Bosses

Boss encounter

Beast Clergyman and Maliketh

Beast Clergyman and Maliketh is a major Elden Ring boss encounter. This draft focuses on readable tells, safe punish windows, and preparation without inventing patch-dependent health values.

Castle Sol boss and gatekeeper to the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Left)

Commander Niall

Commander Niall is the major boss of Castle Sol in Elden Ring. He begins the fight with two spectral knights, then adds powerful lightning and frost attacks that punish close-range aggression.

Location

Castle Sol, Mountaintops of the Giants

Reward

Veteran's Prosthesis and access to the area containing the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Left)

Duo boss of Auriza Hero's Grave

Crucible Knight Ordovis

Crucible Knight Ordovis is one half of the duo boss encounter in Auriza Hero's Grave, fought alongside another Crucible Knight and rewarded with Ordovis's Greatsword and the Crucible Axe Set.

Location

Auriza Hero's Grave, in the Leyndell, Royal Capital region

Health

Variable by game version, New Game cycle, and summoned allies; exact value unverified.

Reward

Ordovis's Greatsword, the Crucible Axe Set, and runes

Early-game dungeon boss encountered as a duo in Coastal Cave.

Demi-Human Chief

The Demi-Human Chief is a paired early-game boss encounter in Coastal Cave, Limgrave. Defeating both chiefs rewards the Tailoring Tools and Sewing Needle, making the fight important for players pursuing basic garment customization.

Location

Coastal Cave, Limgrave

Reward

Tailoring Tools and Sewing Needle

Major boss encounter guarding the upper section of Belurat, Tower Settlement and serving as the first remembrance boss many players encounter in Shadow of the Erdtree.

Divine Beast Dancing Lion

Divine Beast Dancing Lion is the major remembrance boss of Belurat, Tower Settlement in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Its shifting elemental attacks and erratic movement make positioning and disciplined dodging more important than trading hits.

Location

Theatre of the Divine Beast, Belurat, Tower Settlement

Health

Not included because an exact value is not verified in the supplied source pack.

Reward

Remembrance of the Dancing Lion

Major field boss and progression gate on the approach to Leyndell, Royal Capital.

Draconic Tree Sentinel

The Draconic Tree Sentinel guards the main approach to Leyndell, Royal Capital, using a heavily armored warhorse, lightning attacks, and a devastating fire-breathing shield.

Location

Capital Outskirts, at the main approach to Leyndell, Royal Capital.

Health

Not specified; varies by game mode and encounter context.

Reward

Dragon Greatclaw and Dragonclaw Shield, plus Runes.

Optional late-game boss and ancient dragonlord encounter in Crumbling Farum Azula.

Dragonlord Placidusax

Dragonlord Placidusax is an optional remembrance boss hidden beneath Crumbling Farum Azula, fought in a ruined arena reached by lying down in a specific empty grave-like space.

Location

Crumbling Farum Azula, in the arena beneath the main level of the ruins.

Health

Varies by game mode and player or summon scaling; exact values are not included here.

Reward

Remembrance of the Dragonlord and a large number of runes.

Optional NPC invader and Roundtable Hold encounter

Ensha of the Royal Remains

Ensha of the Royal Remains is an optional invasion encounter at Roundtable Hold, triggered after obtaining the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Right). Defeating Ensha awards the Royal Remains armor set and Clinging Bone.

Location

Roundtable Hold

Reward

Royal Remains armor set and Clinging Bone

Boss encounter

Fallingstar Beast

Fallingstar Beast is a heavily armored gravity-aligned boss in Elden Ring, fought in enclosed crystal tunnels and, in its Full-Grown form, across the volcanic slopes of Mt. Gelmir.

Location

Sellia Crystal Tunnel; a Full-Grown form also appears on Mt. Gelmir

Reward

The Sellia Crystal Tunnel encounter awards Somberstone Miner's Bell Bearing (1); the Full-Grown encounter has a separate reward set

Optional duo boss guarding access to Divine Tower of East Altus

Fell Twins

The Fell Twins are an optional duo boss encountered on the route to Divine Tower of East Altus. Defeating both rewards 29,000 runes and the Omenkiller Rollo Spirit Ashes.

Location

Divine Tower of East Altus

Reward

29,000 runes and Omenkiller Rollo Spirit Ashes

Optional group boss guarding access to the area around Prince of Death’s Throne and connecting to Fia’s questline in Deeproot Depths.

Fia’s Champions

Fia’s Champions is a multi-phase group boss encounter in Deeproot Depths. The battle escalates from one opponent to several Fia-associated champions and rewards Fia’s Mist after victory.

Location

Deeproot Depths

Reward

Fia’s Mist and Runes

Main-story boss guarding access to the Forge of Giants

Fire Giant

Fire Giant is a major boss in Elden Ring’s Mountaintops of the Giants, fought in a large open arena before the Forge of Giants. The battle shifts from an ankle-focused opening to a mobile fire-based second phase.

Location

Mountaintops of the Giants

Health

Not listed because it changes with game cycle and multiplayer scaling

Reward

Remembrance of the Fire Giant and Runes

Volcano Manor legacy-dungeon boss and major Shardbearer encounter

God-Devouring Serpent and Rykard

God-Devouring Serpent and Rykard is the two-phase remembrance boss of Volcano Manor in Elden Ring. The encounter is built around the Serpent-Hunter, a great spear found inside the arena.

Location

Volcano Manor

Reward

Remembrance of the Blasphemous and Rykard's Great Rune

Endgame story boss

Godfrey and Hoarah Loux

Godfrey and Hoarah Loux is a mandatory endgame boss encounter in Leyndell, Ashen Capital, fought in two sharply different phases: a disciplined spectral warrior and a savage grappler.

Location

Elden Throne, Leyndell, Ashen Capital

Health

Not specified; varies by game mode and multiplayer scaling.

Reward

Remembrance of Hoarah Loux and a large rune reward

Main-story boss guarding access to the route toward Morgott, the Omen King.

Godfrey, First Elden Lord (Golden Shade)

Godfrey, First Elden Lord (Golden Shade) is a required spectral boss encountered in Erdtree Sanctuary in Leyndell, Royal Capital. He uses a greataxe, broad swings and ground-shock attacks.

Location

Erdtree Sanctuary, Leyndell, Royal Capital

Health

Variable by game cycle and multiplayer scaling; exact value is not included because it has not been editorially verified.

Reward

80,000 Runes and a Talisman Pouch

Major story boss and ruler of Stormveil Castle

Godrick the Grafted

Godrick the Grafted is the major boss of Stormveil Castle, fought in a two-phase battle that shifts from axe attacks and wind pressure to dragon-fire attacks after his grafted arm is replaced.

Location

Stormveil Castle

Health

Varies by game mode, online scaling, and summoned assistance; no verified figure is supplied.

Reward

Godrick's Great Rune, Remembrance of the Grafted, and runes

Mandatory major boss encounter

Godskin Duo

Godskin Duo is a mandatory boss encounter in Crumbling Farum Azula that pairs Godskin Apostle with Godskin Noble and uses a shared health pool with repeated resurrection mechanics.

Location

Dragon Temple, Crumbling Farum Azula

Reward

170,000 runes and Smithing-Stone Miner's Bell Bearing (4)

Recurring boss and member of the Godskin faction

Godskin Noble

Godskin Noble is a recurring Elden Ring boss who uses black flame, a rapier, body slams and a long-distance rolling attack. The fight appears in several locations, with rewards and surrounding encounters changing by area.

