Elden Ring: Everdark Sovereign Boss Guide (June 2025) – Conquer the Gaping Jaw
Updated June 18, 2025 – As the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC continues to evolve, the Everdark Sovereign remains one of Elden Ring’s most challenging encounters. This guide reflects the current meta following patch 1.12.4, with verified strategies from top players.
✔️ Verified for Patch 1.12.4 (June 15, 2025)
Current Boss Overview
The Everdark Sovereign has undergone several balance changes since the DLC launch. As of June 2025:
- Location: Nightreign Catacombs (SW of Scadu Altus)
- Weaknesses: Fire (20%), Strike (15%)
- Resistances: Holy (80%), Magic (40%)
- Phase Transition: 50% HP (increased from 45%)
Patch 1.12.4 Changes
- Reduced Gaping Jaw uvula hitbox by 15%
- Decreased Nightreign Scythe Deathblight buildup (55/sec → 45/sec)
- Fixed camera collision during Feast of the Void
- Increased phase transition HP threshold
Optimal Builds (June 2025 Meta)
Melee Build
- Weapon: Blasphemous Blade +10
- Ash: Taker’s Flames
- Stats: 60 STR / 50 FTH
- Talisman: Fire Scorpion Charm
Magic Build
- Staff: Carian Regal Scepter
- Spells: Night Comet x3
- Stats: 80 INT
- Talisman: Graven-Mass
Phase Breakdown
Phase 1: Sovereign’s Wrath
| Attack | Counter |
|---|---|
| Void Tendrils | Roll backward twice |
| Abyssal Rain | Sprint diagonally forward |
Phase 2: Gaping Jaw
During the Feast of the Void attack (7-second windup):
- Target the uvula for 400% damage
- Use jump attacks for best reach
- Bleed effects are highly effective
Rewards
| Item | Type | Current Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Nightreign Scythe | Colossal Weapon | 45 Deathblight/sec |
| Sovereign’s Maw | Talisman | +12% vs. malformed |
Pro Tip: The Everdark Shard now unlocks both the Church and Cathedral of the Forsaken as of patch 1.12.3
Community Discoveries
- Using Mimic Tear during phase transition prevents aggro reset (June 2025 bug)
- Poison Mist chews through 25% of phase 2 HP
- Backstab fishing works during Void Tendrils recovery
Sources: Fextralife Wiki (June 18, 2025), r/EldenRing Top Posts, Speedrun.com WR verification
