Elden Ring: How to defeat Mohg the Omen

Mohg is one of the most difficult bosses you'll encounter in the Lands Between. Mohg, like Margit and Morgott, has a lot of delayed attacks that can mess up your timing and cause you to get penalised. If you are brave enough to traverse the Forsaken Depths, there are a few ways you can aid yourself in the fight, and completing it can unlock an entirely new ending. In Elden Ring, this is how you destroy Mohg, the Omen.

Mohg, the Omen location

Mohg isn't quite where you'd expect to find him. In reality, locating him will necessitate a significant amount of investigation. Begin by visiting the Altus Plateau's capital city. Once you're inside, make your way to the massive dragon statue. A darker region beneath the statue contains a well with a ladder leading into it. Climb down into the well and follow the trail to the Subterranean Shunning Grounds, which are sewers. From there, you'll have to navigate the sewers' different passageways until you reach the Forsaken Depths Site of Grace. Mohg has entered through the door down the stairwell from the Site of Grace.

Mohg attacks

Mohg is a big striker whose attacks are often delayed. He enjoys attacking with a variety of combos. If you run across the room, don't think you'll be safe. If you decide you need some space, Mohg can hurl burning blood across the room at you. Here are the kind of attacks to be concerned about.

• Trident thrust - Mohg will stabbingly push his trident forward. This attack has a huge range.
• Throw bleeding fire - Mohg will hurl bleeding fire at you, causing your blood loss metre to rise. This attack has a great range and two alternative ways to use it. Mohg has the ability to throw blood in a wide arc or in a straight line.
• Trident attacks - Mohg will use his trident to perform a combo that usually starts with an overhead swing, then two horizontal swings, and finally a vertical stab.
• Bleeding claws – Mohg will swish his claws through the air, leaving claw marks. The claw marks will explode with scorching blood after a brief wait, increasing your blood loss metre.
• Rain blood – Mohg will raise his arm and open a portal, causing blood to rain down all around him. This may do minor damage to you and raise your blood loss metre.

How to beat Mohg

Mohg may appear to be a formidable opponent, but he has one significant flaw: his Shackle. You can use a shackle item to make Mohg susceptible for a brief time, just as Margit. Mohg's Shackle is at the bottom of the room, near the pipes that go to the sewers, where the lobsters can be found. Use this item to receive several free hits at the beginning of the fight. You achieve the most stagger damage, make sure to employ heavy attacks or jump attacks. Physical strikes are weak against Mohg, but he is better against everything else. If you intend to use magic throughout the battle, keep this in mind.

If you decide to use spirit summons, make sure to summon them as soon as you enter the room. Otherwise, you won't have much time. Mohg's Shackle can be used twice every combat to stun him. To get a lot of HP drained quickly, use this to your advantage early on. Stay on your toes after that. The delayed strikes can be perplexing at times, but by dodging toward Mohg, you can easily pass through them. Get around him and land a couple of hits before retreating and getting back on the defence. If he uses his blood strikes, make sure to keep on the move. Staying in them can make you dizzy and deplete your health bar.