Ancient Dragons are bosses in Elden Ring.
Overview[]
The Ancient Dragons ruled in the prehistoric era before the Erdtree.[1] They wielded red lightning as a weapon[2], and had scales made of sharp, pointed gravel stones.[3] They were ruled over by Dragonlord Placidusax, said to have been Elden Lord in the time before the Erdtree[4], from the royal city of Farum Azula[5], and it is said that they would protect their lord as a wall of living rock.[6]
Ancient Dragons have light grey bodies resembling stone. They possess four legs, as well as four wings inlayed with gold, distinguishing them from their lesser descendants. They have short, flat muzzles, orange-yellow eyes, and wispy grey hairs along their backs. They can breathe fire like many of their descendants, however they also possess the ability to wield red lightning, which often manifests in the form of spears and glaives.
During the reign of Queen Marika the Eternal, the Ancient Dragon Gransax wrought havoc on Leyndell, Royal Capital, the only time in recorded history that Leyndell's walls have fallen.[7] This marked the dawn of the war against the Dragons, during which the Tree Sentinels clad themselves in armour resembling the bodies of the Dragons in order to protect the Erdtree.[8] During this conflict Godwyn the Golden fought to the last against the Ancient Dragon Fortissax.[9] Godwyn defeated Fortissax, however he befriended his fallen foe, ending the conflict and giving rise to the capital's Ancient Dragon Cult.[10] Worship of the Ancient Dragons does not conflict with faith in the Erdtree, as the Dragons' lightning is imbued with gold, and as such the Cult was permitted within Leyndell.[11]
Moveset[]
Drops[]
| Item | Drop Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gravel Stone x3 | 100% | Dropped by Ancient Dragons near the Dragon Temple Lift Site of Grace. |
| Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone | 100% | Dropped by the Ancient Dragon near the Crumbling Beast Grave Depths Site of Grace, and by the Ancient Dragon beyond the Dragon Temple Rooftop Site of Grace. |
Bosses[]
Notes[]
- Many of these ancient four-winged dragons can be seen flying around the Crumbling Farum Azula.
- Four can be fought, but spirit ashes can be used only for the first and strongest dragon, which will drop 32,400 runes and an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone when killed. Three weaker variants can be fought, one near the Crumbling Beast Grave Site of Grace, another one south of the Dragon Temple Lift Site of Grace, and one at the rooftop Site of Grace; these will reward 21,600 runes and a Smithing Stone 8.
- They attack with powerful lightning magic.
Gallery[]
See also[]
- Ancient Dragon Gransax
- Ancient Dragon Florissax
- Ancient Dragon-Man
- Bayle the Dread
- Dragonkin Soldier
- Dragonlord Placidusax
- Drake Warriors
References[]
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