Limgrave is the first location that you arrive in when playingElden Ring,after leaving the Chapel of Anticipation. After activating the First Step Site of Lost Grace, you will find yourself surrounded by lush green grass, golden trees, bushes that provide manyElden RingCrafting Materials, and of course the sight of the illustrious Erdtree far on the horizon.
Although Limgrave does appear peaceful and full of innocent wildlife, it hides multiple sinister enemies that are lurking around, even forlongtime Soulsborne veterans. Some bosses are hidden in plain sight, while others require a bit of exploring to reach. Defeating bosses rewards players with useful items that’ll surely help them in theirElden Ringjourney.
Updated July 1st, 2024 by Jacob Buchalter:While Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC does add an absurd amount of new content be it bosses, hundreds of new weapons, new spells/incantations, and more, it doesn’t add much to the ‘base game’. All of the bosses you could find in the base game when Elden Ring first came out are still there, but now there’s a whole new map you can access after beating both Radahn and Mohg that has a whole bunch of new bosses and content in it. This is all to say that Limgrave is exactly the same as it was when Elden Ring first launched. With that in mind, forall of you who are now going through this area againon new characters to reach the Lands of Shadow, here’s every boss you can find in Limgrave.
All Limgrave Bosses
As Well as Their Location, Their Rewards, & a General Overview of Each One
Limgrave can be divided into five sections;Stormveil Castle, Main Limgrave, Mistwood, Stormhill, and Weeping Peninsula. There are a total of 32 bosses scattered around its corners, and all of these bossesvary widely in their difficulty, rewards, and atmosphere.
Golden Beast Crest Shield
Ornamental Straight Sword
ThisGrafted Scion (Chapel of Anticipation)is located inside the Chapel of Anticipation, an area actually on a separate island just to the southwest of Stormveil Castle. The Scion is the tutorial boss that every player must face (or more likely, die at the hands of) before moving on to the ‘real’ game. The boss drops3,200 Runes,Golden Beast Crest Shield, andOrnamental Straight Swordupon defeat. If, like most of us, one finds themselves unable to defeat the Grafted Scion, don’t worry about needing to start a new save file to try it again or anything like that, you will have the opportunity to return to this area later on in the gamethrough the Four Belfries.
Additionally, a Grafted Scion will appear as a standard elite enemy in Stormveil Castle, but it only rewards Runes. From that point on, the Scions do appear very rarely in certain locations, but never again as a boss.
Rewards:
400 Runes
TheSoldier of Godrickis the second boss that you’ll encounter within the tutorial area in the Stranded Graveyard, and it functions as a way to test and see if you were paying attention to the tutorial and understand the basics ofElden Ring’scombat.
That said, because it’s just a basic soldier that you’ll see hundreds, if not thousands of times throughout the game, it only rewards400 Runes. after being defeated. It is by far the easiest boss in the game, and if players didn’t walk through a fog gate to confront the Soldier of Godrick then it wouldn’t even really count as a boss.
12,000 Runes
Talisman Pouch
Margit, the Fell Omen, is the first “things just got real” boss of Elden Ring, as every great Soulslike game has, as he’s a lot more aggressive than other bosses up to this point and there are a lot of moves to learn in order to survive. Killing him is required if you wish to open up the way to Stormveil Castle, though this absolutely isn’t the last time the Tarnished will be seeing him. In any case, beating Margit rewards12,000 Runesand aTalisman Pouch. Sure, you can completely circumvent Stormveil Castle and go around it to progress without killing Margit, but you’ll find yourselfwithout an extra Talisman slotif you do.
Godrick’s Great Rune
Remembrance of the Grafted
Godrick the Graftedis the first Shardbearer that you will likely encounter, and he’s the main boss of Stormveil Castle. And, although Godrick the Grafted is crucial to the story as a Shardbearer, he’s actually an optional boss that can be skipped (like Margit) if you go around Stormveil Castle and cross the broken bridge instead.
Godrick,for all his monologuing and “worldbuilding"about being the lord of all that is golden, only drops20,000 Runes, as well asGodrick’s Great Rune, and theRemembrance of the Grafted,which can be used to createsomething called Legendary Armaments.
