Elden Ring: Best Shadow of the Erdtree Boss Order

The highly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring has finally arrived. With its expansive new areas and challenging boss fights players are eager to dive in. But what's the best boss order in this DLC? This guide will help players navigate the Lands of Shadow and face its dangers in the best order.

Best Shadow of the Erdtree Boss Order

The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC features numerous bosses that enhance the story and provide valuable rewards. Here's a suggested order for tackling all bosses including both required and optional fights:

1. Divine Beast Dancing Lion - Belurat Tower Settlement
2. Rellana Twin Moon Knight - Castle Ensis
3. Golden Hippopotamus - Shadow Keep Front Gate
4. Scadutree Avatar - Tree-Worship Sanctum beneath Shadow Keep
5. Commander Gaius - Shadow Keep Back Gate
6. Messmer the Impaler - Shadow Keep Dark Chamber
7. Putrescent Knight - The Fissure Depths
8. Midra Lord of Frenzied Flame - Manse Hall Abyssal Woods
9. Bayle the Dread - Jagged Peak
10. Metyr Mother of Fingers - Finger Ruins of Miyr
11. Romina Saint of the Bud - Ancient Ruins of Rauh
12. NPC adversaries - Enir-Ilim
13. Promised Consort Radahn - Enir-Ilim

This order is based on area progression and relative difficulty. However, some bosses like Putrescent Knight and Bayle the Dread can be accessed early but pose significant challenges.

Required Bosses

While Shadow of the Erdtree offers plenty of optional content, some bosses are mandatory to progress the story. The required bosses are:

1. Messmer the Impaler in Shadow Keep Dark Chamber
2. Romina Saint of the Bud at Ancient Ruins of Rauh
3. NPC adversaries in Enir-Ilim
4. Promised Consort Radahn also in Enir-Ilim

Players must defeat these bosses to complete the main questline of the DLC. However, focusing solely on required encounters means missing out on much of what Shadow of the Erdtree has to offer.

Recommendations and Tips

• Before facing Romina, it's advisable to defeat the Putrescent Knight and complete Thiollier's quest. This provides valuable context and rewards that may aid in the fight.
• Bayle the Dread is accessible early but extremely difficult. Before attempting this fight, visit the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion and speak with Igon for useful information and potential power-ups.
• Metyr Mother of Fingers requires completing Count Ymir's quest in Scadu Altus. This quest unlocks later in the game so expect to face this boss towards the end of your journey.
• The Abyssal Woods where Midra resides is a treacherous area. Players should be well-prepared before venturing into this location.