Elden Ring’s bosses are on a different level, and anyone who’s played the game can get behind that claim. There are many in the game, but a few stand out as visually stunning treats for you to behold as you fight them. It’s an experience you aren’t sure to forget as they fill the screen with a never-before-seen flair.

The bosses and how distinct they are from one another might be one of the most central points of this game. If you’re looking for stunning character visuals to impress you, you’re playing the right game.

Rennala floats down from the ceiling in Elden Ring.

Updated Jun 04, 2025, by Andrew Scariati:FromSoftware didn’t pull any punches with the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC,introducing some of Elden Ring’s coolest bosses via the expansion.From incredible introductory cutscenes to dramatic phase transitions, Elden Ring’s best bosses offer a breathtaking fight from start to finish.

This list contains spoilers for the final bosses of both the base game andthe Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

Miranda the Blighted Bloom attacks in Elden Ring.

13Rennala, Queen Of The Full Moon

Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, the Legend Boss living in the Academy of Raya Lucaria, takes a spot in our list for her flowing costume, enchanting visual effects portraying her sorcery, and the setup of her boss fight –in a library with her people on the ground nonetheless.

Her gentle, friendly expression suits Renalla wellsince once you beat her, she’ll no longer be a threat and become a friendly NPC that you can return to if you need to modify your stats. While not as flamboyant-looking as the other bosses, her effortlessly beautiful aesthetics earn her the right to be mentioned.

Elden Ring Radagon looking behind him. He is wielding a giant hammer in one arm, his other arm and much of his head and chest are missing, inside him glows golden runes

12Miranda The Blighted Bloom

A gigantic flower boss that’s enormous and beautiful might be an anomaly in Elden Ring, especially compared to the more devious-looking ones, but it does exist.

Miranda the Blighted Bloom, gets a spot as a unique boss in the appearance of a flower that happens to shoot death beams from up above like lightning. Dashing and blooming, the design and use of a simple flower that fights you to death offers surprises.

Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy towers over the Tarnished during his cutscene in Elden Ring.

11Radagon Of The Golden Order

A unique, sculpted, and golden God,Radagon of the Golden Orderis a good example of a visually stunning enemy. While not as fantastical as the rest, his crumbling, golden features are stunning.

His design perfectly captures the embodiment of a demi-God or even one such as Zeus or Thor because of the golden light that he produces. Fractured and broken yet still strong and refined,Radagon fits Elden Ring’s universe perfectly.He undoubtedly adds to the spectacular array of unique bosses in the game.

Morgott the omen king before the fight in Elden Ring.

10Rykard, Lord Of Blasphemy

Rykard, in full action, might be one of the most colossal portrayals of a boss and its attack.Rykard, Lord of Blasphemyvisually stuns but in a terrifying way. This Lord of Blasphemy does it big.

It’s worthactivating Rykard’s Great Runeonce you defeat him, considering its HP-restoring effect can be immensely useful with the right build.

Fighting against the Regal Ancestor Spirit in Elden Ring

Rykard is a demi-God, and he certainly portrays that without hesitation. With his size, the many arms that protrude out of his body, and the sheer volume of his attacks, he will leave players stunned when they see him.

9Morgott, The Omen King

Morgott, the Omen King, has a very distinct design and look that’s bound to captivate those who fight him. While the king himself is in faded and washed-away colors that indicate his old age, his sword is sharp and iridescent, filled with a kaleidoscope of colors. The stark contrast between the two elevates his design.

What makes Morgott even more visually stunning is the way he fights. He often summons a ‘secondary’ sword. A translucent sword made out of magic light. He then makes it rain by conjuring a plethora of magic light swords that pierce from the sky above. We stand in awe as he wields his two swords, and swords of magic light pierce from above him.

Promised Consort Radahn Elden Ring entering his second phase with Miquella

8Regal Ancestor Spirit

An evolved version of the Ancestor Spirit, theRegal Ancestor Spiritis truly captivating; a classic in fantasy lore. Reminiscent of countless tales where a majestic deer emerges from an enchanted forest, this boss is a classic but timeless archetype.

The light effects when it runs in midair are fantastic and mesmerizing, and its nuanced blue-green color adds to the visual intrigue.

Astel, Naturalborn of the Void’s Shockwave Attack in Elden Ring.

7Promised Consort Radahn

The final boss of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC makes one of the most dramatic entrances from any boss, as Miquella finally appears, resurrecting his brother Radahn to serve as his consort.

Radahn is the only Remembrance boss to boast a total of three items to choose from, withtwo similar Remembrance weapons, and thepowerful Remembrance Incantation,Light of Miquella.

Messmer prepares to attack the Tarnished in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

Miquella’s flowing hair serves as a regal cape in the grand scheme of Radahn’s design, which is somewhatreminiscent of Lothric and Lorian, the Twin Princes from Dark Souls 3.

6Astel, Naturalborn Of The Void

Legend boss dubbed a “falling star of ill omen,“Astel, Naturalborn of the Voidis an intriguing mix of morbid and magical. From far away, you can only see its silhouette, which looks magical and whimsical. However, as you approach, you’ll see the terrifying parts of Astel.

While the upper half of its body is colorful, the lower half is morbid and terrifying, and the colors are dark, starkly contrasting with the bottom half. However, the mix of morbid and magical aesthetics renders Astel a visually impactful boss you won’t forget.

5Messmer The Impaler

Messmer the Impaleris one of the most visually distinct bosses you encounter in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, as hisunforgettable introduction and terrifying phase transitionsstrike fear into your heart. This fight is extremely difficult but equally satisfying to master.

Messmer’s Remembrance weapon, theSpear of the Impalerisone of the best new weapons in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, making this fight even more rewarding.

Whether it is via his shadowy snakes or burning hot attacks, Messmer is constantly throwing something at you that would be a marvel to behold – if they weren’t trying to kill you.

4Midra, Lord Of Frenzied Flame

Midra is an optional Remembrance bossyou may have missed on your journey through Elden Ring’sDLC, but this fight is one of the coolest Elden Ring bosses you’ll find in the Land of Shadow. Midra appears as nothing more than a wretch to start, but after you hit him a few times,prepare for one of the most disturbing cutscenes you’ll find in Elden Ring.

If you haven’t seen it yourself, we won’t spoil it, but let’s just say Midra’s Madness-based attacks are just a part of what earns him the title “Lord of Frenzied Flame.”