Everyone knows that most Elden Ring players will resort to guides to defeat the soul-crushingly difficult bosses of this game. The game is known for its stupendously difficult gameplay, accentuated by the nightmarish bosses of this game. Each boss is a megalodon-sized threat on its own, and Mohg, Lord of Blood, is no different.
There are many bosses in this game, but few come close to the difficulty of the Lord of Blood himself. If you have trouble defeating this bloodthirsty demon or want to know how to from beforehand, then start reading. Here, you will learn some interesting lore about Mohg and also learn where to find him and end him.
Who Is Mohg, Lord Of Blood?
“Dearest Miquella. You must abide alone for a while
Welcome, honored guest. To the birthplace of our dynasty!”
Mohg, Lord of Blood, is one of the late-game bosses in Elden Ring. He is known as Mohg, the Omen demigod, similar to his twin brother Morgott, the Omen King. People of the Omen kind are considered to be royal and are cursed. Unlike his twin, Mohg accepted his curse after interacting with the Formless Mother. He then gained the powers of Bloodflame magic.
Even though he is a royal Omen demigod, he can’t ascend to the throne because he is not an Empyrean. To do so, he wishes to use Miquella, making him a godlike being, and serve the throne as his consort. Miquella is the immortal twin of Malenia, Blade of Miquella, who is by far the toughest boss in Elden Ring.
How To Find Mohg, Lord Of Blood?
To find Elden Ring Mohg, you have to first reach Mohgwyn Palace, deep inside Caelid from the Consecrated Snowfields.
To get to him, there are lots of steps you need to take starting from the start of the game. This game is huge and can take more than 100+ hours to reach the final boss. However, you can reach him at around the 70% mark.
How To Beat Mohg, Lord Of Blood?
Defeating Mohg, the Lord of Blood, is not an easy task. He has high HP, and his Mohg Blood Loss bleeding effect will damage you. To defeat him, you need to think of a plan to evade all of his attacks. However, you will only be able to do so if you know how he attacks and the timing of his attacks.
When you consider Elden Ring builds, then there are two types of builds you can think of. One is the close combat melee focused, and the other is the long-range archery cum magic wielding sorcerer.
If you wish to defeat Mohg, then I have laid out the strategy for doing so for both types of builds.
Mohg Attacks And Counters
The main attacks of Mohg and their counters are:
| Attacks | Description | Counter |
| Bloodflame Talons | A forward slash that explodes in your face; causes blood loss. | Roll away at the right moment. |
| Bloodboon | Mohg jumps up and splatters Bloodflame all over the arena. | Roll top the sides and away from the range of the attack. |
| Spear Swings | A two to three-hit horizontal spear swings. | Roll forward behind him. |
| Spear Thrust | Mohg thrusts his spear towards you. If it hits the ground, he pulls it up soon. | Roll forward and behind him. |
| Ritual Countdown | Mohg holds his spear vertically above, creating a blood ring around you. | This effect cannot be negated. Therefore, simply go behind him and hit him multiple times. |
| Bloodboon Ritual | When his health is halved, he will thrust his spear up thrice. Each time, you will lose HP due to blood loss. | This attack is unavoidable. However, if you equip the Purifying Crystal Tear, you can greatly reduce the damage of blood loss and survive. |
| Airborne Assault | Same as Bloodboon. | Same as Bloodboon. |
| Blood Tax | This is a spear thrust followed by a twisting action. | Roll away from him to the sides and behind him. |
| Spear Slam | He slams his spear on the ground, exploding after a short delay. | Roll to the sides away from him. |
| Upward Swing | He thrusts his spear upwards to release Bloodflame. This is followed by a downward slam. | Stay close to him and roll behind him. |
Best Tips And Tricks To Defeat Mohg, Lord Of Blood
Some of the most useful things to know before facing Mohg (and dying repeatedly) are:
- You can find the special item called Mohg’s Shackle in the Subterranean Shunning Grounds before entering Mohgwyn Palace. You can use this item once in the fight to stun him for some time and get some free hits on him. However, you cannot do so in the second phase of the fight.
