Elden Ring is a 2022 action role-playing game published by Bandai Namco Entertainment and developed by FromSoftware. The game has got massive success and fan following because of its vast map and different areas to explore. One of such areas are the abandoned caves & dungeons, where you can meet with different bosses and claim multiple rewards. This article will go through all Elden Ring Dungeons locations as well as their bosses.
These Dungeons offer a wonderful opportunity to collect runes and level up. It will give you the strength to face the demigods and claim their Great Runes. Although exploring all the caves can be pretty difficult and a tiring task. Not to mention, some of the caves & dungeons are hidden and need special instructs to find them. Lucky you, we have covered all 51 dungeons locations inside the game, along with their rewards & boss details.
What are Dungeons & Different Types of Dungeons
Dungeons are typically nestled within cliffs and are difficult to locate within the game. You can use the statues you discover to direct you to neighbor catacombs. But this statue can be missed if you are giving your full attention and you are not looking from the right angle. You can find essential material about the game in the Dungeons early in the game. This guide will take you to all the dungeons in the starting area and how to complete them.
With a total of 51, Dungeons available in the Elden Ring, you can find all the variety and bosses in the game. Each type of dungeon has its own specialty. Here are all the types of dungeons you can find in the Elden Ring game.
Caves
Finding herbs? This is a great place to find flora and fauna. If you are looking for these, you should come and find the poisonous dungeons. The first is the grove shield cave.
Tunnels
Tunnels are great Dungeons for stones and other items. The nearest tunnel is the Limgrave tunnel, which is a very good place to upgrade your weapons in the game.
Catacombs
A complex dungeon but can award you with the spirit ashes and the glovework. You have to find your way out through the skeleton.
Hero’s Grave
These are the hardest ones in the game. You can find these dungeons in various locations. The only thing that makes it challenging is the chariot puzzle. There are great rewards in these dungeons.
Elden Ring: All Dungeons Locations and Their Bosses
Finding Dungeons are important in the Elden Ring game as it gives you exciting rewards, unique rewards, and other items. Before we proceed one thing to keep in mind that all the Dungeons in the Elden Ring game are pitch black, and you can not see anything without any light. So, keep a flashlight on while you go on dungeons for the rewards. You can also get hands-free lanterns from the merchant in the lake of Liurnia and don’t be afraid of the flame turret as you can turn them off by just hitting them.
Fringefolk Hero Grave
This Elden Ring dungeon location is in the Limgrave lands. This is one of the toughest dungeons in the game. This grave has exciting rewards too. This dungeon can be accessed by using the Stonesward key.
Boss: Ulcerated Tree Spirit
This boss is not easy, and if you have accessed this dungeon too early in the game, you have to grind your way to beat him. It’s a Giant Wooden Snake, dodge when it shows as it can grab you and finish you in one attack. Counter attacks its glowing eyes to get the better of this boss.
Rewards
- Golden seed
- Banished Knight Oleg summon
- Erdtree’s Favour talisman
Groveside Cave
This dungeon can be found on the North of the church of Ellen past the turtle pond. You have to use your weapons here as this cave is surrounded by soldiers and the wolfs at the entrance.
Boss: Beastman of Farum Azula
You will find the boss while grinding your way through the game. The boss is very easy to defeat as you can stun him with continuous attacks.
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- Flamedark Talisman
Limgrave Tunnel
You can find the Limgrave Tunnel at the northernmost tip of the lake, just right from the stranded graveyard. Get to the lift and enter the chamber of miners. You won’t be attacked by them unless provoked. The people that are standing will throw rocks at you. Go down through another lift, and when halfway down jump off onto the platform and turn left in the next chamber; the lantern bearers can attack you, be ready for that.
Boss: Stonedigger Trolls
When you go down in the lift you will find the Stonedigger troll. Don’t be so afraid as it is easy to beat. You just have to stick around the legs and beware of his downward smash.
- Road Medallion
- Smithing Stones
Stormfoot Catacombs
The moment you watch anything pretending to be a statue or hanging from the walls, the Stormfoot Catacombs it is. Head towards the flame turret and then turn right to another flame turret and repeat the same again. An item behind the first turret will say Hello to you and when you come towards the second flame turret, you will go down the ladder to the balcony you will find the wandering Noble Ashes.
