The Divine Beast Dancing Lion presents a formidable challenge in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring, particularly the variant found in the Ancient Ruins of Rauh. Unlike its counterpart in Belurat Tower Settlement, this Dancing Lion wields the deadly Death Blight ailment and summons Basilisks, significantly increasing the difficulty of the encounter.
This guide provides a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough from key Sites of Grace within the Ancient Ruins of Rauh, leading you directly to the location of the Divine Beast Dancing Lion and offering essential tips for defeating it.
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Reaching the Ancient Ruins of Rauh
Navigating to the Ancient Ruins of Rauh involves several stages. Starting from the Storehouse First Floor Site of Grace, head west to locate a lift. This lift ascends to a room teeming with jar-hiding Limb Blobs, ready to ambush. Progress through this area to reach the West Rampart Site of Grace. From there, traverse the lengthy bridge, culminating in a confrontation with the Fire Knight Sage, Salza. Defeating Salza rewards you with Salza’s Hood and the Rain of Fire Incantation.
[Salza’s Hood in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree]
[Rain of Fire Incantation in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree]
Continue onward to reach the Viaduct Minor Tower, the initial Site of Grace within the Ancient Ruins of Rauh. Your journey then takes you through underground ruins to the Rauh Ancient Ruins, West Site of Grace.
To uncover the Map Fragment for this region, explore the lower section of the area. This is accessible via a cave situated northeast of the Moorth Ruins.
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Locating the Divine Beast Dancing Lion Rauh
From the Rauh Ancient Ruins, West Site of Grace, summon Torrent and ascend the staircase to the southwest. Be cautious of Shadow enemies casting spells in this area. Ascending the stairs leads to a room populated by more Shadow enemies. Proceed through the doorway on the left and follow the path to the end, where you will find an elevator.
[Divine Beast Dancing Lion boss in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Rauh location]
Upon exiting the elevator, turn left. You’ll see a stone platform below, which you can jump down to and cross to the opposite side. Here, another elevator awaits, taking you upwards. Before activating this second elevator, consider exploring the small passageway to its right to acquire the Talisman of All Crucibles. Reaching the top with the elevator will bring you to the Ancient Ruins, Grand Stairway Site of Grace. From this point, the path to the boss is relatively straightforward. Head northeast, navigating past the Giant Golem Archer.
[Giant Golem Archer enemy in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree]
If you intend to summon cooperative players for the boss encounter, it is advisable to eliminate the Giant Golem Archer beforehand. Its persistent arrow fire can be disruptive while using the summoning pool.
Combat Strategies Against the Divine Beast Dancing Lion Rauh
Descend to the lower level and enter the open building where the Divine Beast Dancing Lion Rauh patrols. This variant inflicts Death Blight. Equipping the Prince of Death’s Cyst talisman is highly recommended to mitigate Death Blight buildup.
[Prince of Death’s Cyst Talisman in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree]
When the boss’s health is reduced to approximately half, it will summon Basilisks. These can be efficiently dealt with using the Weapon Skill of the Sacred Relic Sword or similar AoE attacks.
[Sacred Relic Sword weapon in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree]
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
**Platform(s)** PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series SReleased June 21, 2024
Developer(s) FromSoftware
Genre Soulslike, RPG
