Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC adds a bunch of new bosses to challenge players. This guide will help you find all the boss locations in the new expansion. Let's dive into where you can find each fearsome foe waiting to test your skills.
Table of Contents
- All Shadow of the Erdtree Boss Locations
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- Blackgaol Knight
- Divine Beast Dancing Lion
- Ghostflame Dragon #1
- Demi-Human Swordmaster Onze
- Death Knight #1
- Rellana, Twin Moon Knight
- Golden Hippopotamus
- Ghostflame Dragon #2
- Black Knight Edredd
- Chief Bloodfiend
- Ghostflame Dragon #3
- Dancer of Ranah
- Demi-Human Queen Marigga
- Putrescent Knight
- Ancient Dragon-Man
- Jagged Peak Drake (x2)
- Ancient Dragon Senessax
- Bayle the Dread
- Death Rite Bird
- Lamenter
- Messmer the Impaler
- Red Bear
- Ralva the Great Red Bear
- Death Knight #2
- Rakshasa
- Jori, Elder Inquisitor
- Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame
- Curseblade Labirith
- Commander Gaius
- Tree Sentinel (x2)
- Fallingstar Beast
- Scadutree Avatar
- Divine Beast Dancing Lion #2
- Romina, Saint of the Bud
- Needle Knight Leda & Allies
- Radahn, Consort of Miquella
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All Shadow of the Erdtree Boss Locations
The DLC introduces a new area called the Realm of Shadow. Players should be around level 150 or higher before tackling these tough new enemies. Collecting Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ash Blessings can also help reduce the damage you take.
Here's a table showing all the boss locations in Shadow of the Erdtree:
| Boss Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Blackgaol Knight | Gravesite Plain > Western Nameless Mausoleum |
| Divine Beast Dancing Lion | Belurat, Tower Settlement > Stagefront |
| Ghostflame Dragon #1 | Lake north of Gravesite Plain region |
| Demi-Human Swordmaster Onze | Belurat Gaol |
| Death Knight #1 | Fog Rift Catacombs |
| Rellana, Twin Moon Knight | Castle Enis > Castle-Lord's Chamber |
| Golden Hippopotamus | Shadow Keep Main Gate |
| Ghostflame Dragon #2 | South of Moorth Ruins |
| Black Knight Edredd | Fort of Reprimand |
| Chief Bloodfiend | Rivermouth Cave |
| Ghostflame Dragon #3 | Cerulean Coast |
| Dancer of Ranah | Southern Nameless Mausoleum |
| Demi-Human Queen Marigga | Cerulean Coast West |
| Putrescent Knight | Stone Coffin Fissure > Fissure Depths |
| Ancient Dragon-Man | Gravesite Plain > Pillar Path Waypoint |
| Jagged Peak Drake (x2) | Dragon's Pit Terminus |
| Ancient Dragon Senessax | Jagged Peak Mountainside |
| Bayle the Dread | Jagged Peak Summit |
| Death Rite Bird | Charo's Hidden Grave |
| Lamenter | Lamenter's Gaol |
| Messmer the Impaler | Shadow Keep > Dark Chamber Entrance |
| Red Bear | Northern Nameless Mausoleum |
| Ralva the Great Red Bear | Scadu Altus |
| Death Knight #2 | Scorpion River Catacombs |
| Rakshasa | Eastern Nameless Mausoleum |
| Jori, Elder Inquisitor | Abyssal Woods |
| Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame | Midra's Manse > Second Floor Chamber |
| Curseblade Labirith | Bonny Gaol |
| Commander Gaius | Shadow Keep, Back Gate |
| Tree Sentinel (x2) | Hinterland |
| Fallingstar Beast | Finger Ruins of Dheo |
| Scadutree Avatar | Scadutree Base |
| Divine Beast Dancing Lion #2 | Ancient Ruins, Grand Stairway |
| Romina, Saint of the Bud | Church of the Bud, Main Entrance |
| Needle Knight Leda & Allies | Enir-Ilim > Cleansing Chamber Anteroom |
| Radahn, Consort of Miquella | Enir-Ilim > Divine Gate Front Staircase |
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Blackgaol Knight
The Blackgaol Knight uses a Greatsword and a Crossbow, and you can find him in the Western Nameless Mausoleum. When you defeat him, he drops the Greatsword of Solitude and his Solitude armor set. You don't have to beat him to move forward in the Shadow of the Erdtree.