2,400 Runes
Demi-Human Ashes
Throughout the Lands Between there exist multiple Erdtree Burial Watchdogs guarding the numerous underground catacombs. In the western parts of Limgrave, just northwest of the Church of Elleh, the first Erdtree Burial Watchdog can be found at the end of Stormfoot Catacombs. While it moves very mechanically, you still shouldn’t take this to mean the Watchdog is predictable, so approach it carefully. Once defeated, you will receive a meager1,300 Runesand theNoble Sorcerer Ashes.
The second one is the boss of the Impaler’s Catacombs, which are southeast of the Bridge of Sacrifice in the Weeping Peninsula.2,400 Runesand theDemi-Human Ashesare given to you after beating this one.
2,100 Runes
Aspects of the Crucible: Tail
Most of the time whenCrucible Knightare encountered they’re justplain overly-aggressiveelite enemies that are scattered around the world of Lands Between, similar to the Black Knights in the originalDark Souls.
However, just like with a lot of bosses inElden Ring, enemies that were originally introduced as bosses quickly become common enemies in later areas. This Crucible Knight is encountered as a boss, trapped in the Stormhill Evergaol in the western parts of Limgrave. Once defeated, the Tarnished will get2,100 Runesand theElden RingIncantation,Aspects of the Crucible: Tail.
1,000 Runes
Flamedrake Talisman +1
TheBeastman of Farum Azula (Limgrave)is located inside the Groveside Cave in the southwestern parts of Limgrave and is a perfect example of an enemy who is powerful enough to be a boss now, but is just a common enemy later as the Beastmen are the basic mobs of the late-game Farum Azula area.
The cave is rather easy, as expected since it’s an early-game area, and The Beastman of Farum Azula drops1,000 Runesand theFlamedrake Talismanwhen defeated.
2,700 Runes
Bone Peddler’s Bell Bearing
The Bell Bearing Hunters can be found in various locations throughout the Lands Between, and they only appear at nighttime in locations that merchants and instructors commonly occupy during the day. One of them spawns at Warmaster’s Shack east of Stormhill Shack.
These are optional bosses and are difficult enough that it’s understandable if you want to ignore them entirely, either way, be ready for a tough fight. But, if the you manage to overcome this Hunter you’ll receive theBone Peddler’s Bell Bearingas well as2,700 Runes.
3,900 Runes
Sacrificial Axe
Like manyElden Ringbosses, theDeathbird (Weeping Peninsula)is a type of boss that appears multiple times. In fact, they’re actually incredibly similar to the Bell-Bearing Hunters as both bosses only appear at night in specific locations. Two Deathbirds can be found in Limgrave; one in Stormhill east of Warmaster’s Shack, and another south of the Callu Baptismal Church in Weeping Peninsula.
The Stormhill Deathbird drops2,800Runesand theBlue-Feathered BranchswordTalisman, while the Weeping Peninsula one drops3,900 RunesandSacrificial Axe.
1,800 Runes
Assassin’s Crimson Dagger
The Black Knife Assassins are a well-known enemyinElden Ring,as these are the same assassins responsible for the Night of Black Knives, an event in which Godwyn the Golden, a demi-god by all accounts, was slain. They appear in various regions, most of the time as optional bosses. And, one of them can be fought at theend of the Deathtouched Catacombswest of the Saintbridge Site of Lost Grace in Limgrave. Defeating the Black Knife Assassin rewards1,600 Runesand theElden RingTalisman,Assassin’s Crimson Dagger.
1,700 Runes
Blue Dancer Charm
TheGuardian Golemis the final boss of the Highroad Cave inElden Ringand is another boss you should quickly get used to fighting as they pop up pretty often as regular enemies later on. The cave itself can be reached by jumping down the bridge near the Saintbridge Site of Grace and heading north. Additionally, the Cave is an odd mini-dungeon full of Wolves, Giant Bats, and Giant Land Octopi.
Skeletal Militiaman Ashes
The Tibia Mariner boss can be found near the borders of Caelid on the east side of Limgrave lurking inside Summonwater Village. Yet again, there are a fair number of Tibia Mariners spread across the Lands Between, so be sure to learn their attack patterns early. As one of Those Who Live in Death, the Tibia Mariner dropsDeathrootwhen defeated, as well as2,400 Runes,and theSkeletal Militiaman Ashes. TheElden RingDeathroot triggers the NPC named ‘D’, Hunter of the Dead’s questline which leads to the Beast Clergyman and almost all of the Beastial Incantations.
