The Margit boss battle in Elden Ring is your first major test. The staff-wielding guardian of Stormveil Castle might not be a demigod, but he poses a substantial threat--much more so than during the closed network test, when FromSoftware blessed the Tarnished with high health and abilities. It’s a challenging fight, but patience and some careful preparation go a long way in making it more manageable.

What to know before fighting Margit The Fell Omen

Elden Ring leads you to Margit almost as soon as you step foot in The Lands Between, but you’re not meant to fight him right away. You’ll want to level up your primary stats--the ones corresponding with your weapon or magic of choice--and work on enhancing your weapon several times. Ideally, your dominant weapon should be +3 or higher before challenging Margit, so plan on plundering some Smithing Stones from the Limgrave Tunnels and visiting the blacksmith.

Spirit Summons, while not essential, are a helpful tool if only to keep Margit distracted while you close in for an attack. Jellyfish, which you obtain by speaking to Roderika at Stormhill Shack several times, and Wolf Pack, the default summon, are the best choices for this fight. Make sure to summon Sorcerer Rogier outside the fog barrier as well. He doesn’t do much, but he occupies Margit’s attention.