Elden Ring Remembrance Bosses and Rewards in Shadow Expanded

Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC unleashes a formidable new roster of 10 Remembrance bosses, each guarding powerful weapons, spells, and talismans that can redefine your gameplay. From the frost-wielding Divine Beast Dancing Lion to the fiery wrath of Messmer the Impaler and the colossal might of Radahn’s Greatswords, these epic battles promise both intense challenge and legendary rewards. Dive into our guide to uncover every boss, their locations, and the unique treasures you can claim by exchanging their Remembrances at the Roundtable Hold.

Our Elden Ring guide lists all new DLC Remembrances introduced in Shadow of the Erdtree. After defeating each of the following major bosses, take their Remembrances to Finger Reader Enia at Roundtable Hold to cash them in for special items. For even more, see our guide on how to duplicate Remembrances.

Spoiler warning: This guide contains minor spoilers for Shadow of the Erdtree.

Divine Beast Dancing Lion

The Divine Beast Dancing Lion is a formidable boss encountered in the Belurat Tower Settlement within Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Known for its swift and diverse elemental attacks, this boss challenges players with a dynamic three-phase fight that demands both strategy and agility. Defeating the Dancing Lion rewards players with the Remembrance of the Dancing Lion, a valuable item that can be exchanged with Finger Reader Enia at Roundtable Hold for powerful rewards: the Enraged Divine Beast talisman, which boosts storm potency, or the Divine Beast Frost Stomp Ash of War, granting cold affinity and a frost wave attack to weapons. Alternatively, the Remembrance can be consumed for 30,000 Runes, though trading it for unique items is generally recommended to enhance gameplay.

Remembrance: Remembrance of the Dancing Lion
Boss: Divine Beast Dancing Lion
Location: Belurat, Tower Settlement, beyond Stagefront Site of Grace

Reward #1: Enraged Divine Beast

Type:Talisman
Effect: Raises potency of storms.

Reward #2: Divine Beast Frost Stomp

Type: Ash of War
Description: This Ash of War grants an armament the Cold affinity and the skill Divine Beast Frost Stomp, a skill that imitates the wrath of the divine beast’s dance. Lift a leg up high and stamp it down with great force. Sends a powerful wave of frost straight out along the ground. Can be charged to increase power and range.
FP Cost: 18

Rellana, Twin Moon Knight

Rellana, Twin Moon Knight, is a formidable optional boss found at the end of Castle Ensis in the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Once a Carian princess and sister to Rennala, she wields her signature Twin Blades infused with both Glintstone magic and fire, making her a swift and dangerous opponent combining melee and magical attacks. Defeating her rewards the Remembrance of the Twin Moon Knight, which can be exchanged at Roundtable Hold for either Rellana’s Twinblade-a dual-wield weapon requiring balanced stats and featuring a powerful stance skill-or the potent Rellana’s Twin Moons sorcery spell. Players can also duplicate the Remembrance to obtain both rewards, adding valuable options for different playstyles.

Remembrance: Remembrance of the Twin Moon Knight
Boss:Rellana, Twin Moon Knight
Location:Castle Ensis, beyond Castle-Lord’s Chamber Site of Grace

Reward #1: Rellana’s Twin Blades

Type: Light Greatsword (Standard/Pierce)
Description: Carian light greatsword embedded with blue glintstone. Two swords as a single armament. When two-handing, a straight sword engraved with golden flame will be carried in the left hand. Here, and here alone, were moon and fire ever together.
Unique Skill: Moon-and-Fire Stance. Assume ready stance, swords imbued with magic. Follow up with normal attack to cast glintsone light waves, or a strong attack to perform a spinning attack that bathes the area with flame. Light waves can have up to two-follow-up casts with additional inputs.
Attributes Required: Str 13, Dex 16, Int 16, Fai 16

Reward #2: Rellana’s Twin Moons

Type: Sorcery
Description: Incarnate overlapping twin moons which strike the ground one after the other, violently shaking the earth with moonlight. In her childhood, she and her elder sister Rennala met these moons. Overlapping, as though nestled against one another.
Attributes Required: Int 72

