Elden Ring
Elden Ringand itsShadow of the Erdtreeexpansioninclude a monumental library of lore dedicated to Lords , Gods , Demigods , and a powerful set of entity known as Outer Gods , discussed or referenced throughout the game in particular descriptions , environmental inside information , NPC talks , and more . Because of the mystifying nature ofElden Ring ’s traditional knowledge , some Outer Gods are referred to as such straight , while others seem to come into the same class or are treated by fictional character the same mode an Outer God would .
Overall , there are 12 dissimilar entity that can be considered Outer Gods , all of whom attend to a clear-cut intention in building the larger history of the Lands Between and the Land of Shadow . This list will bring out down where each Outer God is name and take note of clues dot throughoutElden RingandShadow of the Erdtree .
12God Of The Twinbird
The Deathbirds' God, Or The God Of Death
small is known of this Outer God , not even its true name . The Twinbird ( and by extension , Deathbirds and Gravebirds ) was assimilate with Ghostflame by this entity . TheTwinbird Kite Shielddescribes it as"the envoy of an outer god,“implying it was sent as a messenger of Death . Various hints about an Outer God of Death , such as inAncient Death Rancor , inculpate a connection to Those Who Live In Death , haggard creatures found near Deathroot .
" After the night of the patch , Deathroot look in the Lands Between , and Those Who Live in Death soon postdate . " — wasted Bandit Ashes
Despite the God of the Twinbird ’s deep nature , the connective with Death and Ghostflame are clear , as come across through the Twinbird engravings found on the Mausoleum Knights ' shield and armour , as well as theBlue - andRed - Feathered Branchswordtalismans , feather from each side of the Twinbird ’s two heads , used in"ancient expiry rituals . "
11The Formless Mother
Mother Of Truth, Mohg’s Source Of Power
The Formless Mother is one of the dominant Outer Gods mentioned inElden Ring , particularly in relation toMohg , Lord of Bloodand his chronicle with the supernatural blood rituals in the name of the"mother of truth,“aka the Formless Mother . The Formless Mother is mentioned in relation toShadow of the Erdtree ’s Bloodfiend tribesin item such as theBloodfiend ’s Fork . Mohg , and separately the Bloodfiend tribe , perform rakehell rituals in the name of the Formless Mother to enrich their"accursed blood"with fire .
Mohg intend to use this power to raise Miquella to Godhood and behave as his consort , implying thatthe Formless Mother possess the power to raise beingness to Godhood . In the description forMohgwyn ’s Sacred Spear , the Formless Mother is draw as"an outer god who bestows power upon accursed blood . "
10The Blood Star
A God Of Thorns & Aberrant Sorcery
This mystifying Outer God is account in the thorn - based Aberrant Sorceries , such asBriars of SinandBriars of Punishment . A faction of malefactor had"their eyes gouged by thorns,“and were exiled to”[live ] in eternal darkness . There , they discovered the rake mavin . “In Shadow of the Erdtree , two new spell , Impenetrable ThornsandMantle of Thorns , detail the Blood Star’s"edict,“or order , stating,“Spurn all that exists . Wound all that exists . For we have been abandoned . "
Speculation exist connect the Blood Star to the Formless Mother , as they both have a leaning for blood , but without enough evidence in - game , the Blood Star is maybe a separate entity , an stunned God itself .
As with most Outer Gods , not much can be sussed about the line Starfrom the few in - game descriptions . While there seems to be an overlap with line elements between Mohg ’s Bloodflame and The Formless Mother , these being two distinct , separate sorcery category indicates a deficiency of connection to either .
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9The Sealed God of Scarlet Rot
A God That Was Rot Itself
The certain God of Scarlet Rot can be establish as the opponent in a tale depicted on theBlue Dancer Charm , describing an"ancient god … that was Rot itself"being"sealed away . “The Lake of Rot map describes"the godlike essence of an outer god sealed away in this land,“while theScorpion ’s Stingerwas " crafted from the relic of a sealed outer god . "
" The dancer in blue represents a poof , who in legend bestowed a flowing sword upon a unreasoning swordsman . leaf blade in hand , the fencer sealed away an ancient idol — a graven image that was Rot itself . " – Blue Dancer Charm
Clearly , this out God associate deeply with the Order of Rot described by Gowry , and perhaps may even have to do with the spread of Rot throughout the Lands Between . It seems that Malenia was a follower of the Sealed God , which explicate her command and use of Rot , and meet with the trend of daemon worshiping an out God in society to be elevated to Godhood themselves . Malenia apparently attain this when wake as the Goddess of Rot in the second form ofher boss engagement .
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8The Frenzied Flame
May Chaos Take The World
Despite the Frenzied Flame not explictly being call an Outer God , intentions and desires are exhibit through the Three Fingers to Hyetta during the Frenzied Flame ending :
" All that there is came from the One Great . Then came fractures , and births , and psyche . But the Greater Will made a mistake . Torment , despair , affliction … every sin , every curse . Every one , bear of the mistake .
