Elden Ring Complete Boss Guide
The Lands Between are filled with unforgettable boss encounters. This guide covers strategy, weaknesses, and recommended builds for every major boss.
Main Bosses (Mandatory)
Margit, the Fell Omen - Location: Stormveil Castle entrance - Recommended Level: 20-25 - Weakness: Bleed, Frost, Heavy Jump Attacks - Strategy: Use Margit's Shackle (2 uses per fight). Summon Sorcerer Rogier. Dodge delayed cane attacks — Margit holds attacks longer than you expect. Punish after the leaping hammer slam. - Reward: Talisman Pouch
Godrick the Grafted - Location: Stormveil Castle - Recommended Level: 25-30 - Weakness: Bleed, Poison, Lightning - Strategy: Summon Nepheli Loux (must speak to her first). Phase 2: stay close when he uses dragon head — the fire sweep has a blind spot at his feet. Roll through the whirlwind attacks. - Reward: Godrick's Great Rune, Remembrance
Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon - Location: Raya Lucaria Academy - Recommended Level: 40-50 - Weakness: Physical damage (Phase 1), Bleed (Phase 2) - Strategy: Phase 1 — kill glowing children, damage Rennala. Phase 2 — rush her immediately, stagger her summons. She has low poise; aggressive play shreds her. - Reward: Remembrance, ability to respec
Starscourge Radahn - Location: Redmane Castle, Caelid - Recommended Level: 50-60 - Weakness: Scarlet Rot, Bleed - Strategy: Summon EVERYONE (6+ NPC summons available). Ride Torrent to avoid meteor attacks. Apply Rot Grease or Rotten Breath. Run away during Phase 2 meteor dive. Let summons tank while you chip away. - Reward: Radahn's Great Rune, Remembrance, access to Nokron
Boss Difficulty Ranking (Easy → Hardest)
| Boss | Difficulty | Key Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Rennala | ★★☆☆☆ | Aggressive melee, she staggers easily |
| Godrick | ★★★☆☆ | Stay close, dodge fire |
| Morgott | ★★★☆☆ | Margit's Shackle works again |
| Fire Giant | ★★★★☆ | Phase 2: attack hands, use Torrent |
| Maliketh | ★★★★☆ | Blasphemous Claw parry item helps |
| Godfrey | ★★★★☆ | Jump the stomps, don't roll |
| Radagon/Elden Beast | ★★★★☆ | Holy resistance (Haligdrake Talisman +2) |
| Malenia | ★★★★★ | Rivers of Blood + Mimic Tear. Pray. |
Malenia, Blade of Miquella — The Superboss
- Recommended Level: 120-150
- Weakness: Bleed, Frost, Fire
- Phase 1 Strategy:
- Waterfowl Dance: Run away from first flurry, roll through second, roll away from third
- Punish her slow attacks; never overcommit
- Fighting Cowboy's method: bait the kick → backstep → punish
- Phase 2 Strategy:
- Scarlet Aeonia opening: run underneath her as she falls
- She's more aggressive but has more openings after attacks
- Frost pots knock her out of Waterfowl Dance
- Recommended: Rivers of Blood +10, Mimic Tear +10, Black Knife Tiche +10
- Alternative: Blasphemous Blade spam knocks her down repeatedly
FAQ
Q: Can I skip any main bosses? A: You must defeat at least 2 Shardbearers (Godrick, Rennala, Radahn, Rykard) to enter Leyndell. Margit, Godfrey Shade, Morgott, Fire Giant, Maliketh, Godfrey, Radagon/Elden Beast are all mandatory.
Q: What's the best weapon against Radagon/Elden Beast? A: Blasphemous Blade or Godslayer's Greatsword. Both deal fire damage (Radagon's weakness) and their weapon arts have excellent range for Elden Beast.
Q: How do I survive Waterfowl Dance? A: Three options: (1) run away from first two flurries, roll third; (2) Bloodhound's Step ash of war; (3) Vow of the Indomitable shield ash.