The Red Wolf of the Champion can be found at the very end of Gelmir Hero's Grave, and - thankfully - I actually don't think this boss is nearly as challenging as the trek it takes to reach it. Another sweet sigh of relief as you come across another pitifully easy boss in Mt. There's not much to say here that hasn't been said earlier. The fearsome Death Rite Bird can be found in a swampy clearing abutting the eastern side of the Academy, and only appears at nighttime. Located at the end of the dangerous Castle Sol, Commander Niall's first step is always to summon two powerful Banished Knights to chase you down and kill you. Guarding the journey towards Volcano Manor are a number of hostile creatures, not least of which is the Grafted Scion you'll encounter across on the edge of the cliffs in the ruined campsite. After that, it should be plain sailing; as with all Perfumers, Tricia doesn't put up much of a fight in one-on-one melee combat. Hayden explains both very well in his Elden Ring walkthrough. Flying Dragon Agheel has the most wow-factor of any boss in Limgrave - but it's actually not terribly hard to deal with as long as you stay on horseback throughout the fight. Like Margit, Godrick utilises aggressive combo attacks which require lots of successive dodging; and his second phase gives him the use of a dragon's head as an arm, which acts as a flamethrower that you should be very careful about approaching. So stay on the move against this sorcerer, and use strong melee attacks to interrupt his spells. As with the Liurnian Mariner, this one is more powerful than the Limgrave variant, capable of summoning colossal skeletons for a short amount of time that sweep the land with their giant skeletal hands looking for you. I am an Astro and can barely even damage them. This lengthy fight will involve an awful lot of dodging, as Radagon loves to use very large AoE holy attacks which keep you from getting close. Check out our Elden Ring Stonedigger Troll boss fight walkthrough for more details. They can be dangerous if you don't dodge their sprays of projectile attacks, but once you get up close and personal, you'll find they have the health of a regular enemy, and can be very quickly killed. Bloody Finger Nerijus may give you a bit of trouble at first if you are caught unaware. At its end are the Demi-Human Chiefs - two relatively strong Demi-Humans who can nonetheless be very easily overwhelmed by distracting them with your Spirit Ashes, and dealing with them one at a time.

