Elden Ringis finally here and players can now enjoy exploring a new, vast open world that’s filled with many secrets. At one point, the tarnished will come across the first major boss,Margit, the Fell Omen. They need to defeat him to proceed toStormveil Castle.
Keep in mind that the journey to the castle is not simple. The tarnished needs to rest at multipleSites of Lost Graceto reach this boss. They also have to prepare for Margit since he’s one of the first hard bosses with his many unexpected moves. IfElden Ringplayers are struggling with this main boss, here’s how to defeat Margit, the Fell Omen.
Updated January 3rd, 2023 by Russ Boswell: For many players,Margit, The Fell Omenpresents the first major road block in theirElden Ringadventure. Although players are free to go where they wish and battle whatever bosses they like, Margit is one of the first major threats that players will need to overcome. Todefeat Margit, The Fell Omen, in Elden Ring, players will need to understand how the boss works and how to best dodge his attacks. To better help playersbeatMargit, The Fell Omen in Elden Ring, the following guide has been updated with a companion video showcasing the boss fight.
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Margit, The Fell Omen’s Location In Elden Ring
The Fell Omen can be found by heading north fromLimgravetoStormhill. Players need to be careful as there are tons of enemies surrounding the area. First, walk up the path from theStormhill ShackSite of Lost Grace.UsingTorrentthe Spirit Steedwill help immensely in traveling as the horse is much faster and offers some interesting combos while fighting.
The closest Site of Lost Grace is inside a hallway of the castle. But beware, there are many Soldiers and Nobles of all kinds guarding the entrance. For minimal damage, the tarnished can kill these enemies near the entrance bysneaking from behind and backstabbing them for an easier kill. After clearing the camp, enter the hallway and keep walking until reaching Margit’s location.
How To Beat Margit, The Fell Omen In Elden Ring
Acquiring theLone Wolf AshesfromRennaat theChurch of Ellehis a crucial step to defeating this boss.It’s a Spirit Summon that consumes FPand calls three wolves to fight alongside the tarnished. Every wolf has its own health bar that appears on the left side of the screen. They are great at distracting Margit, which helps players land a few hits on the boss while he fights the wolves.
Playerswho use magic or bows need to take advantageof long-range attacks. Margit tends to have an unexpected set of moves and is surprisingly agile. Using the Lone Wolf Ashes will give players time to fire arrows or cast a spell multiple times.Beast ClawandGlintstone Starsare great options for beating this boss since they deal decent damage.Shortbowusers may have a hard time fighting Margit, so keep avoiding hits and launch arrows when he’s distracted.
Melee users are going to suffer a bit from this fight inElden Ring. Before facing this boss, verify to equip a tanky armor, like theCrucible Set. Players would want to Initiate the boss fight after enough exploration, gaining enough experience and items for the boss fight. In addition, here are a few tips the tarnished can use:
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Also, keep a close eye on stamina to evade any incoming attacks. Some of Margit’s combos are difficult to dodge, like the glowing hammer hits.When he leaps into the air with the hammer, the tarnished can roll through it and attack Margit a few timeswhile he’s stuck in the landing animation. But as Souls games taught everyone,don’t be greedy.
Additional Tips To Beat Margit, The Fell Omen
Calling for backup is a legit way to take down the Fell Omen. Outside the fog, players can see a Summon Sign on the right. Upon using it, an NPC calledSorcerer Rogierwill appear and help fight the main boss. Although he’s a great aid and can cause a decent amount of damage, Rogier is still an NPC, which makes it difficult for him to dodge properly and heal himself. Thus, he dies rather quickly and will leave players all alone.
Luckily, there’s an item inElden Ringthat helpsplayers summon fellow online tarnished friendsto aid them in their fight. This item,Furlcalling Finger Remedy, can be dropped by an enemy or crafted using theCrafting Kit. To craft it, the tarnished will requireErdleaf Flower, an item that can be found scattered across the wild of the Lands Between. As for the kit itself, it’s obtainable fromMerchant Kaléin theChurch of Elleh.
Upon using the Furlcalling Finger Remedy, gold Summon signs will start to appear outside Margit’s location. The tarnished can summon up to two Co-op players. Sorcerer Rogier’s sign will disappear after the second summon arrives. Note thatin Co-op mode, the Lone Wolf Ashes Summon cannot be used.
After beating Margit, the Fell Omen,a Site of Lost Grace will appear in his locationand he will drop1200 Runesand aTalisman Pouch. The latter is a Key Item that will increase the number of Talisman players can equip.
Elden Ringis available now for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
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