
Death Knight
Overview
- Type
- Boss
- World
- Realm of Shadow

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Locations
Drops
Combat stats
Solo, New Game. Status values show the buildup needed for successive applications; the final value repeats.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| HP | 19,285 |
| Physical defense | 122 |
| Stance | 80 |
| Runes | 110,000 |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard | 40% |
| Slash | 40% |
| Strike | 40% |
| Pierce | 20% |
| Magic | 40% |
| Fire | 20% |
| Lightning | 40% |
| Holy | 0% |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Poison | 648 / 938 / 1,395 |
| Scarlet rot | 648 / 938 / 1,395 |
| Hemorrhage | Immune |
| Frostbite | 648 / 938 / 1,395 |
| Sleep | 648 / 938 / 1,395 |
| Madness | Immune |
| Death blight | Immune |
Description
Death Knight is a Field Boss in Elden Ring. Death Knight is a repeat boss that wields various weapons that can conjure lightning and is found standing guard in the catacombs. This is an optional boss as players don't need to defeat it to advance in Shadow of the Erdtree.
Notes
Fog Rift CatacombsGrace [More Info ↓] [Map Link]
Scorpion River CatacombsGrace [More Info ↓] [Map Link]
Jump down the Fog Rift FortLandmark from the Scadu AltusRegion - West Site of Grace while riding Torrent. Navigate toward the northern area, and walk past the cemetery to see the entrance to Fog Rift CatacombsGrace. This boss is at the end of the catacombs. [Map Link] [Video Link]
The entrance to Scorpion River CatacombsGrace is located at the end of the river flowing near Temple Town RuinsGrace. You will come across Ravine NorthGrace - Site of Grace which indicates that you are at the right location. Follow this river until you see scattered tombs, and the door to the Catacombs is at the far end. [Map Link] [Video Link]
Parryable: Yes
Is vulnerable to a critical hit after being stance broken or parried
Is vulnerable to a backstab critical
Damage: Standard, Lightning