The exception is the final boss fight of the cave, which tasks you with defeating first a Godskin Apostle and then a Godskin Noble before the perpetrator, the Spirit-Caller Snail, finally reveals itself for an easy victory. Commander Niall is genuinely the boss that I had the most difficulty beating in the entire game - including the final boss fights. This Night's Cavalry wields a flail, and is not afraid to leap large distances in order to hit you with it, so be wary. But hidden in the sand are two more Putrid Tree Spirits, making this fight far more challenging that it might first appear. Old Knight Istvan is the first of the enemies whose worlds you are contracted to invade as part of the Volcano Manor questline at Mount Gelmir. This is essentially another opportunity to fight Godrick with more levelled up stats and gear. That can make things difficult when Greyll starts flying around and breathing fire. The imposing, metalclad, cape-wearing Cleanrot Knight can be found in the final room of Stillwater Cave. Thankfully, Gideon is an absolute pushover compared to the other bosses in the endgame. It's also worth noting that you can find Mohg's Shackle in the Subterranean Shunning Grounds, and this item works exactly like Margit's Shackle does, locking down Mohg for a few seconds a maximum of two times during his first phase. Here, a Putrid Tree Spirit stalks the area, guarding the powerful Erdtree's Favour +2 talisman. Nor is this one, but, well We'll deal with that later. But maintain your aggression and slash at him to disrupt his attacks, and you'll make the fight much easier. The Troll's Hammer is a powerful Strength-based weapon that deals Fire and physical damage. His favourite pastimes include playing piano covers of his favourite game soundtracks, and burying his face in the warm fur of his two cats. Much like Magma Wyrm Makar on the border between Liurnia and Altus, this Magma Wyrm loves to spew magma and charge across its arena, meaning players should play this one patiently if they want a clean victory. It can be found by using either the ladder or the spiritspring right next to the Ninth Mt. Astel, Naturalborn Of The Void. He's a fairly straightforward swordfighter; his only real quirk, besides his love of dodge-rolling, is a gravitational AoE attack which pulls you towards him if you're too slow at getting out of range. He's there simply as a sort of environmental obstacle which forces you to jump across rooftops to light the different fires across the town. But it's still a cakewalk on horseback; just stay away from the real threats and whale at the Mariner until it is defeated. We've written a little bit on each boss encounter to help you find and tackle each of these major adversaries, and at the bottom we've also gone over our recommended boss order for those wishing to tackle all the important bosses in a logical order of progression. The shadowy Cemetary Shade can be found at the end of the Tombsward Catacombs. Old Altus Tunnel is a Minor Dungeon in Elden Ring that can be found in Altus Plateau. This boss relies heavily on some annoying archer summons to harass you while you fight him, so it's a good idea to clear these summons out as soon as they arrive. The final phase is the hardest, as you must fight three invaders simultaneously, one of whom is the tanky and surprisingly nimble Lionel The Lionhearted. Stonedigger Troll may look mighty, but with the right setup (i.e. Much like the Burial Watchdogs above, in Caelid you'll be challenged by two of a previously straightforward enemy simultaneously. It's always a little worrying when you have to fight two bosses at once, but the Nox Swordstress and Nox Priest really aren't too bad. Monsters/Creatures you can find in the Old Altus Tunnel location, including enemies that can drop crafting materials. Christian grew up with a PlayStation 2 controller in hand and hasn't stopped playing games since. The Ancestor Spirit is a beautiful boss, and a lesser version of the Regal Ancestor Spirit that appears next in this list. In the western corner of the room behind a collection of barrels is a Smithing Stone (5) deposit. Anastasia, Tarnished-Eater is another invader like Bloody Finger Nerijus; you'll meet her as you approach the Smoldering Church on the border between Limgrave and the far more dangerous Caelid Wilds to the east. Leonine Misbegotten is the toughest enemy in the Weeping Peninsula, and the boss of Castle Morne. The Grafted Scion is a nasty early-game boss, with its many hands allowing for long combos of far-reaching sword attacks. Functionally, Adula is very similar to Glintstone Dragon Smarag. Placidusax tries to combat the usual anti-dragon tactic of staying under its legs, by having one of its dragon heads regularly breathe very damaging fire under itself. The main worry here isn't the Dung Eater himself; it's the fact that a giant crab also stalks these waters, so you'd best either distance yourself from it or finish it off quickly before facing the Dung Eater - who isn't much different from any other invader you've faced so far. Check out our Elden Ring Rykard boss fight walkthrough for more details. The fact that it's asleep means you can get a nice series of attacks on it to initiate the fight, making this fight easier than most. You'll land on an invisible platform which you can follow west. Scaly Misbegotten is a boss who quickly becomes a normal enemy as you progress further into the game; but they're always a tough adversary whenever you meet them. It's basically just another Wyrm. But it was still a surprise to me just how tough the leader of the Black Knife Assassins really is, with her numerous fast and very damaging attacks and her ability to dodge most ranged attacks you throw at her. Dodge, slice, rinse, repeat. With such a dizzying number of boss encounters available to players in Elden Ring, it can be confusing to figure out the order in which FromSoftware intended you to fight them. He hits hard with his katana, and inflicts bleed very readily, so you need to keep a close eye on your health bar at all times to make sure you're not in the blood loss instant-death danger zone. Like the first, this Astel loves to use very powerful and multi-phase AoE attacks, but you have to try to stick close to it regardless. As with before: aim for the face. Eleonora, Violet Bloody Finger is a powerful adversary with a powerful weapon that inflicts a lot of bleed damage in a short space of time. You'll find him playing anything he can get his hands on while steadily growing his Platinum Trophy collection. Rock Sling should work toward this too but Gavel has much higher stagger as a trade off for range. No? This enemy can certainly be dangerous to the unprepared, constantly spewing flames that make it difficult for melee characters to get close. Another horrible Wormface can be found in the lake below the Crumbling Beast Grave Depths. Fortunately, you need only take a tiny chunk off his health bar before he is pacified once more, so this isn't a true boss fight (though I thought it worth mentioning regardless). But if you need further help separating them, Spirit Ashes should help buy you some time. She isn't nearly as difficult to defeat, however, because unlike the cowardly Ordovis, Siluria fights you one-on-one.

In sight from the Road Of Iniquity Site of Grace is a small encampment with a single regular enemy. Head right and face off a Marionette Gargoyle and a Crystal Miner sorcerer. The Tibia Mariner is a boss fight that you'll likely encounter several times during your treks across the Lands Between. The Regal Ancestor Spirit is the stronger version of the Ancestor Spirit, and can be accessed by lighting the fires for the northern Hallowhorn Grounds area.

Its erratic moveset is identical to previous versions of this boss, so there shouldn't be too much to worry about here.

The Dragonkin Soldier of Nokstella is one of several Dragonkin Soldiers you'll come across in the underground layer of Elden Ring's map, and acts rather like a slightly smaller dragon which prefers claw and slam attacks to breathing fire.

