The Leyndell, Royal Capital is one of the most impressive locations in Elden Ring, and luckily for Soulsborne fans who enjoy a challenge, the city’s final obstacle is none other than Morgott, the Omen King — who players already met in the form of Margit. At the foot of the Erdtree, Morgott doffs his disguise, and the battle is truly epic. Don’t worry if you’re stuck — or even if you’d just like a few tips! — and look no further than our Morgott boss guide for everything you need to know about the capital’s final boss.
Table of contents
Preparing for the Morgott fight
- Gearing up in Altus Plateau
Learn the Morgott fight
- Phase 1: Let’s get this over with
- Phase 2: Holy moly
- Maidenless no more
Preparing for the Morgott fight
The self-proclaimed “last of all kings” is no slouch, and this battle is significantly more chaotic and difficult than earlier fights with Margit. Thankfully, there’s a lot you can do to make it easier. If you checked out our guides for the Draconic Tree Sentinel and Godfrey’s Golden Shade, some of this will look familiar. If not, you have some exploring to do. Get ready to get the most out of Altus Plateau.
Gearing up in Altus Plateau
First off, you want your healing Flasks to be as effective as possible at this point, so make sure to grab all the Golden Seeds and Sacred Tears you can find in Altus Plateau. Without venturing too far and encroaching onto Mt. Gelmir to the west, you can grab two Sacred Tears in Altus Plateau at the following locations:
- Second Church of Marika, on the western edge (accessible from the north)
- Stormcaller Church, near the Rampartside Path site of grace
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Meanwhile, Golden Seeds can be found in the following locations:
- Beside the Erdtree Gazing Hill site of grace
- Roadside East of 1
- Inside the Capital wall past the two Tree Sentinels
- North of 3
- Near the road heading north from 4, outside the Capital wall
- Near the Minor Erdtree (watch out for the wormface enemies)
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And within the capital city itself, you can find two more Golden Seeds:
- The Ulcerated Tree Spirit that spawns in the courtyard near the Avenue Balcony site of grace drops one
- One is guarded by a group of envoys and a large gargoyle enemy on a balcony just outside the West Capital Rampart site of grace room (it’s hard to miss on your way to Godfrey fight)
With your flasks upgraded, you’ll want to grab the Arsenal Charm +1 from the Altus Tunnel dungeon, which you can see on your map — it’s a roundish discoloration just south of the Altus Plateau Minor Erdtree. In addition, if you somehow missed the extra Margit fight on your way to the Draconic Tree Sentinel, follow the road north/northeast from the Outer Wall Phantom Tree site of grace and fight the boss again for the Viridian Amber Medallion +1. These two talismans raise your maximum equip load and maximum stamina, respectively, and should be useful no matter what kind of build you’re running.
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Another thing you’ll want to grab is the Dragoncrest Shield Talisman +1, a charm that boosts physical damage negation. You’ll find it behind a stone sword key fog gate in the Sainted Hero’s Grave dungeon in the central area of the Altus Plateau.
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In addition, unlike the previous boss, Godfrey, Morgott does Holy damage as well as Physical. So go pick up the Haligdrake Talisman too if you don’t already have it. From the Seaside Ruins site of grace in Limgrave, jump down the ruins directly south and alight on the beach by jumping into the whirling spirit spring. Defeat the enemy there for an unrelated Ash of War, then head into the cliffside cave to pick up this talisman, which improves holy damage defense.
Alternatively, if you’re feeling even more adventurous and have already begun delving into the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds underneath Leyndell, you can pick up the slightly more effective Haligdrake Talisman +1 in the Leyndell Catacombs dungeon. To reach the dungeon, head beneath the Capital by dropping down a well in the shadow of the large stone dragon, and then continue navigating downward until you reach a large room full of meandering pipes. Sneak past the giant lobsters at the bottom and the dungeon is through the next passage.
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Lastly, Morgott is quite susceptible to status effects like Poison, Frost, Bleed, and even Scarlet Rot. Faith users can cast Rotten Breath, a dragon incantation purchased at the Cathedral of Dragon Communion in southwest Caelid.