Messmer the Impaler

Messmer the Impaler is a pivotal Demigod boss in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, serving as the leader of a crusade against the Hornsent people and revealed to be Queen Marika’s forsaken son. Found in the Shadow Keep’s Specimen Storehouse, this challenging boss wields fire-based spells and a greatspear, demanding mastery of swift and punishing attack patterns. Defeating Messmer grants the Remembrance of the Impaler, which can be exchanged at the Roundtable Hold for powerful rewards: the Spear of the Impaler, featuring a unique heavy attack that explodes on impact, or Messmer’s Orb incantation. Players can also purchase Messmer’s armor post-battle, making this fight both a critical story progression and a source of valuable gear and weaponry.

Remembrance: Remembrance of the Impaler
Boss: Messmer the Impaler
Location: Shadow Keep, beyond Dark Chamber Entrance Site of Grace

Reward #1: Spear of the Impaler

Type: Great Spear (Standard/Pierce)
Description: A great spear with a warped blade in the shape of undulating flame. Remade by the forging arts of the real of shadow, this weapon can be thrown by executing a strong attack, dashing strong attack, or mounted strong attack. Charge the attack to produce flame on impact.
Unique Skill: Messmer’s Assault. A fierce succession of attacks using a flame-coated spear tip. Repeated inputs allow up to two follow-up attacks. The final move thrusts the spear into the ground, causing countless spears to form in the surrounding area.
Attributes Required: Str 14, Dex 35, Fai 18

Reward #2: Messmer’s Orb

Type: Incantation
Description: Summons Messmer’s flame to form a giant floating orb. The orb soars toward a foe, crashes into the earth, and explodes after a brief delay. Charging enhances potency.
Attributes Required: Fai 60

Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame

Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame, is an optional Legend Boss found in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC of Elden Ring, located in Midra’s Manse within the Abyssal Woods. Known as the embodiment of the Frenzied Flame, Midra presents a challenging fight with a unique two-phase battle where his human form must be defeated first. Upon victory, players receive the Remembrance of the Lord of Frenzied Flame, which can be traded with Finger Reader Enia at Roundtable Hold for powerful rewards such as the Greatsword of Damnation or Midra’s Flame of Frenzy, or consumed for a large bounty of runes. The boss is notable for inflicting Madness and requires strategic combat to overcome.

Remembrance: Remembrance of the Lord of Frenzied Flame
Boss: Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame
Location: Midra’s Manse, from Second Floor Chamber Site of Grace

Reward #1: Greatsword of Damnation

Type: Greatsword (Standard/Pierce)
Description: Golden greatsword that once pierced the body of Midra, master of the manse. Used by the hornsent in the execution of a damnation like no other. The barbs that pierce the victim from within wind gently around the blade.
Unique Skill: Golden Crux. Leap up and skewer foe from overhead. If successful, the weapon’s barbs unfold to excruciate from within; else, additional input releases barbs in the area. There is something of the Golden Order in the sight of those fixed upon this crux.
Attributes Required: Str 20, Dex 15, Fai 20

Reward #2: Midra’s Flame of Frenzy

Type: Incantation
Description: Summons an apparition of the Lord’s head to spew frenzied flame. This incantation can be used while in motion. The apparition will remain for as long as the input is held.
Attributes Required: Fai 41

Putrescent Knight

The Putrescent Knight is a formidable optional boss in the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, found guarding the entrance to St. Trina’s cave at the bottom of the Stone Coffin Fissure. This large, decrepit skeletal knight wields a cleaver and rides a unique steed, presenting a challenging fight characterized by its awkward, twisting movements and the added threat of its mount. Defeating the Putrescent Knight rewards players with the Remembrance of Putrescence, which can be exchanged for powerful items like the Putrescence Cleaver or Vortex of Putrescence. The boss is notable for its high health pool, immunity to several status effects, and its lore connection as the eternal guardian formed from tainted flesh imbued with St. Trina’s nectar.

