In the Siofra, lies one of the most memorable optional boss models from’Elden Ring : the’Ancestral Spirit. To make this boss appear, you must light all the fires arranged around the large deer carcass in the Lands of Hallowhorn, along the river Siofra. As long as these lights remain off, the battle against the Ancestral Spirit does not begin, and the creature remains invisible.
L'Ancestral Spirit is a Grand Enemy-type boss in Elden Ring : This animated skeleton of a deer-like creature charges while butting with its antlers and shoots spectral fire from a distance.
Since this is an optional boss, players don't need to defeat it to progress through the Ring of Elden, but defeating it is still a great opportunity to enhance your build. If you want to know How many bosss are there on a Elden Ring? are available; see our dedicated guide.
When fighting the Ancestral Spirit, stay mobile: dodge its charges by rolling to the side, then land your attacks just as it retracts its horn.
Keep your distance as soon as he summons his spectral fire, and take advantage of every opening after an attack to strike him. From a distance, spells and incantations are also effective for defeating him without taking his deadly charges.
Below, we'll show you a map with the exact location of each fire to light. You can keep this page open to find the fires as you go, or check the map directly if you get stuck.
Summary :
Map of La Siofra with lights!
To display the boss Ancestral Spirit in Elden Ring, you must light the 9 fires scattered throughout the region of the Siofra.
Until all the lights are lit, the boss remains invisible and combat does not begin. This is therefore the essential step for summoning the Ancestral Spirit. See also our Map of Siofra to help you find your way around the entire area.
Here's how to read the map below:
- The 9 swords represent the 9 fires that must be lit to summon the Ancestral Spirit.
- The tree indicates a Vial of Life (a shard to pick up along the way).
- The red box marks the location of the boss in the Hallowhorn Lands.
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Approach each fire and light it one by one: once all 9 fires are lit, the’Ancestral Spirit appears in the area outlined in red. Take advantage of the moment it appears to get into the right position before the fight.
When fighting the Ancestral Spirit, stay mobile: dodge its charges by rolling, position yourself on its flanks to strike its hind legs, and keep your distance when it fires spectral blasts that track your position. It’s a major optional boss, but defeating it is a great reward for exploring this area in Elden Ring.
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How to Defeat the Ancestral Spirit: Summoning and Combat Tips
Once in the Lands of Hallowhorn, in the river Siofra, the fight against the’Ancestral Spirit It doesn't activate on its own. You must light each of the 9 fires arranged around the large deer statue: as long as even one fire remains unlit, the boss will not appear.
When the last fire is lit, the Ancestral Spirit emerges from the deer’s corpse, and the battle begins. This is an optional boss, but the reward is worth it: you get a Rune of the Bow, which will be valuable for the rest of’Elden Ring.
For the battle against the Ancestral Spirit, the arena is dark and the boss moves very quickly. Here are some tips to make the fight much easier:
- Stay close to its sides and legs: that's the safest area, and you'll avoid most of its charges.
- When he charges at you, bellowing, roll to the side at the last moment, then land two or three blows before he regains his footing.
- Watch out for his spectral fire projectiles from a distance: roll toward him instead of backing away—that way, you'll get out of his line of fire.
- A summoning (Spirit Ash or another player) draws his attention, allowing you to strike him from behind unnoticed.
The boss isn't too tough: with a powerful weapon and good roll timing, it goes down pretty quickly. Patience and positioning make all the difference. Note that a similar boss, the’Royal Ancestral Spirit, is also available in the game and offers a greater challenge.
Elden Ring is available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. In 2024, the game received an expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, which adds numerous new boss and areas to explore.
The video below shows, step by step, where to find and how to light the fires to invoke the Ancestral Spirit.
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The 8 swords = the 8 fires
why 6 swords on the map???
7 swords not 8 sorry ^^ and the 8th = basic set