Elden Ring Revelation: Mystery Boss's Origin Unveiled

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion finally unveils the fate of Dragonlord Placidusax, a long-standing mystery. The DLC reveals the source of the terrifying boss's missing heads and wing. Spoiler alert: This discussion delves into significant story and boss details from Elden Ring and its expansion.

Dragonlord Placidusax, a notoriously challenging hidden boss in the Crumbling Farum Azula, is encountered in a significantly weakened state, missing three heads and a wing. The recently released expansion provides a compelling explanation.

Reddit user Matrix_030 highlighted a key discovery: two of Placidusax's missing heads are embedded in the neck of Bayle the Dread, another formidable dragon boss. The damage inflicted on Bayle – missing wings and limbs – strongly suggests a brutal, reciprocal battle.

Further evidence comes from the Talisman of the Dread, found in Elder's Hovel. Its description details a legendary duel between Bayle and Placidusax, a "challenge to the ancient Dragonlord" resulting in "grievous mutual injury." Despite their devastating injuries, both dragons remain incredibly powerful foes in the game.

While the location of Placidusax's third missing head remains unknown, the community largely agrees Bayle is the likely culprit. The sheer ferocity and damage evident on both creatures strongly supports this theory. The expansion successfully resolves a significant lore mystery, enriching the already rich tapestry of Elden Ring's narrative.