Best progression route and boss order in Elden Ring

Here's the best way to progress through the Lands Between.
Maliketh in Elden Ring.
Screenshot via FromSoftware

Despite the expansive, open-world freedom that Elden Ring offers, some players may want to know the recommended order in which content should be completed. If this sounds like you, don’t worry. Here’s everything you need to know about the best progression route and boss order in Elden Ring.

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Best progression route in Elden Ring

We’ve assembled a recommended progression order of Elden Ring‘s zones based on the average level of difficulty for enemies within those zones. The best order for exploring and completing these locations is as follows:

West Limgrave

A closeup of the map for West Limgrave in Elden Ring.
Screenshot via Gamer Guides
  • Recommended level: 1 to 15
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: 0 to +1

East Limgrave

  • Recommended level: 10 to 20
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +1 to +2

Weeping Peninsula

  • Recommended level: 20 to 30
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +3 to +4

Stormveil Castle

A screenshot of a character standing outside Stormveil Castle in Elden Ring
Screengrab via FromSoftware
  • Recommended level: 30 to 40
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +3 to +4

South Liurnia of the Lakes

  • Recommended level: 40 to 50
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +3 to +4

Raya Lucaria Academy

  • Recommended level: 50 to 60
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +4 to +6

East Liurnia of the Lakes

Closeup of the map of East Liurnia of the Lakes in Elden Ring
Screenshot via Dot Esports
  • Recommended level: 50 to 60
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +4 to +6

Ainsel River

  • Recommended level: 50 to 60
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +4 to +6

West Liurnia of the Lakes

  • Recommended level: 60 to 70
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +8 to +12

Siofra River

The Regal Ancestor Spirit boss of the Siofra River in Elden Ring.
Image via Bandai Namco
  • Recommended level: 60+
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +8 to +12

South Caelid

  • Recommended level: 60+
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +10 to +12

Nokron, Eternal City

  • Recommended level: 70+
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +15 to +20

Siofra Aqueduct

The twin Valiant Gargoyles bosses of the Siofra Aqueduct in Elden Ring.
Screenshot via Reddit
  • Recommended level: 70+
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +15 to +20

Carian Study Hall

  • Recommended level: 70+
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +15 to +20

Deeproot Depths

  • Recommended level: 70+
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +15 to +20

Nokestella, Eternal City

Nokstella the Eternal City in Elden Ring
Image via Reddit
  • Recommended level: 80+
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +15 to +20

Lake of Rot

  • Recommended level: 80+
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +15 to +20

Altus Plateau

  • Recommended level: 80+
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +15 to +20

Mt Gelmir

Screenshot of the map of Mt Gelmir in Elden Ring
Screenshot via Gamer Guides
  • Recommended level: 80+
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +15 to +20

Leyndel, Royal Capital

  • Recommended level: 90 to 110
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +15 to +20

Forbidden Lands

  • Recommended level: 90+
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +20 to +24

Mountaintops of the Giants

Fire Giant in Elden Ring, boss image of the giant featuring his iconic red hair and beard, as well as his massive frame.
Image via FromSoftware
  • Recommended level: 90+
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +20 to +24

Consecrated Snowfield

  • Recommended level: 90+
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +20 to +24

Mohgwyn Palace

  • Recommended level: 100+
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +20 to +24

Miquella’s Haligtree

Malenia fighting stance with a long sword in her right hand
Image via FromSoftware
  • Recommended level: 120+
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +25

Crumbling Farum Azula

  • Recommended level: 120+
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +25

Leyndell, Ashen Capital

  • Recommended level: 150+
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +25

Subterranean Shunning-Grounds

  • Recommended level: 150+
  • Recommended weapon upgrade: +25

Best boss order in Elden Ring

If you’re more concerned about the order of the mandatory bosses you’ll need to defeat to beat Elden Ring, we’ve got you covered:

  • Margit, the Fell Omen
  • Godrick the Grafted
  • Red Wolf of Radagon
  • Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon
  • Royal Knight Loretta
  • Starscourge Radahn
  • Godskin Noble
  • Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy
  • Draconic Tree Sentinel
  • Godfrey, First Elden Lord (Golden Shade)
  • Morgott, the Omen King
  • Fire Giant
  • Mohg, Lord of Blood
  • Fia’s Champions
  • Astel, Naturalborn of the Void
  • Loretta, Knight of the Haligtree
  • Malenia, Blade of Miquella
  • Godskin Duo
  • Maliketh, the Black Blade
  • Sir Gideon Ofnir, the All-Knowing
  • Godfrey, First Elden Lord
  • Hoarax Loux, Warrior
  • Radagon of the Golden Order
  • Elden Beast

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