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In Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, there are some enemies that stand out as being instantly iconic, and from the moment they appeared in the trailer, Furnace Golems fit the bill. These massive, fire-spewing creatures with burning baskets for heads were intriguing from the moment players first laid their eyes on them, and encountering them in the Elden Ring DLC verifies that they live up to the hype. There are 8 Furnace Golems stalking the Realm o0f Shadow, and this guide will help players find and defeat them all.

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How to Find Every Furnace Golem in Shadow of the Erdtree

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As players unlock access to the complex system of interlocking regions that make up the Realm of Shadow, they will begin to find each Furnace Golem. Almost every major region in the game has one, with the Abyssal Woods being the exception. There are eight Furnace Golems in total, and players will encounter their first almost immediately after arriving in Gravesite Plain.

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Furnace Golem Location

Type & Reward

Map

Gravesite Plain: North of Scorched Ruins

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Gravesite Plain: Past Ellac River Downstream

  • Basic Furnace Golem
  • Viridian Hidden Tear
  • Furnace Visage

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Scadu Altus: Near small camp before Shadow Keep

  • Basic Furnace Golem
  • Crimsonburst Dried Tear
  • Furnace Visage

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Scadu Altus: Near Castle Watering Hole

  • Basic Furnace Golem
  • Oil-Soaked Tear
  • Furnace Visage

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Scadu Altus: Ruins of Unte

  • Basic Furnace Golem
  • Hefty Furnace Pot Required
  • Bloodsucking Cracked Tear
  • Furnace Visage

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Scadu Altus: Near the Cathedral of Manus Metyr

  • Armored Furnace Golem
  • Requires Hefty Fire Pot
  • Cerulean-Sapping Cracked Tear
  • Furnace Visage

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Ancient Ruins of Rauh: Across bridge from Rauh Ancient Ruins, East

  • Basic Furnace Golem
  • Crimson-Sapping Cracked Tear
  • Furnace Visage

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Charo's Hidden Grave: Western edge of region

  • Armored Furnace Golem
  • Glovewart Crystal Tear
  • Furnace Visage

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How to Defeat Basic Furnace Golems in Shadow of the Erdtree

Furnace Golems may look intimidating at first, but once you figure out the simple method of taking them down, you'll go through them in no time. Follow these steps to defeat the six basic Furnace Golems:

  • Stay Mounted
  • Use a heavy weapon that is capable of stance-breaking heavy enemies quickly. The Bloodfiend's Arm is a new weapon in SotE that works extremely well. Greatswords, Great Katanas, and Colossal Weapons are all perfectly acceptable.
  • Attack the golem's feet, trying your best to stay behind the enemy. The Furnace Golem has a grabbing attack that can one-shot just about any build by blasting fire directly into the body. Staying behind them is the best way to avoid this attack.
  • The golem's massive AOE attack is where many players may struggle. When you see the golem's foot begin to catch fire as it is lifted, you know the attack is about to come. Do not try to make Torrent sprint away, this will only make things worse. Instead, slowly ride away as the golem lifts its foot, then, as it brings the foot down, jump with Torrent just before the foot hits the ground. When done correctly, Torrent will jump over the dangerous portion of the attack. If you struggle with the timing, try using the double-jump.
  • The version of the AOE attack where both legs are used, make sure to stay a bit further away from the feet. The explosion that occurs when the golem lands can wipe Torrent's health instantly. Otherwise, jump over it in much the same way.
  • Keep attacking the feet until you hear the sound of a stance-break three times. On the third break, the Furnace Golem will drop to the ground, fully vulnerable to a critical attack. Look for the golem's face on the side of the basket. If you are on the wrong side, don't panic. You should have plenty of time to ride to the other side and perform the critical attack. It will take two critical attacks to defeat the Furnace Golem.

Ruins of Unte Furnace Golem:

This Furnace Golem is found blocking the entrance to the Ruins of Unte. At first, it will look like just another inactive golem, scattered among the others. However, when you throw a Hefty Furnace Pot into the head-basket, you'll cause the golem to come to life. Once it is up, the fight is like any other basic golem fight. To learn the recipe for Hefty Furnace Pots, get the Greater Potentate's Cookbook 2 from the Run-Down Traveler's Rest, under the Ellac Greatbridge in Gravesite Plains.

Make sure to keep an eye on the golem's feet after the large AOE attack. It will often perform multiple AOE attacks in quick succession, so make sure the coast is clear before attacking.

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How to Defeat Both Armored Furnace Golems

When you reach the Armored Furnace Golems to the east of the Cathedral of Manus Metyr, and Charo's Hidden Grave, you'll notice their feet are protected by a large piece of armor. You won't be able to do much damage the usual way, but if you pay attention as you exit the small tunnel that leads to the golem near Manus Metyr, you'll see a note on the ground that gives you a hint at how to defeat it. Simply put, you'll need to throw Hefty Fire Pots into the Furnace Golem's head-basket.

There are two things you'll need to get this done: Hefty Cracked Pots, and the Great Potentate's Cookbook 1. The pots are found throughout the world, and you'll likely collect several as you explore. The cookbook is found in the Scorched Ruins, on a dead body that is on the lower levels and easy to find.

Once you have several Hefty Fire Pots, you'll want to use the Spiritspring that leads to the high-ground right next to the Furnace Golem. From the top, you'll want to throw the Hefty Furnace Pots into the basket. It will take approximately 5 direct hits with the pots to defeat the golem. You will not be able to simply stand and throw, however, as the Furnace Golem will erupt with an explosion of flame projectiles that will track you. You'll have to make your way up and down from the high-ground as you escape the flames, getting in shots with the Hefty Fire Pots whenever you can.

Charo's Hidden Grave Furnace Golem:

This golem fight is essentially the exact same as the previous armored Furnace Golem. You'll find a Spiritspring that leads you to the high ground, giving you the perfect location to throw Hefty Fire Pots into the basket.