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How to beat Mohg, Lord of Blood
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Want to know how to beat Mohg, Lord of Blood in Elden Ring?Mohg, Lord of Blood is the harder version of Mohg, the Omen, and one of the last bosses that most Tarnished will encounter inElden Ring. Mohg is also one of the gatekeepers forShadow Of The Erdtree, and all players who want to explore the expansion’s huge world will need to first endure his vicious blood-letting attacks.
Mohg is here to separate the true warriors from the chaff, and while we recommend reaching level 100 before facing the Lord of Blood, if you can defeat him, then you’re at agood level to start the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. This guide will reveal everything you need to find and defeat Mohg, Lord of Blood in Elden Ring before setting out into the Lands of Shadow.
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Mohg, Lord of Blood location
Mohg is located within Mohgwyn Palace, which requires a little bit of work to access. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
For more on both of these methods, check out our guide onhow to get to Mohgwyn Palace. Once you’re in the palace proper, you’ll find that it’s actually a fairly small zone. Cross the pools of blood towards the central palace mausoleum, then traverse the tunnels to reach the top. You’ll find Mohg at the top of an elevator just after theMausoleum MidpointSite of Grace.
How to beat Mohg, Lord of Blood
1. Get your hits in while you can during Mogh’s first phase, and watch out for Bloodflames.
These flames will make the fight against Mogh all the more difficult, especially if you walk into them after taking a hit. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Mogh, Lord of Blood has two distinct phases. In the first, he is fairly immobile, and as long as you dodge his spear strikes andBloodflame Talons- which leave behind three clawmarks in the air - you’ll be able to get a good number of hits in. Be wary of any attacks that sprayBloodflameon the ground. If you step in these flames, you’ll experience Blood Loss build-up, which will be one of the main factors depleting your health during this lengthy battle.
2. Take note of Mogh’s countdown attack, which ends in “Nihil”.
When Mogh starts yelling out “Nihil,” closely monitor your health bar. No matter what you do, it’s going to go at least a little bit. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
As the combat continues, you’ll notice Mogh’sRitual Countdownattack. He’ll create circular, red marks around your Tarnished’s head as his health drops, counting down from three to one in Latin - “Tres,” “Duo,” “Unnus.” As he does this, immediately strafe around him to avoid a huge spear strike, and attack him from behind. Unleash your heavy attacks to potentially break his Poise.
3. Use the Purifying Crystal Tear to reduce Nihil’s damage.
To survive when you hear the dreaded “Nihil,” we recommend that you whip up aPurifying Crystal Tearprior to this battle in yourFlask of Wondrous Physick. Drinking this specifically prevents Blood Loss as Mohg activates his Bloodboon Ritual, though it won’t nullify Mohg’s healing.
Of course, to use the Purifying Crystal Tear you will first have to find it. The Tear is a reward from the later stages ofBloody Finger Hunter Yura’s questline. You’ll need to meet Yura at the Second Church of Marika onAltus Plateau, and help him defeat Bloody Finger Eleonara. If you aren’t caught up on the quest, you can check up all of its steps in theYura section of our Elden Ring quest guide.
4. If you don’t have the Purifying Crystal Tear, chug Crimson Tears to survive Nihil.
Mohg’s just gotten a healing boost and sprouted wings. Welcome to the tough second phase of this fight! |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Following the Bloodboon Ritual, the Lord of Blood grows a pair of wings and becomes far more mobile. Mohg will occasionally fly up into the air before swooping down with his trident and unleashing spurts of Bloodflame. His combos are longer and his attacks are more dangerous in this stage. Managing the arena also gets trickier, as Mogh increasingly leaves pools of Bloodflame scattered about.
6. Use Mohg’s Shackle for free damage.
Mohg’s Shackleis a helpful tool for this fight, and can get you through the first phase quicker. It functions much likeMargit’s Shackle, which you may have found during thePatches side quest.Activate the Shackle to lock Mohg in place and earn a free crit, securing some safe damage in his first phase. Unfortunately, the Shackle only works when Mohg’s health is nearly full, so they won’t work in the second phase. Still, free damage is free damage.
You can find the Shackles deep in theSubterranean Shunning Grounds. Head down to the bottom of the sewer area to find them under a spewing pipe in the far southeast of the room. You can reach them fastest from theUnderground RoadsideSite of Grace. For more on the Subterranean Shunning Grounds (and on Mohg, The Omen, who awaits at the end of this large underground network), take a look at ourElden Ring boss locations guide.
Mohg, Lord of Blood rewards
You’ll probably see this screen a lot, but with patience and practice Mohg will go down. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
If you’ve gotten this far and managed to beat Mohg, congratulations! Bask in the victory, take a deep breath, and enjoy the following rewards:
You can now activate theCocoon of the EmpyreanSite of Grace. If you’ve also defeated Starscourge Radahn, you’re ready tostart the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Touch the withered arm poking out of the cocoon on Mohg’s throne to be transported to the Land of Shadow.
That’s everything you need to defeat Mohg, Lord of Blood! If you want to prepare for this battle and other tough fights ahead, take a look at our guides on thebest weapons,best spells, andbest armor in Elden Ring. If you’re looking for other bosses, take a look at ourElden Ring boss locations guide. And if you’ve just beaten Mohg and are about to start Elden Ring’s expansive DLC, check out our guide onwhat to do first in Shadow of the Erdtree.
