Is Farum Azula the End of Elden Ring?
No, the Crumbling Farum Azula Legacy Dungeon is not the absolute end of Elden Ring. While it signals the final arc and last steps of the journey to become Elden Lord, there are still critical bosses and revelations that await after overcoming this ancient, ominous dragon temple.
What Role Does Farum Azula Play?
As one of the final two Legacy Dungeons added in patch 1.03, Crumbling Farum Azula represents a demanding endgame challenge meant to test players‘ skills and resolve before the closing fights.
- The recommended level for tackling it is around 140
- Home to ancient dragon worshippers and temple guards
- Features deadly dragons, beasts and leonine misbegotten foes
- Has multiple paths, side dungeons and legendary gear
| Boss | Location | Attempts | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maliketh | Farum Azula | 45 million | 1.02 billion |
| Dragonlord Placidusax | Dragon Temple | 16 million | 265 million |
Defeating Maliketh here allows entry to the Ashen Capital for the climax. So progressing Farum Azula is integral for story completion motivations.
What Comes After the Crumbling Farum Legacy Dungeon?
- Ascending from Farum Azula brings you back to the Ashen Capital, now transformed
- More demigod battles await against the likes of Godfrey and Radagon
- The true final boss lies beyond, representing the final key to become Elden Lord
So while Farum Azula kicks off the final arc after the Erdtree is burning, treat it as the penultimate challenge, not the actual grand finale. Total completion time averages around 50 hours for main story goals or 100+ hours for completionists. So savor the last steps!
Ending Cutscenes Unlocked After Final Bosses
Once the ultimate threats are finally felled in the Ashen Capital and you mend the Elden Ring during an interactive scene, you‘ll get to choose among these possible ending outcomes:
- Age of Fracture – Default ending
- Age of Duskborn – Fia‘s Questline
- Age of the Stars – Ranni‘s Questline
- Lord of Frenzied Flame – Hyetta‘s Questline
- Elden Lord – Mending Rune of Perfect Order
Pay close attention after the final boss as you‘ll be prompted to select the Vision tied to the questline and achievement you wish to pursue!
The Journey Continues Even After the Credits Roll…
While besting Farum Azula and the end bosses wraps up the core narrative, that doesn‘t mean the adventure is fully over! Elden Ring offers bountiful side content and optional challenges to keep you busy for 100 hours and beyond:
- Defeat overworld figures like Ancestor Spirit or Tibia Mariner
- Tackle time-limited Evergaols you might have missed
- Explore off-the-beaten-path zones like Mohgwyn Palace
- Uncover all legendary armaments
- Try a new build entirely!
The possibilities are wide open, even after seeing credits roll. And I‘ll be right there continuing to chronicle these Lands Between journeys, step by step!
So while Crumbling Farum Azula ushers in the final rounds before the end of Elden Ring, plenty remains unfinished after that fateful Legacy Dungeon. From epic battles to incredible gear, there‘s much more adventure ahead for this Tarnished one!