Location

Volcano Manor; Divine Tower of Liurnia; Spiritcaller Cave; Crumbling Farum Azula as part of the Godskin Duo

Health

Varies by encounter and difficulty; no single health value applies to every appearance.

Reward

Rewards vary by encounter location.

Introductory boss and early skill check

Grafted Scion

Grafted Scion is the introductory boss of Elden Ring, fought at the Chapel of Anticipation and later rematchable at the Four Belfries. Its many-limbed attacks make the opening battle intentionally demanding.

Location

Chapel of Anticipation; later Four Belfries

Health

Not listed because the value varies by encounter and difficulty context.

Reward

Ornamental Straight Sword and Golden Beast Crest Shield in the rematch encounter

Boss encountered at the end of Darklight Catacombs in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.

Jori, Elder Inquisitor

Jori, Elder Inquisitor is the boss of Darklight Catacombs in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. The encounter combines ranged holy attacks, teleportation and summoned allies in a dark catacomb arena.

Location

Darklight Catacombs, Abyssal Woods, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Health

Varies by game mode and player scaling; an exact value is not included because the supplied source pack provides no verified figure.

Reward

Barbed Staff-Spear

Optional regional boss and guardian of the Grafted Blade Greatsword at Castle Morne.

Leonine Misbegotten

Leonine Misbegotten is an aggressive greatsword-wielding boss at Castle Morne in the Weeping Peninsula. Defeating it awards the Grafted Blade Greatsword and opens the main conclusion of Irina’s questline.

Location

Castle Morne, Weeping Peninsula

Health

Not stated in the supplied source material.

Reward

Grafted Blade Greatsword and runes

Recurring dungeon and field boss

Magma Wyrm

Magma Wyrm is a recurring Elden Ring boss that fights with molten breath, lava trails, heavy blade swings and charging attacks. Its enclosed arenas reward patience, lateral movement and attacks against its head.

Location

Magma Wyrm encounters appear in several locations, including Limgrave Tunnels, Gael Tunnel and the Ruin-Strewn Precipice.

Health

Varies by encounter and game mode; no single value applies to every Magma Wyrm.

Reward

Rewards vary by the specific Magma Wyrm encounter.

Optional dungeon boss guarding the northern end of the Ruin-Strewn Precipice and the lift route to the Altus Plateau.

Magma Wyrm Makar

Magma Wyrm Makar is an optional Elden Ring boss in the Ruin-Strewn Precipice. Defeating him opens the route toward the Altus Plateau and rewards the Magma Wyrm's Scalesword and a Dragon Heart.

Location

Ruin-Strewn Precipice

Reward

Magma Wyrm's Scalesword and a Dragon Heart

Story boss and gatekeeper for Stormveil Castle

Margit, the Fell Omen

Margit, the Fell Omen is the first major story boss guarding the entrance to Stormveil Castle. His delayed attacks, spectral weapons and second-phase holy hammer punish impatient play, but his patterns can be controlled with jumping attacks, guard counters, parries and Margit's Shackle.

Location

Castleward Tunnel, Stormhill

Health

Not stated; varies by game mode and encounter conditions.

Reward

Runes and a Talisman Pouch

Major boss of Shadow Keep and a central antagonist in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

Messmer the Impaler

Messmer the Impaler is a major boss in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, fought in Shadow Keep. The encounter combines aggressive spear attacks, area fire, aerial movement and a second phase involving his serpentine nature.

Location

Messmer's Dark Chamber in Shadow Keep

Health

Not included because the source pack provides no verified health figure.

Reward

Remembrance of the Impaler and Messmer's Kindling

Story boss blocking the route beyond Leyndell, Royal Capital and the approach to the Mountaintops of the Giants.

Morgott, the Omen King

Morgott, the Omen King is the major story boss at the end of Leyndell, Royal Capital, combining fast holy weapon attacks with a second phase built around cursed bloodflame.

Location

Elden Throne, Leyndell, Royal Capital.

Health

Not stated in the supplied source pack; varies by game mode and summon conditions.

Reward

Remembrance of the Omen King and a Great Rune, plus Runes.

Late-game story boss encounter and culmination of several NPC questlines in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

Needle Knight Leda and Allies

Needle Knight Leda and Allies is a major NPC battle in Enir-Ilim in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. The player faces Needle Knight Leda and the surviving followers whose questlines were resolved before the encounter.

Location

Enir-Ilim

Health

Not reliably documented for all participants; values vary with game conditions and surviving combatants.

Reward

Equipment and quest-related rewards associated with defeated NPCs, followed by access to the final encounter.

Final boss of the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion

Promised Consort Radahn

Promised Consort Radahn is the final boss of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, fought in Enir-Ilim. The battle has two phases and combines Radahn's aggressive gravity-based attacks with Miquella's holy magic.

Location

Enir-Ilim

Health

Not included because a verified numeric value was not supplied

Reward

Remembrance of a God and a Lord

Final story boss

Radagon of the Golden Order and Elden Beast

The two-stage final boss encounter of Elden Ring, fought in the Elden Throne after the player reaches the end of the main story.

Location

Elden Throne

Reward

Elden Remembrance

Required dungeon boss guarding progression through Raya Lucaria Academy.

Red Wolf of Radagon

The Red Wolf of Radagon is a fast, magic-wielding boss in the Debate Parlor of Raya Lucaria Academy. It combines long leaps, spectral sword attacks and sorceries, making spacing and stamina management more important than blocking every hit.

Location

Debate Parlor, Raya Lucaria Academy

Health

Not specified in the supplied source material.

Reward

Memory Stone and runes

Castle Ensis legacy-dungeon boss and gatekeeper to the southern route through the Realm of Shadow.

Rellana, Twin Moon Knight

Rellana, Twin Moon Knight is the major boss at the end of Castle Ensis in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. She fights with paired light greatswords, combining rapid melee strings with sorcery, fire, and a dangerous twin-moon attack.

Location

Castle Ensis, Ensis Moongazing Grounds

Reward

Remembrance of the Twin Moon Knight

Major dungeon boss and progression gate at Castle Ensis

Rellana’s Twin Moon Knight

Rellana’s Twin Moon Knight is the major boss at Castle Ensis in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. She fights with paired blades, combining rapid melee strings with Carian sorcery and fire attacks.

Location

Castle Ensis

Health

Not specified in the available source material

Reward

Remembrance of the Twin Moon Knight and Runes

Major boss and leader of the Academy of Raya Lucaria

Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon

Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon is the second major boss of the Academy of Raya Lucaria in Elden Ring. Her encounter shifts from a puzzle-like first phase to a spell-heavy second phase and unlocks character rebirth.

Location

Grand Library, Academy of Raya Lucaria

Health

Not listed because the source pack provides no verified figure.

Reward

Remembrance of the Full Moon; Great Rune of the Unborn; access to rebirth

Main-story boss guarding the route into Enir-Ilim

Romina, Saint of the Bud

Romina, Saint of the Bud is a major boss in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, encountered at the Church of the Bud in the Ancient Ruins of Rauh. Her agile hybrid body combines sweeping blade attacks, a scorpion sting and Scarlet Rot butterflies.

Location

Church of the Bud, Ancient Ruins of Rauh

Health

Not included because no verified figure is available in the source pack

Reward

Remembrance of the Saint of the Bud

Optional legacy-style boss guarding the route from Caria Manor into the Three Sisters area of Liurnia of the Lakes.

