Summary
Although theDark Soulsfranchise is widely popular and has garnered a huge following over the years, many players agree thatElden Ringis FromSoftware’s best work to date, thanks to thevarious Greatsword Talismans, armor sets and weapons that players can use to create their builds.
Whilepowerful Faith buildsare usually not that popular, some players combine them with their Strength or Dexterity weapons for maximum damage output to decimate enemies and take down powerful bosses as they explore The Lands Between. Many bosses are too frustrating or don’t pose enough of a challenge to give players a sense of accomplishment, but others do. Here are thebestElden Ringbosses ranked based on how satisfying it is to beat them.
This article contains spoilers for some of Elden Ring’s bosses, so players who have not yet completed the base game or the DLC should read with caution.
Stormveil Castle, Capital Outskirts
Drops
Talisman Pouch,Viridian Amber Medallion +1, 12,000 Runes (Stormveil Castle), 16,800 Runes (Capital Outskirts)
HP
4,174
Margit, The Fell Omenis hated by many players, as he’s the first real skill-check they’ll encounter during their playthrough. Found in Stormveil Castle, this enemy will put players to the test and prevent them from advancing until he is beaten.
Granted, there are other ways to go around Stormveil Castle and skip this boss fight, but it will only work to hinder players’ progress, as it’s important that they take this boss on to hone their skills and prepare for the considerable challenges that lie ahead. Margit, who in reality is Morgott, the Omen King, is one of themost tragic figures inElden Ring’s lore.
9,572
When players first arrive at Redmane Castle, they’ll quickly feel a sort of heaviness in the air, as the music and the design of this location are quite well crafted. Not to mention that the castle is located in Caelid, one of the most hated areas of the game.
BeatingStarscourge Radahnis extremely satisfying, as he’s quite formidable and will start firing powerful giant arrows at players from a distance. While it’s recommended to take him on using a Greatsword or something similar for close-range combat, using some of thebest bows in the gamecan sometimes also work wonders.
Crumbling Farum Azula
Smithing-Stone Miner’s Bell Bearing [4],Ash of War: Black Flame Tornado, 26,350 Runes
26,350
TheGodskin Duoare probably one of the most frustrating bosses in the entire baseElden Ringgame, as they can quickly overwhelm players and keep respawning until their HP drops to zero. Throughout their playthrough, most people will have already faced the Godskin Noble and the Godskin Apostle, but taking on both of them at the same time is no easy task.
Using Spirit Ashes in this boss fight is recommended to even out the odds and make the encounter less daunting. Those who love FromSoftware games are always up for a challenge, but many fans agree that making the Godskin Duo mandatory was not the right call. If players want to keep their distance, usingsome of the fastest spellsagainst this pair can simplify things and keep the Tarnished away from danger’s reach.
89,613
Rykard, Lord of Blasphemycan be extremely challenging due to his massive size and quick attacks. He also has some AoEs that players will have to avoid once his second phase is reached. While he’s an optional boss, he drops both his Great Rune and the Remembrance of the Blasphemous, which can be traded with Enia at the Roundtable Hold for the Blasphemous Blade, a formidable weapon with an interesting skill.
Like Yhorm the Giant fromDark Souls 3, defeating Rykard requires players to use a special weapon, which in this case is theSerpent-Hunter. He can be defeated through other means, but it’s much more challenging. Those who want to put themselves to the test can use some of thebest Intelligence spells inElden Ringto attempt to hit him from a distance and avoid the pool of lava around him.
18,389
Mohg, Lord of Blood, like his twin Morgott, was cursed from birth, which resulted in him being shunned and sent to Moghwyn Palace, a place that should only exist in players’ darkest nightmares.
He’s completely optional if players are not interested in playing theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC, but in any other case, they’ll have to work on their patience and take on this formidable foe time and time again until he falls. Hearing him say his final words is one of the most satisfying things in the entirety ofElden Ring, and any player who’s managed to beat him should feel proud.
10,620
When players first encounterMaliketh, the Black Blade, he doesn’t appear to be much of a challenge, as he seems to simply be a Beast Clergyman with a few tricks up his sleeve. However, when his second phase is reached, he will start unleashing some of the most devastating and quick attacks in the entirety ofElden Ring, putting players’ skills to the test and forcing them to learn his patterns to strike at the right moment.
Using theBlasphemous Clawto parry some of his attacks can be of great help, so anyone struggling with this boss fight should definitely try it out.
29,723
TheShadow of the ErdtreeDLC introduced many interesting new things for players to discover, and this includes formidable bosses that will make most in the base game seem like pushovers.Rellana, Twin Moon Knight,is a great example of this, as she has tons of devastating attacks in her arsenal and leaves almost no window of opportunity for players to strike back at her.
The number of players who’ve defeated her in their first try can probably be counted on one hand, so beating her after several attempts is definitely satisfying.
33,251
Malenia, Blade of Miquellais probably the most famous boss in the entirety ofElden Ring, and with good reason, as she’s, arguably, the hardest boss in the base game. Thankfully, she’s optional, so players don’t have to take her on if they don’t want to spend hours trying to defeat her.
However, learning her attack patterns and dodging at the right moment after careful observation is always rewarding, and hearing her say that the Tarnished’s strength is extraordinary is one of the best parts of her boss fight. Not to mention that defeating her will reward players with her weapon, theHand of Malenia, which has great range and allows players to use the mighty Waterfowl Dance skill, albeit, a much less powerful version than the one she uses against them.
Remembrance of a God and a Lord, 500,000 Runes
46,134
Lastly, there’sPromised Consort Radahn, who is agreed by many to be the hardest boss in both the base game and theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC. This version of Radahn is much more powerful than the one players face in Redmane Castle, as he’s in his prime and gets help from Miquella.
While there are many strategies to beat Promised Consort Radahn, using one of thebest Strength weapons obtained inShadow of the Erdtreecan go a long way in making this challenging encounter easier. Once Radahn is defeated, players will feel an unmatched sense of accomplishment that will last for days.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
