Limgrave is the first location that you arrive in when playing Elden 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 many Elden Ring Crafting Materials, and of course the sight of the illustrious Erdtree far on the horizon.
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Although Limgrave does appear peaceful and full of innocent wildlife, it hides multiple sinister enemies that are lurking around, even for longtime 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 their Elden Ring journey.
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, for all of you who are now going through this area again on 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 bosses vary widely in their difficulty, rewards, and atmosphere.
Grafted Scion
Chapel of Anticipation
This
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.
The Soldier Of Godrick
The Stranged Graveyard’s Cave of Knowledge
The
That said, because it’s just a basic soldier that you’ll see hundreds, if not thousands of times throughout the game, it only rewards 400 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.
Margit, The Fell Omen
Stormveil Castle
Godrick The Grafted
Stormveil Castle
Godrick, for all his monologuing and “worldbuilding” about being the lord of all that is golden, only drops 20,000 Runes, as well as Godrick’s Great Rune, and the Remembrance of the Grafted, which can be used to create something called Legendary Armaments.
2x Erdtree Burial Watchdogs
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 meager 1,300 Runes and the Noble 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 Runes and the Demi-Human Ashes are given to you after beating this one.
Crucible Knight
Stormhill Evergaol
Most of the time when
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However, just like with a lot of bosses in Elden 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 get 2,100 Runes and the Elden Ring Incantation, Aspects of the Crucible: Tail.
Beastman Of Farum Azula
Groveside Cave
The
The cave is rather easy, as expected since it’s an early-game area, and The Beastman of Farum Azula drops 1,000 Runes and the Flamedrake Talisman when defeated.
Bell-Bearing Hunter
Warmaster’s Shack (At Night Only)
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 the Bone Peddler’s Bell Bearing as well as 2,700 Runes.
2x Deathbirds
East of Warmaster’s Shack & South of Callu Baptismal Church
Stormhill Deathbird Rewards: |
2,800 Runes |
Blue-Feathered Branchsword Talisman |
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Weeping Peninsula Deathbird Rewards: |
3,900 Runes |
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Like many Elden Ring bosses, the
The Stormhill Deathbird drops 2,800Runes and the Blue-Feathered BranchswordTalisman, while the Weeping Peninsula one drops 3,900 Runes and Sacrificial Axe.
Black Knife Assassin
The Deathtouched Catacombs
The Black Knife Assassins are a well-known enemy in Elden 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 the end of the Deathtouched Catacombs west of the Saintbridge Site of Lost Grace in Limgrave. Defeating the Black Knife Assassin rewards 1,600 Runes and the Elden Ring Talisman, Assassin’s Crimson Dagger.
Guardian Golem
Highroad Cave
The
Once defeated, you’ll get the 1,700 Runes and the Blue Dancer CharmTalisman.
Tibia Mariner
Summonwater Village
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 drops Deathroot when defeated, as well as 2,400 Runes, and the Skeletal Militiaman Ashes. The Elden Ring Deathroot triggers the NPC named ‘D’, Hunter of the Dead’s questline which leads to the Beast Clergyman and almost all of the Beastial Incantations.
Grave Warden Duelist
Murkwater Catacombs
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 in Elden Ring such as near the Colosseum in Leyndell.
These Duelists, in particular, were exiled from the Colosseum and 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 grants 1,700 Runes and the Banished Knight Engvall Ashes.
Patches
Murkwater Cave
Rewards If Spared: |
Golden Rune (1) x2 |
Grovel for Mercy Gesture |
Access to Patches’ Merchant Wares |
N/A |
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Rewards If Killed: |
Golden Rune (1) x2 |
Leather Armor, Gloves, & Boots |
Spear +7 |
800 Runes |
Patches is a well-known NPC that has appeared in just about all of the Souls games and even some other From Software titles. However, in Elden 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 get twoGolden Runes (1), the Grovel for Mercy Gesture, and Patches will then become a merchant that you can buy items from. On the other hand, if Patches is killed, the rewards are:
- 800 Runes
- Spear +7
- Leather Armor
- Leather Gloves
- Leather Boots
- Golden Runes (1) x 2
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.
Stonedigger Troll
Limgrave Tunnels
Rewards: |
1,800 Runes |
Roar Medallion Talisman |
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The
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This one is holding a Great Club and will drop 1,800 Runes and the Roar Medallion, an Elden Ring Talisman, once he’s beaten.
Flying Dragon Agheel
Dragon-Burnt Ruins
Flying Dragon Agheel is quite intimidating if you’re early on in Elden Ring and 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 Runes and one Dragon Heart are given to you. This heart can then be taken to the Church of Dragon Communion to start obtaining Dragon Incantations, found by going through the Coastal Cave, and both locations are also part of Limgrave.
The Tree Sentinel
Church of Elleh
The Tree Sentinel is probably one of the most iconic bosses in Elden 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 the Golden Halberd as well as 3,200 Runes. Be ready to fight more Tree Sentinels across Elden Ring, sometimes even multiple of them at once.
Demi-Human Chief
Coastal Cave
The
Both of these items unlock the ability for you to tailor your armor, whether it’s by your own hands or at the hands of the NPC named Boc.
Ulcerated Tree Spirit
Fringefolk Hero’s Grave
The Ulcerated Tree Spirit is the main boss of the Fringefolk Hero’s Grave, which is an incredibly difficult challenge dungeon that unlocks by using two Stonesword Keys at 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-testing Tree Spirit which drops 15,000 Runes, Golden Seed, and Banished Knight Oleg Ashes.
Mad Pumpkin Head
Waypoint Ruins
The
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 drops 1,100 Runes afterward.
2x Night’s Cavalry
Agheel Lake North & Castle Morn Rampart
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 drops 2,400 Runes and the Ash of War: Repeating Thrust when beaten while the other drops 3,400 Runes, the Ash of War: Barricade Shield, and Nightrider 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.
Bloodhound Knight Darriwil
Forlorn Hound Evergaol
South of the Agheel South Lake, there is the
Runebear
Earthbore Cave
The
Defeating it grants 2,600 Runes and the Spelldrake 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 one you can find in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.
Cemetery Shade
Tombsward Catacombs
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, awards 2,200 Runes and Lhutel the Headless Spirit Ashes, which is by far one of the better Spirit Ashes for the Tarnished to use in the entire game.
Scaly Misbegotten
Morne Tunnel
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 drops 2,000 Runes and the Rusted Anchor Greataxe.
Erdtree Avatar
Weeping Peninsula’s Minor Erdtree
The Erdtree Avatar is available in all of Elden Ring regions 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 drops 3,600 Runes, the
Ancient Hero Of Zamor
Weeping Evergaol
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.
Defeating this boss rewards 5,400 Runes and the Radagon’s Scarseal Talisman.
Miranda The Blighted Bloom
Tombsward Cave
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 gets 2,100 Runes and the Viridian Amber Medallion Talisman. This Talisman is a huge help for stamina-heavy builds, and can even be useful in Intelligence-based ones as well.
Leonine Misbegotten
Castle Morne
The
When the Tarnished beats this one, they’ll get the Grafted Blade Greatsword and 3,800 Runes.
Elden Ring
- Released
- February 25, 2022
- How Long To Beat
- 58 Hours