Royal Knight Loretta

Royal Knight Loretta is the mounted spectral boss at the end of Caria Manor in Elden Ring. Defeating her opens access to the Three Sisters area and rewards Loretta’s Greatbow and Loretta’s Slash.

Location

Caria Manor, Liurnia of the Lakes

Health

Exact health varies by encounter conditions and is not included because it is unverified.

Reward

Loretta’s Greatbow, Loretta’s Slash, and runes

Late-game mandatory boss and former Roundtable Hold adviser who bars the route to the Elden Throne.

Sir Gideon Ofnir, the All-Knowing

Sir Gideon Ofnir, the All-Knowing is a mandatory late-game humanoid boss fought in Leyndell, Ashen Capital. He relies on a broad selection of sorceries and incantations, but his low poise makes aggressive melee pressure effective.

Location

Leyndell, Ashen Capital

Health

Not specified; varies by game difficulty and summoned support.

Reward

All-Knowing armor set and runes

Tutorial boss

Soldier of Godrick

Soldier of Godrick is the first conventional boss encounter in Elden Ring, fought at the end of the Cave of Knowledge tutorial. The battle teaches basic attacks, guarding, jumping, rolling, and stance-breaking.

Location

Cave of Knowledge

Health

Not listed because no verified figure is available

Reward

Runes

Major remembrance boss and shardbearer encountered at the Radahn Festival.

Starscourge Radahn

Starscourge Radahn is a major optional boss in Elden Ring, fought during the Radahn Festival in Caelid's Redmane Castle. His battle combines long-range pressure, mounted combat, gravity magic, and a dramatic second phase.

Location

Wailing Dunes, accessed through Redmane Castle during the Radahn Festival in Caelid.

Health

Not listed because the source pack provides no verified health figure.

Reward

Remembrance of the Starscourge, Radahn's Great Rune, and the normal boss reward in runes.

Optional early-game dungeon boss

Stonedigger Troll

Stonedigger Troll is the boss of Limgrave Tunnels in Elden Ring, a large miner that relies on heavy club swings, stomps and ground-shaking attacks. Its legs are vulnerable to repeated strike damage and posture breaks.

Location

Limgrave Tunnels

Reward

Roar Medallion

Optional duo boss guarding the Great Waterfall Basin route from Nokron, Eternal City into Deeproot Depths.

Valiant Gargoyles

The Valiant Gargoyles are a two-boss encounter in Siofra Aqueduct, where a second stone guardian joins after the first has lost substantial health. Defeating them opens the route toward Deeproot Depths.

Location

Siofra Aqueduct, Nokron, Eternal City

Health

Varies by game cycle and difficulty setting; no verified figure is supplied.

Reward

Runes, Gargoyle's Greatsword, and Gargoyle's Twinblade

Optional boss encounter and major obstacle in the Subterranean Inquisition Chamber beneath Volcano Manor.

Abductor Virgins

Abductor Virgins are an optional duo boss encounter beneath Volcano Manor. The fight pairs two iron constructs with different weapons, making positioning, grab avoidance and target selection more important than simply trading damage.

Location

Subterranean Inquisition Chamber

Reward

Inquisitor's Girandole and runes

Optional Evergaol boss and source of the Flame of the Fell God incantation.

Adan, Thief of Fire

Adan, Thief of Fire is an optional human boss found inside Malefactor's Evergaol in western Liurnia of the Lakes. He uses a flail, fire incantations and healing to pressure players at close range.

Location

Malefactor's Evergaol, western Liurnia of the Lakes

Reward

Flame of the Fell God

Optional Evergaol boss and showcase of the Alabaster Lords' gravity-based combat style.

Alabaster Lord

The Alabaster Lord is an optional gravity-magic boss found in the Royal Grave Evergaol in Liurnia of the Lakes. Its fight combines sweeping greatsword attacks with ranged and area-control gravity sorceries.

Location

Royal Grave Evergaol, Liurnia of the Lakes

Health

Not included in the supplied source material.

Reward

Alabaster Lord's Sword and runes

Optional boss and leader of the Black Knife Assassins

Alecto, Black Knife Ringleader

Alecto, Black Knife Ringleader is an optional Evergaol boss in Elden Ring. She fights with rapid Black Knife attacks and rewards victory with the powerful Black Knife Tiche Spirit Ashes.

Location

Ringleader's Evergaol, Moonlight Altar, Liurnia of the Lakes

Health

Not included because the supplied source pack provides no verified figure.

Reward

Black Knife Tiche Spirit Ashes and Runes

Boss encounter

Ancestor Spirit

Ancestor Spirit is an optional Elden Ring boss encounter. This draft focuses on readable tells, safe punish windows, and preparation without inventing patch-dependent health values.

Optional field boss and obstacle on the route toward the Jagged Peak summit and Bayle the Dread.

Ancient Dragon Senessax

Ancient Dragon Senessax is an optional dragon boss encountered in the Jagged Peak area of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. The battle takes place in water, making its lightning attacks especially dangerous.

Location

Jagged Peak

Reward

Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone, Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone, and Runes

Optional dungeon boss and guardian of the route beyond Dragon's Pit.

Ancient Dragon-Man

Ancient Dragon-Man is an optional humanoid boss at the end of Dragon's Pit in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Defeating him rewards a unique great katana and opens the route toward Jagged Peak.

Location

Dragon's Pit

Health

Not specified in the available source material

Optional boss encounter

Ancient Hero of Zamor

Ancient Hero of Zamor is an optional Elden Ring boss encountered in Evergaol and dungeon variants. This agile frost-focused warrior uses a large curved sword, wide-area cold attacks, and a more aggressive second phase.

Location

Weeping Evergaol and Giant-Conquering Hero's Grave

Health

Varies by encounter and game cycle; no verified figure supplied

Reward

Encounter-dependent

Optional major boss guarding access to the later part of Ranni the Witch's questline.

Astel, Naturalborn of the Void

Astel, Naturalborn of the Void is an optional boss in Elden Ring found at the end of the Lake of Rot route. Its ranged gravity attacks, teleporting grab and large-area attacks reward patience and careful positioning.

Location

Grand Cloister, beyond the Lake of Rot

Health

Varies by game mode and difficulty setting; no single universal value is listed.

Reward

Remembrance of the Naturalborn

Optional field boss and late-game challenge encounter

Astel, Stars of Darkness

Astel, Stars of Darkness is an optional remembrance-style boss encountered in Yelough Anix Tunnel in the Consecrated Snowfield. It uses gravity, teleportation, ranged beams and a dangerous grab to punish players who remain at a predictable distance.

Location

Yelough Anix Tunnel, Consecrated Snowfield

Reward

Meteorite of Astel and runes

Optional Evergaol boss and source of the Battlemage Hugues Ashes Spirit Ash.

Battlemage Hugues

Battlemage Hugues is an optional boss encountered inside Sellia Evergaol in Caelid. Defeating him rewards the Battlemage Hugues Ashes, a Spirit Ash that reproduces his heavy sorcery and melee style.

Location

Sellia Evergaol

Health

Not documented in the supplied source material

Reward

Battlemage Hugues Ashes

Optional remembrance boss and final encounter of the Jagged Peak route in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

Bayle the Dread

Bayle the Dread is the climactic dragon boss of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, fought at Jagged Peak Summit and tied to the Dragon Communion Priestess and Igon questlines.

Location

Jagged Peak Summit

Health

Not listed because the source pack provides no verified health figure.

Reward

Remembrance of the Dread and a Dragon Heart

Recurring field boss and source of merchant Bell Bearings

Bell Bearing Hunter

The Bell Bearing Hunter is a recurring nighttime boss who appears at merchant shacks across the Lands Between and uses telekinetic sword attacks, a shield, and a dangerous close-range grab.