Banished Knight Engvall Ashes
Inside the Murkwater Catacombs, which are north of the Murkwater Coast Site of Grace in Limgrave, there’s a boss that goes by the name Grave Warden Duelist. The Grave Warden Duelists are a variation of the Duelist enemies found in other locations inElden Ringsuch as near the Colosseum in Leyndell.
These Duelists, in particular,were exiled from the Colosseumand forced into watching over their assigned catacomb, but you should get ready to see this enemy type again after this boss fight. Defeating the Warden grants1,700 Runesand theBanished Knight Engvall Ashes.
Rewards If Spared:
Golden Rune (1) x2
Rewards If Killed:
Spear +7
800 Runes
Patches is a well-known NPC that has appeared in just about all of theSoulsgames and even some other From Software titles. However, inElden Ring,Patches can (optionally) be fought as a boss inside the Murkwater Cave, south of the Murkwater Coast Site of Grace. If you spare him, you’ll gettwoGolden Runes (1),theGrovel for MercyGesture, and Patches will then become a merchant that you may buy items from. On the other hand, if Patches is killed, the rewards are:
Be aware that once the Tarnished has ventured into Liurnia, Patches will move from this location to the Scenic Isle Site of Grace and will keep moving as the Tarnished progresses, eventually ending up in Volcano Manor.
Roar Medallion Talisman
TheStonedigger Troll (Limgrave Tunnels)can be found at the very bottom of Limgrave Tunnels, northeast of the Church of Elleh. Again, this is a boss that is also a common enemy found across the Lands Between, though the Trolls probably have the most variations of all the enemies that are both bosses and regular mobs.
This one is holding a Great Club and will drop1,800 Runesand theRoar Medallion, anElden RingTalisman, once he’s beaten.
5,000 Runes
Dragon Heart
Flying Dragon Agheel is quite intimidating if you’re early on inElden Ringand only have weak equipment, as this is the first of many gigantic dragons they’ll encounter. The boss will appear north of the Dragon-Burnt Ruins, dropping down onto the Ruins area after raining deadly dragonfire down from above.
If you manage to kill this dragon,5,000 Runesand oneDragon Heartare given to you. This heart can then be taken to the Church of Dragon Communionto start obtaining Dragon Incantations, found by going through the Coastal Cave, and both locations are also part of Limgrave.
3,200 Runes
Golden Halberd
The Tree Sentinel is probablyone of the most iconic bosses inElden Ring,primarily because it can be fought right after leaving the Chapel of Anticipation, though this is incredibly difficult to do without leveling up the Tarnished and their gear first. It can be seen walking back and forth near the Church of Elleh’s entrance.
Defeating it grants theGolden Halberdas well as3,200 Runes. Be ready to fight more Tree Sentinels acrossElden Ring,sometimes even multiple of them at once.
Tailoring Tools
Sewing Needle
TheDemi-Human Chiefis part of anElden RingNPC’s Questline, Boc the Seamster, a friendly Demi-Human. The chief isn’t quite so friendly and is found inside the Coastal Cave southwest of the Church of Elleh. Upon killing the boss, players get1,200 Runes,Tailoring Tools, and theSewing Needle.
Both of these items unlock the abilityfor you to tailor your armor, whether it’s by your own hands or at the hands of the NPC named Boc.
Golden Seed
Banished Knight Oleg Ashes
The Ulcerated Tree Spirit is the main boss of the Fringefolk Hero’s Grave, which is an incredibly difficult challenge dungeonthat unlocks by using two Stonesword Keysat the Fog Gate just before the exit that leads to The First Step Site of Grace.
If the Tarnished manages to make it here after all the Chariots, Imps, and Phantoms, they’ll have to beat this gigantic, powerful,and frankly patience-testingTree Spirit which drops15,000 Runes,Golden Seed, andBanished Knight Oleg Ashes.
1,100 Runes
TheMad Pumpkin Headboss can be found guarding the NPC, Sorceress Sellen, inside Waypoint Ruins to the north of the Agheel Lake South Site of Grace.
These maddened ex-gladiators can be found all over the Lands Between, usually minding their own business until the Tarnished interrupts. Beating it is quite easy with proper spacing and it drops1,100 Runesafterward.
