Boss Guide · Elden Ring
How to Beat Mohg, Lord of Blood
AI Quick Summary
Mohg, Lord of Blood is one of Elden Ring's most memorable encounters. Purloined Physick with the Purifying Crystal Tear completely negates the Nihil ritual — prepare it before the fight.
About Mohg, Lord of Blood
A demigod obsessed with blood and fire who kidnapped Miquella. His Bloodboon Ritual can instantly kill unprepared players.
Attack Phases
Blood Ritual
Mohg uses a trident and blood magic, building up Bloodboon curse stacks.
- ›Nihil curse ritual (3 stacks)
- ›Trident combo
- ›Blood rain
- ›Bloodflame dive
Lord of Blood Ascended (below 50% HP)
Mohg gains wings, flies, and becomes far more aggressive.
- ›Bloodflame explosion
- ›Flying trident charge
- ›Blood pillar eruption
- ›Wing grab
Step-by-Step Strategy
Step 1
Purloined Physick with the Purifying Crystal Tear completely negates the Nihil ritual — prepare it before the fight.
Step 2
After blocking the Nihil ritual, burst him with Frost or Bleed while he stands still.
Step 3
In Phase 2, roll toward him when he dives to avoid the blood explosion.
Step 4
Using Holy damage will be ineffective — he resists it. Frost into Bleed is optimal.
Rewards
💰 420,000 Runes
- •Mohg's Great Rune
- •Remembrance of the Blood Lord