Elden Ring: 8 Hilarious Boss Memes

It’s no shock to anyone who’s played Elden Ring that it’s already spawned a ton of memes. Here are some of the funniest ones out there.

But the beauty of all the pain and suffering? It’s given rise to the best coping mechanism we know: humor. I mean, what else are we gonna do against these brutal mechanics and crazy-hard bosses? Better to laugh than to smash our controllers, right? And without those players who choose to laugh in the face of misery, we wouldn’t have these Elden Ring memes to keep us going.

8. I’ll Attack You! Ooh, I’ll Attack You. Sike! No, I’ll Really Attack You.

Elden Ring bosses have the most deceptive attacks, hands down. So many memes have been born from these soul-crushing, anxiety-inducing moves, but this one sums it up best. Learning the timing to dodge these delayed attacks? That’s no joke.

A panic roll or two too early? You’re doomed. At some point, after hours of practice and failing to dodge just right, you might just accept your fate after one bad roll.

7. Wanna See Some Tarnished Go Extinct?

It’s hard to know what inspired Starscourge Radahn, but clearly someone at FromSoftware got a little too creative. I mean, what’s the deal with Leonard, his poor tiny horse? That horse has no business being able to carry Radahn’s massive body.

And then, when Radahn turns into a meteor and crashes down? What happens to Leonard? Is he just along for the ride, tucked between those thunder thighs? We need answers, FromSoftware. DLC, please!

6. Ha! Goteem!

Margit, aka Morgott, isn’t just the Omen King—he’s the king of smack talk. His trash talk is enough to make any Tarnished second-guess their ambitions. The way he delivers those lines with such sophistication just makes them even more memorable.

He’s also the first Soulsborne boss to taunt you directly while you’re getting wrecked. You show up for a fight, and he’s there with the big guns, ready to roast you into submission. He probably could’ve beaten most players just with his words!

5. Ah Yes, The Beautifully Innocent “Newbie Dance”

There’s nothing quite like playing your very first Souls game. You start all confident, thinking you’ve got this—until the game breaks you down over and over again. That whole “git gud” process is messy, filled with panic rolls, swearing, and, of course, countless deaths.

But once you’ve really “gotten gud”? Yeah, you stop doing that newbie dance.

4. Time To Go Four Cheese Whopper On Malenia

Speaking of “gitting gud,” there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of New Game+ or being over-leveled. You’ve suffered enough, and now it’s time for some payback.

Coming back to a boss you’ve struggled with, loaded up with gear and ready to cheese your way to victory? That’s the best feeling. Bring on the cheese, because these bosses deserve it after all they’ve put you through!

3. Say The Line, Malenia!

There’s one boss who stands above all others on the Soulsborne throne, and we all know her name: Malenia. Defeating her solo? That’s a badge of honor in Elden Ring. It’s the stuff of legends.

It might take hours—maybe even days—but when you finally pull it off, the rush is unforgettable. That serotonin hit? It’ll last you until Elden Ring 2.

2. Sigma Rune-zillionaire Grindset

The real reward in Soulsborne games? That sweet, sweet serotonin. Sure, some players say it’s all about the pride or the Runes, but nothing beats that flood of happiness when you land that final hit on a boss who’s been crushing you for hours.

Learning from your mistakes, keeping your cool, and pushing through the frustration—that’s the true reward of Souls games. It’s not always pretty, but it’s always worth it.

1. “You Will Witness True Horror”

One of the first things Elden Ring hits you with is the whole “maidenless” thing. It’s hard to tell if the game’s poking fun at players for being single, but it sure feels like it. And the irony? Some of us with partners are probably going to end up maidenless because we’re spending so much time playing this game!

Elden Ring is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and Windows.