Elden Ring offers a ton of fights in the base game alone, which not only shows how unique Elden Ring is but also how innovative it is as a Souls game. This guide will take you through the seven epic boss fights in Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

7. Midra, Lord Of Frenzied Flame

Of the many epic boss fights to choose from in DLC, Midra Lord of Frenzied Flame is undoubtedly one of the most epic. Not only does this fight have the mystique of Frenzied Flame itself, but the entire boss fight takes place in Midra’s Manse and the surrounding Abyssal Woods.

It’s a lot of fun to fight a boss who fully embraces this madness. Midra’s attack patterns are also unpredictable, and the background music during the fight is also very memorable. So although Midra is one of the easier big fights in Shadow of the Erdtree, it still ranks as one of the most memorable fights.

6. Bayle The Dread

In DLC, players will fight many dragons. These dragons are found in all corners of the game world. Jagged Peak area is almost entirely filled with battles between Drakes and Dragons. And at the top of this mountain is alpha Dragon, Bayle the Dread, who has fought the former Elden Lords, Dragonlord Placidusax.

Bayle’s fight is one of the most challenging in DLC, and one of the most visually spectacular, especially with all the attacks after entering the second stage. Add in the interactive participation of Igon, and it’s not hard to see why this boss fight is one of the most epic battles in Elden Ring.

5. Messmer The Impaler & Base Serpent Messmer

Messmer is the focus of Shadow of the Erdtree DLC promotion. He is a cursed sad warmonger who chose to faithfully carry out his mother’s orders and was quickly abandoned after completing his mission. Messmer is merely the catalyst for the introduction of Tarnished to Enir-Ilim on Tarnished’s journey through Lands of Shadow.

He is one of the fastest bosses in the game and also has some of the most visually striking attacks, with the giant snakes summoned by Messmer in battle and his spear attacks being very impressive. Because of his stunning visual effects in the second stage, players may even ignore his attacks.

In the battle with Messmer, players can not only experience tense and exciting combat but also can receive numerous Elden Ring Runes as rewards. These Runes are essential for subsequent equipment upgrades.

4. Metyr, Mother Of Fingers

Metyr is known as Mother of Fingers, which includes all the different Two Fingers that Empyreans have. Metyr is a creature that came to the Lands Between via a meteorite. She is the first proxy of Greater Will. However, Metyr soon loses contact with Greater Will, and afterward, any information that Finger Readers gleaned from the two fingers likely came not from Greater Will, but from Metyr, who has fallen into loneliness and madness.

Before this boss fight, there is a questline that involves traversing Finger Ruins that are scattered throughout Lands of Shadow. After completing all the quests, the player encounters Metyr beneath Cathedral of Manus Metyr. The arena for this boss fight is also visually stunning.

Meanwhile, the actual mechanics of the boss fight are completely otherworldly, especially when Metyr transitions into her second phase. This boss fight is almost arguably one of the most memorable fights in the entirety of Elden Ring.

3. Promised Consort Radahn & Radahn, Consort Of Miquella

Promised Consort Radahn is the penultimate boss fight of Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. So much happens in this boss fight during its second phase. Tarnished is actually fighting Radahn at his peak and Miquella who has just ascended to godhood, so it is extremely difficult and brutal, and many of the attacks may even feel unfair.

The intensity of this fight may even exceed the fight against Radagon and Elden Beast. Beating this boss fight will feel like a miracle to most people. You will get Remembrance of a God and a Lord, which can be used to craft two different Greatsword sets, and even Light of Miquella Incantation.

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2. Starscourge Radahn

The backstory of Starscourge Radahn fight includes the gala event before the duel with Radahn, and the player’s understanding that Radahn can still block the stars even in his Scarlet Rot-corrupted state. In addition, the player needs to travel a long distance to Radahn’s location before starting the fight, and when you actually enter the arena and start the fight, you can summon various NPCs to assist in the battle. When his health drops slightly below half, he will use a comet move.

1. Rennala, Queen Of The Full Moon

Rennala’s fight can almost be said to be annoying. Dealing with the chaotic elements of the first stage can be annoying, as you can’t finish the stage because of insufficient damage and have to repeatedly defeat the singing children three times. The backstory and atmosphere of the first stage are very attractive, and the second stage is absolutely stunning visually.

Rennala is almost completely immune to magic damage, so the boss fight in this part is very challenging. The battle becomes even more epic when the player learns the actual lore of the second stage from Ranni, which is triggered whenever someone tries to kill her mother.

These battles definitely add more color and depth to the world of Elden Ring, making DLC an experience that fans can’t miss.