Boss: The Erdtree Burial
This boss is complete carnage but you can easily beat him with some normal skills and brain.
- Noble Sorcerer’s Ashes
Deathtouched Catacombs
This Elden Ring Dungeon location can be found on the east of the Warmaster’s shack on storm hill. If you have played running games, this is just like that. This has no real threat, you just have to be careful of the bones scattered around on the way as they become skeletons and attack. However, if you have your Weapon with you, you can easily beat them.
Boss: Black Knife Assassin
This boss is easy to beat as it is susceptible to holy damage and will always struggle with the mob you will summon for him.
- Assassin’s Crimson Dagger Talisman
- Uchigatana
- Deathroot
Coastal Cave
This dungeon can be found on the cave entrance of the beach facing the island in the southwest side. There are goblin creatures in the first roll that will scream at you before they attack you, giving you that extra time to prepare for your attack.
Boss: The Demi-Human Chiefs
The Demi-human chiefs are the two aggressive monsters that run on four and are just looking for you. You can easily chase him by wild strike kills and hitting them separately. If you are struggling while fighting you can call the Old Knight Istvan for help.
- Tailoring Tools
Murky water Catacomb
When you reach Murkwater Cave, head left and turn towards a cavern filled with bodies and gravestones sticking out of the walls. When you go forward you will see a double door that will let you enter the catacombs. You will find some traps here that are also pretending to be statues hiding on the roof. Be ready with your weapon as you may find another enemy pretending to be a statue at the gate.
Boss: Grave Warden Duelist
This is a boss with a hammer, no he is not Thor & you can defeat him easily. Just watch his moves by staying close and grabbing and attacking him in the second phase.
- Battle Hammer
Murky water Cave
Go to the north side of Lake, where you fought Agheel, and then under the bridge to find the skeletons. Further up, on the left side, there is a cave, but it will be invaded by Bloody Finger Nerijus, so be careful. Head into the cave once Yura appears to assist you in dealing with him. This dungeon is incredibly simple and easy.
Boss: Goo All Patches
This boss is not tough to beat, he will attack you when you try to open the chest the moment you bring his health to 50% he will surrender and you can talk with him.
- Cloth Garb
- Cloth Trousers
Highroad Cave
Head north from the Murkwater Catacombs along the river filled with giant tentacle creatures. To get to it, you’ll need to use the spirit spring to jump out. A cave entrance can be found on the left at the very end, where the river meets the sea. Head in and use the platforms to drop down the hole. You’ll find yourself in a room with another hole and wolves. Kill the wolves and use the platforms to drop down the next hole. Now roll through the platform to find the two-door tunnel. The left will take you to the white wolf while the right one will drop you to the fire-lit room.
Boss: The Guardian Golem
The Guardian Golem is the same as the ones found on the bridge leading to Limgrave’s divine tower. You can knock him over with your ankles, just like Tower Knight in Demon Souls, but watch out for his stomps and the attack where he leans down to breathe fire.
- Blue Dancer Charm
Earthbore Cave
The Earthbore cave is one of the shortest dungeons of the Elden Ring game but it is not easy as long as Runbear is around. There Earthbore caves that will help you in surviving against the Runbear and get your hands on the Spelldrake Talisman awards.
Boss: Runbear
This Boss is way too big, you can not keep your distance while it attacks you. You are on your own dodging abilities to survive its attack. It can slap, bite and charge directly at you. If he gets you, he gets you.
- Spelldrake Talisman
Impaler Catacombs
This is another hidden dungeon in the peninsula. But for the reward it holds, you can try going through it. The Demi-Human Spirit Ashes are what you will be getting in return for your risk.
Boss: Erdtree Burial Watchdog
Before dashing into the mist, consider returning to the site of grace for a short HP and Flask refill. Just keep in mind that you’ll have to defeat the two Fanged Imps again before visiting the Impaler’s Catacombs Boss Erdtree Burial Watchdog. You have to dodge carefully in front of it.