Ash of War: Barricade Shield
Nightrider Flail
As the name suggests, the Night’s Cavalry is a dark boss that can be seen only at night. As part of a Calvary, they’re also found at multiple spots on the map. There are two in Limgrave, one near the Agheel Lake North Grace and one near the Castle Morne Rampart Grace.
The one found in Agheel Lake North drops2,400 Runesand theAsh of War: Repeating Thrustwhen beaten while the other drops3,400 Runes, theAsh of War: Barricade Shield, andNightrider Flail. The Night’s Calvary are soldiers under Margit’s command who used to roam the Lands Between and grant glorious death to great soldiers and warriors. The game seems to incentivize you to fight these guys while riding Torrent, but they can also be fought on foot and you can even knock them off their own horses if through Stance Break.
1,900 Runes
Bloodhound’s Fang
South of the Agheel South Lake, there is theForlorn Hound Evergaolwhich has Bloodhound Knight Darriwil as its boss, trapped there for eternity for his betrayal. If you are successful in killing him, Blaidd will be happy, but they’ll also receive1,900 Runesand theBloodhound’s FangCurved Greatsword, one of the best early-game weapons overall, both in terms of design and mechanical application.
2,600 Runes
Spelldrake Talisman
TheRunebearlies dormant inside the Earthbore Cave, west of Forest Lookout Tower in Weeping Peninsula. It’s a gigantic bear that can easily overwhelm anyone who isn’t used to such aggressive (almost too aggressive) enemies.
Defeating it grants2,600 Runesand theSpelldrake Talisman.But, be warned, this isn’t the last appearance of the Runebear, as there is even a forest full of them later on called the Mistwood and now an even scarier oneyou can find in theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC.
2,200 Runes
Lhutel the Headless Ashes
The Cemetery Shade is located inside the Tombsward Catacombs as its boss, south of the Church of Pilgrimage in the Weeping Peninsula. Killing the Cemetery Shade, which should be easy given how low its overall health is and how simple its attack patterns are, awards2,200 RunesandLhutel the HeadlessSpirit Ashes,which is by far one of the better Spirit Ashes for the Tarnishedto use in the entire game.
2,000 Runes
Rusted Anchor
Scaly Misbegotten is an optional boss inside Morne Tunnel. The tunnel’s entrance is west of the Callu Baptismal Church. Again, this is just a tougher version of a regular enemy, the Misbegotten enemy in particular. And, when it’s defeated, The Scaly Misbegotten drops2,000 Runesand theRusted AnchorGreataxe.
Opaline Bubbletear
Crimsonburst Crystal Tear
The Erdtree Avatar is available in all ofElden Ringregions throughout the Lands Between,and they typically guard Minor Erdtrees. There’s one in the Weeping Peninsula that is reachable by traveling to the Minor Erdtree, south of the Church of Pilgrimage.
Anyone familiar with the Souls series will likely recognize how similar it is in both appearance and moveset to the Asylum Demon, and you can follow the same general strategy for killing it. Once beaten, it drops3,600 Runes, theOpaline Bubbletear, and theCrimsonburst Crystal Tearfor theFlask of Wondrous Physick.
5,400 Runes
Radagon’s Scarseal
The Ancient Hero of Zamor is trapped inside the Weeping Evergaol, southwest of the Tombsward Ruins, and is an introduction to the Knights of Zamor that will be appearing much later in the Mountaintops of the Giants.
Viridian Amber Medallion
Miranda the Blighted Bloomis a plant-like boss that’s found inside the Tombsward Cave, southeast of the Fourth Church of Marika.
This is the boss variation of the Giant Miranda Sprout enemies that appear often in the Lands Between, though it’s said that this one is the first of its kind. Upon beating it, the Tarnished gets2,100 Runesand theViridian Amber Medallion Talisman.This Talisman is a huge help for stamina-heavy builds, and can evenbe useful in Intelligence-based ones as well.
3,800 Runes
Grafted Blade Greatsword
TheLeonine Misbegottenis the boss you will find at the end of your exploration of Castle Morne, and its arena is found at the ‘Beside the Rampart Gaol’ Site of Lost Grace in Weeping Peninsula. As you’re probably accustomed to by now, you’ll, of course, be fighting this enemy type often as the Misbegotten Warrior standard enemy, there’s even a boss battle against a Misbegotten Warrior and a Crucible Knight at the same time in Caelid.
When the Tarnished beats this one, they’ll get theGrafted Blade Greatswordand3,800 Runes.