Location

Warmaster's Shack, Church of Vows, Hermit Merchant's Shack, and Isolated Merchant's Shack

Health

Varies by encounter and location; no verified figure supplied.

Reward

A different merchant Bell Bearing at each encounter

Optional field boss guarding the approach to Bestial Sanctum.

Black Blade Kindred

Black Blade Kindred is an optional gargoyle boss stationed outside Bestial Sanctum in Dragonbarrow, wielding either a greatsword or a greataxe and combining sweeping melee attacks with ranged black-flame techniques.

Location

Bestial Sanctum entrance, Dragonbarrow

Health

Not stated in the supplied source material

Recurring optional dungeon boss

Black Knife Assassin

Black Knife Assassin is a recurring optional boss in Elden Ring, using rapid dagger attacks, evasive movement and stealth-like concealment. Its rewards vary by the catacomb or cave where the encounter occurs.

Location

Deathtouched Catacombs, Sage's Cave and Black Knife Catacombs.

Health

Varies by encounter and game version; no single value applies to every Black Knife Assassin fight.

Reward

The reward depends on the location: Assassin's Crimson Dagger, Concealing Veil or Assassin's Cerulean Dagger.

Optional remembrance-free field boss and equipment source in Gravesite Plain.

Blackgaol Knight

Blackgaol Knight is an optional Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree boss found in the Western Nameless Mausoleum. He combines heavy greatsword attacks with a repeating crossbow and rewards victory with the Greatsword of Solitude and the Solitude armor set.

Location

Western Nameless Mausoleum, Gravesite Plain

Health

Not stated in the available source material

Reward

Greatsword of Solitude, Solitude armor set, and runes

Optional early-game Evergaol boss and a possible introduction to Bloodhound Knights, Blaidd's questline, and the Bloodhound's Fang curved greatsword.

Bloodhound Knight Darriwil

Bloodhound Knight Darriwil is an optional Bloodhound Knight boss fought inside Forlorn Hound Evergaol in southern Limgrave. Defeating him rewards the Bloodhound's Fang, and Blaidd can assist if his Mistwood encounter has been advanced.

Location

Forlorn Hound Evergaol, Limgrave

Reward

Bloodhound's Fang

Optional field boss guarding the Greatblade Phalanx sorcery

Bols, Carian Knight

Bols, Carian Knight is an optional troll boss found in Cuckoo's Evergaol in Liurnia of the Lakes. He combines sweeping greatsword attacks, heavy stomps and Greatblade Phalanx sorcery.

Location

Cuckoo's Evergaol

Reward

Greatblade Phalanx

Optional field boss and source of the Borealis's Mist dragon incantation

Borealis the Freezing Fog

Borealis the Freezing Fog is an optional dragon boss found at the Freezing Lake in the Mountaintops of the Giants. The encounter revolves around frost buildup, limited visibility and attacks that cover a wide area.

Location

Freezing Lake, Mountaintops of the Giants

Health

Exact health varies by game cycle and difficulty context; no verified figure is supplied.

Reward

Dragon Heart and Borealis's Mist

Optional dungeon boss and recurring test of timing, spacing, and awareness of delayed attacks.

Burial Tree Watchdog

Burial Tree Watchdog is a recurring catacomb boss in Elden Ring: a rigid, statue-like guardian whose delayed sword or staff attacks punish premature rolls.

Location

Multiple catacombs across the Lands Between

Health

Varies by dungeon and encounter variant

Reward

Varies by encounter

Optional catacomb boss

Cemetery Shade

Cemetery Shade is a fast, teleporting undead boss encountered in Elden Ring catacombs. Its low apparent durability is offset by sudden movement, ranged pressure, and attacks that punish slow healing or mistimed attacks.

Location

Tombsward Catacombs; Black Knife Catacombs

Reward

Varies by encounter

Optional dungeon boss

Chief Bloodfiend

Chief Bloodfiend is the boss of Rivermouth Cave in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. The encounter places the player in a confined cave arena against a Bloodfiend leader supported by other Bloodfiends.

Location

Rivermouth Cave

Reward

Bloodfiend Hexer's Ashes

Optional duo boss

Cleanrot Knights

The Cleanrot Knights are a paired boss encounter in the Abandoned Cave, where a spear-wielding knight and a sickle-wielding knight protect the route to the Gold Scarab talisman.

Location

Abandoned Cave, Caelid

Health

Not listed because a verified figure is unavailable

Reward

Gold Scarab

Optional remembrance boss and major combat encounter in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.

Commander Gaius

Commander Gaius is an optional mounted boss in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, fought in the open ground beyond Shadow Keep. His gravity magic, charging warthog and large arena make positioning central to the encounter.

Location

Scaduview, beyond Shadow Keep

Health

Not stated in the supplied source pack.

Reward

Remembrance of the Wild Boar Rider and boss rewards

Optional field boss and a major encounter in Millicent’s questline

Commander O’Neil

Commander O’Neil is an optional field boss found in the Scarlet Rot swamp of eastern Caelid. He fights alongside summoned soldiers and rewards the Commander’s Standard and Unalloyed Gold Needle.

Location

Heart of Aeonia, Caelid

Health

Varies by game cycle and difficulty; exact value is unverified

Reward

Commander’s Standard, Unalloyed Gold Needle, and runes

Optional questline boss and High Priest of the Cathedral of Manus Metyr

Count Ymir, Mother of Fingers

Count Ymir, Mother of Fingers is the final hostile encounter in the Cathedral of Manus Metyr questline in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

Location

Cathedral of Manus Metyr

Health

Not stated

Reward

Ymir's Bell Bearing and the High Priest equipment set

Optional field boss and recurring Crucible warrior encounter

Crucible Knight

The Crucible Knight is a heavily armored Elden Ring boss whose disciplined swordplay, shield counters and Crucible incantations punish careless attacks. Its encounter varies by location, with some versions appearing alone and others joining a second boss.

Location

Appears in several locations, including Evergaols, legacy dungeons, catacombs and Deeproot Depths.

Health

Varies by encounter and game mode; no single health value applies to every Crucible Knight.

Reward

Rewards vary by the specific encounter.

Optional paired boss encounter

Crucible Knight and Misbegotten Warrior

Crucible Knight and Misbegotten Warrior are a paired boss encounter in Redmane Castle. Defeat the Misbegotten Warrior first, then survive the Crucible Knight’s slower, more disciplined attacks.

Location

Chamber on the southern side of Redmane Castle

Health

Not specified in the available source material

Reward

Ruins Greatsword

Optional field boss and elite Crucible Knight encounter

Crucible Knight Siluria

Crucible Knight Siluria is an optional Crucible Knight boss in the Deeproot Depths who wields the great spear Siluria's Tree and rewards players with a unique weapon and Runes.

Location

Deeproot Depths

Reward

Siluria's Tree and Runes

Optional field boss guarding the Southern Nameless Mausoleum and the Dancing Blade of Ranah.

Dancer of Ranah

Dancer of Ranah is an optional humanoid boss found in the Southern Nameless Mausoleum on the Cerulean Coast in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. She uses paired curved blades and rapid spinning attacks.

Location

Southern Nameless Mausoleum

Health

Not included because no verified figure is available.

Reward

Dancing Blade of Ranah

Optional catacomb boss

Death Knight

Death Knight is an optional boss encountered in two catacombs in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. It uses twin axes, lightning attacks, rapid movement and a dangerous grab.

