Elden Ring(and the FromSoftware catalog as a whole) is infamous for its massive, showstopping boss battles.Shadow of the Erdtreeis no different, bringing in dozens of new bosses for players to get crushed, eviscerated, and destroyed by.
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Of course, just like in the base game, the new DLC has players looking out for thereallybig bosses (we’re talking about the bosses of the bosses, here). There are a total of ten new Remembrance Bosses inShadow of the Erdtree, each with their own unique arsenal to contend with (and loot to play with, of course).
Spoiler Warning: We will be revealing locations, drops, and brief descriptions of each of these bosses. However, we have avoided describing specific attacks or phases, which can instead be found in the boss guides linked throughout the article.
1Divine Beast Dancing Lion
An absolute beast
Belurat, Tower Settlement
Remembrance
Remembrance of the Dancing Lion
Other Drops
Divine Beast Head
Boss Guide
How to Beat Divine Beast
The first Remembrance Boss you’ll encounter in Shadow of the Erdtree will most likely beDivine Beast Dancing Lion, located at the top (end) of the Belurat, Tower Settlement area. As the name suggests, this enemy is a gigantic lion, who leaps and spins around the map while attacking the player and his companions.
It should be noted before attempting this boss that you can summon Redmane Freyja as a cooperator for the fight, in addition to your Spirit Ashes of choice. Upon defeat, the Dancing Lion will drop theRemembrance of the Dancing Lion, aDivine Beast Head, and 120,000 runes.
2Rellana, Twin Moon Knight
Double trouble
Castle Ensis
Remembrance of the Twin Moon Knight
How to Beat Rellana
Players can findRellana, sister ofRennala, Queen of the Full Moon, at the end of the Castle Ensis section of the map, just past the Castle-Lord’s Chamber Site of Grace. Rellana is equipped with two greatswords, one in each hand, that can deal fire or magic damage, respectively. She also has a wide arsenal of moon-based spells to attack the player with.
In addition to your Spirit Ashes, Needle Knight Leda can be summoned in this fight. Upon defeating Rellana, she will drop theRemembrance of the Twin Moon Knightand 240,000 runes.
3Messmer The Impaler
Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?
Shadow Keep, Specimen Storehouse
Remembrance of the Impaler
Messmer’s Kindling
How to Beat Messmer
Messmer the Impaleris located in Shadow Keep, at the end of the lower section of the Specimen Storehouse. This demigod boss will come at players with fire-based spells and a spear, as well as summoning his two snakes for special attacks.
Messmer is a required boss to reach the ending ofShadow of the Erdtree, and cannot be bypassed or skipped. Both Hornsent and Jolan can be summoned as allies for this fight, along with your Spirit Ashes. Messmer will drop theRemembrance of the Impaler, as well as the key itemMessmer’s Kindlingand 400,000 runes upon being defeated.
4Commander Gaius
Torrent didn’t know what hit him
Remembrance of the Wild Boar Rider
How to Beat Gaius
Commander Gaius is located in Scaduview, which can be found at the end of the Church District section of Shadow Keep. Gaius is a brutish warrior that rides on a humongous wild boar, both of whom will attack the player relentlessly.
While no NPCs are available for summoning in this fight, you’re able to actually summon Torrent to ride around the battle area after passing through the mist, along with your Spirit Ashes. Commander Gauis will drop theRemembrance of the Wild Boar Rider, as well as 230,000 runes, upon his death.
5Scadutree Avatar
A thorny bait-and-switch
Scadutree Base
Remembrance of the Shadow Sunflower
Miquella’s Great Rune
How to Beat Scadutree Avatar
The Scadutree Avatar can be found at the Scadutree Base, northeast of Shadow Keep. While the idea of a sunflower-based boss fight sounds fun, do not let your guard down for a second: the Scadutree Avatar has both ranged and melee attacks that can completely obliterate you if not blocked or dodged correctly.
Unfortunately, you cannot summon any cooperators (outside of multiplayer) for this boss fight, but you can still use Spirit Ashes. If you manage to defeat the Scadutree Avatar, it will drop theRemembrance of the Shadow Sunflower, theMiquella’s Great Runeitem, and 260,000 runes.
6Romina, Saint Of The Bud
Time to call in the Dryleafs
Ancient Ruins of Ruah
Remembrance of the Saint of the Bud
How to Beat Romina
Romina can be found in the western area of the Ancient Ruins of Ruah at the appropriately-named Church of the Bud. Romina is a scarlet-rot infused enemy that appears to be some kind of wicked combination of human, scorpion, centipede, and butterfly. She attacks with both spells and her spear, and is extremely agile.
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Dryleaf Dane can be summoned just outside of the mist wall before entering the battle, and your Spirit Ashes can be summoned once you have passed through. Romina is a required boss inShadow of the Erdtree, and must be defeated in order to complete the campaign. Romina drops theRemembrance of the Saint of the Budand 380,000 runes when defeated.
7Midra, Lord Of Frenzied Flame
A boss fight that will drive you insane
Midra’s Manse
Remembrance of the Lord of Frenzied Flame
How to Beat Midra
Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame can be found at the end of the Midra’s Manse dungeon, just after reaching the second-floor balcony Sight of Grace overlooking the entrance hall. Midra is a multiphase boss battle, beginning with a short “human” phase before transforming into their true form after defeating them for the first time. Midra’s true form fights with a greatsword as well as several madness-inducing attacks and spells.
While there are once again no NPCs to summon to help with this Remembrance Boss, you can still summon spirit ashes or multiplayer help. Players that keep their sanity and health intact will be rewarded with theRemembrance of the Lord of Frenzied Flameand 410,000 Runes.
8Putrescent Knight
I do not trust that steed…
Stone Coffin Fissure
Remembrance of Putrescence
How to Beat Putrescent Knight
The Putrescent Knight can be found at the very bottom of the Stone Coffin Fissure dungeon, requiring a tall leap of faith from a large platform just past the Fissure Depths' Site of Grace in order to enter the battlefield. The Putrescent Knight is a ghastly knight who rides a dark and strange looking horse, dealing damage with his cleaver and special putrescent attacks.
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Thiollier can be summoned for this boss fight if you have progressed their questline far enough, as well as Spirit Ashes. The Putrescent Knight drops theRemembrance of Putrescenceand 220,000 runes once he is defeated.
9Metyr, The Mother Of Fingers
The mother of all fingercreepers
Finger Ruins of Miyr
Remembrance of the Mother of Fingers
How to Beat Metyr
Metyr, the Mother of Fingers can be found in the Finger Ruins of Miyr below the Cathedral of Manus Metyr. This incredibly freaky boss is a gigantic mess of fingers and arms, creating a diabolically-designed monstrosity reminiscent of the Fingercreeper mob enemies.
No NPC cooperators can be summoned for the Metyr boss fight, but Spirit Ashes thankfully can still be used. If she is defeated, Metyr will drop theRemembrance of the Mother of Fingersand 420,000 runes into the player’s inventory.
10Promised Consort Radahn
The return of the king
Remembrance of a God and a Lord
How to Beat Radahn
The final boss in theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC is none other than a reincarnated form ofStarscourge Radahn, now known as Promised Consort Radahn. Located in Enir-Ilim, which is only accessible after burning the sealing tree at the Church of the Bud using Messmer’s Kindling.
Thiollier and Ansbach can both be summoned for this fight, if you’ve followed their questlines far enough, in addition to your Spirit Ashes. If you somehow manage to defeat the new-and-improved version of Radahn, he will drop the Remembrance of a God and a Lord and 500,000 runes.