Remembrance: Remembrance of Putrescence
Boss: Putrescent Knight
Location: Stone Coffin Fissure, from Fissure Depths Site of Grace

Reward #1: Putrescence Cleaver

Type: Greataxe
Effect: Causes Frost buildup (55)
Description: A great cleaver of hardened putrescence affixed to an arch fashioned from human bones. Gains power from the wielder’s arcane attribute.
Unique Skill: Spinning Guillotine. Hold the putrid blade at both ends and arch you body backwards to deliver a powerful overhead chop. Repeated inputs deliver follow-up attacks for as long as stamina allows. Strong attack performs a leap forward followed by a spinning attack.
Attributes Required: Str 28, Dex 10, Arc 15

Reward #2: Vortex of Putrescence

Type: Sorcery
Description: Launches a whirl of putrescent jets that explode shortly after impact and bathe the area in ghost flame.
Attributes Required: Int 32, Fai 26

Scadutree Avatar

The Scadutree Avatar is an optional but formidable boss in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, located in the Scadutree Base beneath the Shadow Keep. Resembling a giant shadowy sunflower with massive root-like arms, it features three distinct phases, each with its own health bar, and can regenerate, making the fight endurance-heavy. The boss combines thorn and light-based attacks, with a weak point on its flower and a strong spot at the stem base. Defeating it rewards players with the Remembrance of the Shadow Sunflower and Miquella’s Great Rune, valuable items for progressing and enhancing power in the DLC. Despite its challenging multi-phase fight, the Scadutree Avatar is considered less engaging by some players due to its repetitive and sometimes frustrating attack patterns.

Remembrance: Remembrance of the Shadow Sunflower
Boss: Scadutree Avatar
Location: Shadow Keep, Church District from Tree-Worshipping Sanctum

Reward #1: Shadow Sunflower Blossom

Type: Colossal Weapon (Strike)
Description: The head of a monstrous shadow sunflower manifestation of the Scadutree. Then again, it might just be a flower, wielded as a weapon.
Unique Skill: Shadow Sunflower Headbutt. Slam down the blossom of a large shadow sunflower, sending out a shockwave that flattens foes. Repeated inputs allow for up to two follow-up attacks.
Attributes Required: Str 24, Dex 8, Fai 25

Reward #2: Land of Shadow

Type: Incantation
Description: Creates a hail of golden projectiles that are fired toward foes after a brief delay.
Attributes Required: Fai 58

Commander Gaius

Commander Gaius is a Legend Boss in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, found at the back of the Shadow Keep Legacy Dungeon in Scaduview. Riding a massive boar, he combines powerful physical attacks with gravity-based magic, making him a challenging mounted foe. Although optional, defeating him rewards players with the Remembrance of the Wild Boar Rider and access to valuable Scadutree Fragments nearby. Gaius is notably weak to Bleed damage, and players can summon Spirit Ashes or use multiplayer to aid in the fight. His aggressive and fast combat style requires careful timing and positioning, especially to avoid his charge attacks.

Remembrance: Remembrance of the Wild Boar Rider
Boss: Commander Gaius
Location: Scaduview, beyond Shadow Keep, Back Gate Site of Grace

Reward #1: Sword Lance

Type: Heavy Thrusting Sword (Standard/Pierce)
Description: A combination of greatsword and lance. Weighty and capable of being brought to bear with great force, this armament shows its true potential when used astride a mount. Gaius himself was never without his boar.
Skill: Spinning Gravity Thrust. A gravity skill honed by the disciples of an Alabaster Lord. Uses gravitational power to hang in the air before rotating the body and charging forward. An additional input allows for a follow-up attack.
Attributes Required: Str 21, Dex 11

Reward #2: Blades of Stone

Type: Sorcery
Description: Pulls blade-like clumps of rock from the earth. Charging increases potency. Gaius and Radahn were good rivals in their youth, and this sorcery is a product of their friendly competition.
Attributes Required: Int 48

Romina, Saint of the Bud

Romina, Saint of the Bud is a pivotal boss in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, found in the Church of the Bud within the Ancient Ruins of Rauh. Once a humanoid, Romina’s lower body has transformed into a centipede with a scorpion’s stinger, and after her church was burned, she infused a twisted divine element into the baleful Scarlet Rot, wielding a deadly poleblade. Defeating her grants the Remembrance of the Saint of the Bud, which can be exchanged at the Roundtable Hold for powerful rewards such as the Poleblade of the Bud-a halberd that induces Scarlet Rot-and the Rotten Butterflies incantation, or consumed for a large number of runes. This boss is mandatory to progress in the DLC, and her attacks spread Scarlet Rot, making the fight both challenging and strategic.

