Elden Ring Boss Guide: Every Major Boss Strategy & Weakness

## 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.