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Poisonbone Darts and Poison Pots are easy to craft, as long as you’ve looted the Nomadic Warrior’s Cookbook [14] from the Smoldering Church, also located in Caelid. For Frost, magic users can purchase Glintstone Icecrag from Preceptor Seluvis after giving his potion to either Nepheli or Gideon in the Roundtable Hold.
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Alternately, Hoarfrost Stomp — an Ash of War looted from an invisible scarab in the small body of water east of Caria Manor — is still a powerful option, despite getting slightly nerfed in the 1.03.1 patch.
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Lastly, it’s a very good idea to bring Margit’s Shackle into this fight. Despite Morgott changing his loadout and his name, the shackle still works to pin him to the ground during the battle’s first phase, making for a very good opportunity to lay on some damage. If you never got this item, go meet Patches in the Murkwater Cave in eastern Limgrave, and be sure to spare him when he begs for mercy.
Learn the Morgott fight
This new-and-improved version of Margit has a much bigger and more threatening arsenal. His attacks are varied and unpredictable, and even come loaded with status effects in his second phase. Trying to predict Morgott’s attacks is usually a losing strategy; he mixes things up far too effectively. Instead, you’ll want to keep your distance and look for openings during which you can get some damage in.
Phase 1: Let’s get this over with
Morgott waits until his second phase to unleash his bleed and fire attacks, which can easily kill you if he catches you off guard with a combo. That’s when you’ll need all your flasks and FP for abilities and magic; as such, it’s a good idea to get through phase 1 as quickly as possible.
Luckily, that’s fairly easy to do if you’ve summoned Melina outside the fog gate (or summoned other players using a Furlcalling Finger Remedy), have Margit’s Shackle in your hotbar, and are using bleed and/or frost status effects. Even post-nerf, using a katana imbued with the Cold Affinity does massive damage by stacking frost and bleed. Basically, as soon as the battle begins and you get within range of the boss, use the shackle, then get in close and attack him as much as you can before he gets up. Then do it again. If you’re effective, you can get him nearly or even all the way down to phase 2 right from the start.
Otherwise, you’ll have to try your luck dodging and blocking Morgott’s attacks and trying to get in a swipe here or there. This is where magic or Hoarfrost Stomp can really come in handy, although Morgott will still catch you off guard with fast, unpredictable attacks like his holy daggers and his spinning hammer move. On the other hand, his jumping hammer slam and holy spear throw are extremely easy to dodge, and should give you an opening to punish him with some damage.
Likewise, when Morgott charges at you with his spear, roll toward him and then turn around to attack his back as he charges past you (don’t try to block this, as he’ll likely break your guard). And the large-area attack that sends holy swords falling from the sky is a great time to heal, or punish the boss with distance attacks or even status items like throwing pots or darts.
Phase 2: Holy moly
The second phase is where things really get crazy. You can get some attacks in as Morgott kneels on the ground, but watch out for the considerable explosion that quickly follows. This is when Morgott begins imbuing his weapons with status effects, including bleed and fire. Random explosions occur throughout the arena, and the boss’s combos get even meaner. Watch out in particular for the deadly thrust after Morgott coats his blade in blood; the wind-up is painfully small, and it can easily one-shot you.
Luckily, the same general strategies apply. Keep your distance from Morgot as much as possible, watching out for easily dodged moves like the high-flying hammer slam. Use those opportunities to get one or two attacks in, or spam a highly damaging move like Hoarfrost Stomp, then back off again before Morgott gets his next attack off. If you summoned Melina, feel free to hang by her, as she’ll cast powerful healing spells that you can take advantage of.
Even in this dangerous second phase, it’s possible to break Morgott’s stance, though you’ll have to be dangerously aggressive to do so. Luckily, Morgott will still do his easily avoided raining-holy-swords attack, leaving you enough openings to get damage or status effects in from a distance.
Maidenless no more
Summoning Melina for the fight with Morgott is a very good idea. She uses powerful attacks and can even heal you with incantations, which might make you wonder why she doesn’t help out more often. Alternatively, if you’ve leveled up your Spirit Jellyfish ash summon, the poison might come in handy.