- Demi-Human Ashes
Morne Tunnel
If you are looking for smithing stone, you can not miss the Morne Tunel. To upgrade your weapons you need those smithing stones. There are two benefits of entering this dungeon it has a lot of things for you and it is not so difficult to beat
Boss: Scaly Misbegotten
Not a tough boss as compared to other bosses in the Elden ring. You can defeat this boss easily. The Scaly Misbegotten is equipped with a massive axe which makes it attack very slowly due to the weight it holds. You can dodge these attacks by yourself.
- Rusted Anchor
- Rusted Anchor
Tombsword Catacombs
Tombsward Catacombs can be crossed by using the hanging bridge from east to west in the weeping Peninsula Region. You have to follow the path ahead and turn left until you see a minor Erdtree. If you have a Stonesward key you can open the room behind the Imp Seal Statue. The boss of the Tombsword Catacombs is the Cemetery Shade.
Boss: Cemetery Shade
The shadowy creature is too much for you. This is going to be a tough fight. This boss deals high damage with the double-blade attack and immobilizes you with the slime attacks. You can defeat the cemetery shade with the physical attacks and the holy attacks as it is very weak against these attacks.
- Lhutel the Headless Ashes
Tombsward Cave
Tombsword cave is very easy to find in the game, you need to visit the weeping peninsula, then look for the rocks on the northwest. It is very easy to spot from the very far end of the Weeping Peninsula.
Boss: Miranda the Blighted Bloom
Don’t go by the name, you can defeat Miranda and Blighted Bloom very easily, you just have to ignore the minions and start slashing Miranda until she dies.
- Viridian Amber Medallion
Stillwater Cave
This dungeon is located in the lake region of the game, you can get the wing sword Insignia in rewards. It is very close to Stormveil Castle. You will face glowing jelly fish before you enter the Stillwater Cave.
Boss: Cleanrot Knight
The Cleannrot Knight attacks with a spear and sword. If he gets the chance he will try his best to impale you. You just have to roll to avoid that attack. It is tight so you have to make your way through it.
- Winged Sword Insignia
Cliffbottom Catacombs
The CLiffbototm Catacombs are located in the lake regions of the Elden Ring. This dungeon is located in the southwestern portion of Liurnia of the lakes. You have to reach the area by heading northeast from the Liguria highways.
A boss with fiery breath doesn’t like magic projectiles or imbued blades. You can defeat it by staying at a distance and striking it with the projectile blades.
- Kaiden Sellsword Ashes
Lakeside Crystal Cave
This is found within the southern region of the Liurnia of the Lakes. You have to stick to your left and jump from the hill to clear out the demi-human. Once you reach the entrance; you will find the deadly boss, the Bloodhound Knight
Boss:Bloodhound Knight
Bloodhound Knight is very agile and you can maintain gaps continuously as it can cover it quickly, you can attain the rewards after killing it.
- Cerulean Amber Medallion
Road’s End Catacombs
Road’s End Catacombs is one of the many hidden dungeons that dot Elden Ring’s world. This minor dungeon is located along the western edge of Liurnia of the Lakes. While it may appear simple at first glance, Road’s End Catacombs has a number of illusory walls to contend with.
Boss: Spirit Summoner Snail
This boss is a bit irregular, but a fairly simple one. When you first enter, you’ll be met with a very aggressive spirit Crucible Knight wielding Siluria’s Tree spear weapon. Be wary of this enemy he can do quite a bit of damage—but he is not your primary target.
- Glintstone Sorcerer Ashes
Academy Crystal Cave
The Academy Crystal Cave is located just to the west of Raya Lucaria Academy, the region’s main attraction. The building is perched atop some cliffs, and the cave leads to the base of those cliffs.
Boss: Spear Crystalian; Staff Crystalian
This boss is very dangerous. The one with the staff unleashes lethal projectile magic, so tend to it first, while a summoned ally keeps the one with the spear busy.
- Crystal Release Sorcery
Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel
To acquire the Miner’s bell bearing which is the crystalline drop that can be found on the bottom of the tunnel after you defeat the boss of the Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel.
Boss: Ringblade Crystalian
A boss with powerful crystal armor is very powerful and is enough to spear through your soul. Your initial shots will not deal much damage to the boss. But if you dodge yourself and attack timely, you can get the rewards after defeating it.
