Wondering how many bosses you’ll encounter in Elden Ring? From main adversaries to optional challenges hidden in the open world, this FromSoftware title boasts a vast collection of boss battles. And lucky for you, we have the answer right here.
In Elden Ring, every boss has a thoughtfully crafted backstory, often revolving around a tragic event that led to their current state. Here is a comprehensive list of all the bosses you will encounter in the game, including the order of the main battles and their respective locations.
Number of Bosses in Elden Ring: Bosses in Order
There are 238 total bosses in Elden Ring, but a majority of them are mini-dungeon bosses, bosses found in the open world, or duplicates of major bosses. As a result, it is likely that you will encounter several of these foes more than once, but in varying situations.
Despite the potential repetition, the nature of these battles frequently varies, taking place in dungeons, outdoor environments, or even on horseback during subsequent encounters, resulting in a significant shift in dynamics.
One instance of this is when you confront the Red Wolf of Radagon in a required Legacy Dungeon, during which you are prohibited from using your horse. However, you will encounter different versions of this boss later on, where it is accompanied by a pack of wolves. In these subsequent fights, you will have the ability to utilize your horse, resulting in a much quicker and more dynamic battle compared to the initial encounter.
Below is a comprehensive list of all the key bosses that must be defeated in order to advance through the story of Elden Ring. In instances where a boss reappears later, we have indicated as such.
- Margit the Fell Omen(Repeated)
- Godrick the Grafted(Repeated)
- Red Wolf of Radagon(Repeated)
- Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon
- Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy
- Starscourge Radahn
- Godfrey, First Elden Lord
- Morgott, the Omen King
- Fire Giant
- Godskin Duo (Repeated)
- Maliketh, the Black Blade
- Sir Gideon Ofnir, the All-Knowing
- Hoarah Loux / Godfrey, First Elden Lord
- Radagon of the Golden Order / Elden Beast
Additionally, there are other significant story bosses that may not be required, but will become necessary if you choose a specific path. These include:
- Leonine Misbegotten
- Ancestor Spirit
- Magma Wyrm Makar
- Mimic Tear
- Royal Knight Loretta
- Regal Ancestor Spirit
- Dragonkin Soldier of Nokstella
- Valiant Gargoyles
- Astel, Naturalborn of the Void
- Godskin Noble
- Wolf
- Dung Eater
- Baleful Shadow
- Elemer of the Briar
- Ensha
- Mohg, the Omen
- Commander O’Neal
- Commander Niall
- Dragonlord Placidusax
- Lichdragon Fortissax
- Mohg, Lord of Blood
- Millicent’s Sisters
- Tree Sentinel
- Draconic Tree Sentinel
- Patches, The Untethered
- Beast Clergyman
- Fia’s Champions
All Elden Ring Bosses by Location
Included below is information about all of the bosses in Elden Ring, categorized by their locations. Additionally, we have provided details on sub-bosses, which, although not classified as main bosses, are equally as difficult, if not more so, than the others that we have already listed.
Each of these is a sub or mini-boss found in various regions throughout the world, typically at the end of a dungeon or side quest. It should be noted that there may be instances where certain bosses are repeated within a region.
Limgrave / Weeping Peninsula
| Boss | Location |
|---|---|
| Grafted Scion | Chapel of Anticpation |
| Soldier of Godrick | Stranded Graveyard |
| Margitt the Fell Omen | Stormveil Castle |
| Godrick the Grafted | Stormveil Castle |
| Erdtree Burial Watchdog | Stormfoot Catacombs |
| Crucible Knight | Stormhill Evergaol |
| Beastman of Farum Azula | Groveside Cave |
| Bell Braring Hunters | Warmaster’s Shack |
| Deathbirds | East of Warmaster’s Shack / South of Callu Baptismal Church |
| Black Knife Assassin | Deathouched Catacombs |
| Guardian Golem | Highroad Cave |
| Tibia Mariner | Summonwater Village |
