Ranking the Shadow of the Erdtree Bosses: Tier List

Summary

This video script ranks the major bosses in the 'Shadow of the UR' DLC based on the creator's personal experience, analyzing their design, movesets, lore, and soundtracks. From Commander Gas to Mesmer the Impaler, each boss is critiqued for its difficulty, creativity, and impact, with Mesmer taking the top spot for its perfect blend of terrifying design, engaging combat, and tragic lore, making it a standout in the Soulsborne series.

Takeaways

• 🎮 The video ranks major bosses in the 'Shadow of the UR' DLC based on the presenter's personal opinion on their execution.
• 🛡️ Commander Gas is the least favorite boss but has an interesting design and varied move set, despite a difficult-to-dodge charge attack.
• 🕷️ Mater Mother of Fingers has a creepy design and lore but a lackluster move set that makes the fight feel like a chore.
• 🌞 Scourge Tree Avatar is memorable for being the first sunflower boss with unique mechanics but has a forgettable soundtrack.
• 🌹 Romina Saint of the Bud has a unique design and a distinctive move set, but is considered easy and somewhat forgettable.
• 🐴 Putrescent Knight is a creative boss with a unique design and irregular move set, but could benefit from more lore exploration.
• 🦁 Divine Beast, Dancing Lion, is a top-tier boss with a Chinese lion dance-inspired design and elemental phases.
• 🌙 Rold Luora Twin Moon Knight is a dance-like boss fight with a throwback to Dark Souls 3 and a great soundtrack.
• 🔥 Promised Consort, Rennala, offers a spectacle with flashy attacks and anime-like moves, but can feel cheap due to hitbox and timing issues.
• 🔥 Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame, is a well-executed boss with a unique design and move set, and a dread-inducing soundtrack.
• 🐉 Bale, The Dread, is a memorable dragon boss with a distinctive design and a phenomenal phase two that elevates the fight.
• 🐍 Mesmer, the Impaler, is the top-ranked boss for his perfect design, terrifying presence, and a tragic and understandable character in the lore.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the video script?

The main purpose of the video script is to rank all the major bosses in the 'Shadow of the Ury' DLC based on the narrator's personal opinion regarding their execution, design, difficulty, lore, and soundtrack.

Which boss is ranked at the bottom of the list and why?

Commander G is ranked at the bottom of the list. Despite having an interesting design, the boss's difficulty is marred by a charge attack with a hard-to-dodge hitbox, and the lore and music are considered somewhat shallow and uninspiring.

What makes the boss fight against Madelyn, Mother of Fingers, feel like a chore according to the script?

The boss fight against Madelyn, Mother of Fingers, feels like a chore due to her somewhat lackluster and unfun Phase 1 move set, annoying tiny hand attacks, and hard-to-dodge moves that don't provide satisfaction when countered.

How does the design of the boss Scot Tre Avatar contribute to its uniqueness in the game?

Scot Tre Avatar's design is unique as it is the first sunflower boss in a Dark Souls game, has a rare three-health-bars feature, and includes a nuclear explosion attack, making it one of the most memorable boss fights.

What aspects of the boss fight against Romina, Saint of the Bud, make it distinctive?

Romina, Saint of the Bud, has a distinctive design as a half anthropod half humanoid creature, a unique move set utilizing centipede legs for rolling attacks, and a butterfly explosion or various root blade attacks.

Why does the narrator consider the boss Putrescent Knight to be overhated?

The narrator considers the Putrescent Knight to be overhated because despite its bizarre move set and body language, the move set is easy to master without any super frustrating attacks, and it has a great design and an overall decent fight.

What makes the Divine Beast, Dancing Lion, one of the top tier bosses in the DLC?

The Divine Beast, Dancing Lion, is one of the top tier bosses due to its awesome design inspired by the Chinese lion dance, unique move set with three different Elemental phases, and a great soundtrack that follows the boss's rhythm.

What are some of the special moves of the boss Rola-Na Twin Moon Knight in Phase 2?

In Phase 2, Rola-Na Twin Moon Knight has special moves like a fire AOE explosion attack and the Moon Rising combo, which are visually impressive and add to the boss's uniqueness.

Why does the narrator find the boss fight against Promised Consort Rold a memorable one?

The boss fight against Promised Consort Rold is memorable due to its enigmatic nature, combining aspects that the narrator loves and hates. The fight features flashy and anime-like attacks in Phase 2, making it visually impressive but also difficult and sometimes cheap to play against.

What are the key elements that make the boss Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame, stand out in the DLC?

Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame, stands out due to its unique design as a humanoid being with a flaming ball of light for a head, a move set that conveys a feeling of graceful chaos, and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the dread of fighting an eldritch horror.

What makes the boss fight against Bale, The Dread, so unique and memorable?

The boss fight against Bale, The Dread, is unique and memorable for its distinctive dragon design, the dramatic change in Phase 2 where the dragon grows fiery wings out of pure hatred, and a cinematic move set that includes attacks that are challenging but not cheap to dodge.

Why is Mesmer, The Impaler, considered the best boss in the 'Shadow of the UR' DLC?

Mesmer, The Impaler, is considered the best boss due to his perfect design as a tall slender humanoid with蛇 and fire motifs, a terrifying and intimidating presence, a top-tier move set that is stylish and satisfying to learn, and a personal favorite soundtrack that encapsulates his tragic character.