If you’re diving into Elden Ring, Margit, the Fell Omen is likely one of the first major bosses to test your combat skills. While he’s an optional boss, defeating Margit is necessary to enter Stormveil Castle, the gateway to much of the game’s early progression. Like many tough battles in Elden Ring, understanding his strengths and weaknesses is the key to victory. So, what is Margit weak to? Let’s break it down.
Who is Margit, the Fell Omen?
Margit, the Fell Omen is a Great Enemy Boss encountered on Stormhill as you approach Stormveil Castle. His primary purpose is to halt the Tarnished from advancing further. Margit is notorious for his agility, powerful area-of-effect attacks, and deceptive moves that punish reckless players. While his motivations are explored later in the game, Margit serves as a formidable early-game challenge for most players.
Interestingly, players encounter a non-boss variant of Margit in the Capital Outskirts later in the game, near the Outer Wall Battleground Site of Grace. But for now, let’s focus on his Stormhill encounter and how to exploit his weaknesses.
Margit’s Negations (Absorptions)
Understanding Margit’s damage negations—or absorptions—helps identify which attacks will deal the most damage. Here’s a quick breakdown of his damage types and how much he reduces:
- Standard: 0% (Full damage goes through)
- Slash: -10% (Takes 10% *extra* damage)
- Strike: 0% (Full damage goes through)
- Pierce: 0% (Full damage goes through)
- Magic: 0% (Full damage goes through)
- Fire: 0% (Full damage goes through)
- Lightning: 0% (Full damage goes through)
- Holy: 40% (Reduces 40% of Holy damage)
From these numbers, it’s clear that Margit is particularly vulnerable to Slash damage, taking 10% extra damage from it. Conversely, Holy damage is far less effective, as 40% of it is absorbed. If you’re using weapons or abilities that deal Slash damage, such as curved swords or katanas, you’ll have an advantage in this fight.
Margit’s Resistances
In addition to damage types, Margit also has various resistances to status effects. These resistances determine how much buildup is required to inflict effects like Poison or Frostbite. Here are his resistance thresholds:
- Poison: 316 / 414 / 704 / 1161
- Scarlet Rot: 316 / 414 / 704 / 1161
- Hemorrhage (Bleed): 316 / 414 / 704 / 1161
- Frostbite: 316 / 414 / 704 / 1161
- Sleep: Immune
- Madness: Immune
What do these numbers mean? The first number (316) represents the resistance threshold you must reach to inflict the status effect for the first time. After each successful proc, the resistance increases to the next value (414, 704, and so on).
From this, we can deduce the following:
- Bleed, Poison, Scarlet Rot, and Frostbite are all viable options, though they require significant buildup to trigger.
- Sleep and Madness are completely ineffective, as Margit is immune to both.
If you’re planning to use status effects, Bleed is often the most practical choice, as it deals a significant amount of damage once triggered. However, keep in mind that Margit’s high resistance means it may take several hits to proc the effect.
How to Exploit Margit’s Weaknesses
Now that we know Margit’s vulnerabilities, here are some practical tips to take advantage of them during the fight:
Use Slash Weapons
Margit takes 10% extra damage from Slash attacks, making weapons like katanas, curved swords, and certain axes particularly effective. If you don’t already have a Slash weapon, consider upgrading one before the fight.
Avoid Holy Damage
Holy damage is significantly reduced by Margit, so it’s best to avoid weapons or spells that rely on this damage type. Faith builds may struggle here and should focus on other strategies, such as summoning Spirit Ashes or using melee attacks.
Leverage Bleed Effects
While Margit has high resistance to Hemorrhage (Bleed), it’s still worth using because of the massive damage it deals when successfully triggered. Weapons like the Uchigatana or abilities like Bloodflame Blade can help build up Bleed quickly.
Summon Spirit Ashes
Spirit Ashes are invaluable in this fight. They can distract Margit, giving you ample opportunity to land charged Slash attacks or spells. Summoning the Lone Wolf Ashes or the Jellyfish Ashes early in the fight can make a noticeable difference.
Upgrade Your Weapon
Margit’s resistance to most damage types means that upgrading your weapon is crucial. Even a weapon dealing the “right” damage type won’t be effective unless it’s sufficiently leveled.
Additional Tips for Defeating Margit
- Watch His Patterns: Margit’s attacks are fast and unpredictable, but most of them can be dodged with proper timing. Keep an eye on his staff and dagger, as he often uses them in quick succession.
- Prepare for Phase Two: At around 60% health, Margit enters his second phase, introducing new area-of-effect attacks. Be ready to dodge and heal when necessary.
- Use Margit’s Shackle: If you’re struggling, consider using Margit’s Shackle, a unique item that temporarily locks him in place during the fight. This can be purchased from Patches in Murkwater Cave.
Margit, the Fell Omen, is a challenging boss who serves as a skill check for new players in Elden Ring. By understanding his weaknesses—particularly his vulnerability to Slash damage and the usefulness of Bleed—you can significantly improve your chances of success. Avoid Holy damage, bring a Slash weapon, and make smart use of Spirit Ashes to turn the tide in your favor. With patience and preparation, you’ll soon overcome this formidable foe and gain entry to Stormveil Castle. Good luck, Tarnished!
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