And so , what was take up must be returned . Melt it all away , with the xanthous bedlam flaming . Until all is One again . "
While it ’s undecipherable whether these are the speech of the Frenzied Flame itself or some other entity utter through the Three Fingers , it indicates that Chaos can be used to correct or wipe out fault made by Outer Gods . The Frenzied Flame may be an Outer God that simply can not be check or hold , or that can not contain or see to it itself , hence Shabriri ’s declaration:“May Chaos take the domain ! "
However , the Frenzied Flame can be subdue byMiquella ’s Needle , which”[wards ] away the tampering of Outer Gods . “For this reason , whether the Frenzied Flame should be considered a character of unruly force versus some variety of entity such as an kayoed God is up for disputation . The Frenzied Flame also features prominently in Midra ’s story inShadow of the Erdtree ; Midra fail to awaken as the Lord of Frenzied Flame , which musician can successfully do by being embraced by the Three Fingers .
7The Full, Dark, & Twin Moons
A Dark Side Of The Moons
Again , despite these entities not being called Outer Gods , they behave and move in ways very similar to the Outer Gods mention already . Further , like Outer Gods , each lunation is tied to a specific , significant NPC : Rennala ’s Full Moon , Ranni ’s Dark MoonandRellana ’s Twin Moons . Rennala ’s Full Moon is describe as " bewitch " and allows her to " bewitch " sorcerers at Raya Lucaria , while Ranni should " fear " the Dark Moon , and the Twin Moons of Rellana are found " nuzzle … moon and fire ever together . "
" Now cometh the old age of the stars . A thousand - year voyage under the wisdom of the Moon . Here beginneth the pall dark that encompasses all , reaching the great beyond . " — Ranni the Witch
The Dark Moon ’s role in theAge of Stars endingfurther suggests its status as an Outer God , asRanni describes a wise being that will dispel the Greater Will ’s influence from the Lands Between . By ending the Golden Order , Ranni uses the Dark Moon to establish a new order , unbound from the Greater Will .
6The Fell God
A One-Eyed God Of Fire
Described on theOne - Eyed Shieldas"a malformed one - eyed god … once worshiped by the giants , this evil immortal is conceive to have been slain by Queen Marika . “TheFlame of the Fell Goddescribes it”[lurking ] within the Fire Giants,“while the Fire Monks idolise the Flame,“beguiled"by its power , as seen inWhirl , O flaming !
In the Realm of Shadow , theFurnace Visageis described as"a stone mask surrounded by curled automobile horn , depicting the fell god of blast that haunt the sagas of the hornsent,“showinga shared phylogenetic relation with the Fell God between the Furnace Golems and the Fire Giants . Throughout the Lands Between and the Shadow Realm , these creatures and their Outer God are considered malefic bodied . Godfrey , First Elden Lord , notably vote out the Giants on Marika ’s behalf , and restrain the Fell God ’s Flame of Ruin to its massive cauldron on the Mountaintops of the Giants .
5Ancient Dragon God
The Dragonlord Awaits Its Outer God’s Return
Dragonlord Placidusax , the legendary knob found in an obscure localisation in Crumbling Farum Azula , is said to have worshiped an Outer God during his clock time as Elden Lord , long before Marika ’s reign or the current events inElden Ring . According to theRemembrance of the Dragonlord,“once his god was fled , the lord continue to expect its coming back . “If players bet closely at theAncient Dragon Smithing Stonedescription , they ’ll see a clue about the mogul of the Dragonlord ’s God :
A plate of the Ancient Dragonlord , and hidden gem of Farum Azula . The Ancient Dragonlord ’s seat is said to lie beyond meter . This stone lightly sophisticate time , allowing the macrocosm of a weapon capable of dispatch a god .
The Ancient Dragon God could exist in a timeless province , like to Placidusax , or may have some deep connectedness to clip and how it functions in the gravid macrocosm ofElden Ring . While it ’s potential that this forbidden God may in reality be the Greater Will , the lack of clarifying details leaves the existence and intention of this entity a mystery .
4The God-Devouring Serpent
Eiglay, The Outer God-Like Serpent Of Volcano Manor
At the end of the Volcano Manor legacy donjon , the Tarnished faces down Eiglay , theGod - Devouring Serpentin the first phase angle ofRykard , Lord of Blasphemy ’s Demigod boss battle . Arguably , becausethis serpent can down a God , it may be considered a God itself , and therefore an Outer God . Additionally , Eiglay had many worshiper , enough that The Temple of Eiglay was rear in its name .
A further hint toward the God - Devouring Serpent ’s nature can be seen in the Shadow Realm in Bonny Village , wherea expectant , shedded snakeskin can be seen in the wooded area nearby . The village contains voluminous slap-up jars ( stuffed with human remains ) , just as the Temple of Eiglay does , though there are no explicit connection made between the two regions .
3The Primeval Current
Stars From The Abyss
One esoteric and obscure force inElden Ringis the Primeval Current , which appears as an underlying source of trick , particularly for glintstone black magic and star - interrelate elements in the Lands Between . Sorceress Sellen"was expatriate from the Academy of Raya Lucaria … forattempting to restore the primeval current of glintstone sorcery . “Primeval sorcerer Azur"glimpsed into the primeval current [ and ] attend darkness . He was left both bewitched and fearful of the abysm . "
Though Elden Ring may take its sorceries for granted , they actually have intricate histories that explain how they come to be and why they work .
Whether this force can be consider an Outer God is up for debate , butthe Carian Royal Family detests primeval sorcery , implying it has divine power to equal the Moons . The strength has also manifested itself in a physical form , as seen in theFounding Rain of Starssorcery:“The glimpse of the primeval current that the astrologer saw became real , and the stars ' gold rained down on this land . "
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