Divine Beast Dancing Lion
The Divine Beast Dancing Lion is a strong and quick boss in Elden Ring. It uses a variety of elemental attacks and is located in Belurat, the Tower Settlement. You must defeat this boss to progress in Shadow of the Erdtree.
Ghostflame Dragon #1
The Ghostflame Dragon is a Field Boss in Elden Ring. It's a huge dragon with withered wings and exposed bones, located in Greatbridge, North. You don't have to defeat this boss to progress in the game, but if you do, you'll get a valuable Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone and a Dragon Heart.
Demi-Human Swordmaster Onze
Demi-Human Swordmaster Onze is a quick and skilled swordfighter found at the bottom of Belurat Gaol in Elden Ring. You don't need to defeat this optional boss to progress in Shadow of the Erdtree.
Death Knight #1
The Death Knight is a Secondary Boss who appears in multiple locations and uses different weapons that can conjure lightning. It's an optional boss, so you don't need to defeat it to progress in Shadow of the Erdtree.
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Rellana, Twin Moon Knight
Rellana, Twin Moon Knight, is a towering knight and the twin sister of Renalla in Elden Ring. She wields two Greatswords that can be infused with magic and fire elements. You can find her at the end of Castle Ensis. Defeating her is required to progress in the game.
Golden Hippopotamus
The Golden Hippopotamus is a boss found resting near the foot of the giant Marika Statue in Shadow Keep. When you enter the arena, it will charge at you and start the fight. You must defeat this boss to progress in Shadow of the Erdtree.
Beating the Golden Hippopotamus rewards you with Aspects of the Crucible: Thorns and two Scadutree Fragments, and allows further exploration of Shadow Keep.
Ghostflame Dragon #2
Black Knight Edredd
Black Knight Edreed is a winged knight armed with a double-ended sword, located in Fort Reprimand. You don't have to defeat this optional boss to progress further.
Chief Bloodfiend
Chief Bloodfiend is a large boss armed with a club, located in Rivermouth Cave. You can choose to defeat this optional boss, as it's not necessary to advance in the DLC.
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Ghostflame Dragon #3
Dancer of Ranah
The Dancer of Ranah is a nimble fighter with a distinct attack style, located in the Southern Nameless Mausoleum on an island west of the Cerulean Coast. Players can opt to face this optional boss, as defeating it is not required to progress.
Demi-Human Queen Marigga
Demi-Human Queen Marigga resembles a humanoid jackal and wields a staff, dealing both standard and magic damage. You can encounter her at the shore near Charo's Hidden Grave. Defeating her is optional and not necessary to progress.
Putrescent Knight
The Putrescent Knight is a formidable boss found in Fissure Depths, appearing as a knight-horse combination with a mutated skeleton appearance. It's a significant challenge in this DLC, capable of dealing extremely high damage with its attacks. Defeating this boss is mandatory to progress in Shadow of the Erdtree.
Ancient Dragon-Man
The Ancient Dragon-Man wields a katana and moves swiftly between attacks. You can find him in Dragon's Pit, and defeating him will reward you with the Dragon-Hunter's Great Katana. This boss is not optional, you need to defeat him to progress further.
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Jagged Peak Drake (x2)
The Jagged Peak Drake is a dragon that inflicts fire and lightning damage. It can be encountered between the Suppressing Pillar and the Finger Ruins of Rhia. This boss must be defeated to progress in Elden Ring; it is not optional.
Ancient Dragon Senessax
Ancient Dragon Senessax is a powerful dragon that primarily uses lightning attacks to deal significant damage. You can encounter it on the west side of Jagged Peak, near Bayle the Dread. Defeating this boss is optional, you do not need to defeat it to progress in the DLC.
Bayle the Dread
Bayle the Dread and Promised Consort Radahn are considered the two toughest bosses in Elden Ring. Bayle is a massive dragon located at the summit of Jagged Peak. He delivers devastating area-of-effect attacks that are challenging to evade, although they can be avoided with precise timing. Additionally, Bayle possesses a formidable amount of health, making the battle a significant challenge.
