How to Beat Mohg, Lord of Blood in Elden Ring

How to Beat Mohg, Lord of Blood in Elden Ring

Ready to face one of Elden Ring's toughest challenges? Mohg, Lord of Blood, is not only one of the final bosses most Tarnished will encounter, but he’s also a gatekeeper for the highly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. If you’re looking to take down this bloodthirsty behemoth and prove your mettle, here’s everything you need to know.

Mohg, Lord of Blood Location

You’ll find Mohg in the depths of Mohgwyn Palace. There are two ways to get there: by progressing through White Mask Varré's questline or using the teleporter at the Consecrated Snowfield. The former route can get you to Mohgwyn Palace quicker—potentially before hitting level 100—while the latter is more level-appropriate. For details on both methods, check out our guide on how to reach Mohgwyn Palace. Once inside, navigate through the pools of blood, head towards the central palace mausoleum, and ascend to find Mohg waiting for you at the top.

How to Beat Mohg, Lord of Blood

1. Exploit the First Phase

Mohg has two distinct phases. During the first, he’s relatively slow-moving. This is your time to strike, but be cautious of his spear attacks and Bloodflame Talons, which leave lingering claw marks in the air. Watch out for the Bloodflame on the ground—it causes Blood Loss buildup, which can quickly drain your health in this drawn-out battle.

2. Prepare for the Ritual Countdown

As the fight progresses, Mohg will initiate a Ritual Countdown, marking your Tarnished’s head with circular red sigils while counting down from three in Latin: “Tres,” “Duo,” “Unus.” As he does this, keep moving to avoid his massive spear strike, and try to break his Poise with heavy attacks from behind.

When Mohg's health drops to around 50%, he’ll trigger the Bloodboon Ritual by shouting “Nihil,” dealing unavoidable damage and healing himself. He’ll do this three times, and without proper preparation, this move can wipe out most builds.

3. Use the Purifying Crystal Tear

To counter the deadly “Nihil” attack, mix a Purifying Crystal Tear into your Flask of Wondrous Physick before the battle. This item prevents Blood Loss when Mohg triggers his Bloodboon Ritual. While it won’t stop Mohg from healing, it will give you a crucial edge in surviving his onslaught.

To get the Purifying Crystal Tear, you’ll need to progress through Bloody Finger Hunter Yura’s questline. Meet Yura at the Second Church of Marika on Altus Plateau and help him defeat Bloody Finger Eleonora. If you’re not caught up on the quest, refer to our Yura quest guide for all the steps.

4. Heal Through the Damage if Needed

If you don’t have the Purifying Crystal Tear, your next best option is to chug Crimson Tears between Nihil’s three casts. Make sure your Flask of Crimson Tears is upgraded to at least +12, and that you have the maximum 14 charges by collecting Golden Seeds. This method is less elegant but effective if you time your healing correctly.

5. Surviving the Second Phase

In Mohg’s second phase, he grows wings and becomes far more mobile. His attacks become faster and more dangerous, and the arena fills with Bloodflame patches. Stick close to him, keep up the pressure with heavy attacks, and consider disabling lock-on if the camera view makes it difficult to avoid the flames.

6. Use Mohg’s Shackle for a Quick Advantage

Mohg’s Shackle, similar to Margit’s Shackle, can be used to immobilize him during the first phase, allowing you to land some free critical hits. You can find Mohg’s Shackle in the Subterranean Shunning Grounds, under a pipe in the far southeast of the room. This tool won’t help in the second phase, but any free damage in the first phase is a bonus.

Mohg, Lord of Blood Rewards

Congratulations! If you’ve managed to defeat Mohg, you’ll be rewarded with:

• Mohg’s Great Rune

• Remembrance of the Blood Lord

• 420,000 Runes

After the battle, you can activate the Cocoon of the Empyrean Site of Grace. If you’ve also defeated Starscourge Radahn, you’re ready to dive into the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Just touch the withered arm poking out of the cocoon on Mohg’s throne to be transported to the Land of Shadow.

Now, go forth and conquer the Lands Between, Tarnished!