Optional field boss guarding encounter-specific rewards and serving as a major example of the death-themed enemies associated with ghostflame and Those Who Live in Death.

Death Rite Bird

Death Rite Bird is a nocturnal undead field boss in Elden Ring. It uses frost, ghostflame, sweeping polearm attacks and explosive area attacks, and is especially vulnerable to Holy damage.

Location

Several nighttime locations across the Lands Between.

Health

Varies by encounter and is not listed here because the supplied source pack provides no verified health values.

Reward

Encounter-dependent weapons, sorceries or talismans.

Optional open-world boss encounter

Death Rite Bird of Charo’s Hidden Grave

Death Rite Bird of Charo’s Hidden Grave is an optional nighttime boss in the Realm of Shadow. Its aerial attacks, ghostflame explosions and vulnerable head make positioning and Holy damage central to the encounter.

Location

Charo's Hidden Grave

Health

Not specified in the supplied source material

Reward

Not verified in the supplied source material

Optional nocturnal field boss

Deathbird

Deathbird is an undead field boss that appears only at night in several regions of Elden Ring. Its exposed skull is its most vulnerable target, while Holy damage is especially effective against its undead nature.

Location

Limgrave near Warmaster's Shack, Weeping Peninsula, Liurnia of the Lakes near Scenic Isle, Altus Plateau near Leyndell, Royal Capital

Health

Varies by encounter and region; no single health value applies to every Deathbird.

Reward

Blue-Feathered Shield Talisman, Sacrificial Axe, Red-Feathered Branchsword, Twinbird Kite Shield

Optional field boss and source of the Ekzykes's Decay Dragon Communion incantation.

Decaying Ekzykes

Decaying Ekzykes is an optional dragon boss in Caelid whose Scarlet Rot breath makes positioning and resistance management more important than ordinary dragon fights.

Location

Caelid

Health

Varies by game cycle and encounter conditions; no single verified value supplied.

Reward

Runes, a Dragon Heart, and access to Ekzykes's Decay at the Cathedral of Dragon Communion.

Optional early-game field boss and source of a staff and sorcery reward for intelligence-focused characters.

Demi-Human Queen Gilika

Demi-Human Queen Gilika is an optional boss beneath Lux Ruins in the Weeping Peninsula. Defeating her rewards the Demi-Human Queen's Staff, the Crystal Burst sorcery, and Runes.

Location

Lux Ruins, Weeping Peninsula

Health

Not included because a reliable value was not supplied.

Reward

Demi-Human Queen's Staff, Crystal Burst, and Runes

Optional boss encounter

Demi-Human Queen Maggie

Demi-Human Queen Maggie is an optional field boss in Mt. Gelmir, fought at Hermit Village. Defeating her rewards a Memory Stone and runes, making the encounter useful for characters who want another spell slot.

Location

Hermit Village, Mt. Gelmir

Reward

Memory Stone and 13,000 runes

Optional dungeon boss

Demi-Human Queen Margot

Demi-Human Queen Margot is an optional boss in Volcano Cave on Mt. Gelmir. She uses a large staff and aggressive leaps, and defeating her rewards the Jar Cannon.

Location

Volcano Cave, Mt. Gelmir

Health

Not stated in the supplied source pack

Reward

Jar Cannon

Optional field boss

Demi-Human Queen Marigga

Demi-Human Queen Marigga is an optional boss encountered on the Cerulean Coast in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Defeating her rewards the Star-Lined Sword.

Location

Cerulean Coast

Health

Not included because a single health value varies by game mode and difficulty settings.

Reward

Star-Lined Sword and runes

Optional dungeon boss

Demi-Human Swordmaster Onze

Demi-Human Swordmaster Onze is an optional boss at the end of Belurat Gaol in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. The fight rewards an aggressive, close-range approach and grants the Demi-Human Swordsman Yosh Spirit Ashes.

Location

Belurat Gaol

Health

Not included because a verified value was not supplied.

Reward

Demi-Human Swordsman Yosh Spirit Ashes and Runes

Optional underground boss encounter

Dragonkin Soldier

Dragonkin Soldier is a large optional boss encountered in the underground Siofra River region of Elden Ring. Its slow, wide attacks are dangerous in the shallow arena, but its size creates clear openings for patient melee or ranged play.

Location

Siofra River

Optional underground boss encounter

Dragonkin Soldier of Nokstella

Dragonkin Soldier of Nokstella is an optional boss found in the underground Ainsel River region of Elden Ring. The fight takes place in a flooded cavern, where staying near the boss's body and avoiding its lightning attacks is central to survival.

Location

Ainsel River

Reward

Frozen Lightning Spear

Optional NPC duel and source of the Dryleaf Arts hand-to-hand weapon style in Shadow of the Erdtree.

Dryleaf Dane

Dryleaf Dane is an optional hand-to-hand combatant encountered at Moorth Ruins in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Initiating his duel requires the May the Best Win gesture and rewards the Dryleaf Arts and Dane's Hat.

Location

Moorth Ruins, Shadow of the Erdtree

Reward

Dryleaf Arts and Dane's Hat

Optional field boss and source of a powerful Dragon Communion incantation.

Ekzykes

Ekzykes is an optional dragon boss in southern Caelid, fought near the Cathedral of Dragon Communion. Its scarlet rot attacks make positioning and mounted movement central to the encounter.

Location

Southern Caelid, near the Cathedral of Dragon Communion

Reward

Ekzykes's Decay and a Dragon Heart

Optional boss encounter

Elden Lord Contender Vyke

Elden Lord Contender Vyke is an optional Evergaol boss in Elden Ring who fights with a great spear, lightning and Frenzied Flame abilities. He is found in Lord Contender's Evergaol in the Mountaintops of the Giants.

Location

Lord Contender's Evergaol, Mountaintops of the Giants

Reward

Vyke's Dragonbolt

Boss encounter

Elemer of the Briar

Elemer of the Briar is an optional Elden Ring boss encounter. This draft focuses on readable tells, safe punish windows, and preparation without inventing patch-dependent health values.

Boss encounter

Erdtree Avatar

Erdtree Avatar is an optional Elden Ring boss encounter. This draft focuses on readable tells, safe punish windows, and preparation without inventing patch-dependent health values.

Optional dungeon boss

Esgar, Priest of Blood

Esgar, Priest of Blood is an optional boss in the Leyndell Catacombs who fights with blood loss attacks alongside two Rotten Strays. Defeating him rewards Lord of Blood's Exultation.

Location

Leyndell Catacombs

Health

Exact health varies with game version, player progression and multiplayer scaling; no verified figure is supplied.

Reward

Lord of Blood's Exultation

Optional field boss

Fallingstar Beast of the Hinterland

Fallingstar Beast of the Hinterland is an optional gravity-based boss in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. It fights in a confined crater with charging attacks, pincers, headbutts and gravitational magic.

Location

The Hinterland

Health

Not specified in the available source material

Reward

Gravitational Missile and runes

Optional NPC invader encounter

Festering Fingerprint Vyke

Festering Fingerprint Vyke is an NPC invader who appears outside the Church of Inhibition in Liurnia of the Lakes and uses Vyke's War Spear together with Frenzied Flame attacks.

Location

Church of Inhibition, Liurnia of the Lakes

Reward

Vyke's War Spear, Fingerprint Grape

Optional open-world boss and source of a Dragon Heart used for Dragon Communion rewards.