| Grave Warden | Murkwater Catacombs |
| Stonedigger Troll | Limgrave Tunnels |
| Flying Dragon Agheel | North of Dragon-Burnt Ruins |
| Tree Sentinal | Near the Church of Elleh |
| Demi-Human Chief | Coastal Cave |
| Ulcerated Tree Spirit | Fringefolk’s Hero’s Grave |
| Mad Pumpkin Head | Waypoint Ruins |
| Night’s Calvry | Near Agheel Lake North Grace & Castle Morne Rampart Grace |
| Bloodhound Knight Darriwil | Forlorn Hound Evergaol |
| Runebear | Earthbore Cave |
| Cemetary Shade | Tombsward Catacombs |
| Scaly Misbegotten | Morne Tunnel |
| Erdtree Avatar | Minor Erdtree |
| Ancient Hero of Zamor | Weeping Evergaol |
| Miranda the Blighted Bloom | Tombward’s Cave |
| Leonine Misbegotten | Castle Morne |
| Royal Knight Loretta | Caria Manor |
Liurnia of the Lakes
| Boss | Location |
|---|---|
| Rennala Queen of the Full Moon | Raya Lucaria Academy (Grand Library) |
| Adan, Thief of Fire | Malefactor’s Evergaol |
| Alabaster Lord Alecto | Ringleader’s Evergaol |
| Black Knife Ringleader | Ringleader’s Evergaol |
| Bell Bearing Hunter | Church of Vows |
| Black Knife Assassin | Black Knife Comtacombs |
| Bloodhound Knight | Lakeside Crystal Cave |
| Bols, Carian Knight | Cuckoo’s Evergaol |
| Cemetery Shade | Black Knife Comtacombs |
| Cleanrot Knight | Stillwater Cave |
| Crystalian Spear & Crystalian Staff (Duo) | Academy Crystal Cave |
| Death Rite Bird | North Gate Town |
| Deathbird | Near the Scenic Isle in North Liurnia |
| Erdtree Avatar (Liurnia Northeast) | Located above the Mausoleum Compound in the Uld Palace Ruins |
| Erdtree Avatar (Liurnia Southwest) | Located on a plateau in the southwest of Liurnia. |
| Erdtree Burial Watchdog | Cliffbottom Catacombs |
| Glintstone Dragon Adula | Near the Caria Manor |
| Glintstone Dragon Emerald | West of Raya Lucaria Academy |
| Night’s Cavalry (Liurnia North) | North of Highway Lookout Tower |
| Night’s Cavalry (Liurnia South) | South of Bellum Church |
| Omen killer | Village of the Albinaurics |
| Onyx Lord | Sealed Tunnel |
| Royal Revenant | Celler of the Kingsrealm Ruins |
| Spirit-Caller Snail | Road’s End Catacombs |
| Tibia Mariner | Gaveyard near the Carian Study Hall and south-east of the Artist’s Shac |
| Magma Wyrm Makar | Ruin-Strewn Precipice |
| Red Wolf Of Radagon | Raya Lucaria Academy (Debate Parlor) |
Caelid / Dragonbarrow
| Boss | Location |
|---|---|
| Starscourge Radahn | Redmane Castle |
| Cemetery Shade | Caelid Catacombs |
| Crucible Knight & Misbegotten Warrior | Redmane Castle Plaza (When the Radahn Festival isn’t active) |
| Death Rite Bird | Southeast of the Southern Aeonia Swamp Bank Site of Grace |
| Decaying Ekzykes | North of the Cathedral of Dragon Communion in Caelid |
| Erdtree Burial Watchdog (Duo) | Minor Erdtree Catacombs |
| Fallingstar Beast | Sellia Crystal Tunnel |
| Frenzied Duelist | Gaol Cave |
| Mad Pumpkin Heads | Caelm Ruins |
| Magma Wyrm | Gael Tunnel |
| Night’s Cavalry | Aeonian Swamp |
| Nox Swordstress & Nox Priest | Selia, Town of Sorcery |
| Battlemage Hugues | Sellia Evergaol |
| Beastman of Farum Azula (Duo) | Dragonbarrow Cave |
| Bell Bearing Hunter | Isolated Merchant’s Shack |
| Black Blade Kindred | Outside the Bestial Sanctum |
| Cleanrot Knight (Duo) | Abandoned Cave, southeast of the Caelem Ruins. |
| Elder Dragon Greyoll | Outside Fort Faroth |
| Flying Dragon Greyll | Farum Greatbridge |
| Godskin Apostle | Divine Tower of Caelid |
| Putrid Avatar | Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree |
| Putrid Crystalian Trio | Sellia Hideaway |
| Putrid Tree Spirit | War-Dead Catacombs |
| Gurranq, Beast Clergyman | Saint Beast |
Altus Plateau / Leyndell / Capital Outskirts
| Boss | Location |
|---|---|
| Ancient Hero of Zamor | Sainted Hero’s Grave |
| Black Knife Assassin (Sage’s Cave) | Sage’s Cave |
| Black Knife Assassin (Sainted Hero’s Grave) | Sainted Hero’s Grave |
| Crystalian Spear & Crystalian Ringblade | Atlus Tunnel |
| Demi-Human Queen Gilika | Below the Lux Ruins |
| Erdtree Burial Watchdog | Wyndham Catacombs |
