In Elden Ring, players will have to face certain storyline bosses to follow the main progression of the game. While it’s easy to get distracted by the countless NPCs or other hidden bosses, players will only have to eliminate a number of bosses to get theAge of Fractureending in the game. We have calculated the main progression route for players, which starts from Limgrave and eventually ends at Lyndell.
Elden Ring game progression route guide
We have guides for many of the Elden Ring bosses on this page, they are hyperlinked on their names below.
Players will start the game atWest Limgrave. From here, you will have to travel towardStormveil Castleto faceMargit, the Fell Omen, andGodrick the Grafted. While several players tend to skip Stormveil Castle, we recommend defeating these two bosses as they are relatively easier than other Shardbearers. Next, you will have to travel from Stormveil Castle toRaya Lucaria Academyvia Liurnia of Lakes.
Rennala, Queen of the Full Moonis the second Shardbearer to beat, and players will have to collect the Academy Glintstone Key to enter this region. After exploring the area, players will reach the Debate Parlor Site of Grace where they have to defeat the Red Wolf of Radagon. Make your way through the courtyard to reach theRaya Lucaria Grand Libraryto face Rennalla.
Once that’s done, you will have to travel towardAltus Plateau. Players will have to collect both medallions to activateThe Grand Lift of Roldthat unlocks Altus Plateau andLyndell, the Royal Capital. Lyndell, is one of the main locations in the game, and this is where players will face the final bosses of the game. To enter Lyndell, players will need two Great Runes from any of the Shardbearers.
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You can fight the Draconic Tree Sentinel or progress inFia’s questlineto avoid fighting this boss before entering Lyndell. Players will have to fight the shade version ofGodfrey, First Elden Lordafter reaching theErdtree SanctuarySite of Grace. Defeat him and make your way toward the Elden Throne Site of Grace to faceMorgott, the Omen King.
After defeating Morgott, players will have to travel to theMountaintops of Giantsto face theFire Giant. You will also need to find both medallions for theGrand Lift of Dectusto reach this region. Defeat the Fire Giant and interact with Melina at Forge of the Fire Giants Site of Grace forburning the Erdtree.
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Players will be teleported toCrumbling Farum Azulaafter burning the Erdtree and interacting with Melina. This is where you will face the Godskin Duo and the Beast Clergyman, who later becomesMaliketh, the Black Blade. Defeat this demigod to reach Lyndell, Ashen Capital.
Make your way toward theElden Throneafter reaching the capital city. Here, you will faceSir Gideon Ofnir, the All-Knowingfrom the Roundtable Hold. Once you defeat this boss, go toward the Elden Throne to face Godfrey, First Elden Lord. He will later turn intoHoarah Loux, Warrior and is one of the strongest endgame bosses in Elden Ring.
Final Storyline Bosses of Elden Ring
The final two storyline bosses areRadagonand theElden Beast, and you can defeat them after entering the Erdtree from theElden ThroneSite of Grace at Lyndell. Players should keep in mind that the main progression route will depend on the bosses they face. You will unlock areas like theRoundtable Hold, and can choose to complete various NPC questlines, including Fia, Ranni, Millicent, and others.
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