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Imps are Enemies in Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree, and Elden Ring Nightreign.
Overview[]
Commonly found in Catacombs across the Lands Between, Imps are small, green stone Golems crafted with glintstone implements by an ancient golem-maker.[1] They served as enduring attendants to the Erdtree Burial Watchdogs,[2] guarding the tombs of the honored dead. Imps wield forked weapons known as "imp's tongues," whose undulating blades inflict Blood Loss.[3][4] Each Imp wears a distinctive stone mask bearing the visage of a beast, demon, or elder.[5][6][7]
They cling to walls and ceilings, waiting to ambush the unwary, and often fight in groups where their small size and agility make them dangerous opponents. However, attacking an Imp with Crystal Darts disrupts its programming, causing it to turn on allies and attack indiscriminately.
Resistances[]
Variants[]
- Bigmouth Imp
- Bigmouth Imp (Large)
- Cat Imp (Forked Hatchet)
- Dragon Imp
- Fanged Imp (Forked Hatchet)
- Fanged Imp (Forked Hatchet & Fire Pot)
- Fanged Imp (Forked Hatchet & Lightning Pot)
- Fanged Imp (Forked Hatchet & Magic Pot)
- Fanged Imp Shade (Forked Hatchet)
- Lion Imp (Lizard Greatsword)
- Lion Imp (Forked-Tongue Hatchet)
- Long-Tongued Imp (Forked Hatchet)
- Wolf Imp (Forked Greatsword)
- Wolf Imp Shade (Forked Greatsword)
Cat Imp Description[]
An imp with a head resembling a cat, holding trace amounts of feline intelligence.[8]
Cat Imp Locations[]
| Location | HP | Runes |
|---|---|---|
| Stormfoot Catacombs |  196 |  67 |
| Murkwater Catacombs | 196 | 67 |
| Impaler's Catacombs | 220 | 70 |
| Minor Erdtree Catacombs | 413 | 204 |
| Fringefolk Hero's Grave | 389 | 40 |
| Road's End Catacombs | 389 | 128 |
| Sainted Hero's Grave | 462 | 362 |
| Auriza Side Tomb | 559 | 396 |
| Leyndell, Royal Capital | 636 | 551 |
| Giant-Conquering Hero's Grave | 833 | 811 |
| Subterranean Shunning-Grounds | 943 | 842 |
| War-Dead Catacombs | 1,150 | 1,252 |
| Consecrated Snowfield Catacombs | 1,182 | 1,784 |
Fanged Imp Description[]
An imp with a head resembling a fanged demon, holding trace amounts of bestial strength.[9]
Fanged Imp Locations[]
| Location | HP | Runes |
|---|---|---|
| Road's End Catacombs | 389 | 128 |
| Minor Erdtree Catacombs | 413 | 204 |
| Auriza Side Tomb | 559 | 396 |
| Wyndham Catacombs | 559 | 385 |
| Leyndell, Royal Capital | 636 | 551 |
| Giants' Mountaintop Catacombs | 833 | 811 |
| Subterranean Shunning-Grounds | 943 | 842 |
| War-Dead Catacombs | 1,150 | 1,252 |
Long-Tongued Imp Description[]
An imp with a head resembling a long-tongued demon, holding trace amounts of vexatious dexterity.[10]
Long-Tongued Imp Locations[]
| Location | HP | Runes |
|---|---|---|
| Auriza Side Tomb | 559 | 396 |
| Subterranean Shunning-Grounds | 943 | 842 |
Wolf Imp Description[]
An imp with a head resembling a wolf, holding trace amounts of lupine endurance.[11]
Wolf Imp Locations[]
| Location | HP | Runes |
|---|---|---|
| Fringefolk Hero's Grave | 389 | 40 |
| Road's End Catacombs | 389 | 128 |
| Sainted Hero's Grave | 462 | 362 |
| Wyndham Catacombs | 559 | 385 |
| Auriza Side Tomb | 559 | 396 |
| Leyndell, Royal Capital | 636 | 551 |
| Giant-Conquering Hero's Grave | 833 | 811 |
| Subterranean Shunning-Grounds | 943 | 842 |
| War-Dead Catacombs | 1,150 | 1,252 |
| Consecrated Snowfield Catacombs | 1,182 | 1,784 |
Lion Imp Description[]
An acrobatic imp with a head resembling a lion, imbued with vigor.[12] Only found in the Realm of Shadow. Wields either a Forked-Tongue Hatchet or a Lizard Greatsword. Greatsword Lion Imps bounce around on their Lizard Greatswords as if they were pogo sticks, typically four or five times in a row. Attacking them during this animation can knock them to the ground, leaving them vulnerable. Hatchet Lion Imps can use their dragon-shaped hatchet to shoot streams of fire. They can also spin to create a spiral of flame.Bigmouth Imp[]
Bigmouth Imp Description[]
The Bigmouth Imp has a head resembling a dragon, expelling fireballs from afar.[13] Only found in the Realm of Shadow.
