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Bosses from the Dark Souls games appear in Elden Ring Nightreign. See a list of all Dark Souls bosses and the games they originally appeared in.
List of All Dark Souls Bosses
There are a total of 6 bosses from the Dark Souls games that appear in Elden Ring Nightreign:
- Centipede Demon
- Gaping Dragon
- Duke's Dear Freja
- Smelter Demon
- Dancer of the Boreal Valley
- The Nameless King
- Knight Artorias (DLC Only)
- Demon in Pain & Demon from Below (DLC Only)
- Demon Prince (DLC Only)
Centipede Demon
| First Appearance | Dark Souls (2011) |
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Originally an optional boss in the first Dark Souls game, the Centipede Demon is a large, insect-like creature found in the lava-filled Demon Ruins. In Nightreign, it appears as one of the Night Bosses during Expeditions.
Its moveset remains mostly unchanged, but it is now easier to sever the parts of the Centipede Demon. Cutting the boss' limbs reduces its range (particularly the front), but each severed piece becomes a separate enemy that can still attack, though it moves slowly.
The fight is also a bit easier in Nightreign, as it takes place in an open field rather than a confined lava dungeon.
Gaping Dragon
| First Appearance | Dark Souls (2011) |
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Also an optional boss from Dark Souls, the Gaping Dragon is a large dragon-bat hybrid that spreads rot across the ground. In Nightreign, it appears at the end of Day 1 if you're taking on Fulghor in an Expedition.
As with most Dark Souls bosses in Nightreign, the Gaping Dragon is slightly subdued to make way for Nightlords. Avoid the rot by keeping your distance and use its large hitbox to your advantage.
Duke's Dear Freja
| First Appearance | Dark Souls II (2014) |
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Duke's Dear Freja is a boss in Dark Souls II. In Nightreign, it is a Night Boss at the end of Day 1 if you're taking on Adel in an Expedition. Similar to its original appearance, the boss is a two-headed spider that shoots webs and attacks with its thorny legs.
To defeat Duke's Dear Freja, attack one of its two heads (or both if you're in a party), as the boss only takes damage if you hit its two heads. You can also use AoE spells to clear its minions.
How to Beat The Duke's Dear Freja
Smelter Demon
| First Appearance | Dark Souls II (2014) |
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The Smelter Demon, an optional boss from the Iron Keep in Dark Souls II, makes an appearance in Nightreign as a Night Boss during Expeditions.
Like its original version, the Smelter Demon deals Fire damage. While not exactly easy, it’s one of the more manageable Night Bosses in the game thanks to its linear, predictable moveset.
Dancer of the Boreal Valley
| First Appearance | Dark Souls III (2016) |
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The Dancer of the Boreal Valley from Dark Souls III makes an appearance in Nightreign as a Night Boss. This tall, armored knight wields a flame sword, then adds a magic sword once its HP is halved, making the fight even more challenging.
Since you're now battling the Dancer of the Boreal Valley in an open area, compared to the confined space in the original, the fight is a bit more manageable. The extra room makes it easier to dodge her spinning attacks, and the boss is more durable.
How to Beat Dancer of the Boreal Valley
The Nameless King
| First Appearance | Dark Souls III (2016) |
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Arguably one of the most popular bosses in the Dark Souls games, the Nameless King from Dark Souls III returns in Nightreign as a Night Boss. You can find the boss at the end of Day 2 if you’re pursuing Fulghor in an Expedition.
As in the original, the Nameless King is just as challenging with its two-part fight. First, when the Nameless King rides the Drake, and then when he powers up with Wind spells, giving him the ability to fly and dash quickly. Strafe and dodge sideways to stay alive and outwit the boss.
Knight Artorias
| First Appearance | Dark Souls (2011) |
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Knight Artorias, also known as Artorias the Abysswalker, makes his comeback in The Forsaken Hollows DLC as a Night Boss. He originally appeared in the first Dark Souls as part of the game's Artorias of the Abyss expansion, where he is found in the coliseum area of Oolacile Township.
Demon in Pain & Demon from Below
| First Appearance | Dark Souls III (2016) |
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From Dark Souls III's The Ringed City DLC, the Demon in Pain and the Demon from Below appears in The Forsaken Hollows DLC as a Night Boss.
How to Beat Demon in Pain & Demon from Below
Demon Prince
| First Appearance | Dark Souls III (2016) |
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The Demon dragon trio wouldn't be complete without the Demon Prince also making an appearance in The Forsaken Hollows DLC as a Night Boss. The boss was exclusive to Dark Souls III's The Ringed City DLC, where he can be found in The Dreg Heap.
Why Are Dark Souls Bosses in Nightreign?
Dark Souls Bosses Are Not Canon to Elden Ring
The Dark Souls games and Elden Ring Nightreign are both developed by FromSoftware, but that doesn't mean they're part of the same universe. In an interview, game director Junya Ishizaki said that the inclusion of Dark Souls bosses in Nightreign is purely a design choice to add enemy variety and not a sign of shared lore or continuity.
Elden Ring Nightreign Related Guides
List of All Forsaken Hollows Bosses
Balancers
DreglordThe Forsaken Hollows DLC Guide
List of All Nightlords
Gladius, Beast of Night
Gnoster, Wisdom of Night
Adel, Baron of Night
Fulghor, Champion of Nightglow
Maris, Fathom of Night
Libra, Creature of Night
Caligo, Miasma of Night
Heolstor the NightlordList of All Night Bosses
List of All World Bosses
List of Special Bosses
| Special Bosses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Night Idol | Tutorial Boss | Onestrike Gladiator |
| Blinding Elder Lion | White Horn | - |
List of Returning Bosses
| Bosses from Previous Games | |
|---|---|
| Dark Souls |
 Shadow of the Erdtree |
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