Imaginative bosses are the spotlight of Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree, and also you’ll discover dozens of them scattered all through the Shadow Realm of the Lands Between. However there are such a lot of invaders, mini-bosses, optionally available bosses, and story bosses that it may be onerous to seek out the one you’re in search of.
On this Shadow of the Erdtree information, we’ll present you all of the Elden Ring DLC bosses we’ve discovered to date within the Shadow Realm and let you know easy methods to discover them.
Gravesite Plain bosses
Gravesite Plain is the primary main space within the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. It incorporates two main bosses, in addition to a number of optionally available bosses wandering the open world and inside dungeons. Right here’s what we’ve discovered to date.
Divine Beast Dancing Lion
The Divine Beast Dancing Lion is the primary main boss — or Legend — you’ll battle in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.
You will discover it on the high of Belurat, the fort on the western facet of the Gravesite Plain.
The Divine Beast Dancing Lion is a big puppet that prances across the battlefield with unpredictable actions, and swaps between totally different elemental varieties at will. You’ll get the Remembrance of the Dancing Lion and the Divine Beast Head whenever you kill it.
For assist in defeating this boss, see our information on easy methods to beat Divine Beast Dancing Lion.
Blackgaol Knight
West of the Scorched Ruins in Gravesite Plain, you’ll discover a sunken space that results in a tomb: the Western Anonymous Mausoleum. Head down the steps and also you’ll discover a fog door. On the opposite facet is the Blackgaol Knight, an optionally available boss who drops lots of gear.
Dodge his crossbow bolts and magical sword assaults, then attempt to stun him with large hits from your individual weapons. If you take him down, you’ll get his weapon, Greatsword of Solitude, and his complete armor set.
For assist in defeating this boss, see our information on easy methods to beat Blackgaol Knight.
Ghostflame Dragon
You’ll discover a big lake east of Belurat and within the northernmost a part of Gravesite Plain. Should you get too near the center, you’ll wake what appears like an enormous pile of particles: the Ghostflame Dragon.
As soon as the dragon is up, it’ll begin to chase you. Keep on Torrent and swing at its legs till it dies. Simply watch out of its ghostly fireplace. If you kill it, you’ll get a dragon coronary heart and a Somber Historic Dragon Smithing Stone.
Demi-Human Swordmaster Onze
Close to the lake with the Ghostflame Dragon, you’ll discover the doorway to Belurat Gaol, a brief dungeon that takes place beneath Belurat.
Journey by way of and also you’ll ultimately run into Demi-Human Swordmaster Onze, who’s ready previous a fog wall. He’s fairly small, and doesn’t have a lot well being. If you kill him, you’ll get the Demi-Human Swordsman Yosh summon.
Logur, the Beast Claw
Logur is probably the primary boss-like character you’ll see in Shadow of the Erdtree.
You will discover him within the forest to the east of your first website of grace within the Shadow Realm. Soar on Torrent and trip by way of the woods till he assaults you.
Logur may be very quick and aggressive, and can push you again along with his claws. He additionally has one therapeutic flask. He’ll drop the Beast Claws whenever you kill him.
Fireplace Knight Queelign (Invader)
Belurat, the massive fort on the west facet of Gravesite Plain, is the place you’ll run into Fireplace Knight Queelign for the primary time. You’ll discover them within the round courtyard of the fort city, on the east facet after you discover the second website of grace.
They’ll assault you with a protracted, spear-like sword, and so they have entry to 1 therapeutic cost. They’ll provide the Campaign Insignia whenever you defeat them.
Furnace Golem 1
The Gravesite Plain Furnace Golem is standing in the course of the primary subject, north of the Scorched Ruins.
Keep away from the flame waves from its stomps whereas wailing on its toes till it falls over, and you’ll deal a crucial hit to its face. If you kill it, you’ll get the Deflecting Hardtear in your Wondrous Physicks and a Furnace Visage.
