How Many Main Bosses Are in Elden Ring: Explained

How many main bosses are in Elden Ring? That’s something you need to know before you jump into FromSoftware’s popular fantasy action RPG. With a huge open-world structure, it’s easy to get lost in The Lands Between. Players can enjoy different playstyles and will encounter hundreds of bosses, including optional ones hidden across the Lands Between.

This can be a challenge for completionists, especially with more bosses coming in the Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC. In our guide, we’ll tell you exactly how many main bosses are in the game and what you can expect from them.

Exactly How Many Main Bosses Are in Elden Ring?

Bosses in Elden Ring range from mini Dungeon bosses to tough World bosses and the powerful Legacy Dungeon bosses. While there are a total of 238 bosses, you only need to defeat 15 main bosses to finish the game. Each boss has unique weaknesses and strengths. Here’s a rundown of these key bosses and some tips to help you beat them.

Margit, The Fell Omen (Stormveil Castle)

• Description: The first major boss, guarding Stormveil Castle.
• Tips: Margit has long reach and strong combos. Dodge often and attack during his openings.

Godrick The Grafted (Stormveil Castle)

• Description: Lord of Stormveil Castle, with a second phase where he uses a dragon’s head as an arm.
• Tips: Dodge his aggressive attacks and be careful of his fire breath in the second phase.

Red Wolf Of Radagon (Academy)

• Description: A fast wolf with magical attacks.
• Tips: Avoid its spells and time your attacks to take advantage of its low health.

Rennala, Queen Of The Full Moon (Academy)

• Description: The main boss of Liurnia, with powerful spell attacks in the second phase.
• Tips: The first phase is easy; focus on avoiding her spells in the second phase.

Godskin Noble (Divine Tower Bridge)

• Description: Not a main boss but a strong enemy on the bridge.
• Tips: Avoid his fire and quick rapier attacks.

Starscourge Radahn (Redmane Castle)

• Description: The main boss of Caelid, known for his sweeping strikes and powerful ranged attacks.
• Tips: Use the festival allies to help distract and damage him.

Draconic Tree Sentinel (Inner Leyndell Entrance)

• Description: Guards the entrance to Leyndell Capital.
• Tips: Similar to the Tree Sentinel in Limgrave but stronger and with flame attacks.

Godfrey, First Elden Lord (Erdtree Sanctuary)

• Description: Guards the path to Morgott.
• Tips: Stay patient and attack during the few openings he gives.

Morgott, The Omen King (The Elden Throne)

• Description: A stronger version of Margit.
• Tips: Use high posture damage attacks to make the fight easier.

Fire Giant (Forge Of The Giants)

• Description: The largest boss in the game with powerful AoE attacks.
• Tips: Stay close to its legs and avoid the fiery orbs in the second phase.

Godskin Duo (Dragon Temple Altar)

• Description: A pair of tough enemies with black flame attacks.
• Tips: Use bleed attacks as they are susceptible to them.

Beast Clergyman / Maliketh, The Black Blade (Dragon Temple)

• Description: Starts as the Beast Clergyman and transforms into Maliketh.
• Tips: Avoid his magical attacks and focus on dodging.

Sir Gideon Ofnir, The All-Knowing (Erdtree Sanctuary)

• Description: An enemy with powerful sorceries.
• Tips: Interrupt his spells and stay in melee range to pressure him.

Godfrey, First Elden Lord / Hoarah Loux, Warrior (Elden Throne)

• Description: Transforms into Hoarah Loux during the fight.
• Tips: Dodge his shockwaves and grab attacks in the second phase.

Radagon of the Golden Order / Elden Beast

• Description: The final boss with large AoE holy attacks.
• Tips: Increase holy damage negation and stay patient to beat Radagon. The Elden Beast is easier once you understand its patterns.

Elden Ring: How Many Bosses Are There? 

If you want to fight every boss in the game. Here is a complete list of all Elden Ring bosses. Brace yourselves

Bosses in Limgrave

• Beastman of Farum Azula
• Bell Bearing Hunter
• Black Knife Assassin
• Bloodhound Knight Darriwil
• Crucible Knight
• Deathbird
• Demi-Human Chief
• Erdtree Burial Watchdog
• Flying Dragon Agheel
• Godrick the Grafted
• Grafted Scion
• Grave Warden Duelist
• Guardian Golem
• Mad Pumpkin Head
• Margit, the Fell Omen
• Night’s Cavalry
• Patches
• Soldiers of Godrick
• Stonedigger Troll
• Tibia Mariner
• Tree Sentinel
• Ulcerated Tree Spirit

Bosses in Liurnia of the Lakes

• Adan, Thief of Fire
• Alabaster Lord
• Alecto, the Black Knife Ringleader
• Bell Bearing Hunter
• Black Knife Assassin
• Bloodhound Knight
• Bols, Carian Knight
• Cemetery Shade
• Cleanrot Knight
• Crystalian
• Crystalian Spear & Staff
• Death Rite Bird
• Deathbird
• Erdtree Avatar (Liurnia Northeast and Southwest)
• Erdtree Burial Watchdog
• Glintstone Dragon Adula
• Glintstone Dragon Smarag
• Magma Wyrm Makar
• Night’s Cavalry (Liurnia North and South)
• Omenkiller
• Onyx Lord
• Red Wolf of Radagon
• Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon
• Royal Knight Loretta
• Royal Revenant
• Spirit-Caller Snail
• Tibia Mariner

