
See Multiplayer to understand how summoning cooperators will affect bosses.See Status Effects and Damage Types to understand boss and player damage.See Builds for ideas on how to optimize your character Stats.
See Remembrance Weapons (Boss Weapons) for a list of unique gear from the main bosses of the game. See NPC Summons for AI cooperators that can assist you in fights. Successfully defeating a boss grants the player larger amounts of Runes than traditional enemies in their respective areas, and many offer rare and/or unique armaments, armor, magic, and other items. This page contains a list of all the bosses encountered in the game. Each boss features a unique set of moves, gear, and various weaknesses and resistances to different damage types and styles of play.
While some must be fought to progress through the story, most are optional. Bosses are encountered throughout the game in both the overworld and inside traditional dungeon-style levels. Bosses in Elden Ring are powerful enemies that add challenging experiences to the game.