Historic Dragon-Man (Invader)
As you progress east alongside the plateau close to Fort Ensis, take the decrease path after the location of grace. Preserve shifting ahead and the Historic Dragon-Man will invade your recreation. You’ll be able to dispatch him shortly, however you’ll should be able to battle the true model in the event you hold pushing ahead.
You don’t get something for killing this model of the Historic Dragon-Man.
Historic Dragon-Man
Previous the Historic Dragon-Man Invader, head into the Dragon’s Pit dungeon to the east of Fort Ensis. Make your manner by way of the Dragon’s Pit till you attain the large chalice and pit. Soar down and head by way of the fog door.
The Historic Dragon-Man wields an enormous sword and has a single therapeutic flask. When you kill him, you’ll get Dragon-Hunter’s Nice Katana.
Loss of life Knight
In Fog Rift Catacombs — a dungeon west of Fort Ensis — make your manner by way of the smashers to the fog door on the third basement flooring. Inside, you’ll face the Loss of life Knight. This enemy wields two lightning axes and lightning javelins. He also can seize you to heal himself, so ensure to dodge his cost assaults.
If you kill him, he’ll drop the Loss of life Knight’s Twin Axes and the Crimson Amber Medallion +3.
Furnace Golem 2
South of the Ellac River Downstream Website of Grace in Gravesite Plain, you’ll discover a big wooded space with a river working by way of it. In the course of that river you’ll discover one other Furnace Golem, with unarmored toes.
Kill it to earn a Furnace Visage and the Viridian Hidden Tear in your Physicks.
Moonrithyll, Carian Knight
As you make your manner by way of Fort Ensis and the skin outposts, you’ll discover Moonrithyll guarding the true gate into the fortress.
Moonrithyll acts like a mini-boss or an invader, however is only a humanoid in some armor. They use an enormous sword — your prize from the battle, the Moonrithyll Knight Sword — and can sling some spells at you now and again. They’ve a single therapeutic flask use.
Rellana, Twin Moon Knight
Rellana, Twin Moon Knight, is the ultimate boss of Fort Ensis and the wall between you and Scadu Atlus. You’ll encounter her in her large enviornment, simply previous the fog door on the high of Fort Ensis.
Rellana has two phases. She’ll begin out with two swords and a few gentle magic assaults earlier than evolving to make use of heavy magic assaults and flame assaults at half well being.
If you defeat her, you’ll earn her Remembrance and be capable to proceed into Scadu Atlus.
For extra assistance on this boss, take a look at our information on easy methods to beat Rellana, Twin Moon Knight.
Cerulean Coast bosses
The Cerulean Coast is a small however lovely ocean-side space in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. It’s south of the Gravesite Plain beginning space and you will discover it by going by way of the Ellac River. You’ll face a number of bosses right here.
Ghostflame Dragon
Simply south of the Cerulean Coast Website of Grace, a Ghostflame Dragon will land to assault you. Swipe at its legs till it falls over after which deal a devastating blow to its head. In contrast to different Ghostflame Dragons, this one could have a small skeleton military backing it up.
If you kill the Ghostflame Dragon, you’ll earn a Dragon Coronary heart and a Somber Historic Dragon Smithing Stone.
Putrescent Knight
The Putrescent Knight is positioned within the Stone Coffin Fissure dungeon in southern Cerulean Coast. Enter by way of The Fissure space (after the Nice Rune breaks) and proceed till you attain the Fissure Depths Website of Grace with the intention to entry the boss.
The Putrescent Knight is a big skeleton monster driving a horse, and also you’ll battle it in a lake of purple goo. If you defeat it, you’ll earn the Remembrance of Putrescence.
For extra assistance on this boss, take a look at our information on easy methods to beat the Putrescent Knight.
