Top 10 saddest moments in Elden Ring

Defiler's Wife/Son Mercy kill

Opening the first gate when catching up with Dane of Unkempt Keep

First companion betrayal (Depending on your choices)

Reaching the Unkempt Keep for the first time

When the loyal hound passes away (Mid-Late game)

Glaivemaster Hodirs' back story cutscene

Lecht of the Unknown Void kills the Mermaid of Quaelin Bay (If you choose to save the egg)

Kingdoms of Elden fall into darkness (Opening cutscene)

Entropy Ending

Lord of Nothing Ending