Mohg, the omen in Elden Ring is the patron saint of underground escape routes. He’s an optional boss, but you’ll need to defeat him to access one of Elden Ring’s alternate endings.
Before facing it, we recommend that you obtain Mohg Manila first (on the lower level of this area, by the lobster enemies). You can also summon the Dung Eater for this fight, if you have freed it from its cell. Remember that this boss is not to be confused with Mohg, Lord of Blood, who is a much stronger demigod version of this enemy, and who you will encounter as a boss in the Mausoleum of the Mohgwyn Dynasty.
When you are ready to face him, here is how to beat Mohg The Omen in Elden Ring.
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How to beat Mohg the Omen in Elden Ring
Here is some information to know before facing this boss:
- Boss status: Great enemy
- Optional: Yes
- Nearest grace site: Abandoned Depths
- Multiplayer: Yes
- Summon spirits: Yes
- NPC Assistant: Dung Beetle (if you freed it from the cell as part of the Dung Beetle quest)
- Reward: 100,000 runes, Blood Flame Talons incantation
Now you know all that, here it is how to beat Mohg the Omen in Elden Ring:
Mohg’s Shackle works similarly to Margit’s and you can use it to bind Mohg to the ground twice for a short time when you activate it in battle. You must stand near him to do this, and you will then see him banished by a luminous sigil. Take advantage of this opportunity to land some hard shots. With a spiritual invocation in tow, this really packs a punch.
Mohg uses some sort of trident as a weapon. If he charges towards you with the tip, dodge to the right and you have a brilliant opportunity to counterattack. This is perhaps the best chance to attack in this boss fight, aside from using the Shackle, of course.
If he stands still for a short time and reaches a red portal above him, it will immediately rain bloody flames. If you stand close to him, you can score a hit. But only one, otherwise you will be caught in the flames.
He can also throw these flames at you like a projectile, with an added scatter effect, and they leave a burning trail on the ground.
Watch out for his left hand: If he swipes it and ignites it, it wipes an area in front of him and leaves red stripes that explode. It’s better to stay behind.
Like all melee attacks, his hits with the trident are slightly delayed. Watch his right hand and his movements to find the moment to dodge.
If he uses normal attack combos in close combat, you can try to avoid swings in his direction. After the third horizontal slash, a good attack window opens.
That’s basically it. Mohg has no second phase and does not become more aggressive during combat. Its attack range also remains the same until the end of the fight. Dodge the trident as best you can and take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves.
Your rewards for beating him are 100,000 runes
After the battle, activate the “Cathedral of the Forsaken” grace site and open the treasure chest containing the Talisman Favor of Erdtree +1. If you roll against the altar behind the crate, it will go down and reveal a hidden area: the Cathedral of the Forsaken.
That’s all for the moment! If you’re looking for more help with an Elden Ring boss, check out our pages showing you how to beat Godrick the Grafted and how to beat Renella Queen of the Full Moon.
