Elden Ring: How to Defeat Godrick the Grafted (Boss Guide)

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Godrick the Grafted is a repulsive main boss in Elden Ring serving as the ruler of Stormveil Castle. When players reach the end of their time at Stormveil Castle, they will encounter Godrick the Grafted as the final boss of the area. It is not necessary to defeat Godrick the Grafted in order to move past this area; players can simply run past Godrick the Grafted and take him on after further strengthening their character. However, Godrick the Grafted must eventually be defeated to complete Elden Ring.

Godrick the Grafted has a large, spiderlike body made of victims' limbs, not unlike the Elden Ring tutorial boss encountered at the beginning of the game. Just as the NPCs state, Godrick has various body parts of his victims grafted onto his body. This gives Godrick the Grafted a grotesque figure that allows him to roll around the area and perform spin moves with ease. This means players will have to stay vigilant and aware of their surroundings when facing the multi-limbed boss.

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Elden Ring players should thoroughly prepare for the boss battle against Godrick the Grafted due to the fight’s difficulty. Before finally facing Godrick the Grafted, players should find the axe-wielding NPC named Nepheli Loux in Stormveil Castle. Nepheli Loux is a fellow Tarnished who was ordered by her father to kill and dethrone the lord of grafting, Godrick. Nepheli helps immensely, especially for players who think Elden Ring is too hard for their liking. Players will find Nepheli Loux in a small room near the north of Stormveil Castle, just before reaching the Secluded Cell Site of Grace. The room’s entrance is behind the courtyard along the path leading to the