- It’s best to mix your Wondrous Physick with Purifying Crystal Tears (received from NPC invader Eleonara) to reduce the build-up of blood loss. You will also take less damage when he does his Bloodboon Ritual countdown.
- When you reduce his health by 10%, 25%, and 40%, he will recite “Tres!”, “Dos!” And “Unus!” respectively.
- It’s best to equip heavy armor that reduces physical damage, blood loss, and even burning damage.
- You should use katanas for this fight, like the Moonveil Katana Elden Ring. Mohg is ironically susceptible to blood loss (the jokes on him) and can be staggered easily with it.
Strategy For Melee Builds
If you are a melee user, you can defeat him by:
Phase 1
It’s best if you have an Elden Ring Dexterity build since you need to be agile on your feet and quick with your attacks. In this phase, he will mostly have physical attacks that are mostly horizontal swipes.
Simply dodge in front of him and get behind him for free hits. Most of his attacks are telegraphed. Therefore, it is easy to memorize the patterns. However, he can sometimes mix up his attacks. This is why you must remain alert at all times and dodge away at the right window of opportunity.
Try to hit him from behind by rolling behind him during an attack and between attacks. Try to stay away from him or behind if he jumps up in the air and throws Bloodflame at you, which covers a large area.
He will do the ritual countdown thrice when his HP drops by 10%, 25%, and 40%.
Phase 2
This phase begins when he reaches half health. He will start by initiating his Bloodboon Ritual, which does blood loss damage three times. It’s best to chuck your Wondrous Physick with Purifying Crystal Tear between each countdown signified by Tres, Duo, Unus!
In this phase, he gets faster and attacks relentlessly. You need to be agile and constantly on your toes to make the best attacking opportunities yourself.
Strategy For Ranged And Magic Builds
If you have an Elden Ring ranged build or use lots of magic spells, you can defeat Mohg by:
Phase 1
In the fruit phase, stay clear and dodge his attacks one by one. When he slows down and walks menacingly, use spells like Carian Glintblade or Sling Flame. Try to play it cautiously since he attacks fast sometimes, giving you less time to cast your spells.
Phase 2
It’s the same here as the first phase. Simply stay clear from his attacks and dodge them on time. Heal yourself and cast spells when you get long windows of opportunity.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):
Some of the most frequently asked questions by players dying to Mohg repeatedly are:
To battle against Mohg on an equal footing, I would recommend you level yourself up and be around level 150 or more. Otherwise, his physical trident attacks will do immense damage to you, and his Bloodboon Ritual will one-shot you immediately.
Yes, Mohg is an optional boss in Elden Ring. You do not need to defeat him to complete the game. However, it is necessary to defeat him to get one of the six endings of the game.
No, you cannot Mohg’s Bloodboon Ritual attack. He will create three rings around you that will cause immense blood loss when he reaches half health. It’s best to use your Wondrous Physick with Purifying Crystal Tear to heal and reduce blood loss.
No, Mohg is not immune to blood loss. Ironically, he is quite susceptible to it. Therefore, you can use katanas to deal lots of damage to him and induce hemorrhage.
Conclusion: Let Thy Blood Flow
Defeating Mohg, Lord of Blood Elden Ring is a challenge that is so intense that overcoming him will bring joy to your face. He has lots of trident attacks, all of which can be dodged. He is pretty slow while moving, perfect for attacking him.
You simply need to keep your health up throughout the fight and watch your blood loss meter. At 50%, you will face hemorrhage, severely reducing your health. Be ready to gulp down from your Flask of Wondrous Physick asap.
So, have you defeated this bloodthirsty man yet? If this guide helped you, then leave a comment down below. For more such guides, follow me at Tech Trends Pro!
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