- Smithing-Stone
- Miner’s Bell Bearing
Black Knife Catacombs
Black Knife Catacombs is a dungeon in Elden Ring’s Liurnia of the Lakes region that contains several bosses, powerful weapons, a Deathroot, and some potent ashes. When you get close to the Old Ruins, turn right and follow a cliffside path past dangerous enemies to the cave near the end, which is guarded by a powerful
Boss: (Secret Boss) Black Knife Assassin; Cemetery Shade
Summon D, the hunter of the dead to defeat these bosses. You will have to defeat two bosses in the game to get the multiple ashes rewards.
- (Secret Boss) Assassin’s Cerulean Dagger
- Black Knifeprint
- Twinsage Sorcerer Ashes
Ruin-Strewn Precipice
This is one of the minor dungeons whose location is in the Liurnia Region of the Eden Ring map. It has few treasures and miniboss foes. In the northern Liurnia, heading up through the deep narrow ravine in the northeast. Make your way through the series of ladders to reach the dungeon.
Boss: Magma Wyrm Makar
This boss can spit lava from its mouth, dodge, and roll your way through the attacks to get away with it, with a timely attack you can defeat it to get the dragon’s heart as a reward.
- Magma Wyrm’s Scalesword
- Dragon Heart
Gael Tunnel
In these tunnels, you’ll mostly run into Radahn Soldiers and miners, with a few Land Octopuses thrown in for good measure. After you defeat your first two enemies, you’ll come across a corpse with one Golden Rune on him. Face northeast from this item. A passage ahead is guarded by two soldiers. Send out the soldiers and the Land Octopus.
Boss: Magma Wyrm
Magma Wyrm is an Elden Ring Field Boss. Magma Wyrms were once human, but for the sin of Dragon Communion, they were transformed into lesser dragons.
- Moonveil Katana
- Dragon Heart
Minor Erdtree Catacombs
The Minor Erdtree Catacombs is found in the Caelid beneath the Minor Erdtree. You can reach the location by going east from the Limgrave and then by looking at the entrance.
Boss: Erdtree Burial Watchdog x2
You will find the dual boss in this fight. You have to dodge from the two Erdtree Burial Watchdogs and timely attack them to get your hands on the rewards.
- Mad Pumpkin
- Head Ashes
Gaol Cave
The Gaol cave is found in the Caelid. It is east of Fort Gael. When you head into the tunnel, activate the site of grace and grab the Rune Arc. You can follow the in-game ways and reach the boss Frenzied Duelist.
Boss: Frenzied Duelist
An enemy that looks like a human, the Frenzied Duelist is tough but can be defeated. You have to dodge the two handed axe with the chain balls.
- Putrid Corpse Ashes
Abandoned Cave
Abandoned Cave can be found in the caelid area of the Elden Ring, it is an optional dungeon.
Boss: Spear Cleanrot Knight; Sickle Cleanrot
Here you have double the fun that you had in the stillwater cave. The two bosses will act enough to spear through you but you can go behind and give them backstab to finish them.
- Gold Scarab Talisman
Caelid Catacombs
The Caelid Catacombs is also found on the Caelid area. It holds a few treasure items. Once you defeat the boss you can get your hands on the Kindred of Rot Ashes.
You already had one encounter with the Cemetery Shade; this is also similar. You have to apply the same tactics to defeat it to get the Kindred of Rot Ashes.
- Kindred of Rot Ashes
Sellia Crystal Tunnel
This minor dungeon location is inside the caelid region in Elden Ring map. You can reach the dungeon very early in the game. You can diagonally go northwest from Sellia, town of Sorcery.
Boss: Fallingstar Beast
You can defeat the boss by rolling your way out from the Fallongstar Beast to get your hands on the multiple rewrds.
- Somberstone Miner’s Bell Bearing
- Smithing Stone
- Somber Smithing Stone
Dragonbarrow Cave
Dragonbarrow Cave can be found on the north of the Minor Erdtree, you will see a lower road occupied by a couple of bears. Once you reach there you will find the Beastman of Farum Azula.
You will have a dual fight with them, one will throw knives at you. With Swipes and Slams, you can fight your way out.
- Flamedrake Talisman
War-Dead Catacombs
Defeat the Starscourage Radahn to the extreme north of the beach and buried into the cliff-face of the coast east is a set of double doors.