And just like with other boss fights in Elden Ring, you can summon help by opening your multiplayer menu and using the Furlcalling Finger Remedy item to enable you to see other players’ summon signs. And don’t forget that you can use the Tarnished’s Furled Finger item to place your own summon sign, allowing you to help other players beat the boss in their own world, while getting to practice the fight without risking your runes. However, keep in mind that the more players or NPCs you summon for the fight, the more health the boss will have.
Lay on the status effects and keep your distance while you patiently wait for openings to attack, and Morgott will wind up in the dirt where he belongs eventually. Just keep in mind that your journey is far from over, and keep checking here for more guides as you go.
FAQs
Is Morgott, the Omen King a hard boss? ›
The fight against Morgott the Omen King is arguably one of the toughest in Elden Ring, and so we'd advise using some co-operation for the tough fight ahead, or even a a spirit ash summon to help you on your way to slaying the boss.
What level do you need to be to beat Morgott, the Omen King? ›To fight Morgott on even terms, you should be level 80 at the least, and probably a lot higher, with weapons of +15 and up. Obviously the higher the better, but you'll really have a challenge if you haven't reached these thresholds yet. There's an NPC summon right outside Morgott's arena - Melina, your Maiden!
Is Morgott, the Omen King the final boss of Elden Ring? ›After making your way through Leyndell, you will finally find yourself and the base of a large set of stairs leading to the Erdtree. At the top awaits the final boss of the area: Morgott, the Omen King, son of Marika and Godfrey.
What is Morgott weakness? ›Lastly, Morgott is quite susceptible to status effects like Poison, Frost, Bleed, and even Scarlet Rot.
What is Margot weak to? ›Weapons: Demi-Human Queen Margot carries a melee staff. Weaknesses: Demi-Human Queen Margot is weak to Scarlet Rot, Poison, and Fire.
What is the number 1 hardest boss in Elden Ring? ›1 Malenia, Blade of Miquella / Malenia, Goddess of Rot
The rest of the fight has a beautiful and deadly rhythm to it, one worthy of the hardest boss in Elden Ring. The satisfaction that comes from finally defeating this seemingly impossible (and optional) boss is perhaps unmatched throughout all FromSoftware titles.
- 7 Armor Spider (Demon's Souls) ...
- 6 Lud And Zallen, The King's Pets (Dark Souls 2) ...
- 5 Elden Beast (Elden Ring) ...
- 4 Maneaters (Demon's Souls) ...
- 3 Beast Clergyman (Elden Ring) ...
- 2 Guardian Ape (Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice) ...
- 1 Ludwig, the Accursed & Holy Blade (Bloodborne)
Boost your holy damage negation
Morgott has a lot of attacks that inflict holy damage, so you should boost your holy damage negation for this fight. You can do this by equipping a powerful talisman called the Haligdrake Talisman.
Melina may be summoned for the fight against Morgott, the Omen King via a sign directly outside the boss arena. After defeating Morgott, trying and failing to enter the Erdtree and resting at the Elden Throne Site of Grace, Melina appears.
What's the difference between Margit and Morgott? ›Some players may chalk this up to some of Elden Ring's enemy and boss designs being reused throughout the game, but that's not the case here—Margit and Morgott are one and the same, no matter how muddied the game makes the scenario. Indeed, what truly confirms this is how Shackles are designed for specific Omens.
What level should I be to fight Margit? ›
The recommended level for Margit the Fell Omen is at least 20, ideally 25+. You should also use weapons of +3 or more.
What level should I be for Radahn? ›You should be at least level 70 before fighting Radahn, ideally with a powerful weapon suited to your chosen build, such as the Moonveil Katana, or strong spells with good range, including Comet.
Who is the last main story boss in Elden Ring? ›Elden Beast is the final boss of the Leyndell, Ashen Capital area, and the true final boss of Elden Ring. Elden Beast is encountered after defeating Radagon of the Golden Order, and could be considered the second phase of his fight.
Is Morgott hard to beat? ›Morgott can be one of the most difficult enemies. Morgott the Omen King serves as a sort of gatekeeper for different areas within Elden Ring, more specifically late-game areas. For those fairly familiar with most of the game's enemies, Morgott opens the fight with fighting style players will find familiar.