Watch out for his quickfire flame attacks and you should find this fight surprisingly straightforward considering your late-game surroundings. The Full-Grown Falligstar Beast is likely to be the first major stumbling block for many a player exploring Mt. You'll find two familiar bosses in the Black Knife Catacombs; fortunately, you don't have to fight them both at the same time. It also knows the basic but effective Glintstone Phalanx sorcery, so you'll have to learn to time your dodges to avoid both Bols's strikes and the magical daggers flying towards you. At its end, he will appear in the same spot as Ancient Dragon #3. White-Faced Varre is the first NPC character you encounter in Elden Ring, standing next to the First Step Site of Grace in Limgrave. Both items can be found in Old Altus Tunnel. If you explore the giant-infested area to the south-east of the Warmaster's Shack at night, you'll be accosted by a horrific giant bird with a long neck and a human skull for a face. These spirits are neutral and cannot attack or be attacked; but every so often the Spirit will sap the lifeforce of the spirit animals nearby in order to replenish its own health. Below you'll find maps covering every region of the Lands Between, and highlighting the exact location of every single boss in Elden Ring. Try to use the terrain to separate them as much as possible, and pick them off one by one. Just as with Perfumer Tricia, you can largely ignore Miranda, simply staying away from her and dodging her magic attacks, while you fight the Omenkiller one-on-one. Slash at it to dispel it. He's like an evolved Godrick from Stormveil Castle, with foot-slam attacks and a massive axe that he uses in savage combos with strange timings designed to catch you off-guard. Another Death Rite Bird can be found just past the bridge connecting the Stargazer Ruins area of land to the Castle Sol area of land. a magical setup) he's a pushover.

Agheel will fly down into the centre of the lake as you approach, belching flames and smacking at you with its tail, but its powerful attacks are clearly telegraphed and easily avoided. Ancient Dragon #2 can be found by taking the lift down from the Crumbling Beast Grave Depths, and going the opposite way from the Wormface, jumping across the gaps between floating rocks until you reach a platform that looks suspiciously like an arena. He's an unpleasant-looking individual with a nasty-looking curved greatsword and a love of long combos. Head back to the Church Of Vows at night and you're in for another nasty fight with the Bell Bearing Hunter and his telekinetic sword. The two Avatars of Caelid are the strongest Erdtree Avatars you'll have experienced so far in this list.

You've been warned. This Night's Cavalry variant wields a Nightrider Flail which he drops on death for you to use. But you can probably rely on your muscle memory from Stormveil Castle to make this fight quite a bit easier than the Godrick fight. The Guardian Golem of Highroad Cave may seem tough at first, but once you've cracked the secret to this boss fight, it's a walk in the park. Now take the tunnel to the east to face a room full of Crystal Snails, beyond which is a large set of double doors leading to a boss fight. But as long as you watch out for its quick movements and frost attacks, you should be alright here, as it doesn't have very much health. This means increasing your holy damage negation is a very good idea for this fight. Hack and slash at its legs until it goes down. It's not a very powerful foe - at least, until you knock off health its health, and it's joined by another Cleanrot Knight, this one specialising in ranged glaive attacks. After theyve been taken care of, youll be free to gather up the Cracked Crystals and Smithing Stones [5] strewn about the walls. Your support helps us create more great writing about PC games.

