Best game bosses all time

One such example of this was King Bulblin's battle on Eldin Bridge. After kidnapping Colin, Link tracks King Bulblin down and fights him in an epic jousting match on a bridge with no side rails. The battle itself isn't too difficult once you get the nuances down, but there's something about this particular fight that feels really rewarding.

It's easily one of the best in the series. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild doesn't really have a lot of variety in the boss battle department. In fact, if we're just talking about the Divine Beasts, most of the Blight Ganons are pretty interchangeable. Thankfully, however, Nintendo rectified that in the game's DLC and gave us one of the best boss battles in the series, against Monk Maz Koshia.

He bestows a quest on our hero and we're set off. On completing his task for him, he informs Link that there is one final thing he needs to do to prove himself.

That's when the battle begins. In theory, Mothula isn't a difficult boss. It follows a relatively simple pattern to follow, and it's not hard to hit. What makes Mothula interesting is everything going on around it. The ground is moving in different directions depending on where you stand and there are moving spikes that spring out at you with almost no notice. Trying to juggle all of these things alone would be difficult, but adding a boss in the middle of it all leads to some real challenge.

Good luck. The bosses in Destiny are the most memorable parts of the game, as evidenced by the enduring popularity of the Strikes and Raids, which let players tackle tough battles and bosses any time they want. Atheon is a massive Vex Minotaur that is either the creator of the Vault of Glass or its creation, but either way, it's a tough enemy.

It wields a Torch Hammer and can send Guardians into the Timestream, sending them into the past or future and confusing them thoroughly. Beat Atheon and you'll get exclusive loot, including a good chance you'll get some exotic weapons.

Still, the 16th and final colossus that you face really is something special. Nicknamed Malus, this colossus is basically a giant stone tower that rains down hellfire on you, all the while a raging storm crashes above its head. Lightning storms are certainly nothing new to boss battles see how many selections in this list have them! Ugh-Zan III is by far the largest and hardest boss in the game, one of the generals of main villain Mental and the third incarnation of Ugh-Zan, a warlock giant.

He's apparently one of the most dangerous creatures in the universe but our hero Sam can make short work of him. Get close to him and he'll stomp on you and kill you instantly. Stay away and you'll have to try to shoot down his rockets and lava ball attacks before they destroy you, or dodge his laser beam blasts. It doesn't help that Ugh Zan III is hundreds of feet tall and can regenerate his health when it gets too low, but you know what they say about guys like this: the bigger they are Also known as Al'Diabalos, the Lord of Terror, this demon is one of the three Prime Evils and is responsible for enslaving mankind using their very own fear.

After beating up on him for a bit he'll use his powers and bring you into the realm of fear, making you face shadowy beings as a storm swirls around. Kefka may be one of the most memorable villains in a Final Fantasy game, but the best battle has got to go to Ultros , who first fights our heroes as they attempt to escape from a boat onto a raft. Let me get my bib! But a good sense of humor goes a long way. Ultros shows up later to try and interrupt the opera, tries to stop them once again on an airship, and finally has a great cameo as a receptionist, having amended his evil ways.

Seafood soup! The Belmonts would have easy lives if it weren't for Dracula. This bloodline is cursed to be the eternal enemies of the famous bloodsucker, and, fortunately for all of us, never shy from venturing into his castle in order to do battle with him.

His very first appearance in the first Castlevania is still likely the best. The Master - Fallout Victory through diplomacy is, sadly, a rare treat in video games. Many RPGs end with a battle against a god-tier foe which can be unsatisfying despite how epic the fight may be. But the diplomatic victory against The Master in Fallout hits different.

An entity that prides itself on its philosophical musings and logical master plan to transform the human race into Super Mutants to survive an irradiated wasteland makes sense until you uncover one important detail the Master has overlooked.

Super Mutants are sterile. Confronting your enemy with this simple fact, rather than a drawn-out battle, causes this evil entity made up of multiple humans each with distinct, unnerving voices and machinery to commit suicide.