Scadu Atlus bosses
Scadu Atlus is the second main location in Shadow of the Erdtree, and it’s the place you’ll battle Messmer the Impaler, the boss that seems on the DLC’s field artwork. Right here’s what we’ve discovered to date.
Furnace Golem 1
The Furnace Golem in Scadu Atlus is simply north of the military camp and south of Shadow Preserve. It, just like the one in Gravesite Plain, has unarmored toes. To kill it, assault the toes till it falls over after which use an execution assault on its face.
When it dies, you’ll get the Crimsonburst Dried Tear in your Crystal Tear Wondrous Physicks and a Furnace Visage.
Fireplace Knight Queelign (Invader)
The second time you’ll run into Fireplace Knight Queelign as an Invader is within the Church of the Campaign, which is the church on the west facet of Scadu Atlus. Stroll inside and so they’ll present up.
Like the primary time, they use flame magic and have one therapeutic flask. Take them out to get the Flame Skewer Ash of Warfare and the Prayer Room Key.
Moore (Invader)
Simply north of the Church of the Campaign — which is within the western a part of Scadu Atlus — you’ll get invaded by Moore. Moore is a small, armored one who assaults with a defend and infrequently throws rot at you.
If you kill them, you’ll get the Verdigris greatshield and armor set.
Ghostflame Dragon
Within the southeast of Scadu Atlus, you’ll discover a small military camp with a Ghostflame Dragon inside. If you strategy, it’ll already be in fight with a number of Messmer troopers and Black Knights. Look forward to the dragon to kill all of the troopers earlier than you interact, otherwise you’ll make your life a lot more durable.
If you kill the dragon, you’ll get a dragon coronary heart and a Somber Historic Dragon Smithing Stone.
Black Knight Edredd
Within the southeastern-most fort of Scadu Atlus, Fort of Reprimand, you’ll discover Black Knight Edredd on the second stage, guarding a staircase to the highest of the fort.
Whereas he has a reputation and a boss well being bar, he falls over in a short time. Take him right down to earn the Side of the Crucible: Wings Ash of Warfare.
Ralva the Nice Pink Bear
North of the Moorth Ruins Website of Grace in Scadu Atlus, on the jap plateau, you’ll discover a small lake. On this lake, you’ll be attacked by Ralva the Nice Pink Bear.
Ralva may be very aggressive, and can assault shortly. Summon your Spirit Ash to distract the bear after which trip round on Torrent to defeat it. If you kill it, it’ll drop the Pelt of Ralva helmet.
Golden Hippopotamus
Contained in the Shadow Preserve, which is the large dungeon in north Scadu Atlus, trip up the elevator and relaxation on the website of grace. If you stroll into the subsequent room, you’ll be attacked by the Golden Hippopotamus, a weird rhino/wolf/hippo/porcupine monstrosity.
Survive its onslaught and also you’ll earn the Features of the Crucible: Thorns spell and two Scadutree Fragments.
For assistance on this boss, see our information on easy methods to kill the Golden Hippopotamus.
Messmer the Impaler
On the very high of Shadow Preserve, you’ll discover Messmer’s tower. Inside, you may unlock a brand new website of grace and open the door to fulfill the boss who seems on Shadow of the Erdtree field artwork, Messmer.
After two cool cutscenes and a tough battle, Messmer will go down and provide you with his Remembrance and Kindling.
Furnace Golem 2
Within the Fort Watering Gap space, which you will get to by way of a hidden sarcophagus in Shadow Preserve in Scadu Atlus, a Furnace Golem will rise out of the water as you discover the world. Its’ toes are unarmored, so simply fastidiously beat on its legs to take it down.
When it dies, you’ll get a Furnace Visage and the Oil-Soaked Tear in your Physicks.
Furnace Golem 3
Within the Fort Watering Gap space, which is barely accessible by way of a hidden path in east Shadow Preserve in Scadu Atlus, you’ll discover the remnants of a number of useless Furnace Golems. Open your crafting menu and craft a Hefty Furnace Pot. Discover the useless golem mendacity in opposition to the Ruins of Unte and climb up on the constructing subsequent to them. Throw the Hefty Furnace Pot into the highest of the Furnace Golem to wake it up.
