Elden Ring offers an expansive world filled with various paths to explore, yet players often find themselves unsure about the best route to take. Venturing off on your trusty steed without a clear direction can lead you into perilous high-level zones, where formidable foes can swiftly overwhelm you.
To navigate the game effectively, it’s advisable to follow a suggested order, but the game does not explicitly guide you on what that order should be. If you’re looking to progress through the game methodically and conquer the bosses based on their difficulty, our comprehensive list of all Elden Ring bosses in order is exactly what you need.
We’ve compiled a complete inventory of the bosses you’ll encounter throughout your journey, along with a recommended sequence for facing them. This way, you can avoid unnecessary frustration by tackling challenges that are more suited to your current level of experience.
Elden Ring Main Bosses List in Order
In Elden Ring, defeating specific bosses is essential to achieve any of the game’s endings. At the beginning, players have some freedom in choosing which bosses to tackle; however, once you arrive at the capital city of Leyndell, the required bosses to complete the game become clearly outlined.
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 misled by the previous list; there are numerous additional Elden Ring bosses you will probably come across. These foes can be found in the expansive open world, hidden within dungeons, or tied to side quests that can result in a variety of endings.
An effective way to explore the most important Elden Ring bosses outside the main storyline is to examine which ones are linked to specific Trophies or Achievements. This not only highlights their significance according to the developers but also serves as a helpful checklist for players aiming to conquer them, even if it requires multiple playthroughs.
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
In this guide, you’ll discover a comprehensive list of all Elden Ring bosses, complete with their respective locations. We’ve structured the information by region to make it easier for you to find each boss, pairing their names with where you can encounter them.
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 Ome
The initial major challenge you’ll face among all Elden Ring bosses is unexpectedly challenging when compared to typical encounters in Souls games. Defeating Margit is essential for progressing to Godrick and obtaining his Great Rune. You’ll find Margit positioned within Stormveil Castle.
2. Godrick the Grafted
Absolutely, the next boss you’ll encounter is Godrick. While he may be simpler to defeat than Margit, he is essential for progressing through the game. You’ll find Godrick located further inside Stormveil Castle compared to Margit.
3. Red Wolf of Radagon
Located within the Academy of Raya Lucaria, the Red Wolf of Radagon is a swift adversary that casts numerous spells throughout the arena. By concentrating on its patterns, you can start to anticipate its actions, but if you’re not willing to invest the time, utilizing Spirit Ashes can provide valuable assistance in the fight.
4. Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon
One of the formidable challenges you will face among all Elden Ring bosses is Rennala, who serves as the concluding adversary at the Academy of Raya Lucaria. Upon her defeat, players are granted the opportunity to reset their stats and modify their character build, which can be crucial for progressing in the game.
5. Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy
In Elden Ring, players can achieve an ending by collecting just two Great Runes. However, Rykard, one of the formidable Elden Ring bosses, possesses an additional Great Rune and is located in Volcano Manor, situated in the northwestern region of the Lands Between.
6. Starscourge Radahn
A formidable Great Rune bearer, Radahn governs the desolate regions of Caelid and can be challenged only after the Radahn Festival begins at Redmane Castle. If you’ve previously explored Redmane Castle, the festival will commence in the chamber where you defeated the initial castle’s boss.
7. Godfrey, First Elden Lord (Golden Shade)
Godfrey is a formidable and intimidating opponent found in Leyndell. However, this encounter is not with the true Godfrey, but rather a mere shade, offering only a glimpse of his real strength.
8. Morgott, the Omen King
Here we encounter Margit once more! However, this time it’s Morgot, who bears a striking resemblance to him but possesses significantly greater strength. Once a contender for the title of Elden Lord, Morgot was ultimately deformed and cast aside by the Golden Order. Players will recognize many of his attack patterns from Margit, but be warned: Morgot is a far more brutal and formidable opponent.
9. Fire Giant
The Fire Giant features a large face on its abdomen, which adds to its intimidating presence. This formidable foe can defeat you in no time, but for those who wield magic, casting spells while mounted on horseback is the most secure approach to confront this boss. Alternatively, consider gathering plenty of arrows to aid in your battle.
10. Godskin Duo
The Godskin Duo presents quite a challenge, especially since you’re facing not just one but two formidable foes. If you’ve been thoroughly exploring the game, chances are you’ve encountered each of these bosses individually.
, in this encounter, they become significantly more difficult to defeat, making it essential to take them down. A highly effective strategy is to utilize Spirit Ashes to divert one of the bosses’ attention while you concentrate on the one you believe you can defeat more easily.
11. Maliketh, the Black Blade
One of the most impressive bosses in Elden Ring is known for its lightning-fast attacks that can easily overwhelm players who aren’t vigilant.
12. Sir Gideon Ofnir, the All-Knowing
Although Gideon has been supportive of you at the Roundtable Hold, his demeanor changes when you face him in the wild. He doubts that a Tarnished individual can ascend to the rank of Elden Lord and won’t give you the chance to prove him wrong. Unfortunately for him, this could lead to trouble.
13. Godfrey, First Elden Lord and Hoarah Loux
Godfrey presents a formidable sight in his genuine form, accompanied by a spectral lion biting into his shoulder. As you deplete his health, he ultimately vanquishes the lion, uncovering that it had been draining his strength. This reveals his authentic, unrestricted identity as Hoarah Loux, a remarkable fighter capable of slamming you into the earth with tremendous force.
14. Radagon of the Golden Order
In the game, players encounter a thrilling challenge with Radagon, one of the many formidable Elden Ring bosses. This enigmatic figure, mentioned throughout your journey, showcases the powerful essence of the Golden Order even as he deteriorates.
Defeating Radagon unveils the deeper secrets of the Elden Ring, leading you to face the awe-inspiring cosmic entity known as the Elden Beast. Conquering these epic foes is essential to fully experiencing the game’s rich narrative and formidable gameplay.
15. Elden Beast
In Elden Ring, you’ll encounter a variety of formidable bosses that you must defeat, but beyond the main ones, there are numerous additional foes concealed in dungeons, caves, and catacombs, as well as roaming the landscape at various times throughout the day.
Delving into the expansive game world will unveil countless secrets, so don’t hesitate to explore if you’re looking to enhance your character’s abilities.
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