Summary

  • An Elden Ring bug teleported a player to a different boss arena after dying to Dragonlord Placidusax.
  • The game's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has been widely praised, while introducing tougher new bosses.
  • The bug sent the player across the map to Queen Rennala's boss chamber, sparking humor and speculation among fans.

A strange yet helpful Elden Ring bug transported a player to another boss arena entirely after dying to Dragonlord Placidusax. Elden Ring's massively anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree DLC was released earlier this summer to high praise from fans and critical acclaim. As one of the biggest releases of the year so far, it's no surprise that the Elden Ring DLC has already made its way into the Game of the Year conversation, regardless of its status as DLC.

While Shadow of the Erdtree introduced several new bosses that many feel are tougher than any from the base game, some base Elden Ring bosses are still incredible challenges. One such boss is Dragonlord Placidusax, a massive two-headed dragon found in Crumbling Farum Azula, a late-game legacy dungeon located over the water north of Caelid. The only way to get to Crumbling Farum Azula is by way of teleportation after a crucial story moment at the summit of the Mountaintops of the Giants. Though an optional boss, those daring enough to seek battle with Dragonlord Placidusax are in for one of Elden Ring's toughest battles.

One unlucky Elden Ring player was sent to an entirely different location after falling to the Dragonlord. On Reddit, EdelgardsFootRest posted a short clip of them dying to Dragonlord Placidusax and respawning in Queen Rennala's boss chamber at the Academy of Raya Lucaria all the way in Liurnia of the Lakes. Considering where Crumbling Farum Azula is located in the Lands Between, Elden Ring tossed the player pretty much across the entire map. Luckily, Crumbling Farum Azula has several Sites of Grace to teleport back to.

Elden Ring Player Gets Sent To Rennala After Dying To Dragonlord Placidusax

Many commenters under the post joked that the game was sending the player back to respec their build, since players can return to Rennala at any point after beating her to spend Larval Tears in order to change their stats and alter their builds. Out of all the Sites of Grace in the Lands Between, it's funny, and quite convenient, that Elden Ring sent this player back to Rennala, especially after a defeat to the Dragonlord. Obviously, this is a simple bug and not a purposeful design element that FromSoftware integrated to push players towards respec after dying to bosses. EdelgardsFootRest didn't tell whether they altered their stats with Rennala's help after being unexpectedly sent to her, though they likely went right back to the Dragonlord for another bout.

It seems like this sort of bug has become somewhat common after the most recent Elden Ring patch, as more than a handful of players in the post's comments have experienced similar instances of respawning at the wrong Site of Grace. Whether FromSoftware is aware of the bug is unknown, but if it is, players can surely expect a fix in the next patch.

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Elden Ring
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RPG
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Systems
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Top Critic Avg: 95 /100 Critics Rec: 98%
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Released
February 25, 2022
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
From Software
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. And BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.

George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Engine
Proprietary
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
PS4 & PS5 and Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
Cross Save
no
Steam Deck Compatibility
yes
Genre(s)
RPG, Action
How Long To Beat
58 Hours
X|S Optimized
yes
PS Plus Availability
N/A