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Elden Ringis a massive open-world game with tons ofsecret locations and itemsto find. Figuring out where to go can be extremely difficult due to both the size of the game’s world and theextreme difficultyassociated with combat and exploration.
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One reliable way to find powerful loot is to conquer the many Evergaols found throughout the world. Evergaols act as a holding cell for some of the game’s toughest enemies. Each Evergaol challenges the player’s skill, pitting them against these foes in a battle to the death.
Updated on the 14th August 2024 by Callum Marshall:“Thanks to the new DLC expansion Shadow of the Erdtree, more players than ever are returning to The Lands Between for another crack at this brutal and punishing Soulsborne epic. Which means you’ll be taking on the Evergaols and their respective bosses all over again. So we have added some new info, including the best order to take on each Evergaol.”
Best Order To Take On The Evergaols
While everyone will have their opinion on which order is best to take on these Evergaols due to the open nature of Elden Ring’s format, and the fact that many players make natural discoveries in a unique order. We would suggest that, for the easiest time possible, you consider taking the Evergaols on in this order below:
Forlorn Hound Evergaol
Evergaol Boss
Boss Weakness
Boss Gimmick
Bloodhound Knight Darriwil
Weak to Lightning
Bloodhound’s Fang
Inflicts Bleed Build-up
TheForlorn Hound Evergaolcan be found just south of theAgheel Lake Site of Gracein southernLimgrave. Inside this Evergaol, players will encounterBloodhound Knight Darriwil. They are a hard boss, as they move very quickly, can disappear and reappear at will, and also have some very powerful attacks that cause bleed build-up.
However, due to how early you face them in the game, the bleed damage isn’t all that debilitating, at it will only hit for roughly as much as one standard attack. Plus, all of their attacks are parryable. So, if you sit back and analyze this boss andmake use of early-game lightning items likeLightning Grease, you’ll come out on topand walk away with Bloodhound’s Fang.
Weeping Evergaol
Ancient Hero of Zamor (Weeping Peninsula)
Weak to Fire and Lightning
Radagon’s Scarseal
Inflicts Frostbite
TheWeeping Evergaolcan be located just to the east of theFourth Church of Marikain theWeeping Peninsula. Inside this Evergaol is theAncient Hero of Zamor, a boss that has access to frostbite magic, and a variety of close-quarters attacks that can be devastating.
The easiest way to beat this boss is by using ranged lightning or fire magic, or failing that, usingGlintstone Arc, as this tends to avoid projectiles to ensure you land each attack.
They are very ineffective from distance, but even if you do go with a melee strategy, if youfocus on precise dodge rolls and the bait and strike method, you should be fine.Just don’t hide behind your shield, because that won’t fly here.
The reward for successfully completing the Evergaol isRadagon’s Scarseal(a useful Talisman).This Evergaol does require players to have aStonesword Keyto enter.
Stormhill Evergaol
Crucible Knight
Aspects of the Crucible: Tail
TheStormhill Evergaolis located just south of theStormhill ShackinLimgrave. Players will face off against theCrucible Knightin this Evergaol. You’ll come across many different crucible knights on yourElden Ringadventure, but this will likely be your first.
They make use of powerful holy attacks, so if you have aHaligdrake Talisman, use it. Plus, they have access to a wide variety of slow, but powerful melee attacks. So the key here is toavoid their melee combos with swift dodges, and then attack as they recover.
The reward in the dungeon is anIncantationcalledAspects of the Crucible Tail. This is likely one of the first Evergaols players will come across, but it should not be underestimated.
Also, bear in mind thatthis boss is immune to bleeding and poison, so status effects won’t bail you out in this encounter.
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Sellia Evergaol
Battlemage Hugues
Easily Staggered
Battlemage Hugues Ashes
Focuses on Magic Damage
There are a couple of Evergaols that will reward players with Spirit Ashes, and theSellia Evergaolis one of them. This Evergaol is located nearCaelid’s Abandonded Caveand will force players to fightBattlemage Hugues.
If you are a Magic user, this will be a relatively tricky fight asHugues has a strong resistance against magic attacks. However, if you are a strength/melee build, this boss will prove to be a piece of cake,as they are easily staggered.
But regardless of your preference and build,a great way to render their attacks useless is by using theCarian Knight’s Shieldto absorb magic attacks.
Once defeated, players will receive theSpirit Ash for the Battlemageso they can summon him to fight by their side.
Malefactor’s Evergaol
Adan, Thief of Fire
Weak To Lightning
Flame of the Fell God
Deals Huge Fire Damage
Malefactor’s Evergaolcan be discovered soon after players have completedStormveil Castle, which means they have already gotten one of the game’s major bosses out of the way in the form ofGodrick the Grafted.
That being said, Adan, Thief of Fire will be no pushover and has access to a wealth of fire-based attacks that will humble you if you’re ill-prepared.A good way to negate these fiery attacks is by equipping theFlamedrake Talismanif you have access to this helpful Talisman.