Bigmouth Imp Description[]
The Large Bigmouth Imp has a head resembling a dragon, expelling fireballs from afar.[13]
Dragon Imp Description[]
The Dragon Imp is a colossal Bigmouth Imp with a head resembling a dragon, launching great fireballs from afar.[13] Its munitions scatter several Explosive Stone Clumps, which all explode after a brief delay.Drops[]
| Item | Drop rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Smithing Stone [1] | 1% | Dropped by Cat and Wolf Imps in early regions. |
| Smithing Stone [2] | 1% | Dropped by Cat, Fanged, and Wolf Imps. |
| Smithing Stone [3] | 1% | Dropped by Cat, Fanged, and Wolf Imps. |
| Smithing Stone [4] | 1% | Dropped by Cat, Fanged, and Wolf Imps. |
| Smithing Stone [5] | 1% | Dropped by Cat, Long-Tongued, and Wolf Imps. |
| Smithing Stone [6] | 1% | Dropped by Cat, Fanged, and Wolf Imps. |
| Smithing Stone [7] | 1% | Dropped by Cat, Fanged, and Wolf Imps. |
| Imp Head (Cat) | 0.5% | Dropped by Cat Imps. |
| Imp Head (Fanged) | 0.5% | Dropped by Fanged Imps. |
| Imp Head (Long-Tongued) | 0.5% | Dropped by Long-Tongued Imps. |
| Imp Head (Wolf) | 0.5% | Dropped by Wolf Imps. |
| Forked Hatchet | 2% | Dropped by Cat, Fanged, and Long-Tongued Imps. |
| Forked Greatsword | 2% | Dropped by Wolf Imps. |
| Forked-Tongue Hatchet | 2% | Dropped by Lion Imps (Hatchet) in the Realm of Shadow. |
| Lizard Greatsword | 2% | Dropped by Lion Imps (Greatsword) in the Realm of Shadow. |
| Mushroom | 10% | Dropped by Fanged Imps in Leyndell, Royal Capital, Subterranean Shunning-Grounds, Minor Erdtree Catacombs, and War-Dead Catacombs. |
| Smoldering Butterfly | 10% | Dropped by Fanged Imps in Leyndell, Royal Capital, Subterranean Shunning-Grounds, Minor Erdtree Catacombs, and War-Dead Catacombs. |
| Glintstone Firefly | 10% | Dropped by Fanged Imps in Road's End Catacombs, Auriza Side Tomb, and Giants' Mountaintop Catacombs. |
| Fulgurbloom | 10% | Dropped by Fanged Imps in Wyndham Catacombs and Auriza Side Tomb. |
| Grave Glovewort [4] | 1.6% | Dropped by Lion and Bigmouth Imps in Fog Rift Catacombs, Darklight Catacombs, and Scorpion River Catacombs. |
| Grave Glovewort [5] | 1.6% | Dropped by Lion and Bigmouth Imps in Fog Rift Catacombs, Darklight Catacombs, and Scorpion River Catacombs. |
| Grave Glovewort [6] | 1.6% | Dropped by Lion and Bigmouth Imps in Fog Rift Catacombs, Darklight Catacombs, and Scorpion River Catacombs. |
| Great Ghost Glovewort | 100% | Guaranteed drop from the Colossal Dragon Imp in Darklight Catacombs. |
Moveset[]
Imps typically deal 
Standard damage and inflict 
Blood Loss buildup.
Notes[]
- Poise: 30
- Imps wield Forked Hatchets, Forked Greatswords, Forked-Tongue Hatchets, or Lizard Greatswords, and may throw Fire Pots, Magic Pots, or Lightning Pots.
- The heads and backs of Imps are unique to each variant. Some have wings while others do not.
- Lion Imps are just as acrobatic as the Divine Beast Dancing Lion and Elder Lions.
- Wolf Imps carry greatswords like Shadowbound Beasts and Gladius, Beast of Night.
- Shadow Imps at the Auriza Hero's Grave lose their invulnerability when they enter the Erdtree Burial sigils created by Usher of Death, Rosus.[14]
- Imp Statue seals can be broken with Stonesword Keys.[15] However, those at The Four Belfries require Imbued Sword Keys.[16]
- Another type of Imp Statue provides hints to riddles, such as the Mirage Rise.[17]
- Other decorative Imp statues can be found in various catacombs, including those with faces corresponding to Imp Head (Corpse) and Imp Head (Elder).
- In Elden Ring Nightreign, Imps are mob enemies at unaffiliated Ruins. They support three Erdtree Burial Watchdogs and drop upwards of 1,000 runes.
Trivia[]
- Most Imps use the same animations as the Thralls in Dark Souls III.
- Two Imp variants were cut from base Elden Ring: Corpse Imp and Elder Imp.
Gallery[]
Imp concept art
Imp concept art
Fanged Imp (Lightning Pot)
Lion Imp side profile
Dragon Imp
Dragon Imp
Dragon Imp
Dragon Imp
Dragon Imp
Imp Rise puzzle in Limveld
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.png "ER Icon Armor Imp Head (Fanged).png (1,018 KB)"){kind=icon}
.png "ER Icon Armor Imp Head (Lion).png (1,003 KB)"){kind=icon}
.png "ER Icon Armor Imp Head (Long-Tongued).png (1.01 MB)"){kind=icon}
.png "ER Icon Armor Imp Head (Wolf).png (1.01 MB)"){kind=icon}
See also[]
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