Who should I beat after Morgott? ›After Morgott is defeated, the path to the Mountaintops of the Giants will open up. High above the clouds lies the Forge of the Giants, which is protected by the next major boss: the Fire Giant.
How do I skip Margot fight? ›If you absolutely cannot beat Margit in your current state, you do have the option to skip the fight. To do so, head from the Stormhill Shack Site of Grace and make your way north under the broken bridge overhead.
What sword is best for Margit? ›Weapons that deal rapid slashes or heavy attacks—scimitars, twinblades, and greatswords are solid options—can break Margit's posture quickly, leaving him open to a critical hit. The Reduva Dagger also works wonders against Margit.
Is Margot the easiest boss? ›Margit the Fell Omen is a challenging encounter, especially for new players and those who haven't significantly leveled their core stats. In this guide, we'll walk you through how to best this staff-wielding guardian of Stormveil Castle so that you can continue your journey into the dungeon proper.
Who is the hardest demigod in Elden Ring? ›General Radahn is generally considered by most Elden Ring characters as the strongest demigod, except it seems even the strongest don't always win.
Who are the 5 main bosses in Elden Ring? ›- Margit The Fell Omen then Godrick the Grafted (Stormveil Castle)
- Red Wolf of Radagon then Renalla, Queen of the Full Moon (Raya Lucaria Academy)
- Godskin Noble then Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy (Mt Gelmir)
- Starscourge Radahn (Redmane Castle, Caelid)
What is the hardest Soulsborne game? ›
- Elden Ring. Elden Ring is FromSoftware's biggest Soulsborne title to date. ...
- Demon's Souls (2009) ...
- Dark Souls 3. ...
- Bloodborne. ...
- Dark Souls. ...
- Dark Souls 2. ...
- Demon's Souls (Remake) ...
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
Pinwheel might be the easiest boss in the Dark Souls franchise relative to where players fight him. After delving into the Catacombs and defeating the dozens of skeletons within, players get to fight a boss that dies in a few hits. He doesn't make up for this low health with damaging attacks or mechanics, either.
Who is the hardest souls like boss? ›1 Dragon Slayer Ornstein & Executioner Smough - Dark Souls
Depending on which boss is slain first, the survivor will absorb his partner, giving him more damage with lightning or increased range. Dragon Slayer Ornstein and Executioner Smough are the hardest bosses in Souls-likes history, and it's not even close.
Possessing agility unparalleled and the only Soulsborne protagonist capable of wielding a firearm, the Hunter is certainly the most powerful main character of FromSoft's recent release lineup.
Is there a way to skip Morgott? ›As far as I'm aware there is no way to skip Morgott. you can't mate. up until that point you have the freedom to explore most areas but the lift of rold can only be unlocked - or more specifically the area in which it resides - by defeating morgott.
Who is the easiest boss in Elden Ring? ›The Soldier of Godrick is, by far, the easiest boss in Elden Ring and many players constantly joke online that he is the hardest. The boss serves as the tutorial boss and is about as easy as fighting any normal enemy.
Can you skip Morgott? ›While beating Margit's boss battle in Elden Ring is optional, Morgott is not, as players need to defeat Morgott to move forward toward the end of the story.
What happens if you reject Melina in Elden Ring? ›So if you don't say yes, you won't be able to spend the Runes you collect on improving your character's stats, and you'll have to walk everywhere.
What does Melina give you after Morgott? ›Rest here, and Melina will appear, explaining a new purpose and direction for the two of you to travel: the snowy mountaintops of the giants. She will then give you the Rold Medallion and make a mark on your map where you need to head to use it.
How do I get Melina to fight Morgoth? ›Melina, our maiden companion, can be summoned for this boss battle using the summon sign just outside the fog door. Consider bringing her along for a little extra help.
Why did Morgott call himself Margit? ›
The Shattering
Despite the fact that he had been reviled as an accursed fiend by the Golden Order, Morgott swore to protect the Erdtree. He assumed the name Margit the Fell Omen during the Shattering, slaughtering champions who approached the Erdtree in the hopes of becoming Elden Lord.
Margit is a feminine given name, a version of Margaret.
