How to Defeat Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

For those of you deeply engaged in our Elden Ring boss guides, the sheer number of bosses in the game might seem overwhelming. Just when you thought the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC couldn’t introduce more bosses, here comes Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame—an important figure in the game’s lore. Tracking down and defeating Midra is a challenging task, so here’s a comprehensive guide on how to locate and overcome this formidable boss.

Location of Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame in Elden Ring

Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame, resides in the Midra Manse, hidden within the treacherous Abyssal Woods. Getting to the Abyssal Woods is a challenging journey, but finding Midra’s Manse within them can feel like a nightmare, especially with the relentless Aged Ones lurking nearby, ready to drain your HP in a single mistake! Below is a step-by-step guide to help you locate and defeat Midra, Lord of the Frenzied Flame, in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion of Elden Ring.

First, you’ll need to make your way to Abyssal Woods. For detailed directions, you can follow our complete guide on how to reach this area in Elden Ring.

Once you’ve arrived at the Woodland Trail Site of Grace, head west to find the Abyssal Wood Site of Grace. From there, keep moving southwest until you spot a towering castle in the distance – this is Midra’s Manse.

While traversing the Abyssal Woods, it’s crucial to remain stealthy. Drawing attention from the Aged Ones can be deadly, as they are immune to damage and can deal up to 2,000 HP in a single hit. However, if you’re daring, you can take them on by parrying their staff attacks.

Enter Midra’s Manse through the main gate and rest at the first Site of Grace located in the room ahead. On the left wall, you’ll notice a painting. Strike the painting to reveal a hidden passage.

Proceed through the secret passage and enter the first room on your left. Continue forward until you come across a lever. Pulling the lever will shift certain bookshelves, uncovering a ladder behind them.

Climb the ladder to reach the top, then proceed to the balcony area from the adjacent room.

Move past the enemy casting Frenzied Flames and climb the ladder located behind them. Once at the top, carefully walk across the beams to reach the room on the opposite side, where you can rest at the Midra’s Library Site of Grace.

From there, head to the balcony and take the ladder on the right to descend. After reaching the bottom, turn left to find the next room.

In this room, you’ll notice a large portrait of Midra on the wall. Strike the painting to uncover yet another hidden passage with a ladder at the end. You can also open the door in this room to return to the first Site of Grace.

Climb the ladder, and pull the lever at the top to move the bookshelves at the far end of Midra’s Library, revealing a new passage.

Next, jump down and proceed to the far side of the library to find the newly revealed path. Continue forward, navigating past the priests, until you reach the Second Floor Chamber Site of Grace. From here, you’ll be able to enter the Midra Boss Room and face him in battle.

Midra, Frenzied Flame Lord: Elden Ring Weaknesses

Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame, is a powerful opponent with a variety of delayed attacks that deal significant damage. However, exploiting his weaknesses can make the fight much more manageable. Here are the key weaknesses to take advantage of:

Stagger Damage: Midra is highly susceptible to stagger damage from heavy weapons. His poise is easily broken by landing strong jump attacks, allowing for openings in his defense.

Bleed Damage: Bleed is effective against Midra, with a faster buildup compared to most bosses in the Elden Ring DLC, though slightly slower than in the base game.

Summons Distraction: When you summon allies during the fight, Midra will focus his attacks on them, giving you the chance to attack him freely without worrying about his attention.

Physical Damage: Midra is most vulnerable to physical damage, which deals the highest amount of damage compared to other types of attacks.

How to Fight Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame – Phase 1

Midra is a straightforward fight as long as you remain patient. The easiest way to take him down is by using Spirit Summons to distract him, allowing you to land jump attacks with heavy weapons to break his poise.

If you prefer fighting solo, Bloodhound Step is useful to dodge his delayed attacks consistently. During the battle, it’s best to wait for him to complete his attack combos, as they leave him open for a brief moment—perfect for counterattacking.

Though Midra’s attacks may seem slow at first, they are surprisingly quick, so be prepared for swift strikes.

Here’s an overview of his attack patterns in Phase 1 and how to avoid them:

Flame of Frenzy: Midra breathes a wide burst of Flames of Frenzy in front of him. Time your dodge roll to evade the attack as it spreads.

Spinning Attack: He performs a slow double spin while advancing toward you. The second spin is delayed and may not always happen. Dodge roll toward him to avoid it or use Bloodhound Step to evade.

Triple Attack Combo: Midra swings three wide, sweeping strikes in this combo, with each hit slightly delayed to catch you off guard. Carefully dodge each strike, as panic rolling will not work. Alternatively, use Bloodhound Step to evade the first attack, then sprint backward to avoid the rest.

How to Fight Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame – Phase 2

Once Midra’s health drops below one-fourth, he initiates Phase 2 by triggering a Flames of Frenzy explosion, engulfing the entire room in frenzied flames. However, you can interrupt this transition by breaking his stagger with jump attacks, provided you’ve built up enough stagger damage beforehand.

During Phase 2, Midra enhances many of his regular attack combos with the Trail of Frenzy, requiring you to be extra cautious not to step into the frenzied flames left behind.

Aside from this, the strategy remains similar to Phase 1. Let him complete his attack combos and capitalize on the openings that follow to deal damage.

Here’s a breakdown of his attack patterns in Phase 2 and how to avoid them:

Flames of Frenzy Explosion: Midra conjures a small ball of frenzy energy, which explodes after a moment, covering a large area and dealing heavy damage. Sprint away from the blast to avoid being caught in the explosion.

Trail of Frenzy: Midra coats his sword in Flames of Frenzy and swings it, sending out a wave of flames that leaves a frenzied trail in its path. Jump to the side to avoid the flames. If you’re close to Midra, use a side-roll to dodge both his sword and the flame trail.

Lunging Strike: Midra lunges toward you, leaving a trail of frenzied flames behind him. Time a side-roll as he lunges, and stay clear of the flaming trail he leaves behind.

Golden Crux: Midra leaps into the air and plunges his sword down, attempting to impale you. If you dodge the initial slam, he will summon spikes from the ground around the sword. Dodge the first strike, then immediately roll again to avoid the spikes that follow.

Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame Boss Fight Rewards in Elden Ring

By following the strategies outlined, you’ll successfully defeat Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame in Elden Ring. Upon victory, you will receive the “Remembrance of the Lord of Frenzied Flames,” which can be exchanged for valuable rewards including Midra’s sword and his unique incantation.

Here are the rewards obtainable from the Remembrance of the Lord of Frenzied Flames:

Greatsword of Damnation
Midra’s Flame of Frenzy

The Midra’s Flame of Frenzy incantation is particularly noteworthy, being one of the most powerful incantations available in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. It’s definitely worth trying out for its effectiveness in combat.

And that wraps up the guide on defeating Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Although this boss fight can be challenging, the rewards make it worthwhile! Were you able to conquer this formidable foe? Share your experience in the comments below!