| Fallingstar Beast | Atlus Plateau, South of the southern Capital Outskirts Gate |
| Godfrey | Golden Lineage Evergaol |
| Godskin Apostle | Windmill Villag |
| Necromancer Garris | Sage’s Cave |
| Night’s Cavalry | Near the Altus Highway Junction |
| Omenkiller & Miranda the Blighted Bloom | Perfumer’s Grotto |
| Perfumer Tricia & Misbegotten Warrior | Unsightly Catacombs |
| Sanguine Noble | Consecrated Snowfields |
| Stonedigger Troll | Old Altus Tunnel |
| Tibia Mariner | Wyndham Ruins |
| Tree Sentinel (Duo) | Atlus Highway Junction |
| Wormface | Minor Erdtree |
| Esgar, Priest of Blood | Leyndell Catacombs |
| Bell Bearing Hunter | Hermit Merchant’s Shack |
| Crucible Knight & Crucible Knight Ordovis | Auriza Hero’s Grave. |
| Deathbird | Capital Outskirts of the Altus Plateau |
| Grave Warden | Sainted Hero’s Grave |
| Duelist | Leyndell, Royal Capital |
| Gideon Feared | Queen’s Bedchamber |
| Godfrey, First Elden Lord | Queen’s Bedchamber |
| Morgott the Omen King | Elden Throne |
| Hoarah Loux / Godfrey, First Elden Lord | Elden Throne |
| Radagon, The Elden Beast | Within the Erdtree |
| Onyx Lord | Sealed Tunnel |
Underground Mountain
| Boss | Location |
|---|---|
| Crucible Knight & Crucible Knight Ordovis | Auriza Hero’s Grave |
| Abductor Virgins (Duo) | Volcano Manor |
| Demi-Human Queen Maggie | Mt Gelmir, in the Southwest Plateau past Hermit’s Village |
| Demi-Human Queen Margot | Volcano Cave |
| Full-Grown Fallingstar Beast | Located near the Ninth Ninth Mt. Gelmir Campsite Site of Lost Grace |
| Kindred of Rot (Duo) | Seethewater Cave |
| Magma Wyrm | Near Fort Laiedd |
| Red Wolf of the Champion | Gelmir Hero’s Grave |
| Ulcerated Tree Spirit | Minor Erdtree |
| Ancestor Spirit | Siofra River |
| Dragonkin Soldier x3 | Siofra River |
| Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy | Volcano Manor |
| Stray Mimic Tear | Nokron, Eternal City |
| Crucible Knight Siluria | Deeproot Depths |
| Dragonkin Soldier of Nokstella | Ainsel River |
Mountaintops of the Giants, Consecrated Snowfield, Forbidden Lands
| Boss | Location |
|---|---|
| Ancient Hero of Zamor | Giant-Conquering Hero’s Grave |
| Borealis the Freezing Fog | Near the Spiritcaller Cave Site of Grace |
| Death Rite Bird | Castle Sol Main Gate |
| Erdtree Avatar | Minor Erdtree |
| Godskin Apostle and Godskin Noble (Spiritcaller Snail) | Spiritcaller Cave |
| Tibia Mariner | Near the cliff above Castle Sol |
| Ulcerated Tree Spirit | Giants’ Mountaintop Catacombs |
| Vyke, Knight of the Roundtable | Lord Contender’s Evergaol |
| Black Blade Kindred | Near the Grand Life of Rold Site of Grace |
| Night’s Cavalry | East of Site of Grace |
| Stray Mimic Tear | Nokron, Eternal City – Hidden Path to the Haligtree |
| Death Rite Bird | Apostate Derelict |
| Great Wyrm Theodorix | On the Frozen Lake in the Consecrated Snowfield |
| Misbegotten Crusader | Cave of the Forlorn |
| Nights Cavalry | Inner Consecrated Snowfield |
| Putrid Avatar | Minor Erdtree located Southeast of Ordina, Liturgical Town |
| Putrid Grave Warden Duelist | Consecrated Snowfield Catacombs |
| Fire Giant | Flame Peak |
While some of these bosses may be reskins of others, it is important not to underestimate any of them. Some are more powerful versions of bosses you may have faced before, and there are also separate characters who may share the same animations and character models as others.
An example of this can be seen with Godefroy, who shares the same moves and characteristics as Godrick the Grafted, despite being one of his ancestors. However, the redeeming quality is that Godefroy does not have a second stage like Godrick does, making him slightly less despicable.
With this list of bosses in Elden Ring, you can confidently embark on your journey, utilizing a variety of weapons and experimenting with different builds. As you prepare for Shadow of the Erdtree, be sure to familiarize yourself with the new weapon types and anticipate the amount of time you will spend in the expansion.
