There are 10 major bosses in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, and they all put up a substantial fight. Certain new encounters are among the hardest fights FromSoftware has ever designed. But like the base game, Shadow of the Erdtree is almost entirely non-linear—so what’s the best order to tackle the challenges ahead?
What order should you complete Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree’s bosses?
1) Divine Beast Dancing Lion
Dance for me. Screenshot by Dot Esports
Divine Beast Dancing Lion is the first major boss in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree and the boss of the first Legacy Dungeon—Belurat, Tower Settlement. It’s technically an optional boss, but you shouldn’t skip it. It’s probably the most straightforward of all the new encounters, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy.