Elden Ring is an expansive game that offers numerous paths for players to explore. However, it lacks clear guidance on the most optimal path to take.
If players venture off in the wrong direction for an extended period, they may find themselves lost in a challenging area and easily defeated by formidable enemies.
It is advisable to approach the game in a specific order, although the game itself fails to explicitly indicate what that order should be.
For players who prefer a balanced progression and want to defeat bosses based on their level of difficulty, our comprehensive guide provides a list of all the bosses in Elden Ring.
We have carefully arranged the bosses in the recommended order to ensure you don’t struggle unnecessarily and waste time on an unbeatable opponent.
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Elden Ring Main Bosses List in Order
To achieve any of the endings in Elden Ring, players must defeat specific bosses. While there is some flexibility in the beginning of the game, once players reach the capital city of Leyndell, the mandatory bosses leading to the end of the game are predetermined.
In summary, the main bosses in order are:
- One Great Rune carrier
- A second Great Rune carrier (out of the four that follows *):
- Margit The Fell Omen then Godrick the Grafted (Stormveil Castle)
- Red Wolf of Radagon then Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon (Raya Lucaria Academy)
- Godskin Noble then Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy (Mt Gelmir)
- Starscourge Radahn (Redmane Castle, Caelid)
- Draconic Tree Sentinel (Capital Outskirts)
- Godfrey, First Elden Lord (Leyndell)
- Morgott, The Omen King (Leyndell)
- Fire Giant (Mountaintops of the Giants)
- Godskin Duo (Crumbling Farum Azula)
- Maliketh, the Black Blade (Crumbling Farum Azula)
- Sir Gideon Ofnir, The All-Knowing (Leyndell)
- Godfrey, First Elden Lord / Hoarah Loux, Warrior (two phase fight, Leyndell)
- Radagon of the Golden Order (Leyndell)
- Elden Beast (immediately follows Radagon)
What are other key bosses in Elden Ring?
Don’t be deceived by the list provided above, as there are numerous additional bosses in Elden Ring that you will probably come across. These bosses can be found in the open world, within dungeons, or as part of side-quests that can lead to different endings.
One way to determine the most important bosses in Elden Ring, especially those that are not part of the main storyline, is to consider the bosses that have a Trophy or Achievement associated with them.
These special rewards indicate their significance to the game’s developers and can serve as a helpful checklist for players to aim for, even if it means playing through the game multiple times.
The bosses with Achievement or Trophy rewards are:
- Lichdragon Fortissax (Deeproot Depths)
- Loretta, Knight of the Haligtree (Miquella’s Haligtree)
- Magma Wyrm Makar (Ruin-Strewn Precipice, Liurnia)
- Maliketh the Black Blade (Crumbling Farum Azula)
- Margit, the Fell Omen (Castle Stormveil)
- Mimic Tear (Nokron, Eternal City)
- Mohg, the Omen (Subterranean Shunning-Grounds)
- Red Wolf of Radagon (Raya Lucaria Academy)
- Regal Ancestor Spirit (Nokron, Eternal City)
- Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon (Raya Lucaria Academy)
- Royal Knight Loretta (Caria Manor, Liurnia)
- Shardbearer Godrick (Castle Stormveil)
- Shardbearer Malenia (Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree)
- Shardbearer Mohg (Mohgwyn Palace, Siofra River)
- Shardbearer Morgott (Leyndell, Royal Capital)
- Shardbearer Radahn (Redmane Castle, Caelid)
- Shardbearer Rykard (Mt. Gelmir)
- Valiant Gargoyle (Siofra Aqueduct, Nokron)
- Ancestor Spirit (Hallowhorn Grounds)
- Astel, Naturalborn of the Void (Grand Cloister, Lake of Rot)
- Commander Niall (Castle Sol, Mountaintops of the Giants)
- Dragonkin Soldier of Nokstella (Ainsel River)
- Dragonlord Placidusax (Crumbling Farum Azula)
- Elemer of the Briar (The Shaded Castle, Atlus Plateau)
- Fire Giant (Mountaintops of the Giants)
- Godfrey the First Lord (Leyndell, Royal Capital)
- Godskin Duo (Crumbling Farum Azula)
- Godskin Noble (Volcano Manor)
- Hoarah Loux the Warrior (Leyndell, Ashen Capital)
- Leonine Misbegotten (Castle Morne)
All Elden Ring bosses and locations listed
Here is a comprehensive list of all the bosses in Elden Ring, along with their respective locations. To make it easier for you to navigate through the list, we have organized them by region and provided the boss’ location next to their name.
