How to Beat Moongrum Carian Knight in Elden Ring
Moongrum is a named Carian Knight in Elden Ring who serves as a miniboss guarding the lift to the Raya Lucaria Grand Library, where Tarnished face Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon. Loyal to the academy and his mistress, Moongrum is not inclined to let anyone access the lift or get past his blade. If you are familiar with the Souls series, you will know it is no secret that humanoid enemies are the hardest opponents players will face. Likewise, Moongrum is likely the bane of many who attempted to venture through Raya Lucaria but fell by sword or Carian Piercer Sorcery Spell.
Defeating Moongrum Carian Knight in Elden Ring
There are two primary ways to defeat Moongrum, Carian Knight in Elden Ring. The first way is facing him head-on with steel or magic in hand. Due to his capability to parry melee strikes and Spells, battling him is a challenge. The second approach is a “cheese” alternative involving using the lift to have Moongrum fall to his death.
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If you plan to take on Moongrum, Carian Knight in a fair fight, then understanding his two primary abilities is essential in Elden Ring. Based on information sourced from Fextralife, here is a detailed index of the abilities this miniboss possesses:
| Moongrum’s Abilities | Strategy |
| Carian Retaliation (with Carian Shield equipped) |
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| Carian Piercer (with Academy Glintstone Staff equipped) |
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Note that his sword slashes are the basic moveset of the Carian Knight’s Sword, and he has access to a Crimson Tear Flask.
Alternatively, those struggling to defeat Moongrum, Carian Knight in Elden Ring are encouraged to use the “cheese” method devised by YouTuber CapnCrunch. After entering the small enclosure where you encounter Moongrum, dash past him to the library’s lift. Position yourself so that he is on the elevator before you drop or roll off, standing on the square-shaped ledge surrounding the mechanism. Eventually, he will drop down to continue the fight. However, instead of engaging, gingerly circle around the lift’s hole to have him fall down to his death.
Elden Ring is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Source: YouTube/CapnCrunch | Fextralife
