Elden Ring Boss Guide: Morgott, the Omen King

Morgott, the Omen Kin, is one of the demigods in Elden Ring and a required encounter. Players must face him to advance in the game. Morgott is among the most challenging bosses in the mid-game section and demands significant effort to defeat.

Located in Leyndell, players should be well-leveled and equipped with strong weapons. Besides the conventional strategies, there are ways to “cheese” him.

Elden Ring Morgott, the Omen King Location

This demigod can be found in Leyndell, Royal Capital. Players should head east toward the balcony after defeating the First Elden Lord, Godfrey. There, a branch will lead them to the second level of the room in Elden Ring.

Next, players should make their way to the Queen’s Bedchamber site of grace across the bridge, which is the closest grace point to the boss. From there, head south to find Morgott’s chamber.

Your battle against Morgott, the Omen King, will occur in two phases. Below, we outline both stages and strategies to defeat him.

Boss Fight – Phase 1

Call Melina before the fight begins, as her assistance can be invaluable; she can absorb a significant amount of damage. Additionally, players can summon spirit ashes for help.

The fight starts when Morgott transforms his weapon into a long lightning blade. From the beginning, maintain distance. While Morgott focuses on Melina, take the opportunity to attack from behind.

Avoid staying too close for too long, and maximize damage before retreating. Use your Ashes of War abilities from a distance, such as Storm Blade, to deal effective range damage. If executed well, you should reduce Morgott’s health by 50% during this phase.

Boss Fight – Phase 2

The second phase begins when Morgott crouches, preparing to unleash a massive AOE thrust that can deal significant damage. This attack will ignite the arena, but it causes minimal damage, so maintain your distance to avoid the thrust.

By this point, Melina may be defeated, and you should summon an Ash of War for backup; Lone Wolf Ashes are recommended.

The strategy remains similar to the first phase: dodge and attack from behind Morgott. Defeating him will unlock the Shardbearer Morgott trophy.

Upon victory, players will receive 120,000 Runes, Morgott’s Great Rune, and the Omen King’s Remembrance.

Attacks and Counters

Holy Blade, Rain, and Bloody Thrust are among the deadliest attacks Morgott employs, which require precise dodging to avoid substantial damage.

In his Holy Spear Throw attack, Morgott will launch a massive Holy Spear at you. Even at a distance, it can hit hard, so rolling forward is advised to evade it.

He may also charge at you with a Holy Spear. This charge can be avoided by rolling to the side. As the fight intensifies, Morgott will utilize a Holy Hammer to slam down; sidestep or roll to evade this attack. He can also perform a combo, which is dodged by rolling away as he dashes towards you.

Morgott can throw three Holy Daggers that you can dodge by rolling forward. He may also execute the Holy Blade Rain attack, where you should look up and roll away from where the swords will land.

When he drops below 50% health, Morgott will unleash a powerful burst attack that can be avoided by stepping back. He will also perform the Bloody Slice, rushing at players to slash; rolling towards him will help you dodge it.

Finally, Morgott’s Bloody Thrust attack is a charging thrust that can be evaded by rolling towards him.

How to Cheese Morgott, the Omen King?

If you’re looking to bypass the lengthy two-phase fight with Morgott, a cheese strategy can save you time. To defeat Morgott quickly, utilize Poison Mist, which can be found in a forest southeast of the Castle Morne Rampart Site of Grace. Before entering the boss arena, use Margit’s Shackle three times at the fog door to immobilize him.

Once inside, apply Poison Mist twice and wait for the damage to accumulate. Morgott will shake as his health diminishes, leading to a swift defeat.