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All Bosses and Elite Enemies in Leyndell, Ashen Capital
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All Bosses and Elite Enemies in Leyndell, Ashen Capital

Struggling with the tough bosses in Elden Ring's Ashen Capital? Get the lowdown on Esgar, Gideon, Godfrey/Hoarah Loux, Radagon, and the Elden Beast to claim victory.

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Struggling with the tough bosses in Elden Ring's Ashen Capital? Get the lowdown on Esgar, Gideon, Godfrey/Hoarah Loux, Radagon, and the Elden Beast to claim victory.

Alright, Tarnished! So you've made it to the Ashen Capital, Leyndell. This place is packed with some serious challenges, but don't sweat it. I'll walk you through every major boss and elite enemy you'll run into here, so you can grab all that sweet loot and keep pushing forward.

Bosses & Elite Enemies in Leyndell, Ashen Capital:

  • Esgar, Priest of Blood — Found in the Leyndell Catacombs, deep beneath the capital. He's got some annoying dogs with him, so take them out first. He drops 30,000 Runes and the Lord of Blood's Exultation talisman.
  • Godfrey, First Elden Lord / Hoarah Loux, Warrior — This epic fight happens near the Queen's Bedchamber site of grace. Godfrey has two phases. After you get him to about 50% health, he transforms into Hoarah Loux, a brutal unarmed brawler. You'll get the Remembrance of Hoarah Loux for beating him, which you can trade for the Axe of Godfrey or the Ash of War: Hoarah Loux's Earthshaker.
  • Sir Gideon Ofnir, the All-Knowing — You'll find this sorcerer in the Erdtree Sanctuary, not too far from the Leyndell, Capital of Ash site of grace. He uses magic and holy damage. Defeating him nets you 180,000 Runes, the All-Knowing Armor set (Helm, Armor, Gauntlets, Greaves), and the Scepter of the All-Knowing.
  • Radagon of the Golden Order — Located in the Elden Throne area. This is the first part of the final boss encounter, right after Godfrey/Hoarah Loux. There's no specific drop for beating him, but he's your gatekeeper to the very last boss.
  • Elden Beast — The true final boss of the game, also in the Elden Throne area, appearing immediately after Radagon. Be careful: it heals from holy damage, so don't use that against it! You'll earn 500,000 Runes and the Elden Remembrance (exchangeable for Marika's Hammer or the Sacred Relic Sword) upon victory.
Tips for the Fights
  • Esgar: Prioritize killing the dogs first. They can overwhelm you quickly while you're trying to dodge Esgar's attacks.
  • Godfrey/Hoarah Loux: For Godfrey, learn his axe combos. When he turns into Hoarah Loux, watch out for his grab attacks and powerful stomps. Staying mobile is key.
  • Gideon Ofnir: Since he uses magic and holy damage, consider equipping gear or using consumables that boost your resistance to those types. Keep closing the distance to interrupt his casting.
  • Radagon: He's fast and hits hard. Look for openings after his combos, especially his delayed slams. Dodge *into* some of his attacks to get behind him.
  • Elden Beast: This fight is all about endurance and positioning. Stay mobile to avoid its wide-ranging holy attacks and close the distance when possible to get hits in. Avoid holy damage at all costs!

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