Death Rite Bird
These skeletal bird-like creatures roam the Lands Between, and now in the Realm of Shadow. They are optional bosses, meaning players do not need to defeat them to progress further.
Lamenter
Lamenter is a small yet crafty boss that relies on creating clones to attack. You can encounter Lamenter in Lamenter's Gaol. Defeating this boss is optional, as it's not necessary to advance in the DLC.
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Messmer the Impaler
Messmer the Impaler is a boss introduced in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. He fights alongside a snake companion and attacks with fire-based spells and a large spear. He bears a resemblance to another red-haired demigod and is linked to Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy, through the red snakes he carries.
Defeating Messmer is mandatory for players to progress in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC; he is not an optional boss.
Red Bear
Red Bear is a humanoid boss glowing white, resembling someone wearing a bear fur coat, located in the Northern Nameless Mausoleum. You can choose whether or not to defeat this optional boss, as it's not required to progress further.
Ralva the Great Red Bear
Ralva the Great Red Bear is a formidable boss that relies on its sheer strength in combat. You can encounter Ralva in Scadu Altus. Defeating this boss is optional, players do not need to defeat it to advance in Shadow of the Erdtree.
Death Knight #2
Rakshasa
Rakshasa is a humanoid enemy wielding a long katana, located in the Eastern Nameless Mausoleum. You don't have to defeat this optional boss to progress in Elden Ring.
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Jori, Elder Inquisitor
Jori, Elder Inquisitor wields the Barbed Staff-Spear and is located in the Abyssal Woods. Defeating this boss is required to progress in Elden Ring; it is not optional.
Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame
Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame, is a legendary boss and represents the embodiment of the Frenzied Flame. You can encounter Midra in Midra's Manse. Defeating this boss is mandatory to progress in Shadow of the Erdtree; it is not optional.
Curseblade Labirith
Curseblade Labirith is a Secondary Boss in Elden Ring, located in the depths of Bonny Gaol. This boss has the ability to turn invisible during combat. Players are not required to defeat Curseblade Labirith to progress in the DLC, making it an optional challenge.
Commander Gaius
Commander Gaius rides a boar into battle and employs multiple magic attacks. You can find him at the rear of the Shadow Keep Legacy Dungeon. This boss must be defeated to progress in Shadow of the Erdtree; it is not an optional encounter.
Tree Sentinel (x2)
From the "Shadow Keep, Black Gate" site of grace, turn right and enter the room with an altar or statue. Perform the "O Mother" gesture in front of it to reveal a secret wall. This hidden passage leads to the area you're seeking. You can learn the "O Mother" gesture in the northeast corner of Bonny Village.
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Fallingstar Beast
This massive quadruped creature is adorned with crystals and can be encountered in various locations. It's an optional boss, meaning players don't need to defeat it to progress in Elden Ring. However, defeating this boss will reward players with useful items and Runes.
Scadutree Avatar
The Scadutree Avatar, resembling an Urcerated Tree Spirit, serves as the Scadutree counterpart to the Erdtree Avatar. It is located in Scadutree Base and is a mandatory boss in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Players must defeat this boss to progress through the DLC storyline. Note that this boss is exclusive to the DLC and does not appear in the main game of Elden Ring.
Divine Beast Dancing Lion #2
Romina, Saint of the Bud
Romina, Saint of the Bud, is a unique amalgamation of creatures including a scorpion, centipede, butterfly, and humanoid form. You can encounter Romina in the Church of the Bud. This boss must be defeated to progress in Shadow of the Erdtree; it is not optional.
Needle Knight Leda & Allies
Radahn, Consort of Miquella
Radahn, Consort of Miquella, is a boss in Elden Ring. After reducing Promised Consort Radahn's health to 75%, he transforms into the formidable Radahn, Consort of Miquella. In this new form, he retains his previous attacks and gains powerful new divine abilities.
You can find Radahn in Enir-Ilim. Defeating this boss is mandatory in this DLC.
With this guide, you should be able to find the location of all the bosses in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Good luck Tarnished and may you overcome these fearsome new foes in the Realm of Shadow.
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