Limgrave
- Mad Pumpkin Head (Waypoint Ruins)
- Night’s Cavalry (Highway Bridge, night time only)
- Tree Sentinel (Church Of Elleh Road)
- Flying Dragon Agheel (Agheel Lake)
- Tibia Mariner (Summonwater Village)
- Bloodhound Knight Darriwil (Forlorn Hound Evergaol)
- Crucible Knight (Stormhill Evergaol)
- Bell Bearing Hunter (Warmaster’s Shack, night time only)
- Deathbird (Warmaster’s Shack East, night time only)
- Ulcerated Tree Spirit (Fringefolk Hero’s Grave)
- x2 Grafted Scions (Fringefolk Hero’s Grave)
- Ulcerated Tree Spirit (Stormveil Castle)
- Crucible Knight (Stormveil Castle)
- Grafted Scion (Stormveil Castle)
- Margit, The Fell Omen (Stormveil Castle)
- Godrick The Grafted (Stormveil Castle)
- Grafted Scion (Chapel Of Anticipation)
- Soldier Of Godrick (Tutorial Boss – Fringefolk Hero’s Grave)
- Beastman of Farum Azula (Groveside Cave)
- Stonedigger Troll (Limgrave Tunnels)
- Grave Warden Duelist (Murkwater Catacombs)
- Patches (Murkwater Cave)
- Guardian Golem (Highroad Cave)
- Demi-Human Chiefs (Coastal Cave)
- Erdtree Burial Watchdog (Stormfoot Catacombs)
- Black Knife Assassin (Deathtouched Catacombs)
Weeping Peninsula
- Runebear (Earthbore Cave)
- Cemetery Shade (Tombsward Catacombs)
- Erdtree Avatar (Minor Erdtree)
- Scaly Misbegotten (Morne Tunnel)
- Miranda The Blighted Bloom (Tombsward Cave)
- Ancient Hero Of Zamor (Weeping Evergaol)
- Deathbird (Castle Morne Outskirts, night time only)
- Night’s Cavalry (Castle Morne Rampart, night time only)
- Leonine Misbegotten (Castle Morne)
- Bloody Finger Nerijus (Agheel River)
- Old Knight Istvan (Colosseum Road, Volcano Manor Contract)
- Recusant Henricus (Colosseum Road)
- Anastasia, Tarnished-Eater (Smoldering Church)
- Erdtree Burial Watchdog (Impaler’s Catacombs)
Liurnia of the Lakes
- x3 Dragons (Moonlight Altar)
- Red Wolf (Moonlight Altar)
- Alecto, Black Knife Ringleader (Ringleader’s Evergaol)
- Royal Knight Loretta (Caria Manor)
- Glintstone Dragon Adula (In two parts at Caria Manor and Moonlight Altar)
- Blaidd (Ranni’s Rise, Ranni’s questline)
- Red Wolf (Behind Caria Manor)
- Alabaster Lord (Royal Grave Evergaol)
- Crystalians (Academy Crystal Cave)
- Erdtree Avatar (East Minor Erdtree)
- Erdtree Avatar (West Minor Erdtree)
- Night’s Cavalry (Gate Town Bridge, night time only)
- Night’s Cavalry (Bellum Highway Forest, night time only)
- Magma Wyrm Makar (Ruin-Strewn Precipice)
- Great Horned Tragoth (Ruin-Strewn Precipice, Volcano Manor Contract)
- Ravenmount Assassin (Academy)
- Red Wolf Of Radagon (Academy)
- Moongrum, Carian Knight (Academy)
- Rennala, Queen Of The Full Moon (Academy)
- Sorceress Sellen OR Witch-Hunter Jerren (Academy)
- Cleanrot Knight (Stillwater Cave)
- Adan, Thief Of Fire (Malefactor’s Evergoal)
- Erdtree Burial Watchdog (Cliffbottom Catacombs)
- Tibia Mariner (East Liurnia)
- Preceptor Miraim (Carian Study Hall)
- Godskin Noble (Divine Tower Bridge)
- Deathbird (Scenic Isle, night time only)