Flying Dragon Agheel

Flying Dragon Agheel is an optional dragon boss in Agheel Lake, Limgrave. It attacks from the air with fire, wing strikes, bites and sweeping ground attacks.

Location

Agheel Lake, Limgrave

Reward

Dragon Heart and runes

Optional field boss and source of the Fallingstar Beast Jaw

Full-Grown Fallingstar Beast

The Full-Grown Fallingstar Beast is an optional gravity-themed boss fought in a crater on Mt. Gelmir. Its charging attacks, pincers, tail and gravity magic make spacing and attack timing more important than raw aggression.

Location

Mt. Gelmir, in the crater near Ninth Mt. Gelmir Campsite

Reward

Fallingstar Beast Jaw and runes

Recurring field boss and route guardian in the Shadow Realm

Furnace Golem

Furnace Golem is a recurring field boss in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. These enormous animated furnaces patrol major outdoor routes and are fought by attacking their legs, exploiting a stagger, or using Hefty Furnace Pots against the burning basket.

Location

Several outdoor regions in the Land of Shadow

Health

Varies by encounter and New Game cycle; no single reliable value applies to every Furnace Golem.

Reward

Rewards vary by individual Furnace Golem.

Optional field boss

Ghostflame Dragon

Ghostflame Dragon is an optional undead dragon boss in Elden Ring, encountered in subterranean and snow-covered regions. It combines large-area ghostflame attacks with conventional dragon bites, claws, sweeps and aerial strikes.

Location

Known encounters include Siofra River and the Consecrated Snowfield.

Health

Varies by encounter and game mode; no verified figure supplied.

Reward

Rewards vary by encounter; verify the individual location before publication.

Optional dungeon boss guarding the final rewards of Giant-Conquering Hero’s Grave.

Giant-Conquering Hero’s Grave Ancient Hero of Zamor

Ancient Hero of Zamor is the optional boss at the end of Giant-Conquering Hero’s Grave in Elden Ring’s Mountaintops of the Giants. The frost-focused warrior shifts from sword attacks to large-area ice techniques during the fight.

Location

Giant-Conquering Hero’s Grave

Reward

Zamor Curved Sword and Zamor Mask

Boss encounter

Glintstone Dragon Adula

Glintstone Dragon Adula is an optional Elden Ring boss encounter. This draft focuses on readable tells, safe punish windows, and preparation without inventing patch-dependent health values.

Optional field boss and guardian of the Academy Glintstone Key

Glintstone Dragon Smarag

Glintstone Dragon Smarag is an optional dragon boss in Elden Ring found west of Raya Lucaria Academy in Liurnia of the Lakes. It guards the area around the Academy Glintstone Key and uses both dragon attacks and glintstone sorcery.

Location

Western Liurnia of the Lakes, near the Temple Quarter

Reward

Dragon Heart and Smarag's Glintstone Breath after the Remembrance of the Dragon Communion is obtained

Optional Evergaol boss and Golden Lineage encounter

Godefroy the Grafted

Godefroy the Grafted is an optional boss found in the Golden Lineage Evergaol in Altus Plateau. He mirrors many of Godrick the Grafted’s attacks, then adds a grafted dragon’s fire in his second phase.

Location

Golden Lineage Evergaol, Altus Plateau

Health

Not included because no verified value is available in the source pack.

Reward

Godfrey Icon and runes

Optional boss and recurring member of the Godskin enemy group

Godskin Apostle

The Godskin Apostle is a fast, black-flame-wielding boss encountered at several optional locations in Elden Ring, using twinblade attacks, evasive movement and a dangerous stretched-body phase.

Location

Divine Tower of Caelid, Dominula, Windmill Village; related Godskin encounters also appear in other locations.

Health

Varies by encounter and game scaling; no single health value applies to every Godskin Apostle fight.

Reward

Rewards vary by location. The Divine Tower of Caelid encounter awards Godskin Peeler and Scouring Black Flame; the Dominula encounter awards Godskin Peeler.

Boss encounter

Golden Hippopotamus

Golden Hippopotamus is an optional Shadow of the Erdtree boss encounter. This draft focuses on readable tells, safe punish windows, and preparation without inventing patch-dependent health values.

Optional field boss

Great Wyrm Theodorix

Great Wyrm Theodorix is an optional field boss found beside Cave of the Forlorn in the Consecrated Snowfield. It uses magma attacks, wide physical swings and dragon-style assaults, rewarding Runes and Dragon Hearts.

Location

Consecrated Snowfield, beside Cave of the Forlorn

Health

Not stated

Reward

Runes and Dragon Hearts

Optional multi-opponent challenge guarding Great-Jar’s Arsenal

Great-Jar’s Warriors

Great-Jar’s Warriors are three summoned NPC duelists encountered outside Great-Jar in northern Caelid. Defeating all three awards Great-Jar’s Arsenal, a talisman that substantially increases maximum equip load.

Location

Northern Caelid, outside Great-Jar

Health

Varies by summoned NPC build; no fixed shared health value is available.

Reward

Great-Jar’s Arsenal

Optional open-world dragon boss and source of a major Dragon Communion reward.

Greyoll

Greyoll is a gigantic sleeping dragon found in Dragonbarrow, Caelid. The encounter is unusual because Greyoll remains largely immobile while smaller dragons surround her and share the battle’s health pool.

Location

Dragonbarrow, Caelid

Reward

Runes, Dragon Hearts, and access to Greyoll's Roar at the Cathedral of Dragon Communion

Optional dungeon boss guarding the end of Highroad Cave.

Guardian Golem

Guardian Golem is the boss of Highroad Cave in Limgrave, Elden Ring. Its slow but wide-reaching attacks punish players who stay in front of it, while attacking its legs can create the opening needed to bring it down.

Location

Highroad Cave, Limgrave

Health

Not stated; varies by game mode and is not included here.

Reward

Blue Dancer Charm

Optional field boss guarding the approach through Jagged Peak toward Bayle the Dread.

Jagged Peak Drake

Jagged Peak Drake is an optional dragon encounter on the route through Jagged Peak in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. The fight can become a two-dragon battle, making positioning and target priority more important than simply trading blows.

Location

Jagged Peak

Reward

Dragon Heart and runes

Optional dungeon boss encounter

Kindred of Rot

Kindred of Rot is a duo boss encounter in Seethewater Cave, where two Kindred of Rot must be defeated together in a confined arena. The fight rewards Kindred of Rot's Exultation.

Location

Seethewater Cave

Reward

Kindred of Rot's Exultation

Optional dungeon boss

Lamenter

Lamenter is an optional boss at the end of Lamenter's Gaol in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. The encounter centers on evasive movement, summoned copies and identifying the real boss during its later phase.

Location

Lamenter's Gaol, Charo's Hidden Grave

Health

Not verified

Reward

Lamenter's Mask

Optional boss encounter tied to Fia's questline and the Mending Rune of the Death-Prince storyline.

Lichdragon Fortissax

Lichdragon Fortissax is an optional Remembrance boss in Deeproot Depths, reached through Fia's quest. The battle combines dragon attacks with red lightning and Death blight hazards.

Location

Deeproot Depths

Health

Varies by game cycle and multiplayer scaling; exact value is not included.

Reward

Remembrance of the Lichdragon

Optional late-game boss guarding the upper approach to Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree.

Loretta, Knight of the Haligtree

Loretta, Knight of the Haligtree is a mounted demigod-aligned boss encountered at the end of Miquella's Haligtree in Elden Ring. She combines sweeping halberd attacks with powerful glintstone sorcery and a spectral greatbow.

