Demi-Human Queen Marigga is a Field Boss in Elden Ring and one of the unique encounters introduced in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. She has the appearance of a humanoid jackal, wields a staff, and combines magic with melee combat to keep players on their toes. While she's classified as an optional boss, defeating her rewards you with valuable Elden Ring Runes and rare Elden Ring items, making the battle worth your time.

How to Find Demi-Human Queen Marigga

You can locate Demi-Human Queen Marigga in the Cerulean Coast area. To reach her, start at the Cerulean Coast West: Site of Grace and follow the narrow eastern path until you reach an open area where she appears. The approach is straightforward, but the narrow terrain leading up to her means you should be ready for a fight as soon as you arrive.

This area's open space allows Marigga to use both long-range magic and close-quarters strikes effectively, so plan your equipment and tactics in advance.

Attack Patterns and Moveset

Demi-Human Queen Marigga specializes in magic damage from a distance and standard melee damage up close. Understanding her attack patterns is the key to surviving this battle.

1. Glintstone Pebble

    Animation Cue: She raises her staff, and the tip glows bright blue.

    Description: Fires a single, fast-moving magical projectile straight at you.

    How to Dodge: Roll to the side or forward just before it leaves her staff.

2. Crystal Burst

    Animation Cue: Similar glowing staff tip, but with a slightly longer cast time.

    Description: Launches multiple crystal shards in a spread pattern.

    How to Dodge: Side-step or roll forward aggressively to close the distance.

Both of these spells travel in a direct line, so lateral movement is highly effective. Staying mobile prevents her from zoning you out with constant magic.

3. Staff Stab

    Animation Cue: She lifts her staff horizontally above her head, then thrusts it toward the ground.

    Description: A direct, single-hit melee attack that deals notable damage if it connects.

    How to Dodge: Roll to either side or toward her to avoid the thrust and punish her recovery frames.

4. Fist Slam

    Animation Cue: She lowers her left arm slightly before bringing it down in a quick, heavy smash.

    Description: A close-range area attack that can stagger you.

    How to Dodge: Roll sideways just before the slam hits the ground.

5. Swing and Stab Combo

    Animation Cue: Begins with a rightward swing, then transitions into a quick stab and backward swing.

    Description: A fast, three-part combo that can catch players who dodge too early.

    How to Dodge: Roll backward for the first swing, then forward and slightly right to avoid the stab and second swing.

Combat Strategy

The fight with Demi-Human Queen Marigga is about reading her animations and capitalizing on openings.

    Stay Aggressive: While her spells can be dangerous, they also give you an opportunity to rush in during her casting animation.

    Break Her Stance: Use heavy attacks or jumping attacks to stagger her. Once her stance is broken, a critical hit will deal massive damage.

    Melee vs. Ranged Approach:

        Melee builds should prioritize dodging forward to close the gap quickly.

        Ranged builds can strafe around her and punish her recovery times between spells.

    Watch for Punish Windows: The recovery after Staff Stab or Crystal Burst is the best time to unleash your strongest attacks.

Rewards for Defeating Demi-Human Queen Marigga

Defeating her yields 100,000 Elden Ring Runes, making this a lucrative fight for leveling up your character. You'll also receive the Star-Lined Sword, one of the unique Elden Ring Items that can be a strong addition to certain builds.

While Marigga does not have a massive health pool, underestimating her can lead to a quick defeat, especially if you fail to dodge her magic barrages.

Recommended Gear and Preparation

Before challenging Demi-Human Queen Marigga, consider the following preparation tips:

    Magic Resistance: Equip talismans or armor pieces that boost magic damage negation to reduce the impact of her spells.

    Stamina Management: Since dodging is crucial in this fight, ensure your equipment load is light to allow for quicker recovery after rolls.

    Consumables: Bring health flasks and any consumables that improve magic resistance. This can give you the extra survivability needed during the longer exchanges.

    Weapon Choice: High-poise damage weapons like greatswords or colossal weapons are ideal for quickly breaking her stance.

Is Demi-Human Queen Marigga Worth Fighting

Even though she's not a mandatory boss in Shadow of the Erdtree, Demi-Human Queen Marigga offers excellent rewards for the effort. The combination of a high Elden Ring Runes payout and a unique weapon makes this fight worthwhile for both newer and seasoned players. Additionally, her moderate health pool means the battle won't drag on too long once you've learned her patterns.

Final Tips

    Keep moving laterally to dodge her projectiles.

    Use her spell-casting animation to get in close.

    Heavy attacks are key to breaking her stance quickly.

    Watch your positioning, don't get trapped by her combos in close range.

Demi-Human Queen Marigga is a fight that blends magic evasion and close-combat timing. By recognizing her cues and punishing her recovery windows, you can take her down efficiently and walk away with a hefty reward of Elden Ring Runes and rare Elden Ring items to strengthen your journey through the Lands Between.