To remember:
- Elden Ring features 238 bosss, divided into various categories such as main story bosss, mini-bosss and sub-bosss, offering a wide range of challenges to overcome.
- With six possible endings and the need for multiple playthroughs to achieve platinum, Elden Ring is designed to reward players' perseverance and skill through demanding, strategic gameplay.
- The game introduces a first DLC called "Shadow of the Erdtree", promising new areas, storylines and more than 10 new bosss, 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 ErdtreeYou're probably tempted to start the game all over again, even if it means challenging yourself to face each boss all over again. Before we launch a new game, let's review the opponents that await us and find out what the first Elden Ring DLC has in store for us in terms of boss.
Elden Ring totals 238 boss
It may seem like a mind-boggling number, but there are 238 bosss in Elden Ring. Starting a new game to search for each of them might deter some, but it's a challenge that the more hardcore won't hesitate to take up.
I'm talking in particular about players who want to finish Elden Ring to 100% since it's one of the many conditions for achieving it, or for those who want to platinum it. Please note, however, that it is impossible to platinum Elden Ring in a single game.
If you've never played Elden Ring before, 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 boss are a staggering number, but they're divided into several categories: boss mini-donjons, bosss patrolling the open world, boss night shiftetc. Some of them will even have to be fought several times under different circumstances.
It might sound repetitive, but Elden Ring has made the intense and memorable confrontations by playing with atmosphere. Sometimes you'll be trapped in a dungeon and have to survive your opponent's onslaught, other times you'll be fighting out-of-world (sub-dimensions like gaols) and in some cases, you'll even be fighting on the back of your Torrent. There are also times when the path to boss is a handicap, because by the time you reach the boss room, you've already used up your vials of crimson tears.
The boss of the main story
Of the 238 bosss, 28 are bosss from the main story, and you'll face them throughout your adventure. Some of them, like Margit the Fallen or Malenia, Lame de Miquella, will give you a hard time.
So don't skimp on the preparation phase (choosing the best armorIf you can't find what you're looking for (e.g., weapons, spells, etc.), breathe, face the boss and if you lose, start again! This is a Soulsborne of considerable difficulty, and learning the patterns will take up a great deal of your time.
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Other important boss on Elden Ring
In addition to the bosss in the main story, the Entre-Terre has 12 other bosss that are just as important, even though they are not compulsory and bring their own specificities. difficulty pack. Considered as mini-boss in Elden Ring, you'll have to face them if you want to take certain paths.
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Sub-boss
Don't underestimate the 198 sub-boss of Elden Ring! It would be a mistake, and Soulsborne regulars know that you mustn't underestimate any enemy or you'll regret it. L'Entre-Terre won't spare you, especially as some of them are just as hard to beat as the big bosss.
For example Alecto, leader of the Black Kniveswhich has given some players a run for their money. There are, of course, tricks for beating her, but if you're a first-timer, you may find it hard to beat her, depending on your build and reflexes (dodging, parrying...). Don't worry, though: you'll earn great rewards such as a summoning and "lots" of runes as you progress through 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 Putride 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.
- Ulcerative tree spirit (Poison version): a variant that uses devastating poison attacks, forcing you to remain vigilant and use poison protection.
The difficulty of Elden Ring's sub-bosss varies greatly. Some will seem a little too easy, while others will make you wish you'd prepared yourself better. Don't underestimate any boss from the Entre-Terre! If you're having trouble beating some of them, don't hesitate to watch gameplay suggested 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. It's also what makes the charm of Elden Ring an unforgiving game that rewards perseverance.
As you traverse the world map, you'll be able to compete against the bosss in each zone. With the announcement of its very first expansion, "Shadow of Erdtree", I have a feeling that FromSoftware has some pleasant surprises in store for us.
What do we know about Elden Ring's DLC: Shadow of Erdtree?
Despite its sometimes uncommon difficulty, Elden Ring has become a favorite of gamers the world over. With the announcement of its very first DLC, Elden Ring: Shadow of Erdtree is surely one of the most eagerly-awaited extensions 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 of Elden Ring.
According to the latest news on 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 will 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, check out this trailer from PlayStation France :
So, are you ready to return to the Entre-Terre?
