Can you beat Elden Ring without killing Margit?
Elden Ring is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware, the same team behind Dark Souls and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. In this game, you control a Tarnished character who is trying to take the Elden Ring from the Lands Between, where the gods once held it. One of the challenging enemies you’ll face early on is Margit, the Fell Omen, but can you beat the game without killing her? We’ll explore the possibilities below.
Margit as an Optional Boss
From the game’s coding perspective, Margit is technically an optional boss, as you can avoid engaging in combat with her entirely. However, doing so still requires some skill and careful planning. According to player reports, skipping the Margit fight does not entirely eliminate her presence from the game. She might appear in certain situations, although the frequency of her encounters is reduced.
Game Progression Without Fighting Margit
So, is it possible to complete Elden Ring without engaging with Margit at all? The answer is a partial yes. If you ignore Margit, you won’t be able to collect the Golden Rune or experience the fight with her boss. However, this omission won’t severely hinder your progress. You’ll still be able to advance to the next area and regions, albeit without acquiring Margit’s drops and acquiring the Golden Rune.
Here’s a general outline of the game progression with or without fighting Margit:
With Margit Boss:
- Explore the initial areas, including Limgrave and Stormhill.
- Engage in combat with Margit and obtain her drops (optional).
- Continue to explore other areas, such as Dragonbarrow and the Royal Watch.
- Acquire other boss drops, items, and runes to further the story.
Without Margit Boss:
- Explore the initial areas, including Limgrave and Stormhill.
- Omit the Margit boss encounter and proceed with the next area.
- Visit nearby sites of grace, gathering items and leveling up gradually.
- Proceed with your journey, taking part in other boss battles, optional encounters, and areas unconnected to Margit’s storyline.
Inherent Challenges
Be aware that skipping Margit does come with some caveats and challenges:
• Early Game Progress: Missing the Golden Rune means that a crucial upgrade won’t be available, making progression marginally more difficult.
• Limited Experience Points and Drops: Ignoring the Margit boss may yield fewer experience points, crafting materials, and rune collections.
• POTENTIAL FOR UNEXPLORED CONTENT: Your missing out on content potentially essential to the full experience; some areas, NPC paths, or items may have connections to Margit, hidden or not explicitly told. You might encounter dead-ends or under-explored regions if you haven’t fought Margit or obtained her related loot.
Conclusion
Elden Ring’s dynamic structure provides flexibility in approaching different game elements, allowing for skipping Margit and the Margit boss encounter if that’s your preferred experience. While it is theoretically possible to complete the game without fighting Margit, knowing the context of these missed encounters and areas could reveal new paths or information after completing the main storyline. Ultimately, exploring every detail and optional encounter deepens your understanding of Elden Ring’s vast lore.