Remembrance: Remembrance of the Saint of the Bud
Boss: Romina, Saint of the Bud
Location: Ancient Ruins of Rauh, beyond Church of the Bud, Main Entrance Site of Grace

Reward #1: Poleblade of the Bud

Type: Halberd (Slash/Pierce)
Effect: Causes scarlet rot buildup (55)
Description: A scarlet glaive with a dangling bud-like blade. Attacks cause buildup of rot.
Unique Skill: Romina’s Purification. Imbues bud-blade with scarlet rot butterflies before unleashing two large sweeping slashes. This was once considered a sacred act of purification.
Attributes Required: Str 14, Dex 22, Arc 20

Reward #2: Rotten Butterflies

Type: Incantation
Description: Summons a myriad of butterflies while performing a gentle whirl. The butterflies break apart on contact, scattering rot and setting off a chain reaction.
Attributes Required: Fai 33

Metyr, the Mother of Fingers

Metyr, the Mother of Fingers, is a grotesque and formidable optional boss encountered in the Finger Ruins of Miyr, accessible through a secret passage beneath Count Ymir’s throne in the Cathedral of Manus Metyr. This eerie boss is a massive amalgamation of fingers with distinct arms and a stomach formed from smaller fingers, known for its mix of melee and magical attacks, including devastating laser beams and ground explosions. Defeating Metyr rewards players with the Remembrance of the Mother of Fingers, which can be exchanged at the Roundtable Hold for powerful items like the Gazing Finger colossal weapon or the Staff of the Great Beyond, or consumed for a large number of runes. The fight requires careful timing and positioning, exploiting Metyr’s weak point on her chest and utilizing guard counters or bleed effects to prevail.

Remembrance: Remembrance of the Mother of Fingers
Boss: Metyr, the Mother of Fingers
Location: Finger Ruins of Miyr

Reward #1: Staff of the Great Beyond

Type: Glintstone Staff (Strike)
Description: Catalyst for casting both sorceries and incantations.
Attributes Required: Str 7, Int 25, Fai 25

Reward #2: Gazing Finger

Type: Colossal Weapon (Strike)
Description: The head of Metyr, the finger-mother, wielded as a weapon without modification. From within the center of the fingerprint that wrinkles the creature’s foremost protrusion, a tiny wart-like eye gazes vacantly into the beyond.
Unique Skill: Kowtower’s Resentment. Skill performed as a violent bow using a finger’s foremost protrusion. Resentment builds as it is forced to bow, making it explode with anger. Hold button down to further increase resentment.
Attributes Required: Str 20, Dex 8, Int 20, Fai 14

Elden Ring DLC Final Boss

The final boss of the Elden Ring DLC “Shadow of the Erdtree” is Promised Consort Radahn, also known as Radahn, Consort of Miquella. Defeating this formidable foe rewards players with the Remembrance of a God and a Lord, which can be exchanged for powerful items including the Greatsword of Radahn (Lord), a colossal sword with a lion mane design, the Greatsword of Radahn (Light), a faster variant of the sword, and the Light of Miquella, a potent incantation that strikes enemies with a pillar of light. These rewards make the final boss fight not only a climactic challenge but also a source of some of the most coveted weapons and spells in the DLC.

