Boss fights are an essential part of the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO). And some of the nasty enemies are truly challenging. Therefore, we present to you the 5 hardest bosses of the online role-playing game.
In The Elder Scrolls Online, there are several types of boss enemies. Some can be found in dungeons, others in trials, and there are also world bosses. Here, we present a selection of all these bosses.
Whether an enemy is difficult or not also depends on personal perception, experience in the game, and your own build. Therefore, there are many differing opinions in the ESO community regarding the ranking of the bosses.
It is therefore quite possible that you find enemies in the list that you do not perceive as that tough, while you may struggle with others.
However, the list is based on the boss enemies that ESO players have frequently mentioned in various threads on the official forum and Reddit as particularly difficult.
5. Menhir Stone Skin
What kind of boss is this? The world boss is a Gargoyle. He is part of the quest “In the Doghouse,” which you receive from Nathalye Ervine in the Cliff’s Reach.
Where can you find Menhir Stone Skin? The gargoyle hangs out by the tower of Talwacht in High Rock.
What makes the enemy so difficult? The gargoyle can turn you into stone for a short time. Additionally, he uses a stomp attack that deals a lot of damage.
In addition, you will have to deal with a lot of summoned enemies, such as mages, alongside Menhir Stone Skin.
How do you defeat the enemy? Focus on dealing a lot of damage and stamina regeneration. Also, take advantage of the rocky environment. Not only to seek cover but also to draw the boss toward you and trap him there.
Stay in motion and eliminate the summoned minions as quickly as possible.
4. Grobull the Transformed
What kind of boss is this? Grobull is a Netch, resembling flying squids. He is a dungeon boss.
Where can you find Grobull? Grobull is located in the Shadowscale Caverns 2 in Deshaan, in the area of the Ebonheart Pact. You will find him as part of the quest “Daring into the Shadowscale Caverns.”
What makes the enemy so difficult? Grobull is immune to almost all magic and continually summons Netchlings that make your life harder. Grobull will first attack the tank to paralyze him. Moreover, he suddenly starts a fierce lightning attack that affects an entire area in the arena.
How do you defeat the enemy? You should focus on the Netchlings, as once you defeat one of them, Grobull will be paralyzed for a short time and you can attack him. Furthermore, area attacks and the Dark Claws skill are very effective.
3. The Assembly General
What kind of boss is this? The Dwemer Colossus is a trial boss that you encounter in the quest “Silence the Hall of Fabrication.”
Where can you find the Assembly General? He resides in the Halls of Fabrication in the Clockwork City. He is the final boss of this extensive trial dungeon.
What makes the enemy so difficult? On one hand, you have to fight through the raid, which already has challenges due to nasty traps and mini-bosses. On the other hand, the boss should not be underestimated.
Watch out for his feet, as he uses stomp attacks and creates earthquakes by jumping into the air. Additionally, he fires bombs that hit random players. If you are on elevated platforms, keep an eye on his arms, which act independently. Later, he fires rockets and traps appear, making navigation difficult.
How do you defeat the enemy? The Assembly General himself is not too difficult to defeat if it weren’t for everything else going on around. You need to pay attention to the environment and traps much more. Remember not to get hit by his stomping and jumping. Search for safe spots from which you can attack him and change positions frequently.
During his charging phase, you should leave the enemy alone, as otherwise, he will initiate a shocking counterattack that deals a lot of damage.
2. Aurig Mireh
What kind of boss is this? The former “Golden Saint” is a world boss that you will encounter as soon as you enter the area where she wreaks havoc.
Where can you find Aurig Mireh? The boss guards the Dread Shrine north of RaGhnar in Morrowind. To purify the area, you must defeat this tough opponent.
What makes the enemy so difficult? Aurig Mireh is considered a daedric creature and uses several skills. She possesses a fire breath that causes damage and holds the victims. Her Dark Claws also have this effect. Additionally, she delivers damage against attackers with a Lava Whip.
How do you defeat the enemy? It is important to avoid the attacks that hold you. The breath can be blocked, and dodging is helpful against the Dark Claws. Once Aurig Mireh strikes with the Lava Whip, you need to block, which gives you a brief moment when the enemy is vulnerable. Use this moment for hard hits.
1. Zandadunoz the Reborn
What kind of boss is this? Zandadunoz is a daedric titan and world boss in Wrothgar. He is often regarded as the strongest of the world bosses.
Where can you find Zandadunoz? You must travel to the unfinished Dolmen in Wrothgar. There, you summon the boss as part of the quest “Transgression of Ignorance.”
What makes the enemy so difficult? Zandadunoz uses nasty attacks like burning, which inflict damage over time. His fire ray is also not to be underestimated. Especially fierce is the Wrath of the Titan. With this, he makes fire rain from the sky that scorches part of the battlefield. In each fire circle, daedric bows appear that deal enormous damage.
Furthermore, you will have to deal with summoned Scamps that rush at you and explode.
How do you defeat the enemy? You need to be extremely quick and avoid his attacks. It is best to quickly attack the portals he summons. In general, you should keep moving and be careful not to be overwhelmed by the Scamps.
Are there perhaps other bosses in ESO that you found even harder? Let us know in the comments.
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