Introduction

Mohgwyn Palace is a secret dungeon in Elden Ring, hidden within the Lands Between and requiring effort to access. Unlike Malenia's domain, this area is optional but offers Shardbearer Mohg, a powerful boss who grants a Great Rune, Remembrance, and a large amount of Elden Ring Runes upon defeat. Due to its difficulty, we recommend entering at Level 100-110.

With Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, many players are looking for a way to defeat Mohg quickly to access the new content. This guide has been updated to provide a clearer format and detailed steps to help you reach and defeat Mohg efficiently.

Key Elden Ring Items for Mohg's Boss Fight

Purifying Crystal Tear

Effect: Cleanses Mohg's curse (three red rings leading to a blood-draining attack).

How to Obtain: Complete Bloody Finger Hunter Yura's quest to the Second Church of Marika (Altus Plateau).

Location: Head northwest from the Altus Highway Junction Site of Grace.

Mohg's Shackle

Effect: Temporarily immobilizes Mohg, allowing free hits.

Limitations: Can only be used twice per fight and only in Phase 1.

How to Obtain:

Travel to Subterranean Shunning-Grounds (Leyndell, Royal Capital).

Navigate through the pipes to an open room with Stone Imps.

Drop to the lower area (guarded by two giant lobsters).

Find Mohg's Shackle behind the right-side lobster, near Leyndell Catacombs Site of Grace.

How to Reach Mohgwyn Palace

There are two primary methods to access Mohgwyn Palace:

1. White-Faced Varré's Questline (Recommended for New Players)

Speak to White-Faced Varré at Rose Church (Liurnia of the Lakes).

Obtain Festering Bloody Fingers and invade three players.

After invading, join Mohg's Order.

Soak the Lord of Blood's Favor in a Maiden's blood:

Church of Inhibition (Liurnia)

Chapel of Anticipation (via Four Belfries portal)

Return to Varré to receive the Pureblood Knight's Medal.

Use the medal to teleport to Mohgwyn Palace.

2. Consecrated Snowfield Teleporter (Faster but Riskier Path)

Unlock Consecrated Snowfield.

Travel west to Yelough Anix Ruins.

Find the teleporter northwest near the cliffside.

Warning: This teleports you to a dangerous area with high-level enemies.

Mohgwyn Palace Walkthrough

Teleporter Route (For Consecrated Snowfield Entry)

Appear in a dark tunnel leading to a cliffside.

Follow the left-hand path downward to a Site of Grace.

Proceed northwest, encountering Albinaurics (some asleep, some patrolling).

Reach Lake of Blood:

Danger: Many Albinaurics patrol this area.

Strategy: Summon Torrent and rush north.

Enter grasslands, avoiding Albinauric giant skeleton summons.

Quickly head to the Dynasty Mausoleum Entrance Site of Grace.

Pick up Mohgwyn Palace Map nearby.

Varré's Route (Dynasty Mausoleum Entrance)

Arrive at the Dynasty Mausoleum Entrance.

Head southwest, climbing stairs.

Encounter Putrid Corpses (zombie-like enemies).

Ascend more stairs to find Blood Slime.

Boss Fight: Mohg, Lord of Blood

Phase 1 (Standard Attacks)

Mohg uses bloodflame attacks, dealing fire and bleed damage.

Use Mohg's Shackle twice to immobilize him.

Attack aggressively while he is stunned.

Phase 2 (Lord of Blood's Curse Ritual)

Mohg casts three red rings around you, followed by a blood explosion.

Counter: Drink the Flask of Wondrous Physick with Purifying Crystal Tear to nullify it.

Be ready to dodge aggressive follow-up attacks.

Rewards for Defeating Mohg

Remembrance of the Lord of Blood (exchange for unique weapons).

Mohg's Great Rune (grants health recovery on kills).

Runes (high amount, scales with Rune buffs).

Conclusion

Mohgwyn Palace is an optional yet rewarding area. Following this guide ensures an efficient route to Mohg, Lord of Blood, allowing you to conquer him and access the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Whether you choose Varré's questline or the Consecrated Snowfield route, come prepared with Purifying Crystal Tear and Mohg's Shackle to maximize your chances of victory.