Summary

  • Not all Elden Ring bosses are equally challenging, with some offering less difficulty than others.
  • The game features a variety of boss encounters, including mini-bosses and unique fights.
  • Despite the high number of boss fights, some are considered easy and act as good opportunities for players to level up and improve.

Elden Ring was 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 Ring still 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.

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Yet not all bosses are created equal, with many offering less of a challenge than others. In total, there are 238 boss fights in Elden 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 January 24, 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 of Elden 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 of Elden Ring’s easiest bosses.

27 Scadutree Avatar

A Unique Triple Phase Boss

Elden Ring: 15 Easiest Bosses, Ranked The Scadutree Avatar Approaches the player in a pool of yellow liquid

The Scadutree Avatar is 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.

26 Morgott, The Omen King

Powerful and Fast, But Weak to Bleed

Morgott holding a sword in Elden Ring

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 King is 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.

25 Fire Giant

Slow-Moving and Weak To Bleed

Fighting a Fire Giant in Elden Ring

This colossal boss fight may be epic in scale, but few players will struggle to overcome this memorable encounter. Elden Ring players will find this gargantuan enemy late in the game once they have traversed most of the map and found their way to the snowy region in the far north. Fire Giant guards 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.

24 Godfrey, First Elden Lord (Golden Shade)

A Fun Battle That Is Over Too Quickly

Godfrey, First Elden Lord (Golden Shade) in Elden Ring
  • Location: Leyndell, Royal Capital
  • Drops: 80,000 Runes
  • HP: 7099

Leyndell, Royal Capital, is one of the most original and striking areas in Elden 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 Lord is 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.

23 Mohg, The Omen

A Taster Of The Real Thing

Mohg, The Omen in Elden Ring
  • Location: Subterranean Shunning Grounds
  • Drops: 100,000 Runes
  • HP: 14,000

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 Omen can dish out some heavy damage but offers little in the way of challenge.

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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.

22 Rykard, Lord Of Blasphemy

One Of The Best Spectacle Battles In Elden Ring

Rykard looking down upon Tarnished in Elden Ring

One of the most iconic fights in Elden Ring for the voice acting alone, Rykard is a terrifying gimmick 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.

21 Margit, The Fell Omen

A Tough Challenge For New Players

Margit The Fell Omen in Elden Ring

The first major story boss that new players will encounter in the game, taking on Margit, the Fell Omen too 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 in Elden Ring is 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 Ring is 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.

20 Godrick The Grafted

A Fun Introduction To The Game

Godrick The Grafted in Elden Ring

The Godrick boss fight is one of the highlights of the starting area in Elden 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 of the easier story bosses within the game, the fight offers a hugely enjoyable experience. Fast-paced, with a fun array of attacks, this battle has a ton of character.

19 Sir Gideon Ofnir, The All-Knowing

Dangerous Spells But Weak To Attack

Sir Gideon Ofnir, the All-Knowing in Elden Ring

Players will first meet Sir Gideon when they reach the Roundtable Hold early in the game. This NPC acts as the leader of the Tarnished but 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, as Sir Gideon Ofnir, The All-Knowing has 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.

18 Rennala, Queen Of The Full Moon

Powerful Magic That Fails Against Aggression

Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon in Elden Ring

Rennala is another boss battle that is heavier on spectacle than difficulty. A central figure within the world of Elden Ring, the fight is required for the Age of Stars ending. It takes place at the end of The Academy of Raya Lucaria and has two distinct phases.

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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.