Bosses
Demigods, shardbearers, and the path to the Erdtree.
Boss categories
Elden Ring WikiDemigodOffspring of Queen Marika — the central story bosses.ShardbearerHold a Great Rune; any two open the way into Leyndell.LegendDrop a Remembrance, traded for unique weapons or spells.
These overlap — Godrick, for instance, is a Demigod, a Shardbearer and a Legend at once. The smaller Field and Dungeon bosses fill out the full table below.
26 major bosses · every Demigod, Shardbearer and Legend, ordered from Limgrave to the Erdtree (and into the DLC)
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Shardbearers — claim two Great Runes
Any two Great Runes open Leyndell — none of these Shardbearers is individually required, and you can even skip Stormveil (and Godrick) to claim your two elsewhere.

Godrick the GraftedGreat Rune

Rennala, Queen of the Full MoonRune unlocks respec

Starscourge RadahnGreat Rune

Praetor RykardGreat Rune
Leyndell & the Mountaintops
Through the Royal Capital to the Forge of the Giants.

Morgott, the Omen KingGreat Rune

Fire Giant
The Ashen Endgame
Crumbling Farum Azula to the foot of the Erdtree.

Maliketh, the Black Blade

Hoarah Loux, Godfrey

Radagon / Elden BeastFinal boss
Optional Legends
Major Remembrance bosses off the critical path.

Mohg, Lord of BloodOpens the DLC

Malenia, Blade of MiquellaHaligtree

Lichdragon Fortissax

Astel, Naturalborn of the Void

Dragonlord Placidusax

Regal Ancestor Spirit
Shadow of the Erdtree — the main path
Enter through Mohg’s arena after felling Radahn and Mohg, then raise your Scadutree Blessing as you go.

Divine Beast Dancing Lion

Rellana, Twin Moon Knight

Messmer the Impaler

Romina, Saint of the Bud

Promised Consort RadahnDLC final boss
Shadow of the Erdtree — optional Remembrances
Powerful side bosses scattered across the Realm of Shadow.

Bayle the Dread

Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame

Metyr, Mother of Fingers

Commander Gaius

Putrescent Knight

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