Bosses in Weeping Peninsula

• Ancient Hero of Zamor
• Cemetery Shade
• Deathbird
• Erdtree Avatar
• Erdtree Burial Watchdog
• Leonine Misbegotten
• Miranda the Blighted Bloom
• Night’s Cavalry
• Runebear
• Scaly Misbegotten

Bosses in Caelid

• Commander O’Neil
• Cemetery Shade
• Crucible Knight & Misbegotten Warrior
• Death Rite Bird
• Decaying Ekzykes
• Erdtree Avatar
• Erdtree Burial Watchdog
• Fallingstar Beast
• Frenzied Duelist
• Mad Pumpkin Heads
• Magma Wyrm
• Night’s Cavalry (Caelid version)
• Nox Swordstress & Nox Priest
• Starscourge Radahn

Bosses in Dragonbarrow

• Battlemage Hugues
• Beastman of Farum Azula
• Bell Bearing Hunter
• Black Blade Kindred
• Cleanrot Knight
• Elder Dragon Greyll
• Flying Dragon Greyll
• Godskin Apostle
• Night’s Cavalry (Dragonbarrow version)
• Putrid Avatar
• Putrid Crystalian Trio
• Putrid Tree Spirit

Bosses in Altus Plateau

• Ancient Dragon Lansseax
• Ancient Hero of Zamor
• Black Knife Assassin (Sage’s Cave and Sainted Hero’s Grave)
• Crystalian Spear & Ringblade
• Demi-Human Queen Gilika
• Elemer of the Briar
• Erdtree Burial Watchdog
• Fallingstar Beast
• Godefroy the Grafted
• Godskin Apostle
• Necromancer Garris
• Night’s Cavalry
• Omenkiller & Miranda the Blighted Bloom
• Perfumer Tricia
• Sanguine Noble
• Stonedigger Troll
• Tibia Mariner
• Tree Sentinel
• Wormface

Bosses in Mt. Gelmir

• Abductor Virgins
• Demi-Human Queen Maggie
• Demi-Human Queen Margot
• Full-Grown Fallingstar Beast
• Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy
• Godskin Noble
• Kindred of Rot
• Magma Wyrm
• Red Wolf of the Champion
• Ulcerated Tree Spirit

Bosses in Capital Outskirts

• Bell Bearing Hunter
• Crucible Knight & Knight Ordovis
• Deathbird
• Draconic Tree Sentinel
• Fell Twins
• Grave Warden Duelist
• Onyx Lord

Bosses in Leyndell, Royal Capital

• Esgar, Priest of Blood
• Godfrey, First Elden Lord
• Mohg, the Omen
• Morgott, the Omen King

Bosses in Mountaintops of the Giants

• Ancient Hero of Zamor
• Borealis the Freezing Fog
• Commander Niall
• Death Rite Bird
• Erdtree Avatar
• Fire Giant
• Godskin Apostle and Noble
• Tibia Mariner
• Ulcerated Tree Spirit
• Vyke, Knight of the Roundtable

Bosses in Crumbling Farum Azula

• Maliketh, the Black Blade
• Dragonlord Placidusax
• Godskin Duo

Bosses in Forbidden Lands

• Black Blade Kindred
• Night’s Cavalry
• Stray Mimic Tear

Bosses in Consecrated Snowfield

• Astel, Stars of Darkness
• Death Rite Bird
• Great Wyrm Theodorix
• Misbegotten Crusader
• Night’s Cavalry
• Putrid Avatar
• Putrid Grave Warden Duelist

Bosses in Miquella’s Haligtree

• Loretta, Knight of the Haligtree
• Malenia, Blade of Miquella

Bosses in Siofra

• Ancestor Spirit
• Dragonkin Soldier
• Mohg, Lord of Blood

Bosses in Ainsel River

• Dragon Soldier of Nokstella

Bosses in Nokron, Eternal City

• Mimic Tear
• Regal Ancestor Spirit
• Valiant Gargoyle and its Twinblade

Bosses in Deeproot Depths

• Crucible Knight Siluria
• Fia’s Champions
• Lichdragon Fortissax

Bosses in Lake of Rot

• Astel, Naturalborn of the Void
• Dragonkin Soldier

Bosses in Leyndell, Ashen Capital

• Esgar, Priest of Blood
• Godfrey, First Elden Lord
• Mohg, the Omen
• Sir Gideon Ofnir, the All-Knowing

Bosses in Elden Throne

• Radagon of the Golden Order / Elden Beast

How Long Will It Take To Beat Elden Ring?

Focusing on the main objectives, Elden Ring takes about 59½ hours to complete. For players aiming for 100% completion, expect to spend around 132 hours (or more!) exploring every aspect of the game.

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