Boss: Putrid Tree Spirit
With the Unique aspect, the putrid tree spirit is the fire attacks of the other Trees Spirits. You can get the rewards after defeating the boss.
- Redmane Knight Ogha Ashes
- Golden Seed
Sellia Hideaway
The Sellia Hideaways have sealed doors, just head to the north of the church of the plague. On the right of the site of grace you will find the crystal cave moss plant. The boss’s name is the crystallians.
Boss: Crystalians
The three crystalian are there to spear your body into pieces. The key to defeating them is to focus on one Crystalian at a time.
- Crystal Torrent Sorcery
Lux Ruins
The Lux Ruins can be found on the left of the Grand Lift of the dectus. The Lux Ruins has a Demi human queen boss.
Boss: Demi-Human Queen Gilika
This is the weakest boss especially to the bleed buildup. You have to clear the boss to get the Ritual Sword Talisman.
- Ritual Sword Talisman
Perfumer’s Grotto
Perfumer’s Grotto is a minor dungeon on Elden Ring map and has two bosses. It is an optional dungeon.
Boss: Miranda the Blighted Bloom; Omen Killer
With two different bosses fighting you, you can expect double damage and dual strategies.after defeating them you can get the Great Omenkiller Cleaver rewards.
- Great Omenkiller Cleaver
Altus Tunnel
When you reach the dungeon, head out of the room and turn right again. Continue and go down to the tunnel to enter the mining cave.
Boss: Spear Crystalian; Ringblade Crystalian
A dual boss fight. The two crystalian are easy to fight out to get the rewards as Somberstone Miner’s Bell Bearing
- Somberstone Miner’s Bell Bearing
Sealed Tunnel
The Sealed Tunnel is a catacomb hidden in Elden Ring’s Capital Outskirts near Leyndell, Royal Capital. If players want to unlock the Divine Tower of West Altus and obtain the Great Rune of a Shardbearer, they must complete the Sealed Tunnel
Boss: Onyx Lord
You can get the Onyx lord greatsword, after defeating the Onyx Lords as a reward.
- Onyx Lord’s Greatsword
Old Altus Tunnel
Head north from the Erdtree-Gazing Hill Site of Grace in central Altus Plateau, into the canyon east of Wyndham Ruins. The boss’s name is Stonedigger troll.
Boss: Stonedigger Troll
The Stonedigger Troll is the same as others you’ll meet throughout The Lands Between, including the Dungeon boss in Limgrave Tunnels.
- Great Club
Wyndham Catacombs
Wyndham Catacombs is one of the Minor Dungeons in Elden Ring’s Mt. Gelmir Region. It is an optional dungeon with a few treasure items and a miniboss named Foe.
At this point in the game, you’ve most likely encountered multiple variants of the Erdtree Burial Watchdog, with this particular version most in line with the sword-wielder.
- Glovewort Picker’s Bell Bearing
Sage’s Cave
You can find the Sag’s Cave by heading down the tunnel beyond the Site of Grace, grabbing the Crystal Cave Moss along the way. When you reach a fork in the road, strike the wall in front of you to reveal an illusory wall with a chamber behind it.
Bosss: (Secret Boss) Black Knife Assassin; Necromancer Garris
Necromancer Garris, a human sorcerer, will cast a number of spells, summoning spectral skeleton skulls that will fly towards you and deal damage if they come into contact with you. just avoid that and get the rewards after defeating him
- (Secret Boss) Conceiling Veil
- Family Heads
Unsightly Catacombs
This is the minor dungeon on the Altus Platteau region. It is secured by the Dual boss.
Boss: Perfumer Tricia; Misbegotten Warrior
The dual boss are equally balanced as they have all the ranged and close contacts weapons. Defeat them to get the oerfumer Tricia Ashes.
- Perfumer Tricia Ashes
Seethewater Cave
The Seethewater cave can be found on the Mt. Gelmir and is protectes by the Kindered Of Rot boss.
Boss: Kindred of Rot x2
This is a dual boss fight. You have to be careful of them to get over the line.
