Epic boss battle scene

Elden Ring Bosses

Face the mightiest foes in the Lands Between

Main Bosses

Required bosses to complete the main story and reach the game's endings.

Godrick the Grafted
Difficulty ★★★☆☆

Godrick the Grafted

Lord of Stormveil Castle

Location Stormveil Castle
Health 6,080
Damage Physical/Fire
Runes 15,000
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Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon
Difficulty ★★★☆☆

Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon

Head of Raya Lucaria Academy

Location Academy of Raya Lucaria
Health 7,920
Damage Magic
Runes 40,000
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Starscourge Radahn
Difficulty ★★★★★

Starscourge Radahn

Conqueror of the Stars

Location Redmane Castle
Health 9,572
Damage Physical/Gravity
Runes 70,000
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Morgott, the Omen King
Difficulty ★★★★☆

Morgott, the Omen King

Last King of Leyndell

Location Leyndell, Royal Capital
Health 10,399
Damage Physical/Holy
Runes 120,000
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Fire Giant
Difficulty ★★★★☆

Fire Giant

Last of the Fire Giants

Location Mountaintops of the Giants
Health 43,263
Damage Fire/Physical
Runes 180,000
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Godfrey, First Elden Lord
Difficulty ★★★★★

Godfrey, First Elden Lord

Hoarah Loux, Warrior

Location Leyndell, Ashen Capital
Health 21,903
Damage Physical
Runes 300,000
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Radagon of the Golden Order
Difficulty ★★★★★

Radagon of the Golden Order

Elden Ring's Final Guardian

Location Elden Throne
Health 13,339
Damage Holy/Physical
Runes 0
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Elden Beast
Difficulty ★★★★★

Elden Beast

Vassal of the Greater Will

Location Elden Throne
Health 22,127
Damage Holy/Magic
Runes 500,000
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Optional Bosses

Powerful optional encounters that offer unique rewards and challenges.

Malenia, Blade of Miquella
Difficulty ★★★★★

Malenia, Blade of Miquella

Goddess of Rot

Location Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree
Health 33,251
Damage Physical/Rot
Runes 480,000
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Mohg, Lord of Blood
Difficulty ★★★★★

Mohg, Lord of Blood

Dynasty Founder

Location Mohgwyn Palace
Health 18,389
Damage Fire/Bleed
Runes 420,000
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Dragonlord Placidusax
Difficulty ★★★★★

Dragonlord Placidusax

Ancient Dragon Lord

Location Crumbling Farum Azula
Health 26,651
Damage Lightning/Physical
Runes 280,000
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Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy
Difficulty ★★★★☆

Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy

Serpent of Mt. Gelmir

Location Volcano Manor
Health 59,174
Damage Fire/Physical
Runes 130,000
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Astel, Naturalborn of the Void
Difficulty ★★★★☆

Astel, Naturalborn of the Void

Malformed Star

Location Grand Cloister
Health 11,170
Damage Magic/Gravity
Runes 80,000
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Lichdragon Fortissax
Difficulty ★★★★☆

Lichdragon Fortissax

Death Dragon

Location Deeproot Depths
Health 12,903
Damage Lightning/Death
Runes 90,000
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Mini-Bosses

Challenging encounters found throughout the world, often guarding valuable items.

Margit, the Fell Omen
Difficulty ★★★☆☆

Margit, the Fell Omen

Gatekeeper of Stormveil

Location Stormgate
Health 4,174
Damage Physical/Holy
Runes 12,000
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Crucible Knight
Difficulty ★★★★☆

Crucible Knight

Ancient Warrior

Location Various Locations
Health 2,158
Damage Physical/Holy
Runes 2,100
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Tree Sentinel
Difficulty ★★★☆☆

Tree Sentinel

Golden Guardian

Location Limgrave
Health 2,973
Damage Physical/Holy
Runes 3,200
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Black Knife Assassin
Difficulty ★★★★☆

Black Knife Assassin

Shadow Killer

Location Various Catacombs
Health 1,829
Damage Physical/Death
Runes 1,600
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Godskin Apostle
Difficulty ★★★★☆

Godskin Apostle

Servant of the Gloam-Eyed Queen

Location Divine Tower of Caelid
Health 5,107
Damage Fire/Physical
Runes 14,000
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Erdtree Avatar
Difficulty ★★★☆☆

Erdtree Avatar

Guardian of Minor Erdtrees

Location Minor Erdtree Sites
Health 5,800
Damage Holy/Physical
Runes 3,600
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