Remembrance: Remembrance of a God and a Lord
Boss:Promised Consort Radahn/Radahn, Consort of Miquella
Location:Enir-Ilim, from Divine Gate Front Staircase

Reward #1: Greatsword of Radahn (Lord)

Type: Colossal Sword (Standard/Pierce)
Description: Greatswords of black steel wielded by Radahn in his youth. A pair of weapons decorated with a lion mane motif. These were in his possession immediately before his triumph over the stars – the swords of a lord who does not rely on physical strength and gravity alone.
Unique Skill: Promised Consort. Imbue the two greatswords with the light of Miquella, then deliver a slashing attack accompanied by columns of light. Additional input allows for up to two follow-up attacks.
Attributes Required: Str 32, Dex 24, Int 15

Reward #2: Greatsword of Radahn (Light)

Type: Colossal Sword (Standard/Pierce)
Description: Greatswords of black steel wielded by Radahn in his youth. A pair of weapons decorated with a lion mane motif. These were in his possession immediately before his triumph over the stars – the swords of a lord who does not rely on physical strength and gravity alone.
Unique Skill: Lightspeed Slash. Assume a luminous form and leap forward to deliver a downward slash at the speed of light. This attack will be followed up by an additional light attack. Charge to increase power of the skill and number of follow-up attacks.
Attributes Required: Str 32, Dex 24, Int 15

Reward #3: Light of Miquella

Type: Incantation
Description: Annihilates foes with a pillar of light.
Attributes Required: Fai 72

Which Remembrance bosses in Shadow of the Erdtree offer the most powerful rewards

The most powerful Remembrance bosses in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, based on the strength and uniqueness of their rewards, are:

Promised Consort Radahn: Considered the hardest boss in FromSoftware history, Radahn’s Remembrance can be exchanged for two Greatswords of Radahn-one with the “Promised Consort” skill unleashing light-ray attacks, and the other with “Lightspeed Slash” for rapid light-based strikes-as well as the “Light of Miquella” incantation, regarded as the best spell in the DLC.
Messmer the Impaler: Drops the Spear of the Impaler, a great spear with fiery projectile attacks, and Messmer’s Orb, a powerful flame incantation.
Rellana, Twin Moon Knight: Offers Rellana’s Twin Blades, a dual sword capable of magical light waves and flame spinning attacks, and the Rellana’s Twin Moons sorcery, which causes earth-shaking damage.
Divine Beast Dancing Lion: Rewards include the Enraged Divine Beast talisman, enhancing storm potency, and the Divine Beast Frost Stomp Ash of War, which grants cold affinity and a frost wave attack.
Commander Gaius: His Remembrance yields the Sword Lance, a heavy thrusting sword effective when mounted, and the Blades of Stone sorcery, which summons rock blades from the ground.

These bosses stand out for offering weapons and spells that significantly impact combat strategies and player builds, making them the most coveted Remembrance rewards in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

Which Remembrance bosses in Shadow of the Erdtree drop the most powerful weapons

The Remembrance bosses in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC that drop the most powerful weapons are:

Rellana, Twin Moon Knight: Drops Rellana’s Twin Blades, a dual light greatsword that casts magical light waves and a spinning flame attack, highly valued for its versatility and magic scaling.
Messmer the Impaler: Rewards the Spear of the Impaler, a great spear with a unique fiery projectile strong attack, praised for its spectacular moveset and effectiveness in combat.
Radahn, Consort of Miquella: Drops the Greatswords of Radahn (Lord and Light versions), colossal swords with powerful ash of war skills, though their movesets are similar to the Starscourge Greatsword; still, these weapons are notable for their high damage and impressive visuals.
Shadow Sunflower (Scadutree Avatar): Yields the Shadow Sunflower Blossom, a colossal weapon with one of the best Ashes of War in the game, capable of multiple high-damage hits with excellent scaling on Faith, making it a top-tier choice for heavy-hitting builds.
Greatsword of Damnation (from the Madness Guy in Abyssal Swamp): A greatsword with holy damage and a powerful ground slam attack that can be buffed for devastating holy damage, highly regarded for its unique skill and damage output.

These weapons stand out for their unique skills, high damage potential, and scaling, making them the most powerful and sought-after Remembrance boss weapons in Shadow of the Erdtree.