- Kindred of Rot’s Exultation
Volcano Cave
Volcano Cave can be found in the Mt. Gelmir region. This dungeon is protected by the Demi-Human Queen Margot.
Boss: Demi-Human Queen Margot
This is the gugantic variant of the Demi- Human Queen you have encountered earlier with. Dodge yourself from the attacks and get the rewards by defeating her.
- Jar Cannon
Gelmir Hero’s Grave
This dungeon is foujd on the Mt Gelmir region high above the centre part. It is protected by the Red Wold of Radagon.
Boss: Red Wolf of Radagon
At the last fog gate, you will find the Red Wolf Radagon. Defeating it will rewards you with the holy ashes of the Bloodhound Knight.
- Bloodhound Knight Floh Ashes
Auriza Side Tomb
Auriza Side Tomb can be found on the Altus Plateau region. It is protected by the Grave Warden Duelist.
You have already fought this boss once, the only difference now is that the room also has small living jars.
- Soldjars of Fortune Ashes
Auriza Hero’s Grave
A small dungeon that golds the precious rewards and foes. It can be found on the Altus Plateau region.
Boss: Crucible Knight; Crucible Knight Ordovis
There was difficulty in fighting onecrucible knight but now you have to handle two to get the rewards.
- Crucible Armor Set
- Ordovis’s Greatsword
Giant-Conquering Hero’s Grave
Giant-Conquering Hero’s Grave is a Minor Dungeon in Elden Ring’s Mountaintops of the Giants Region. It is an optional dungeon with a few treasure items and a miniboss named Foe.
Boss: Ancient Hero of Zamor
You will find the Ancient Hero of Zamor as a boss in this dungeon.
- Zamor Curved Sword
- Zamor Set
Giant’s Mountaintop Catacombs
The Giant Mountaintop Catacombs can be found on the hight top of the Mountaintops of Catacombs. It is protected by the Ulcerated Tree Spirit.
The Ulcerated Tree Spirit is the boss you have to defeat to get the rewards as Glovewort Picker
- Glovewort Picker’s Bell Bearing
- Golden Seed
Spiritcaller’s Cave
This Cave is found on the Mountaintops of the Giant region in the Elden Ring. It is home to a few treasures and minifoes.
Boss: Godskin Apostle; Godskin Noble
The Godskin Apostle and Godskin Noble are there to welcome you with attacks. Just be prepared for that.
- Godskin Swaddling Cloth
- Black Flame Ritual Incantation
Cave of the Forlorn
Cave of the Forlorn is found on the mountaintops of the Giant region. It is protected by the Misbegotten Crusader.
Boss: Misbegotten Crusader
This boss is capable of covering short distances very quickly. So be prepared for that while fighting.
- Golden Order Greatsword
Consecrated Snowfield Catacombs
The Consencrated Snowfield catacombs are on the Mountaintops of the Giant region protected by the Putrid Warden Duelist.
Boss: Putrid Grave Warden Duelis
A humanoid enemy but a powerful one, defeat the boss to get the multiple rewards.
- Great Grave Glovewort
- Rotten Gravekeeper’s Cloak
Hidden Path to the Haligtree
These small catacombs provide access to the Consecrated Snowfield and, by extension, the Haligtree. Notably, a large portion of the dungeon can only be reached by crossing a series of invisible bridges.
Boss: Stray Mimic Tear
Mimic Tear can be found in Nokron, Eternal City, behind a mist door to a temple ruin. It doesn’t attack right away, but transforms when you get close to it in the middle of the ruin.
- Blackflame Monk
- Amon Ashes
Yelough Anix Tunnel
This is the final dungeon in the Elden Ring. You can find the Yelough Anix Tunnel on the Mountaintops of the giant region. It is protected by the Astel, Star of Darkness.
Boss: Astel, Stars of Darkness
The weakest spot of the Astel is the head. Try hitting multiple times on head to get the Meteorite of the Astel as reward.
- Meteorite of Astel
Conclusion
This brings us to the end of this Elden Ring dungeon location guide that you can find within the game. There are a total of 51 dungeons, and it was not possible to explain every dungeon with their bosses. We have tried to cover as much as possible information on these dungeons, with their bosses & rewards. So explore the game along with these dungeons and visit regularly for more game updates just like this.