How many boss out of Elden Ring?

To remember:

• Elden Ring has 238 boss, divided into various categories such as main story boss, mini-boss, and sub-boss, offering a wide range of challenges to tackle.
• With six possible endings and the need for multiple playthroughs to platinum it, Elden Ring is designed to reward players' perseverance and skill through challenging and strategic gameplay.
• The game introduces its first DLC, titled "Shadow of the Erdtree," promising new areas, storylines, and more than 10 new characters, enriching the already dense gaming experience.

Conceived by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R. R. Martin, Elden Ring is considered to be FromSoftware's most complete game to date. This masterpiece was a real thrill for many, myself included! With boss's battles more difficult than in previous games, many players had a hard time of it and had to start over more than once.

But with the announcement of its First DLC: "Shadow of the Erdtree", you're probably tempted to start the game over, even if it means challenging yourself to face each boss again. Before starting a new game, let's review the opponents that await us and discover what the first DLC for Elden Ring has in store for us in terms of boss.

Elden Ring totals 238 boss

This number may seem mind-boggling, but there are indeed 238 boss in Elden Ring. Starting a new game to search for each one might discourage many, but it's a challenge that the most hardcore players won't hesitate to take on.

I'm talking in particular about players who want to finish Elden Ring to 100% since it is one of the many requirements to achieve this, or for those who want to platinum it. Note, however, that it is impossible to platinum Elden Ring in a single playthrough.

If you have never played Elden Ring, you should know that you don't have to. kill the 238 boss to finish the game. With six possible endings, your adventure will depend on the choices you make and the battles you wage. Considered the favorite video game of many, Elden Ring offers as much freedom as it does challenge.

I realize that 238 bosss is a staggering number, but they are divided into several categories: mini-dungeon bosss, bosss patrolling the open world, boss night shift, etc. Some of them will even have to be fought several times and in different circumstances.

It might sound repetitive, but Elden Ring has made the intense and memorable confrontations by playing on the atmosphere. Sometimes you will be trapped in a dungeon and will have to survive your opponent's attacks, other times you will fight outside the world (in sub-dimensions such as dungeons), and in some cases, you will even fight on the back of your Torrent. There are also cases where the path that leads you to the boss handicaps you, because by the time you reach the boss room, you have already used up your purple tear vials.

The bosss in the main story

Of the 238 bosss, 28 are bosss from the main story, and you will face them during your adventure. Some of them, such as Margit the Fallen or Malenia, Blade of Miquella, will give you a hard time.

So don't skimp on the preparation phase (choosing the best armor, weapons, spells, etc.), take a deep breath, face the boss, and if you lose, try again! This is a Soulsborne game with a significant level of difficulty, and learning the patterns will take up a large part of your time.

Other important boss on Elden Ring

In addition to the boss in the main story, the Betweenlands has 12 other equally important bosss, even though they are not mandatory and they bring their own difficulty pack. Considered as mini-boss in Elden Ring, you'll have to face them if you want to take certain paths.

Sub-boss

Don't underestimate the 198 sub-boss of Elden Ring! That would be a mistake, and Soulsborne regulars know that you shouldn't underestimate any enemy or you'll regret it. TheEntre-Terre will not spare you, especially since some of them are just as difficult to defeat as the important bosss.

For example Alecto, leader of the Black Knives, which has given some players a hard time. There are, of course, tricks to beating her, but if you're trying it for the first time, you may find it difficult to defeat her, depending on your build and reflexes (dodging, parrying, etc.). Don't worry, you'll earn great rewards such as a summon and "lots" of runes depending on your progress in the story.

To give you a quick overview, here's a non-exhaustive list of the game's sub-bosss that you'll be able to take on based on certain regions:

Limgrave :

• Half-Wolf : an agile, deadly wolf that forces you to dodge its swift attacks, but also to use counters.
• Avatar of the Putrid World Tree: a corrupted variant that exposes you to poison attacks and forces you to purify the area.
• Beast Man by Farum Azula: a bestial warrior, agile and deadly, forcing you to dodge and parry.

Liurnia des Lacs :

• Fallen Noble: a corrupt nobleman who will attack you with gravity spells and devastating techniques.
• Miranda, the Black Flower: a flower that bombards you with annoying magic and is protected by tiny clones.
• Ordovis, Chevalier du Creuset : a more difficult variant of Crudible Knight that requires you to master ranged combat, but also to dodge its powerful attacks.

Caelid:

• Valkyrie of noble rot: two valkyries using sacred incantations and impalement techniques, putting low-level players to the sword.
• Anastasia, the Devourer of Splinterless: an NPC overcome by madness, who attacks without provocation and challenges you with rapid attacks and regeneration.
• Ulcerous Tree Spirit (Poison Version): a variant that uses devastating poison attacks, forcing you to remain vigilant and use poison protection.

The difficulty of the sub-boss of Elden Ring varies greatly. Some will seem a little too easy, while others will make you regret not being sufficiently prepared. Don't underestimate any of the bosss in the Betweenlands! If you're having trouble beating some of them, don't hesitate to watch gameplay videos by veterans or read guides on the internet.

Whether it's a boss from history, a mini-boss, or a sub-boss, 238 bosss is a colossal number that promises hours of challenge and frustration. That's also what makes it the charm of Elden Ring an unforgiving game that rewards perseverance.

As you explore the world map, you can pit yourself against the boss in each area. With the announcement of its first-ever expansion, "Shadow of Erdtree," I have a feeling that FromSoftware has some pleasant surprises in store for us.

What do we know about the DLC for Elden Ring: Shadow of Erdtree?

Despite its sometimes extraordinary difficulty, Elden Ring has become a favorite among many players around the world. With the announcement of its first-ever DLC, Elden Ring: Shadow of Erdtree is surely one of the most anticipated expansions of the year.

Announced for June 21, 2024, it offers a host of new features, including new areas to explore, new weapons and armor, and an all-new storyline. based on part of the original myth from Elden Ring.

According to the latest news about our favorite video game, the exact number of boss has not yet been announced for the DLC. However, FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki hinted during an interview that there would be more than 10 new boss battles.

Thus, Elden Ring: Shadow of Erdtree promises to be a massive DLC that will delight fans of the original game.

To tide you over until its release, I invite you to watch this trailer from PlayStation France:

So, ready to return to the Middle Earth?