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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