Boss Guide · Elden Ring
How to Beat Divine Beast Dancing Lion
AI Quick Summary
Divine Beast Dancing Lion is one of Elden Ring's most memorable encounters. Equip Scadutree Fragments before this fight — they dramatically increase damage and defense.
About Divine Beast Dancing Lion
The first major boss of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. A divine lion operated by a puppeteer, wielding wind, lightning, and ice attacks.
Attack Phases
Dance of Elements
Switches between wind, ice, and lightning elemental attacks.
- ›Wind rush
- ›Ice breath
- ›Lightning stomp
- ›Spinning claw combo
Thunderstorm Form (below 50% HP)
Enters a persistent thunderstorm state with enhanced lightning attacks.
- ›Thunder vortex
- ›Charged lightning bite
- ›Aerial slam
- ›Storm breath
Step-by-Step Strategy
Step 1
Equip Scadutree Fragments before this fight — they dramatically increase damage and defense.
Step 2
Learn to identify which elemental phase it enters — each has distinct telegraphs.
Step 3
During the ice phase, stay close; during lightning, keep distance.
Step 4
In Phase 2 thunderstorm, stay to the sides of the arena to avoid the central lightning columns.
Step 5
Bleed weapons bypass its elemental resistance and deal consistent damage across both phases.
Rewards
💰 200,000 Runes
- •Remembrance of the Dancing Lion