When you get up the Furnace Golem, kill it like regular and smash its unarmored toes. If you kill it, you’ll get a Furnace Visage and the Bloodsucking Cracked Tear in your Physicks.
Higher Potentate
Higher Potentate is an NPC villain that may chase you down and respawn a number of instances within the Bonny Village space, which is in east Scadu Atlus. You’ll encounter them a number of totally different instances as you discover the village and so they received’t drop something whenever you defeat them.
Furnace Golem 4
East of Bonny Village, within the forest, you’ll discover a Furnace Golem with armored toes. To destroy it, craft a number of Hefty Furnace Pots and trip the wind geyser close to the boss as much as a bluff. From the bluff, throw three Hefty Furnace Pots into its head to kill it.
When it dies, you’ll get the Cerulean-Sapping Cracked Tear in your Physicks and a Furnace Visage.
Curseblade Labirith
The Curseblade Labirith is the ultimate boss of Bonny Gaol, a dungeon to the south of Bonny Village in east Scadu Atlus. Progress throughout the dungeon to achieve Curseblade’s fog door. When you enter, it’ll prove the lights on you and sprint round at the hours of darkness.
If you kill Curseblade Labirith, you’ll earn the Curseblade Meera summon.
Rakshasa
Within the Japanese Anonymous Mausoleum, which is east of the Recluses’ River Downstream Website of Grace, you’ll discover Rakshasa ready for you behind a fog door. Rakshasa wields a Nice Katana, and can use her large blade to strike you from afar and make you bleed. She is inclined to being knocked down, nevertheless, so giant weapons will assist you to right here. She has one therapeutic flask cost.
When you kill her, she’ll drop Rakshasa’s Nice Katana and the complete Rakshasa armor set.
Jori, Elder Inquisitor
On the finish of the Darklight Catacombs dungeon in southeast Scadu Atlus, you’ll face Jori, Elder Inquisitor. Jori is a magic-wielding boss that likes to summon allies to clobber you. The aim right here is to chase Jori down as they teleport across the enviornment and keep away from getting hit by its summons. You may also disguise behind the tombstones to keep away from a few of their lengthy vary magical assaults.
If you handle to kill Jori, they’ll drop the Barbed Employees-Spear.
Abyssal Woods bosses
The Abyssal Woods is a sunken area on the jap facet of the Shadow Realm, and is crammed with horrifying bosses and enemies so that you can battle.
Madding Hand
The Madding Hand is a NPC enemy you’ll face simply south of the Woodland Trails Website of Grace within the Abyssal Woods. From the location of grace, head deeper into the woods, to your left, and also you’ll discover the Madding Hand strolling towards you.
Kill the Madding Hand and it’ll drop the Madding Hand weapon.
Jagged Peak bosses
Jagged Peak is a mini-region to the east of Scadu Atlus and Gravesite Plain. It’s an enormous mountain crammed with dragons and tough terrain. Right here’s what we’ve discovered to date.
Jagged Peak Drake
The primary Jagged Peak Drake in Jagged Peak is true after you exit Dragon’s Pit dungeon. Head ahead into the water. You’ll see a bunch of dragon corpses and a sleeping dragon in the course of the lake. Assault it to begin the battle.
The Jagged Peak Drake makes use of fireplace and lightning. Struggle it on Torrent and hold attacking the legs. If you kill it, you’ll get a dragon coronary heart and Dragonscale Flesh.
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On the lookout for extra Shadow of the Erdtree guides? Take a look at our guides on new Elden Ring DLC weapons, armor, map fragments, websites of grace, and talismans. We’ve additionally acquired location guides on the place to seek out Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ashes, and an interactive Elden Ring DLC map.