If you’ve been wondering where to find the Elden Ring’s first boss, Grafted Scion, you’ve come to the right place. The main purpose of this boss is to kill you, but the good news is that you can also use the Imbued Sword Key to defeat him. It’s found on the third highest of the Four Belfries, west coast of Liurnia Of The Lakes. Unlike most bosses, this savage critter has a lot of hands and uses long sword attacks, so it’s best to use a shield big enough to soak up its attacks and time your dodges to attack.
Table of Contents
Coastal Cave
The Elden Ring has dozens of dungeons and hundreds of items, but there are only a few you can find in one location: Coastal Cave. Located in the Limgrave Region, it is west of the Church of Elleh, in the Coastal District. This cave has an entrance on the ocean side in a rock wall. Inside, you will find a cat boss, a merchant, crafting materials, and two minibosses – a Cat and a Dragon.
To begin your quest in Coastal Cave, you must first find Boc the Seamster. The second location is a bonfire, just past the cave entrance. The cat boss – a cat – is only there if you find him at the first location. After you find him, examine the Site of Grace. Once you’ve examined it, you can move on to the next location.
Erdtree Burial Watchdog
In the Elder Scrolls VI game, the boss known as the Erdtree Burial Watchdog has a unique attack, and it is easy to confuse it with other monsters in the game. The Watchdog uses a combination of the Triple Slam and the Sword Slam, and it can also lunge forwards and backwards. To defeat this boss, the best way to approach the fight is to dodge its attack. You can dodge the attack by moving backward and then jumping over the area of effect.
You can find the Erdtree Burial Watchdog in the north part of Mt. Gelmir, near the Wyndham Ruins. The boss has improved attacks over previous variants, but it requires a level 60 character. Investing in your attacking stats is highly recommended since this boss attacks only from melee range. Avoid attacking the watchdog from behind as it has a slow movement speed, so you should always leave yourself some space so you can dodge its attacks.
Stonedigger Troll
The Stonedigger Troll is a difficult yet manageable boss in World of Warcraft. Unlike the Stonedigger Troll you first encountered early in Limgrave, the Troll has a much higher health pool and is a much easier fight if you have the right magical setup. However, if you’re not sure what spell to use, don’t be afraid to try using a ranged attack to get the upper hand.
The Stonedigger Troll can be found outside of the Murkwater Catacombs. It is an excellent loot location and will help you get your gear and gold faster. Beware, though, that the Troll is slow and will not attack you with melee weapons. If you use blunt weapons, it’ll break its Super Armor. This monster can also be killed using a Spirit Ashes.
Death Rite Bird
The Death Rite Bird is a mini-boss in the Elden Ring. It is an upgraded version of the regular Deathbird, with added attacks and a phase two transition. This mini-boss spawns near the Stake of Marika, which is found on the Consecrated Snowfield. You can battle this mini-boss in the night by stepping under its body and hacking at its legs. Alternatively, you can use the Black Flame Explosion AoE attack to make it attack you from all directions.
While a cat may seem cute, Death Rite Bird is actually quite a frightening foe. Its skull is filled with black flame, and its claws can penetrate through most types of armor. You can avoid its attacks by blocking it with a dodge roll, but if you’re not a fan of flying, you’ll have to fight it on horseback.
Impaler’s Catacombs
The Impaler’s Catacombs are an extremely interesting dungeon in the Elder Ring. It contains the spirit of the call – Ashes of demihumans, secrets, and more. Located on the weeping peninsula in Morne, you can explore these catacombs on foot. In addition to their secret and puzzle-solving value, these catacombs are also an excellent location to meet the boss Cerberus.
The Impaler’s Catacombs are located in the southeastern part of Limgrave, on the edge of the Weeping Peninsula. To reach it, first travel to the southeastern part of the Weeping Peninsula and then follow the wall to the east. There, you’ll encounter several imps and a deadly spike trap. Clearing the area will give you Demi-Human Spirit Ashes, and you’ll also receive a rare item called the Imp Head (Cat) helmet.