Unlocking all achievements in Elden Ring on Steam is a challenging but rewarding goal for any Tarnished. While some achievements are straightforward, others might be less clear. This guide focuses on a key achievement related to progressing through the main story: defeating mandatory bosses. Contrary to some beliefs, you don’t need to defeat every boss to unlock this particular achievement, but you do need to overcome a specific set of crucial foes. Let’s dive into the essential Elden Ring bosses you must defeat on Steam to ensure you’re on the path to 100% completion.
Margit, the Fell Omen
Location: Stormhill, entrance to Stormveil Castle.
Importance: Mandatory to enter Stormveil Castle and progress the main story. Margit is a significant early-game challenge.
Godrick the Grafted
Location: Stormveil Castle.
Importance: First Demigod boss, mandatory for story progression and rune acquisition. Defeating Godrick grants his Great Rune, essential for later game mechanics.
Renalla, Queen of the Full Moon
Location: Raya Lucaria Academy, Liurnia of the Lakes.
Importance: Mandatory boss in Liurnia, unlocks access to further regions and story progression. Renalla’s Great Rune is also significant.
Royal Knight Loretta
Location: Caria Manor, Liurnia of the Lakes.
Importance: Guards access to key areas in northern Liurnia, necessary for story progression and reaching important NPCs.
Starscourge Radahn
Location: Caelid, Redmane Castle (accessed via festival).
Importance: Mandatory Demigod boss, defeating Radahn opens access to Nokron, Eternal City, a crucial area for story and item acquisition.
Godfrey, First Elden Lord
Location: Leyndell, Royal Capital.
Importance: Mandatory boss in Leyndell, required to progress further into the capital and towards the endgame.
Morgott, the Omen King
Location: Leyndell, Royal Capital.
Importance: Another mandatory boss in Leyndell, continuing the story progression after Godfrey. Morgott is a key figure in Elden Ring’s lore.
Fire Giant
Location: Mountaintops of the Giants, Flame Peak.
Importance: Mandatory boss in the Mountaintops of the Giants, needed to access the Forge of the Giants and progress the main story towards the final areas.
Maliketh, the Black Blade
Location: Crumbling Farum Azula.
Importance: Mandatory boss in Crumbling Farum Azula, crucial for progressing the story in the late-game and moving towards the final confrontation.
Hoarah Loux, Warrior
Location: Leyndell, Royal Capital (Ash Capital after Fire Giant).
Importance: Mandatory final boss encounter in Leyndell (after it transforms), leading to the very end of the main story path.
Conclusion:
Defeating these bosses in Elden Ring is essential to unlock the story achievement on Steam and experience the full narrative arc of the game. While Elden Ring offers vast exploration and optional challenges, focusing on these key encounters will ensure you progress and achieve your Steam completion goals. Good luck, Tarnished!