Then, as for the fight itself, usingLightning Grease, or a Lightning weapon like theDragon Halberd, for example, can work a treat, as they are weak to lightning.
Magic users will have an easy time with this fight, but if you’re a melee user, the best way to approach this isby keeping your distance, avoiding their fire-based incantation, and then when they switch to melee, this is when you take risks and attack with fervor.
Ringleader’s Evergaol
Alecto, Black Knife Ringleader
Is susceptible to Frostbite
Black Knife Tiche Ashes
Their Imbued Helmsplitter attack is deadly
Ringleader’s Evergaolcan only be accessed by progressing inRanni’s Questline, which means it will likely be encountered much later in your adventure.
This is just as well, as the fight housed within this Evergaol is a really tough one. Alecto is a brutal boss with insanely fast attacks and melee combos that will break your guard pretty much every time of asking, making a shield useless in this encounter.
The key here is to dodge precisely and often, and wait for small windows after their Helmsplitter and Knife Sweep attacks, as these are the best opportunities to get some free hits in. But in truth, there’s no truly easy way to deal with Alecto other than being reactive, patient, and clinical.
However, the turmoil this fight puts you through is worth it,as you’ll get your hands on the Black Knife Tiche Spirit Ashes,which are, in my humble opinion, are only second to theMimic Tear Ashesin terms of quality.
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Cuckoo’s Evergaol
Bols, Carian Knight
Weak to Scarlet Rot, Bleed, and poison
Greatblade Phalanx
Heavy Slam Attacks
Cuckoo’s Evergaolcan be found just south ofThe Four Belfries Site of GraceinLiurnia,and players will have to face off againstBols, Carian Knight.
This one seems like an imposing foe, but in truth, their huge frame is more of a hindrance for this big guy,as this allows you to roll below their legs, get in behind them, and hack away with careless abandon. You do need to stay on your toes, as they can swing around and counterattack, but it is easy enough to avoid if you stay vigilant.
You will also need to watch out for their Greatblade Phalanx attack if at a distance, as the tracking on those blades is really accurate, but all in all, it’s one of the easier Evergaol fights.
Successful players will then gain access to the Greatblade Phalanx incantation for themselves,which is a great option for magic users.
Royal Grave Evergaol
Alabaster Lord (Royal Grave Evergaol)
Long Spell Animation
Powerful Meteorite Attack
TheRoyal Grave Evergaolis located nearCaria Manorin northern Liurnia. Players will fight theAlabaster Lordin this Evergaol, but only after they manage to work their way through the perils that await in Caria Manor.
Alabaster is supposed to be a very intimidating boss thanks to their Meteorite attack, and they can be if you’re a magic user, or someone that keeps their distance.
However, the best way to beat this boss is byexploiting the long animation time of their cast, and because you’ll be at such close range, it’s very unlikely their meteors will be able to track you anyway.
His slice attack, and his Lightning Orb do demand more respect and some precise dodge rolls, but if you may navigate his very limited pool of attacks,you’ll walk away with the Meteorite spell,which you can probably put to better use than Alabaster ever did.
Golden Lineage Evergaol
Godefroy the Grafted
Weak To Physical Attacks
Godfrey Icon
Powerful Storm Attacks
Godefroy the Grafted, found in theGolden Lineage Evergaolis pretty much a re-skin ofGodrick the Graftedwith the added caveat of not including a second phase with a giant Dragon Arm. The moveset they use is more or less the same with some very minor changes, so if you manage to deal with Godrick, it is just more of the same.
Much like Godrick, theRotten Stray Ashesare super helpful to inflict Scarlet Rot build-up, but generally, this fight is won by remaining patient, keeping them at a distance, and then punishing them when they are recovering from one of their storm attacks.
Those who beat Godefroy will gain access to the Godfrey Icon, one of the best Talismans in the base game, so while this may be a repeat boss, it’s well worth taking him on to get his loot.
Lord Contender’s Evergaol
Roundtable Knight Vyke (Lord Contender’s Evergaol)
Fingerprint Set&Vyke’s Dragonbolt
Powerful Lightning Attacks
Then, lastly, we have the Lord Contender’s Evergaolwhich is located far to the north in theMountaintops of the Giants. Here you will findRoundtable Knight Vyke, a fellow tarnishedwith access to strong Lightning attacks, but is also strangely vulnerable to lightning damage as well.
This means thatLightning Greaseor weapons like theBolt of Gransaxare your best bets to take them down. Plus, you can negate a lot of the lightning attacks that come your way byequipping theBoltdrake Talisman.
The most dangerous attack to watch out for here isFortissax’s Lightning Spearbut if you’re able to weather the storm, you’ll gain theFingerprint Armot set and the Vyke’s Dragonbolt incantationfor your troubles.
