Summary
Elden Ringwas released to almost universal praise. With its mix of spectacle and tough challenges, it wowed audiences as often as it defeated them. Known as FromSoftware’s most accessible game,Elden Ringstill pulls no punches when it comes to boss fights. Some of the toughest encounters in any of their games are found within The Lands Between.
Yet not all bosses are created equal, with many offering less of a challenge than others. In total,there are 238 boss fightsinElden Ring, many of which are boss versions of enemies that can be found roaming the world. Even among the unique or main quest bosses, not every encounter has a high skill wall to overcome, providing a much-needed boost to players before the end-game difficulty spike.
Updated on July 19, 2025, by Andy Chapman: Elden Ring has firmly established itself as one of the best games of the modern era. With the release of its massive DLC,Shadow of the Erdtree, the game reaffirmed this status with another epic landscape and even more challenging boss fights. With the announcement ofElden Ring Nightreign, FromSoftware’s open-world classic has become something of a franchise. With Nightreign, the developers have taken the title in an entirely new direction, one which fans of the game are eager to try out. This article has been updated with additional entries to give a broader view ofElden Ring’s easiest bosses.
27Scadutree Avatar
A Unique Triple Phase Boss
TheScadutree Avataris certainly no push-over. With its three-phase battle and dangerous ranged attacks that inflict blood-loss buildup, this boss can deal heavy damage quickly. It’s possible to miss the Avatar entirely, as it is only accessible after players have drained the sunken area of the Shadow Keep.
Found at the base of the Scadutree, the monstrous sunflower is surprisingly quick. It can launch itself across the large arena at a moment’s notice, dealing high amounts of damage. While the Avatar is quick and dangerous, its HP is considerably less than other bosses in the DLC. This means that a few well-timed attacks can put an end to the fight.
26Morgott, The Omen King
Powerful and Fast, But Weak to Bleed
This exciting boss encounter is found at the halfway point of the game and can be challenging for players due to the foe’s fast movement and delayed attacks. Morgott guards the entrance to the Erdtree, and while it is certainly a tough fight, players will have already faced off against the character twice in the game.
Morgott, the Omen Kingis by far the hardest version of this boss, but by this point, players should have little trouble taking him down.His health bar is relatively small, his poise can be broken easily, and he is weak to lightning and bleed. The fight is epic in scale, and his attacks can seem relentless, but some well-timed hits will soon drain his health bar. While he may pose a challenge to some, most players will dispatch the Omen King after only a few attempts.
25Fire Giant
Slow-Moving and Weak To Bleed
This colossal boss fight may be epic in scale, but few players will struggle to overcome this memorable encounter.Elden Ringplayers will find this gargantuan enemy late in the game once they have traversed most of the map andfound their way to the snowy regionin the far north.Fire Giantguards the Forge of the Giants, which players need to reach to progress the main story.
When first encountered, this fight can prove tough due to the boss’ extreme size and equally large health pool. However, players will soon discover that the Fire Giant can be taken down quicker than expected. One of his feet is a weak point, which allows players to reach the second phase quickly. The boss area also offers a lot of room and allows players to use Torrent for quicker mobility. In addition, bleed can be effective against this boss and will help to whittle away at its large amount of health.
24Godfrey, First Elden Lord (Golden Shade)
A Fun Battle That Is Over Too Quickly
Leyndell, Royal Capital, is one of the most original and striking areas inElden Ring, with tough challenges waiting around every corner. Eventually, players will come to a boss wall and meet the Golden Shade version of Godfrey, the First Elden Lord.
Godfrey, First Elden Lordis by no means a pushover, but compared to the real version encountered later in the game, he doesn’t quite live up to the name. By the time the player reaches this boss, they will have come up against tougher challenges and overcome them, so dealing with Godfrey shouldn’t require too much work.
23Mohg, The Omen
A Taster Of The Real Thing
Much like Godfrey, this easier version of a tough later boss is underwhelming. Found below the royal capital, guarding a hidden wall that leads to the frenzied flame,Mohg, the Omencan dish out some heavy damage but offers little in the way of challenge.
With a limited move set and well-telegraphed attacks, most players will defeat Mohg relatively quickly. Also, like the Golden Shade Godfrey, players will be experienced enough in the game at this point to take on the fight with little to worry about.
22Rykard, Lord Of Blasphemy
One Of The Best Spectacle Battles In Elden Ring
One of the most iconic fights inElden Ringfor the voice acting alone, Rykard is a terrifyinggimmick fight that delivers in droves. What it lacks in difficulty, it makes up for in pure chaotic joy, reveling in its unabashed spectacle.
Found after completing the Volcano Manor legacy dungeon, the fight is more thematic than challenging, with the weapon needed for victory waiting at the opening of the boss room. Rykard is one of the central characters within the lore of the game, and it is a fight that shouldn’t be missed, even though the battle itself is lacking in terms of difficulty.
21Margit, The Fell Omen
A Tough Challenge For New Players
The first major story boss that new players will encounter in the game, taking onMargit, the Fell Omentoo early can be a true challenge. His attacks are fast and unrelenting, and finding an opening on a first attempt is tough. This boss fight is a test for players and a taste of what’s to come later.
A common mistake new players make inElden Ringis taking on Margit too early. There’s all of Limgrave to explore before moving on to Stormveil Castle and plenty of opportunities to level up, find better gear, and take on easier boss fights.Elden Ringis a big game, and by taking the time to explore and level, players will discover that Margit isn’t the impossible challenge he first seemed.
20Godrick The Grafted
A Fun Introduction To The Game
The Godrick boss fight is one of the highlights of the starting area inElden Ring. This boss is found at the end of Stormveil Castle, the first major legacy dungeon in the game. The fight can be tough for those less experienced, but having already defeated the tougher Margit, the Fell Omen, players shouldn’t find Godrick to be too much of a challenge.
Although Godrick is one ofthe easier story bosseswithin the game, the fight offers a hugely enjoyable experience. Fast-paced, with a fun array of attacks, this battle has a ton of character.
19Sir Gideon Ofnir, The All-Knowing
Dangerous Spells But Weak To Attack
Players will first meet Sir Gideon when they reach the Roundtable Hold early in the game.This NPC acts as the leader of the Tarnishedbut is ruthless in his actions and holds many secrets to himself. Once players have progressed to the end stages of the game, Ofnir will reveal himself as a foe and stand in the way of them becoming Elden Lord.
This fight can be tough, asSir Gideon Ofnir, The All-Knowinghas access to many spells, both sorceries and incantations. The amount of spells he wields can depend on which shardbearers the player has defeated and which were reported to Ofnir earlier in the game. Although he can bombard players with a lot of magic, his health bar is small, so a few well-timed attacks will take him down quickly. Intelligence build characters can also use the Eternal Darkness sorcery, which will redirect almost all of his attacks.
18Rennala, Queen Of The Full Moon
Powerful Magic That Fails Against Aggression
Rennala is another boss battle that is heavier on spectacle than difficulty. A central figure within the world ofElden Ring, the fight is required forthe Age of Stars ending. It takes place at the end of The Academy of Raya Lucaria and has two distinct phases.
In the second phase, the fight truly begins. Rennala uses spells that can cause huge damage, but with a few well-timed attacks, her health can disappear quickly, ending the battle before it gets a chance to start.
