Optional DLC bossBayle the Dread
A formidable optional dragon encounter associated with Jagged Peak.
Shadow of the Erdtree / Final DLC bossPromised Consort Radahn
The final main Shadow of the Erdtree boss, with intense physical and holy follow-ups.
Base game / Main bossGodskin Duo
A mandatory late encounter in Crumbling Farum Azula against two coordinated Godskin enemies.
Base game / Optional bossAstel, Naturalborn of the Void
A strange optional boss in a subterranean area tied to Ranni's quest.
Base game / Optional bossLichdragon Fortissax
An optional dragon boss connected to Fia and the Deeproot Depths storyline.
Base game / Optional bossDragonlord Placidusax
A secret late-game dragon boss found through an unusual route in Farum Azula.
Base game / Optional bossRegal Ancestor Spirit
An optional remembrance boss in an underground spirit-associated arena.
Base game / Optional bossMimic Tear
A boss that mirrors aspects of the player's current equipment and combat options.
Base game / Optional bossCommander Niall
A difficult Castle Sol boss who summons allies before pressuring the player directly.
Base game / Optional bossElemer of the Briar
A boss with unusually long weapon range thanks to an airborne sword technique.
Base game / Optional bossMohg, the Omen
A separate version of Mohg encountered underground near the capital.
Base game / Field bossBlack Blade Kindred
A gargoyle-like field boss found in dangerous locations.
Base game / Field bossTibia Mariner
An optional field encounter involving boat-like movement and undead threats.
Base game / Optional bossGodskin Apostle
A recurring boss type with long-range strikes and an expanding second-phase body.
Base game / Optional bossGodskin Noble
A large Godskin boss who combines quick thrusts with a rolling attack.
Shadow of the Erdtree / Optional DLC bossPutrescent Knight
An optional DLC remembrance boss associated with a hidden route to Saint Trina.
Shadow of the Erdtree / Optional DLC bossMetyr, Mother of Fingers
A DLC remembrance boss tied to the finger ruins and a major NPC quest.
Shadow of the Erdtree / DLC bossRomina, Saint of the Bud
A significant DLC boss with sweeping attacks and scarlet-rot pressure.
Shadow of the Erdtree / Optional DLC bossCommander Gaius
A mounted DLC boss in the area beyond Shadow Keep.
Shadow of the Erdtree / Optional DLC bossScadutree Avatar
A multi-stage DLC encounter tied to the Scadutree and its surrounding area.
Shadow of the Erdtree / Optional DLC bossAncient Dragon Senessax
A powerful DLC dragon fought along Jagged Peak.
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