- Bloodhound Knight (Lakeside Crystal Cave)
- Crayfish / Grafted Scion (Fallen Ruins of the Lake)
- Glintstone Dragon Smarag (Temple Quarter)
- Death Rite Bird (Gate Town North, night time only)
- Ring Blade Crystalian (Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel)
- Bell Bearing Hunter (Church of Vows, night time only)
- Cemetery Shade and Black Knife Assassin (Black Knife Catacombs)
- Festering Fingerprint Vyke (Church of Inhibition)
- Royal Revenant (Kingsrealm Ruins Underground)
- Bols, Carian Knight (Cuckoo’s Evergaol)
- Edgar The Revenger (Revenger’s Shack)
- Spirit-Caller Snail (Road’s End Catacombs)
- Omenkiller (Village of The Albinaurics)
Caelid
- Fallingstar Beast (South Altus Plateau Crater)
- Tree Sentinel Duo (Leyndell Entrance)
- Magma Wyrm (Gael Tunnel)
- Erdtree Avatar (West Minor Erdtree)
- x2 Ertree Burial Watchdogs (Minor Erdtree Catacombs)
- x2 Mad Pumpkin Heads (Caelem Ruins Underground)
- x3 Knights Of The Great Jars (Caelid Colosseum)
- Frenzied Duelist (Gaol Cave)
- Decaying Ekzykes (Caelid Highway South)
- Cemetery Shade (Caelid Catacombs)
- Night’s Cavalry (Caelid Highway South, night time only)
- Death Rite Bird (Southern Aeonia Swamp Bank, night time only)
- Commander O’Neil (Aeonia Swamp)
- Millicent (Aeonia Swamp)
- Nox Swordstress and Nox Priest (Chair-Crypt Of Sellia)
- Fallingstar Beast (Sellia Crystal Tunnel)
- x2 Cleanrot Knights (Abandoned Cave)
- Battlemage Hugues (Sellia Evergaol)
- Elder Dragon Greyoll (Outside Fort Faroth)
- x3 Crystalians (Sellia Hideaway)
- Godskin Apostle (Divine Tower of Caelid)
- Bell Bearing Hunter (Isolated Merchant’s Shack, night time only)
- Putrid Avatar (East Minor Erdtree)
- x2 Beastman Of Farum Azulas (Dragonbarrow Cave)
- Night’s Cavalry (Lenne’s Rise Bridge, night time only)
- Flying Dragon Greyll (Farum Greatbridge)
- Black Blade Kindred (Bestial Sanctum)
- Gurranq (Bestial Sanctum)
- Misbegotten Warrior & Crucible Knight (Redmane Castle)
- Starscourge Radahn (Redmane Castle)
- Putrid Tree Spirit (War-Dead Catacombs)
- Ancient Dragon Lansseax (Altus Plateau)
- Misbegotten Warrior and Perfumer Tricia (Unsightly Catacombs)
- Godefroy The Grafted (Golden Lineage Evergaol)
- Night’s Cavalry (Atlus Highway, night time only)
- Demi-Human Queen Gilika (Lux Ruins)
- Tibia Mariner (Wyndham Ruins)
- Necromancer Garris and Black Knife Assassin (Sage’s Cave)
- Erdtree Burial Watchdog (Wyndham Catacombs)
- Eleonora, Violet Bloody Finger (Second Church Of Marika)
- Stonedigger Troll (Old Altus Tunnel)
- Maleigh Marais, Shaded Castle Castellan (The Shaded Castle)
- Elemer Of The Briar (The Shaded Castle)
- Rileigh The Idle (Bridge Of Iniquity, Volcano Manor Contract)
- Sanguine Noble (Writheblood Ruins)
- Magnus The Beast Claw (Writheblood Ruins)
- Wormface (Minor Erdtree)
- Godskin Apostle (Dominula Windmill Village)
- x2 Crystalians (Altus Tunnel)
- Black Knife Assassin (Sainted Hero’s Grave Entrance)