The Kindred Of Rot are another very easy boss fight compared to most you'll find in this region. He's a dangerous foe wielding dual spears, and it doesn't help that you must fight him in an area flooded with poisoned water. Fighting a pair of bosses can be very difficult, but in this case it's not terrible because the Ring Blade Crystalian tends to stay at range, while the spear-wielding Crystalian likes to close the gap between you. You know the drill by now, get to it. Another Cemetary Shade can be encountered at the end of the Caelid Catacombs to the south of the Caelid Wilds. You can also read about each boss below. Another Godskin fight. Like all Tibia Mariners, it's very weak once you actually manage to reach it, relying instead on the power of its summons. This Deathbird has a fair bit of health and will lunge towards you unexpectedly, making it a good idea for you to stay on horseback for this fight. Once you complete every step as described in our Elden Ring quests guide for Sellen, you can return to the door of the Grand Library where Rennala resides. A Black Blade Kindred guards the entrance to the Grand Lift Of Rold. But her ranged magical attacks are very powerful if they hit, so you'll need to time your dodges well. You'll have to play this one quite carefully, and keep an eye on both to make sure you aren't punished for your attacks. Crystalians are likely to be a familiar boss by the time you reach this portion of the game, but if not, you'll want to ensure you have a Strike or Pierce weapon to prevent your weapons (particularly Slash) from bouncing off and dealing minimal damage. A short ride up from the East Raya Lucaria Gate in Liurnia will take you to a tiny patch of forest on the road. Just be careful of its cross-bladed defensive stance. It's to be expected, given that her Ringleader's Evergaol lies in the Moonlight Altar, which is a fairly late-game area - far more so than the rest of Liurnia. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. The Crystalians found at the end of the Academy Crystal Cave (accessible from the lake) are a duo of enemies made from pure crystal. I'm sure you're used to the lovely Ulcerated Tree Spirit's roiling mass lunging itself at you by now. The Boltdrake Talisman +1 boosts lightning damage negation. Fortunately, neither Gurranq nor Maliketh actually have that much health considering they're an endgame boss. The Mad Pumpkin Head resides in the cellar beneath Waypoint Ruins, and guards the room where Sorceress Sellen lives, ready to impart sorcerous knowledge to the player. Altus Tunnel is a location in the Altus Plateau in Elden Ring and the home of a dual Crystalian boss. As with before, the key is either weathering or dodging his attacks, and not attacking him yourself until he's properly in recovery mode. At the bottom of a hole in the Earthbore Cave, you'll find a sleeping Runebear who quickly wakes up and tries to maul you to death as you approach. Use Spirit Ashes to distract the Scythe Virgin while you attack the more aggressive Wheel Virgin. Its movements are erratic, designed to obfuscate its very powerful attacks; and it can soak up quite a lot of punishment too. It can be accessed by lighting all the fires for the southernmost Hallowhorn Grounds area in the city. The Crystalian with the spear can prove to be the most aggressive and proactive with their attacks, but using a Spirit Ash like the Mimic Tear can consistently draw its attention off of you and subsequently let you defeat the other two Crystalians (who work more at range). Ultimate Guide & Walkthrough Wiki. For the most part dispatching them is easy: just run past everything it summons and hit it a couple times to kill everything nearby. You should be familiar by now with the Grafted Scion's many-handed sword attacks and unusual, spider-like movements - which is good, because you'll soon encounter him again in the bowels of Stormveil Castle. You'll have to fight through a nasty little dungeon of imps hiding behind corners to get to the Grave Warden Duelist; but he's actually not that bad once you've enlisted the aid of your Spirit Ashes. Another Death Rite Bird can be found at night at the point where the frozen river meets the very top edge of the mountains. Along this road stalks another Night's Cavalry during the night. Cut through the plank to reach the Frenzied Duelist. The Tree Sentinel is like an even harder version of Night's Cavalry (above). Well, if you defeated Leonine Misbegotten there, then gave Edgar the Grafted Blade Greatsword back, and then fast-travelled to where the daughter was to find Edgar weeping over her corpse Well, then, next time you head to Revenger's Shack in Liurnia you should be invaded by Edgar. He's deceptively quick, and has a lot of health to whittle away at, making him a very dangerous foe. ELDEN RING & BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. / 2021 FromSoftware, Inc. He's a tough old fella, with lots of quick and powerful dagger combos which activate even as he steps backwards, making it difficult to get up close and personal with him. If you've been to the Minor Erdtree in the Altus Plateau, you already know what to expect from this horrible-looking creature. I'd suggest increasing your protection against fire as much as possible, and preparing for a fairly tough fight against this legendary boss. This ones are always tough. Do rannis and sellens quests. Whilst they deal a lot of damage, they are slowly executed animations so shouldn't prove too difficult to dodge if you stay vigilant. The Mariner itself will mostly just sit there and let you slash at it, only occasionally rearing up to slam into the ground. At 40% health, Godfrey will reveal his true identity: Hoarah Loux, Chieftain of the Badlands. This is a high-level region, after all. An Onyx Lord can be found at the end of Leyndell's Sealed Tunnel, guarding the entrance to the Divine Tower of West Altus. You'll emerge in a gigantic cavern (familiar if you have explored Perfumer's Grotto, as you're now on the opposite side that you could see as you dealt with the Malformed Star). The Crystalian with the ring blade can extend its arms out to the side and begin spinning furiously, acting as a spinning top darting around the arena. The Ulcerated Tree Spirit, despite being accessible very early on in Fringefolk Hero's Grave, is one of the toughest bosses in all of Limgrave (including the main bosses of the region). Slay Tanith after speaking to her, and shortly afterwards you'll be invaded by Tanith's Knight. Wielding not just a wicked-looking curved sword but a variety of meteoric and gravity-based sorceries, the Alabaster Lord's goal seems to be to disrupt your rhythm as much as possible by raining projectiles down on you, drawing you in, and finishing you off at close range. You can finish the fight by heading to the clearing south of the Rampartside Path Site of Grace to the far east of the Plateau. As before, the main issue here is the Noble's proclivity for bleed attacks, and creating pools of blood on the ground which you'll need to sidestep before getting close to him. Check out our Elden Ring Tree Sentinel boss fight walkthrough for more details. The Mad Pumpkin Head loves to headbutt you, and slash at you with its bleed-inflicting flail. The Altus Tunnel can be found directly south of the Minor Erdtree in the Altus Plateau. The Sanguine Noble can be found in the cellar beneath the Writheblood Ruins. This is quite a difficult fight for anyone who hasn't yet progressed beyond Limgrave, so I'd recommend leaving these Scions alone until later on if you have trouble beating them. Head back outside this room and through the larger doorway to come to another two wooden doorways. His most dangerous attack is the flurry of ranged bloody strikes; getting hit by multiple of these is almost guaranteed to inflict blood loss. Gelmir Campsite.