Location

Haligtree Promenade, Miquella's Haligtree

Health

Not listed; varies by game mode and has not been verified for this entry.

Reward

Loretta's Mastery, Loretta's War Sickle, and a large rune reward

Optional early-game dungeon boss and recurring enemy encounter

Mad Pumpkin Head

Mad Pumpkin Head is a recurring armored humanoid boss in Elden Ring. Its oversized iron pumpkin helmet protects the head, while heavy swings from a flail or hammer punish players who remain directly in front of it.

Location

Waypoint Ruins and Caelem Ruins

Health

Varies by encounter and game mode; exact values are not included because they require verification.

Reward

Runes and encounter-specific rewards

Optional remembrance boss and major lore figure associated with Miquella, the Haligtree, and the consequences of the Scarlet Rot.

Malenia, Blade of Miquella

Malenia, Blade of Miquella is an optional endgame boss in Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree. She has two phases, restores health when she connects with attacks, and uses Scarlet Rot in her second phase.

Location

Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree

Health

Phase 1: 18,473 HP; Phase 2: 14,778 HP in the base game on a first cycle.

Reward

480,000 Runes, Remembrance of the Rot Goddess, and Malenia's Great Rune

Optional major boss and the conclusion of the Count Ymir questline in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

Metyr, Mother of Fingers

Metyr, Mother of Fingers is an optional Remembrance boss in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, fought beneath Finger Ruins of Miyr during Count Ymir’s questline.

Location

Finger Ruins of Miyr

Health

Not included because no verified figure is supplied.

Reward

Remembrance of Metyr, Mother of Fingers

Optional remembrance boss associated with the Frenzied Flame and the Abyssal Woods.

Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame

Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame is the remembrance boss of Midra's Manse in the Abyssal Woods, fought after a deliberately deceptive opening encounter against Midra, Manse Lord.

Location

Midra's Manse, Abyssal Woods

Health

Exact health values vary by game mode and are not included here because they require verification.

Reward

Remembrance of the Lord of Frenzied Flame

Optional boss and source of the Mimic Tear Spirit Ashes encounter path in Nokron, Eternal City.

Mimic Tear

Mimic Tear is an optional Elden Ring boss in Nokron, Eternal City that copies the player’s equipped build, turning their own weapons, armor, spells and combat habits into the encounter’s central challenge.

Location

Nokron, Eternal City

Health

Not included because the source pack provides no verified health figure.

Reward

Boss rewards include a Larval Tear, Silver Tear Mask and Runes; the Mimic Tear Ashes are obtained from a separate chest in Night's Sacred Ground.

Optional cave boss

Miranda the Blighted Bloom

Miranda the Blighted Bloom is a giant Miranda Flower boss encountered in Tombsward Cave on the Weeping Peninsula. It relies on poison or Scarlet Rot hazards, ranged flower attacks, and nearby smaller Miranda Flowers.

Location

Tombsward Cave, Weeping Peninsula

Reward

Viridian Amber Medallion

Optional dungeon boss and guardian of the Golden Order Greatsword.

Misbegotten Crusader

Misbegotten Crusader is an optional Elden Ring boss found in Cave of the Forlorn, where it guards the Golden Order Greatsword in the Consecrated Snowfield.

Location

Cave of the Forlorn, Consecrated Snowfield

Health

Not specified; varies by game mode and is not included here without a verified figure.

Reward

Golden Order Greatsword

Optional major boss and source of Mohg's Great Rune, Remembrance of the Blood Lord and the access point for the Lord of Blood's Exultation-related combat challenge.

Mohg, Lord of Blood

Mohg, Lord of Blood is an optional demigod boss in Elden Ring found at the end of Mohgwyn Palace. His fight uses bloodflame, delayed blood-loss pressure and a dangerous ritual transition into a winged second phase.

Location

Mohgwyn Palace

Health

Not included because no verified figure was supplied.

Reward

Mohg's Great Rune and Remembrance of the Blood Lord

Boss encounter

Mohg, the Omen

Mohg, the Omen is an optional Elden Ring boss encounter. This draft focuses on readable tells, safe punish windows, and preparation without inventing patch-dependent health values.

Optional field boss encounter

Necromancer Garris

Necromancer Garris is an optional boss in Sage's Cave who fights with a flail and is accompanied by a large skeletal snail. Defeating him rewards the Family Heads flail.

Location

Sage's Cave

Health

Not included because no verified value is available in the source pack

Reward

Family Heads

Recurring mounted field boss

Night’s Cavalry

Night’s Cavalry is a recurring mounted field boss in Elden Ring that appears only at night, using a heavy weapon, a spectral horse and wide-reaching attacks to control open roads and bridges.

Location

Several nighttime field locations across the Lands Between, including bridges, roads and approach routes.

Health

Varies by encounter location and game mode; no single health value applies to every Night’s Cavalry fight.

Reward

Rewards vary by location and may include Ashes of War, weapons or other regional loot.

Boss encounter

Nox Swordstress and Nox Priest

Nox Swordstress and Nox Priest is an optional Elden Ring boss encounter. This draft focuses on readable tells, safe punish windows, and preparation without inventing patch-dependent health values.

Optional field boss and representative of the Omenkiller enemy type.

Omenkiller

Omenkiller is an optional Elden Ring boss encountered in the Village of the Albinaurics. The fight combines aggressive cleaver attacks, fire breath and nearby dogs, rewarding players who separate the pack before engaging the boss.

Location

Village of the Albinaurics

Health

Exact health varies by encounter and is not included in the verified source pack.

Reward

Crucible Knot Talisman and runes

Optional boss encounter

Onyx Lord

The Onyx Lord is a gravity-wielding humanoid boss in Elden Ring, encountered in more than one location. Its fights combine sweeping greatsword attacks with gravity sorceries and reward different items depending on the arena.

Location

Royal Grave Evergaol and Sealed Tunnel

Health

Not listed because the Onyx Lord has different versions and health values depending on the encounter.

Reward

Meteorite or Onyx Lord's Greatsword, depending on the version defeated.

Boss encounter

Patches

Patches is an optional Elden Ring boss encounter. This draft focuses on readable tells, safe punish windows, and preparation without inventing patch-dependent health values.

Optional dungeon boss encounter

Perfumer Tricia and Misbegotten Warrior

Perfumer Tricia and Misbegotten Warrior are an optional duo boss encounter in the Unsightly Catacombs. Tricia supports the Misbegotten Warrior with defensive perfume effects, so separating the pair and removing the more aggressive fighter first is the safest general approach.

Location

Unsightly Catacombs

Health

Not verified in the supplied source pack

Reward

Perfumer Tricia Ashes and Runes

Optional remembrance boss

Putrescent Knight

Putrescent Knight is an optional remembrance boss at the bottom of Stone Coffin Fissure in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. It fights alongside a skeletal steed and uses wide physical attacks, delayed blue projectiles, and coordinated charges.

Location

Stone Coffin Fissure, Realm of Shadow

Health

Not stated in the supplied source material

Reward

Remembrance of Putrescence

Boss encounter

Putrid Avatar

Putrid Avatar is an optional Elden Ring boss encounter. This draft focuses on readable tells, safe punish windows, and preparation without inventing patch-dependent health values.

Optional field boss and dungeon boss

Putrid Tree Spirit

The Putrid Tree Spirit is a large Erdtree creature encountered in late-game and underground areas of Elden Ring. Its close-range attacks, sudden lunges and Scarlet Rot hazards make spacing and arena positioning central to the fight.

