Elden Ring

How to Beat Misbegotten Crusader: Boss Fight Guide

Misbegotten Crusader Boss Guide - Elden Ring

This is a guide on how to beat Misbegotten Crusader, an optional boss in Elden Ring. Read on to learn more about Misbegotten Crusader's drops, weaknesses, and recommended level!

Misbegotten Crusader General Info

Stats and Rewards

Misbegotten Crusader
Elden Ring - Misbegotten Crusader Image
Weakness Resistance Immune
Slash
Fire
Magic
Holy
Lightning
Bleed
Frost
Scarlet Rot
Sleep
Poison
Madness
Instant Death
Affected By Bleed, Scarlet Rot, Poison, Frost, Sleep
Spirit Ashes Available? Yes
Rune Rewards 93000 (NG)
Summonable NPCs
None
Location
Item Drops Golden Order Greatsword

Misbegotten Crusader Location

Where to Find Misbegotten Crusader

Misbegotten Crusader can be found at the end of the Cave of the Forlorn, near Albinauric Rise. You'll have to enter the Consecrated Snowfield to reach this dungeon.

When to Fight Misbegotten Crusader

Location Recommended Level
Cave of the Forlorn
Lv. 100

Misbegotten Crusader has a similar moveset to Leonine Misbegotten but deals much more damage. You should only fight it once you've reached the recommended level of 100.

How to Beat Leonine Misbegotten

How to Beat Misbegotten Crusader

Tips for Beating Misbegotten Crusader
Check IconEquip gear that increases your Holy damage resistance
Check IconStay patient and wait for openings
Check IconExploit Misbegotten Crusader's weaknesses

Equip gear that increases your Holy damage resistance

Misbegotten Crusader can deal a lot of Holy damage due to its greatsword, which can be used to launch blasts from a distance. Make sure to equip gear that boosts your Holy damage negation to increase your survivability.

The Carian Knight's Shield is a great option to block damage due to its decent Holy defence stats. The Haligdrake Talisman will also be quite useful.

Stay patient and wait for openings

It'll be difficult to stay on the offensive in this fight due to Misbegotten Crusader's aggressiveness and its wide AoE attacks. Try to stay patient and wait for it to finish a moveset before attacking it. It will usually take a few seconds to recover after an attack pattern, giving you enough of an opening to strike it a few times before needing to back away.

Exploit Misbegotten Crusader's weaknesses

Weapon Type Weaknesses
Slash Weapons Fire Weapons

Similar to Leonine Misbegotten, this boss takes increased damage from Slash and Fire weapons. Using these will make the fight easier and you'll be able to end it much quicker.

If you don't have these weapon types, you can also coat yours in Fire Grease or throw Fire Pots at the boss.

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