Are Godrick and Margit related? ›Later into Elden Ring, it is revealed that Margit the Fell Omen is the false identity of Margott the Omen King, a sibling of Godrick's and a fellow Shardbearer.
Why is Margit the fell omen so hard? ›Margit is a brutally difficult enemy who caps off the first section of open world with a startling siege on the front of the castle, as well as his own fight. He has an incredibly quick moveset that can string combos together for back-to-back in order to keep players on their toes, or knock them off their feet.
Why can't i beat Margit the Fell Omen? ›Roll into his short combos, roll away from his long combos
Once you start to recognise Margit's attack patterns, try to roll away from his long combos ahead of time, to keep yourself out of his impressive range. But for shorter combos with just one or two attacks, roll into him instead.
The Carian Knight set is the best early armor in Elden Ring players can obtain if they are going for a low-weight but reliably-defensive build. It can be found in the graveyard of the Academy of Raya Lucaria without beating any bosses, making it suited to early-game players who are struggling.
What is Radahn weak against? ›Radahn is extremely weak to Scarlet Rot. Inflicting it on him once will bring him down to half health in a short time.
Why is Radahn horse so small? ›Elden Ring: Radahn and Leonard, The Rider and Its Horse
It turns out that Radahn learned Gravity Magic in Elden Ring for the sole purpose of never being separated from his horse, thus alleviating his weight off the shoulders of the horse.
It turns out you can actually cheese the boss fight with Elden Ring's mighty General Radahn. At least, you can cheese it once you get his health whittled down to 50 percent, which is admittedly still a task in its own right.
What is the Elden Beast weak to? ›Holy damage will heal them, so avoid using it completely, and they have resistance to all status effects, meaning the Elden Beast weakness is pure physical damage. They also have a weak spot on their stomach which you can aim for to deal more damage.
Is there a way to cheese Elden Beast? ›
Players can use spells and incantations to cheese Elden Beast from afar or up close. Players can choose to spam their sorceries from afar while the Mimic Tear is drawing aggro a distance away, or they can use the method of confusing the Elden Beast while spamming Elden Ring's sorceries.
Can you skip Margit The Omen King? ›When should you fight Morgott, the Omen King in Elden Ring? Considering how late into the game the Morgott fight is, you will obviously need to attempt it after you've taken down Godfrey, First Elden Lord. Given his role in Elden Ring's narrative, Morgott is a boss you cannot skip.
What armor is best before Margit? ›You can get the Sage armor before you beat Margit, like all the other armor sets, but you have to use the hidden path north of Stormhill Shack to skip the castle like with the Royal Remains set.
What level is overpowered for Margit? ›The recommended level for Margit the Fell Omen is at least 20, ideally 25+. You should also use weapons of +3 or more.
What is the easiest boss in Elden Ring? ›The Soldier of Godrick is, by far, the easiest boss in Elden Ring and many players constantly joke online that he is the hardest. The boss serves as the tutorial boss and is about as easy as fighting any normal enemy.
Does Morgott skip still work? ›As far as I'm aware there is no way to skip Morgott. you can't mate. up until that point you have the freedom to explore most areas but the lift of rold can only be unlocked - or more specifically the area in which it resides - by defeating morgott.
Do you have to fight Margit twice? ›Finally, know that you don't have to fight Margit. Elden Ring lets you skip Stormveil Castle entirely, including the fight against Margit, and move on to Liurnia of the Lakes. If you get frustrated or just want to move ahead, there's no harm in taking the secret route. You can always come back later to try again.
Does Morgott do holy damage? ›Morgott has a lot of attacks that inflict holy damage, so you should boost your holy damage negation for this fight. You can do this by equipping a powerful talisman called the Haligdrake Talisman.
Does Margit Shackle work on Morgott? ›Margit's Shackle is a reusable tool in Elden Ring. It can be used against both Margit the Fell Omen and Morgott, the Omen King during phase 1 of their fight to stun them for about 5 seconds.
How do you get to the red mark after killing Morgott? ›The first thing to do after killing Morgott is to head up the stairs to the Erdtree entrance. You cannot get through the door due to the thorns blocking the access. However, you can touch it, which will cause the Elden Throne Site of Grace to appear. Head down from the entrance and enter the Site of Grace to rest.