Ladies and gentlemen, in the world of Elden Ring, exploration is a key element that leads to hidden areas and rewarding boss fights. In this video by RageGamingVideos, we will uncover a collection of optional bosses that are often missed by players. These bosses are scattered around the map of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC expansion and offer unique challenges and rewards.
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Key Takeaways:
- Explore hidden or harder to reach areas in Elden Ring to find optional bosses.
- These bosses offer unique fights and rewards.
- Some bosses are easily missed if you don’t explore thoroughly.
- Consider using specific weapons or strategies to defeat certain bosses more easily.
In Bellat Tower: The First Legacy Dungeon
The first optional boss is located in Bellat Tower, a special side of Bellat that requires a key to access. The boss is a juvenile tree spirit mini-boss with a poison-infused move set. Defeating this boss rewards you with the Immunizing Horn Plus Two talisman, which boosts your status resistances.
In Fog Rift Fort: The Night Boss
In Fog Rift Fort, you’ll encounter an advanced version of the Black Knight enemies. This boss has a unique move set and drops the classic Black Knight Great Shield, a visually stunning shield with good stats.
South of Morth Run: Ghost Flame Dragon
Located south of Morth Run, this boss fight involves fighting a ghost flame dragon while being attacked by Mesmer soldiers. The encounter is interesting and leads you to a hidden area. The boss drops runes, a dragon heart, and a somber ancient dragon smithing stone. Holy damage is highly effective against this boss.
Charo’s Hidden Grave: Death Right Bird
In Charo’s Hidden Grave, you’ll find an expansion unique version of the death right bird boss from the main game. Defeating this boss rewards you with the Ash of War version of Ghost Flame Call, a unique weapon skill from Death’s Poker.
Charo’s Hidden Grave: Lament
In Charo’s Hidden Grave, there is a hidden boss called the Lament. Defeating this boss rewards you with the Lamenters Mask, an unlimited use transformation item that turns you into a lamenter, increasing your Arcane stat and granting unique abilities.
Jagged Peak: Continuation of a Quest
In the Jagged Peak area, there is a second Jagged Peak Drake boss that unlocks the continuation of a quest for a character named Egon. Defeating this boss is essential for progressing the questline.
Charo’s Hidden Grave: Falling Star Beast
Another boss in Charo’s Hidden Grave is the Falling Star Beast. This boss is weak to holy damage and drops the Gravitational Missile sorcery, which can be charged and has various uses.
Mater’s Remembrance Boss
The Mater’s Remembrance Boss is part of the sorcery questline. To access this boss, you’ll need to follow a series of steps involving maps and hidden locations. Defeating this boss rewards you with Mater’s Remembrance, a staff that can be used for both sorceries and incantations.
Ancient Ruins: Divine Beast Dancing Lion
In the Ancient Ruins, you’ll encounter a repeat of the Divine Beast Dancing Lion boss. Defeating this boss grants you the Divine Beast Tornado incantation and the Gazing Finger Colossal weapon, which has unique abilities.
These optional bosses in Shadow of the Erdtree offer exciting challenges and valuable rewards. Make sure to explore thoroughly to discover these hidden encounters and enhance your Elden Ring experience!