- Ancient Hero Of Zamor (Sainted Hero’s Grave)
- Omenkiller and Miranda The Blighted Bloom (Perfumer’s Grotto)
Mt. Gelmir
- Anastasia, Tarnished-Eater (Corpse-Stench Shack)
- Grafted Scion (North Mt. Gelmir)
- Demi-Human Queen Margot (Volcano Cave)
- Ulcerated Tree Spirit (Minor Erdtree)
- x2 Kindred Of Rots (Seethewater Cave)
- Red Wolf Of The Champion (Gelmir Hero’s Grave)
- Full-Grown Fallingstar Beast (Ninth Mt. Gelmir Campsite)
- Wormface (Road Of Iniquity)
- Fire Prelate (Fort Laiedd)
- Magma Wyrm (South Of Fort Laiedd)
- Demi-Human Queen Maggie (Hermit Village)
- x2 Abductor Virgins (Volcano Manor)
- Inquisitor Ghiza (Volcano Manor Upper Floor)
- Magma Wyrm (Volcano Manor)
- Godskin Noble (Volcano Manor)
- Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy (Volcano Manor)
- Tanith’s Knight (Volcano Manor)
Leyndell, The Capital
- The Loathsome Dung Eater (Leyndell North, Dung Eater quest)
- Draconic Tree Sentinel (Inner Leyndell Entrance)
- Grave Warden Duelist (Auriza Side Tomb)
- Crucible Knight Ordovis and Crucible Knight (Auriza Hero’s Grave)
- Erdtree Avatar (Leyndell Main Road)
- Ulcerated Tree Spirit (Lower Capital Church)
- Gargoyle (West Capital Rampart)
- Vargram and Wilhelm (Fortified Manor, Volcano Manor Contract)
- Esgar, Priest Of Blood (Leyndell Catacombs)
- Godfrey, First Elden Lord (Erdtree Sanctuary)
- Black Knife Assassin (Queen’s Bedchamber)
- Morgott, The Omen King (The Elden Throne)
- x2 Fell Twins (Divine Tower Of East Altus Bridge)
- Mohg, The Omen (Cathedral Of The Forsaken)
- Ulcerated Tree Spirit (Leyndell West)
- Twinblade Gargoyle (Leyndell Entrance Steps)
- Margit, The Fell Omen (Leyndell West)
- Bell Bearing Hunter (Hermit Merchant’s Shack, night time only)
- Deathbird (Leyndell North, night time only)
- Onyx Lord (Sealed Tunnel)
Underground Layer
- Lichdragon Fortissax (Deathbed Dream)
- Mimic Tear (Siofra River)
- Ancestor Spirit (Siofra River)
- Regal Ancestor Spirit (Siofra River)
- Dragonkin Soldier (Siofra River)
- Valiant Gargoyles (Siofra Aqueduct)
- x3 Nameless White Masks (Mohgwyn Palace)
- White-Faced Varre (Mohgwyn Palace, Varre quest)
- Mohg, Lord Of Blood (Mohgwyn Palace)
- Dragonkin Soldier Of Nokstella (Nokstella)
- Baleful Shadow (Nokstella)
- Dragonkin Soldier (Lake Of Rot)
- Putrid Tree Spirit (Grand Cloister)
- Astel, Naturalborn Of The Void (Beyond Lake Of Rot)
- Minor Erdtree (Deeproot Depths)
- Crucible Knight Siluria (Deeproot Depths)
- Fia’s Champions (Deeproot Depths)
Mountaintops Of The Giants
- Bloody Finger Okina (Church Of Repose)
- Fire Giant (Forge Of The Giants)
- Stray Mimic Tear (Hidden Path to The Haligtree)
- Putrid Grave Warden Duelist (Consecrated Snowfield Catacombs)
- x2 Night’s Cavalrys (Snowfields Wagon, night time only)
- Astel, Stars Of Darkness (Yelough Anix Tunnel)
- Sanguine Noble (Consecrated Snowfield)
- Anastasia, Tarnished-Eater (Consecrated Snowfield)
- Great Wyrm Theodorix (Consecrated Snowfield)
