Elden Ring: All Great Dragons Guide

The world of Elden Ring features numerous formidable dragon encounters that provide substantial rewards for skilled players. Each dragon presents unique combat challenges requiring specific strategies and preparation. Understanding their attack patterns and weaknesses is crucial for success in these epic battles.

Defeating these majestic beasts yields Dragon Hearts, which are special consumable items used exclusively at the Church of Dragon Communion to unlock powerful dragon-based incantations. These magical abilities can significantly enhance your combat capabilities throughout your journey.

Flying Dragon Agheel

– Location: Limgrave (Agheel Lake)

– Reward: Dragon Heart x1; 5,000 Elden Ring Runes

This formidable flying dragon serves as many players’ first major dragon encounter. When approaching Agheel Lake North, the dragon descends dramatically, initiating one of the most challenging early-game boss fights. Stay mounted on Torrent to maintain mobility during its sweeping fire breath attacks.

Elder Dragon Greyoll

– Location: Caelid

– Reward: Dragon Heart x5; 50,000 Runes + 5423 Runes (dropped by the surrounding smaller dragons)

Greyoll presents a unique encounter as an immobile giant dragon protected by multiple smaller dragons. Position yourself safely behind her massive form to avoid the guardian dragons’ attacks. Bleed weapons prove exceptionally effective against her enormous health pool.

Flying Dragon Greyll

– Location: Caelid, Farum Greatbridge

– Reward: Dragon Heart x1; 80,000 Runes

Positioned dominantly on Farum Greatbridge, Greyll requires careful positioning to prevent aerial fire attacks. Maintain close-quarters combat on Torrent to limit its flying maneuvers and fire breath capabilities.

Decaying Ekzykes

– Location: east of Caelid Highway South

– Reward: Dragon Heart x1; 38,000 Runes

This corrupted dragon patrols the southern Caelid Highway, presenting the additional challenge of Scarlet Rot buildup. Equip preserving boluses and gear with high rot resistance before engaging.

Glintstone Dragon Smarag

– Location: Liurnia of the Lakes

– Reward: Dragon Heart x1; 14,699 Runes

Guarding the Academy Glintstone Key required for Raya Lucaria entry, Smarag employs powerful glintstone breath attacks that require careful dodging.

Magma Wyrm Makar

– Location: Liurnia of the Lakes

– Reward: Dragon Heart x1; Dragonscale Blade; 18,000 Runes

Located behind a yellow fog door in western Liurnia, Makar utilizes close-range magma attacks and charging maneuvers that require precise timing to evade.

Glintstone Dragon Adula

– Location: Three Sisters / Cathedral of Manus Celes

– Reward: Dragon Heart x3; Adula’s Moonblade; 120,000 Runes

This formidable glintstone dragon employs unique combat mechanics, teleporting away at half health to the Cathedral of Manus Celes for the final confrontation.

Ancient Dragon Lansseax

Ancient Dragon Lansseax

– Location: Abandoned Coffin Site of Grace in Altus Plateau

– Reward: Lansseax’s Glaive; 60,000 Runes

This ancient dragon employs hit-and-run tactics, initially appearing near the Abandoned Coffin before retreating and reappearing east of Stormcaller Church for the decisive battle.

Borealis, the Freezing Fog

Borealis, the Freezing Fog

– Location: Mountaintop of the Giants

– Reward: Dragon Heart x1; 100,000 Runes

Positioned in the treacherous Mountaintop of the Giants region, Borealis presents extreme environmental challenges with limited visibility due to persistent snowstorms.

Great Wyrm Theodorix

Great Wyrm Theodorix

– Location: Albinaurics Rise

– Reward: Dragon Heart x3; 180,000 Runes

This massive wyrm appears on the frozen glacier northeast of Albinaurics Rise. Access requires obtaining both Haligtree Secret Medallion pieces and using them at the Grand Lift of Rold to reach the Consecrated Snowfield.

Dragonlord Placidusax

Dragonlord Placidusax

– Location: Crumbling Farum Azula

– Reward: Remembrance of the Dragonlord; 280,000 Runes

Located in a hidden area of Farum Azula, accessing this legendary dragon requires navigating a complex path involving elevator descent, cliff-edge platforming, and teleportation via building debris.

Magma Wyrm and x3 Glintstone Dragon

– Magma Wyrm No.1 was found inside the Volcano Manor Legacy Dungeon. It drops Dragon Heart x1 and 5,044 Runes.

– Magma Wyrm No.2 was found in the lava lake next to Seethewater Terminus in Mt. Gelmir. It drops Dragon Heart x1 and 19,000 Runes.

– Magma Wyrm No.3 was found inside Gael Tunnel at Caelid. It drops Dragon Heart x1 and 7,500 Runes.

– x3 Glintstone Dragon west of Moonlight Altar. They drop x1 Dragon Heart each (3 Dragon Hearts in total).

Successfully hunting Elden Ring’s dragons requires mastering several advanced combat techniques. Always prioritize maintaining mobility, either through Torrent usage or careful positioning to avoid devastating area-of-effect attacks.

Elemental resistance planning proves crucial – equip appropriate talismans and armor sets matching each dragon’s primary damage type.

For comprehensive strategies on handling challenging encounters, check out our Battlefield 6 Complete Guide for additional combat insights.

Target dragon limbs strategically: attacking hind legs often provides safer positioning while head shots yield higher damage when opportunities arise.

When preparing for these epic battles, consider consulting our BF6 Weapons Unlock Guide for optimizing your damage output against these formidable foes.

Understanding dragon attack patterns is essential – most dragons follow predictable sequences once you learn their tells and wind-up animations.

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