It's a tough fight, but you can do it with a bit of patience. What you may not realise is that you can actually return to this location and challenge the Scion to a rematch by taking an Imbued Sword Key to the third-highest of the Four Belfries on the west coast of Liurnia Of The Lakes. Thankfully, this dragon is more of an environmental hazard than a true enemy, because once you navigate this path and reach it, you'll find that its health bar is nearly empty already, so a couple of hits should finish it off. It just hits a bit harder. You can safely leavae Bernahl to fight Vargram for a while as you take on Wilhelm, who doesn't stand much of a chance against you at close range. You can then drop down one level and backtrack through the tunnel to the mining cave. Gelmir is guarded not by an Erdtree Avatar but by something even more dangerous: an Ulcerated Tree Spirit. We may use cookies to personalize content, ads, and analyze our site traffic. Watch out for his leap attack: he hangs in the air just a touch longer than you'd expect, encouraging you to mistime your dodge. Once you've sorted these two punishing adversaries out (use heavy attacks to interrupt them! Note: heavy spoilers follow. An inside joke for many a FromSoft veteran, Patches is a simple mercenary boss who will surrender after you deal enough damage to him. Go back down the stairs and take the tunnel to the south. Once you reach the Fire Giant's second phase, it will begin to conjure fiery orbs which you should try to steer well clear of, lest they explode and incinerate you. You can do it. Inappropriate Activity Detected Ban Bug (PC Only) 1.05 Patch NotesHow to Get All Endings / How to Unlock New Game+Best Weapons / Best Builds / Best EquipmentLevel Cap / Rune Farming GuideProgression Guide / Boss Guides. This Tibia Mariner is of a higher calibre than the Limgrave variant, capable of summoning a giant half-buried skeleton for a short time. It can be rather tough to avoid Fortissax's lightning attacks in melee range, but fortunately this dragon doesn't have much of an answer to the patient ranged playstyle. The Red Wolf Of Radagon is one of the two major bosses of Liurnia. This boss fight is the culmination of Sorceress Sellen's questline. This room contains a Smithing Stone [5] behind some wooden rubble in the corner as well as a treasure chest with a Rune Arc. I've heard lots of people have a hard time against the two Beastmen of Farum Azula at the end of Dragonbarrow Cave. But otherwise it feels much like a standard NPC invasion encounter. Learn more at. It is functionally identical to the one in the Weeping Peninsula: filled with powerful but slow attacks, and a single magical attack which can be easily avoided by sprinting sideways. Awaiting you inside the Stormhill Evergaol, this ominous armoured warrior has unexpected timings on his attack combos, and deals lots of damage with every swing. Either use a big shield to soak up these attacks before striking, or time your dodges through his attacks so you can strike from behind. Turn right and deal with the Crystal Snail, who is guarding a corpse that contains a Golden Rune (7). A few rock slings break their poise and makes them vulnerable the rest of the fight. But if you want the more rewarding route, there's really nothing I can say beyond: learn her attack patterns well, and prepare for an extended but excellent fight. This Wyrm fight is a little harder because your confines are more cramped and magma'd up to begin with, giving you less space to get out of the way of its charge attacks.

A Putrid Avatar can be found wandering the far edge of the circle which makes up Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree. This fight was one of the toughest in the entire game for me. The Snail itself is a weedy little enemy, but it remains invisible most of the time, calling upon powerful spirits to fight you one at a time. There you'll find a lever guarded by a Land Octopus, which opens a heavy door opposite that leads you to the Stray Mimic Tear boss. Welcome to the first of several Ancient Dragon fights you'll encounter during your circular journey around Crumbling Farum Azula.