- Misbegotten Crusader (Cave Of The Forlorn)
- Putrid Avatar (West Minor Erdtree)
- Death Rite Bird (Consecrated Snowfield, night time only)
- Black Knife Assassin (Ordina)
- Loretta, Knight Of The Haligtree (Haligtree)
- Putrid Avatar (Elphael)
- Putrid Tree Spirit (Haligtree)
- Millicent’s Sisters (Haligtree)
- Putrid Avatar (Elphael)
- Malenia, Blade Of Miquella (Haligtree)
- Night’s Cavalry (Forbidden Lands, night time only)
- Black Blade Kindred (Grand Lift Of Rold)
- Ancient Hero Of Zamor (Giant-Conquering Hero’s Grave)
- Ulcerated Tree Spirit (Giants’ Mountaintop Catacombs)
- Erdtree Avatar (East Minor Erdtree)
- Juno Hoslow (Shack Of The Lofty, Volcano Manor Contract)
- Death Rite Bird (North Mountaintops, night time only)
- Tibia Mariner (North Mountaintops)
- Commander Niall (Castle Sol)
- Vyke, Knight Of The Roundtable (Lord Contender’s Evergaol)
- Chief Guardian Arghanthy (Guardians’ Garrison)
- Borealis The Freezing Fog (Frozen Lake)
- Spirit-Caller Snail and Godskin Apostle / Noble (Spiritcaller’s Cave)
Crumbling Farum Azula & Leyndell, Capital Of Ash
- Ancient Dragon (Farum Azula)
- Godskin Duo (Dragon Temple Altar)
- Recusant Bernahl (Dragon Temple Rooftop)
- Ancient Dragon (Dragon Temple)
- Draconic Tree Sentinel (Dragon Temple)
- Dragonlord Placidusax (Dragon Temple)
- Maliketh, The Black Blade / Beast Clergyman (Dragon Temple)
- x3 Putrid Tree Spirits (Capital Of Ash)
- Sir Gideon Ofnir, The All-Knowing (Erdtree Sanctuary)
- Godfrey, First Elden Lord / Hoarah Loux, Warrior (Elden Throne)
- Radagon Of The Golden Order (Fractured Marika)
- Elden Beast (Fractured Marika)
- Mad Tongue Alberich (Roundtable Hold)
- Ensha Of The Royal Remains (Roundtable Hold)
- Ancient Dragon (Farum Azula)
- Wormface (Farum Azula)
- Ancient Dragon (Farum Azula)
- Ancient Dragon (Farum Azula)
- Alexander, Warrior Jar (Farum Azula, Alexander questline)
Every Elden Ring main boss in order of difficulty
1. Margit, the Fell Omen
The initial major boss encounter in Elden Ring presents an unexpected challenge, surpassing the difficulty of typical battles in the Souls game series.
Defeating Margit is a necessary step to progress towards Godrick and acquire his powerful Great Rune. Margit can be found within the confines of Stormveil Castle.
2. Godrick the Grafted
Next, we have Godrick, who is considered to be relatively easier to defeat compared to Margit. However, defeating Godrick is crucial for progressing in the game. You will encounter Godrick at a deeper location in Stormveil Castle compared to Margit.
3. Red Wolf of Radagon
Discovered alongside the Academy of Raya Lucaria, the Red Wolf of Radagon is a boss that possesses both speed and the ability to cast numerous spells throughout the battlefield.
By paying close attention and concentrating, players can start to anticipate its movements. However, for those lacking patience, utilizing Spirit Ashes can also be beneficial.
4. Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon
Rennala, the ultimate boss of the Academy of Raya Lucaria in Elden Ring, must be defeated in order to obtain a Great Rune.
Upon successfully overcoming Rennala, players are granted the opportunity to reset their statistics and modify their character’s build.
5. Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy
To achieve an ending in Elden Ring, you only require two specific Great Runes. However, there is an additional one known as Rykard, which can be located in Volcano Manor situated in the Northwestern region of the Lands Between.
6. Starscourge Radahn
Radahn, a powerful Rune bearer, is the ruler of the desolate lands of Caelid. To engage in combat with Radahn, players must participate in the Radahn Festival, which takes place in Redmane Castle.
However, the festival can only be accessed after defeating the boss of the initial castle, located in the same room where the event commences.
7. Godfrey, First Elden Lord (Golden Shade)
In the realm of Leyndell, there exists a formidable boss known as Godfrey. However, what players encounter is not the actual Godfrey, but rather a shadow manifestation that only hints at his immense strength.
8. Morgott, the Omen King
Morgot is a more powerful version of Margit, with a striking resemblance. Morgot was once considered a potential Elden Lord, but unfortunately, they underwent some deformities and were ultimately rejected by the Golden Order.
If you’re familiar with Margit’s moves, you’ll find that Morgot shares most of the same moveset. However, Morgot is even more aggressive and possesses greater strength.
9. Fire Giant
The Fire Giant in Elden Ring features a menacing and intimidating appearance, with a prominent face located on its stomach. Engaging in combat with this boss can be quite challenging, as it possesses the ability to swiftly overpower you.
However, if you are a spellcaster, it is recommended to cast spells while mounted on a horse, as this provides a safer approach to dealing with the boss. Alternatively, you may also consider gathering a sufficient supply.
10. Godskin Duo
The duo of bosses known as the Godskin Duo is quite repulsive, and to make matters worse, there are two of them. It is highly likely that you may have encountered each of these bosses individually during your thorough exploration.
However, in this scenario, they are even more formidable and it is crucial to defeat them both. A helpful strategy is to utilize Spirit Ashes to divert the attention of one boss while concentrating on defeating the one you feel most capable of overcoming.
11. Maliketh, the Black Blade
One of the most impressive bosses in the Elden Ring game is known for its devastatingly quick attacks that can catch players off guard if they don’t remain cautious.
12. Sir Gideon Ofnir, the All-Knowing
Although Gideon may have been friendly and helpful to you within Roundtable Hold, his attitude drastically changes when you come across him in the open.
He strongly disagrees with the notion that a Tarnished individual can become an Elden Lord and refuses to give you the opportunity to prove him wrong. This is certainly not good news for Gideon.
13. Godfrey, First Elden Lord and Hoarah Loux
The appearance of Godfrey in his true form is very intimidating, as he has a ghostly lion biting into his shoulder.
However, as you gradually reduce his health, he defeats the lion, which was actually draining his power. This reveals his true and unconstrained form, Hoarah Loux, a formidable fighter who can forcefully slam you into the ground.
14. Radagon of the Golden Order
In Elden Ring, there is a unique boss battle that involves two bosses at once. Radagon is a character shrouded in mystery, and his presence has been hinted at from the start of the game.
Although he may be deteriorating, Radagon possesses the sacred energy of the Golden Order. However, once you defeat him, the true essence of the Elden Ring is unveiled, and you are faced with the challenge of conquering the cosmic Elden Beast.
15. Elden Beast
Elden Beast is the true form of the Elden Ring, acting as the vassal of the Greater Will, and is found in the Elden Throne. It was sent to the Lands Between through a golden star long before the events of the game.
These are all the major adversaries you must defeat in Elden Ring. However, there are numerous additional bosses lurking in dungeons, caves, catacombs, and roaming the world at various times of the day.
It is highly recommended to explore the game’s expansive world in order to discover and challenge these hidden bosses. This will not only provide valuable rewards but also allow you to enhance your character’s capabilities.
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FelixJune 20, 2024