Location

Notably encountered in War-Dead Catacombs and Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree.

Health

Varies by encounter location and game cycle; no single health value applies to every Putrid Tree Spirit.

Reward

Rewards vary by encounter; Golden Seed rewards are associated with notable Putrid Tree Spirit fights.

Optional remembrance-free boss encounter and source of Rakshasa's Great Katana and Rakshasa's armor set.

Rakshasa

Rakshasa is an optional humanoid boss found in the Eastern Nameless Mausoleum in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Defeating this aggressive great-katana wielder rewards Rakshasa's Great Katana and Rakshasa's armor set.

Location

Eastern Nameless Mausoleum

Health

Not stated; varies by game difficulty and multiplayer scaling.

Reward

Rakshasa's Great Katana and Rakshasa's armor set

Optional boss encounter in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Red Bear

Red Bear is an aggressive optional boss encountered in the Northern Nameless Mausoleum in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. The fight centers on close-range claw attacks, rapid pressure and punishing openings.

Location

Northern Nameless Mausoleum

Reward

Red Bear's Claw

Optional dungeon boss

Red Wolf of the Champion

Red Wolf of the Champion is an optional dungeon boss found at the end of Gelmir Hero's Grave. It uses rapid leaps, biting attacks, a magical sword and sorcery projectiles.

Location

Gelmir Hero's Grave

Reward

Bloodhound Knight Floh

Optional boss encounter

Regal Ancestor Spirit

Regal Ancestor Spirit is an optional remembrance boss in Nokron, Eternal City. Reach its arena by lighting the flames around Hallowhorn Grounds, then defeat the spectral guardian to claim its remembrance and runes.

Location

Hallowhorn Grounds, Nokron, Eternal City

Reward

Remembrance of the Regal Ancestor

Optional boss encounter and lore connection to Vyke, the former Tarnished associated with the Frenzied Flame.

Roundtable Knight Vyke

Roundtable Knight Vyke is an Evergaol boss in Mountaintops of the Giants who fights with Vyke's War Spear, lightning, and Frenzied Flame incantations.

Location

Lord Contender's Evergaol, Mountaintops of the Giants

Reward

Vyke's Dragonbolt

Optional field boss

Rugalea the Great Red Bear

Rugalea the Great Red Bear is an optional field boss in Rauh Base in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. The enormous red bear rewards the Roar Medallion when defeated.

Location

Rauh Base

Reward

Roar Medallion

Optional early-game cave boss and a close-range combat test against a highly aggressive large beast.

Runebear

Runebear is a large beast boss encountered in Earthbore Cave in Limgrave. Its cramped arena, rapid lunges, wide claw attacks, and high poise make positioning and patience more important than sustained trading.

Location

Earthbore Cave, Limgrave

Reward

Spelldrake Talisman

Optional major boss and shardbearer associated with Volcano Manor, the God-Devouring Serpent and the recusant path in Elden Ring.

Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy

Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy is the optional shardbearer boss at the end of Volcano Manor in Mt Gelmir. The encounter is designed around the Serpent-Hunter Great Spear found inside the arena.

Location

Audience Pathway, Volcano Manor, Mt Gelmir

Health

Exact health values are not included because they vary by game mode and are not verified in the source pack.

Reward

Remembrance of the Blasphemous, Rykard's Great Rune and runes

Optional field boss

Sanguine Noble

Sanguine Noble is an optional humanoid boss found in the Writheblood Ruins in Altus Plateau. It uses rapid blood attacks and a curved blade, and its defeat rewards the Bloody Helice.

Location

Writheblood Ruins, Altus Plateau

Health

Not listed because the value varies by difficulty and is not verified in the supplied material.

Reward

Bloody Helice

Optional major boss guarding the Scadutree Base area and rewarding a remembrance that can be exchanged for one of two unique weapons.

Scadutree Avatar

Scadutree Avatar is an optional remembrance boss in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. It fights from a large open arena beneath the Scadutree and uses sweeping roots, holy projectiles, charges, and repeated revivals.

Location

Scadutree Base, Realm of Shadow

Health

Not stated; varies by player count and game difficulty settings.

Reward

Remembrance of the Shadow Sunflower and a large rune reward

Boss encounter

Scaly Misbegotten

Scaly Misbegotten is an optional Elden Ring boss encounter. This draft focuses on readable tells, safe punish windows, and preparation without inventing patch-dependent health values.

Optional catacomb boss and summoner encounter

Spiritcaller Snail

Spiritcaller Snail is an optional Elden Ring boss in Road's End Catacombs that hides from direct view while summoning a spectral Crucible Knight to fight in its place.

Location

Road's End Catacombs

Health

Not included because the available source does not verify a reliable value.

Reward

Glintstone Sorcerer Ashes and Runes

Optional boss encounter and quest-related NPC battle

Swordhand of Night Jolan and Anna

Swordhand of Night Jolan and Anna is an optional Shadow of the Erdtree encounter tied to Count Ymir’s quest and the rewards associated with Jolan and Anna.

Location

Finger Ruins of Miyr

Reward

Jolan and Anna Spirit Ashes

Optional field boss and source of Deathroot for the Bestial Sanctum progression.

Tibia Mariner

Tibia Mariner is an optional undead field boss fought in a spectral boat. It relocates around its arena, summons skeletal support and rewards exploration with Deathroot and other undead-related rewards.

Location

Summonwater Village and later Wyndham Ruins encounters

Reward

Deathroot and encounter-specific rewards

Optional early-game field boss and mounted-combat test

Tree Sentinel

Tree Sentinel is an optional mounted field boss encountered near the Church of Elleh in Limgrave. It can be fought immediately or bypassed and revisited after gaining better equipment and access to Torrent.

Location

Limgrave, near the Church of Elleh

Health

Not specified in the available source material

Reward

Golden Halberd

Optional field boss encounter in the Hinterland area.

Tree Sentinel Duo of Hinterland

The Tree Sentinel Duo of Hinterland is an optional two-enemy boss encounter in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, where two Tree Sentinels must be managed at the same time.

Location

Hinterland

Health

Not confirmed in the supplied source material

Reward

Not confirmed in the supplied source material

Optional boss encounter

Ulcerated Tree Spirit

The Ulcerated Tree Spirit is a large optional boss in Elden Ring that fights through violent lunges, sweeping body attacks, explosive area damage and burrowing movement. Its cramped arenas make positioning as important as damage output.

Location

Most notably Fringefolk Hero's Grave; related manifestations appear elsewhere

Health

Varies by encounter and location

Reward

Encounter-specific rewards vary

Optional field boss guarding the Minor Erdtree in Altus Plateau

Wormface

Wormface is an optional boss at the Minor Erdtree in Altus Plateau. The encounter is defined by Death Blight buildup, a dangerous grab, and a reward of two Crystal Tears.

Location

Minor Erdtree, Altus Plateau

Health

Not specified in the supplied material

Reward

Crimsonspill Crystal Tear and Opaline Hardtear, plus runes

Boss encounter; specific role, location, mechanics, rewards, and narrative context are unverified.

Black Knight Edredd

Black Knight Edredd is listed as a supporting boss entity for Elden Ring, but the supplied source pack contains no verified encounter details.

Unverified boss entity

Black Knight Garrew

Black Knight Garrew is listed in the source pack as an Elden Ring boss, but no verified information about the encounter is currently available.

Unverified boss entry

Curseblade Labirith

Curseblade Labirith is an unverified Elden Ring boss entry with no supplied gameplay, location, encounter, reward, or lore data.