You win with a thought, not a fight, reminding us that in RPGs, dialogue choices are just as viable as your fists. Top 10 Soulslikes. Taking out all three nets earns you some serious bragging points and the completion status you need to finish the game. Without giving too much away, let's just say your character has a lot in common with this boss. If you want to take down Liquid Snake, you have to act fast.

He gets tougher as the battle progresses, and the pressing time limit doesn't do you any favors. Shadow of the Colossus was released in , and the fanbase is still going strong 15 years later. This boss is referred to as Dirge by the fans. It can be found in the Forbidden Lands around quadrant B4. This worm-like boss is seriously destructive, but its glowing eyes are a weak spot that can be exploited. Battle of the bands is totally on the table for this boss battle list. If you're a fan of the mid's classic Guitar Hero , you may remember this carpal-tunnel-inducing ballad by DragonForce known as Through the Fire and the Flames.

If you're a sucker for rhythm games, this song is the hardest goal worth tackling on the greatest difficulty. There's an ending to Minecraft? He is the biggest monster in the game, and it takes a bit of patience to see through. We recommend starting this fight with quality armor and plenty of friends!

It's hard to imagine Mortal Kombat without Goro. Not only is he regarded as a staple character to the series, but he's also often recognized as the toughest boss in the first Mortal Kombat. He's a secondary boss next to Shang Tsung. There are plenty of battles to complete, including optional ones like Culex. This boss is arguably the toughest in the game and even harder to beat than the main villain, Smithy. Until the release of new expansion packs, C'Thun was regarded as the toughest boss in Word of Warcraft.

If you wanted to max out your character and beat all the bosses, this guy was your last stop. He can be found in the temple of Ahn'Qiraj. The only weakness this giant yellow boss has is his little red eye. The Yellow Devil is from Mega Man. It's known for its gooey body that can split into pieces and fly around the screen. If you want to defeat him, dodge his body, and shoot for the eye! The Final Fantasy series is known for its occasional inclusion of optional bosses.

It's featured alongside four other weapons: Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, and Ultimate. They don't call these games bullet-hells for nothing! Queen Larsa from Mushihime-sama Futari is the main villain and final boss fight in the game.

The rules are easy, shoot first and don't get shot. If you want to mark this game off your list, you've got to start firing and dodge! Destiny: House of Wolves launched in The final boss in the Prison of Elders challenge is Skolas, and he's more than mean.

This go around, he still has his ground-smashing and teleportation abilities, but he's beefed up with a Scorch Cannon. It only takes a few shots to get knocked out by this bad guy. Castlevania dropped in , and who better to serve as the final boss of this vampire classic than Dracula? If you want to beat this game, you've got to take the old bat down.

Dracula can transform into a huge monster that hops around shooting fireballs at the player. There's a reason they saved him for last.

He's an absolute beast to fight. The Dark Link mini-boss can be found in the Water Temple. This is hands-down one of the biggest challenges players will face in the Ocarina of Time.

Dark Link knows all of your moves, and the damage from each attack hits hard. It doesn't help that he can also teleport right behind you. What better way to see out the '80s than to spend countless hours getting whipped by Death himself.

This is one of the toughest boss battles in the entire game. Players have to dodge flying scythes and withstand two different forms of this pixelated baddie.

There's only one thing tougher than a sniper, and that's another sniper who's better than the first sniper. If you want to finish Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater , you've got to take our The End, an old sniper that could be one of 40 hiding spots across three maps. You can use a few tricks to beat this old sharpshooting master—one of the most amusing methods is to time travel ahead two weeks by adjusting your Xbox clock. The old sniper will die of old age.

Ninja Gaiden for the Xbox is classic and just one decade away from being an antique—but we won't get into that. If you want to conquer this exciting game, you'll need to take out Alma. She's one of the main baddies in the game and for good reason.