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Lore
"Perhaps thou'st beheld the lone dragon that inhabiteth this city?
Midir is his name, and the Archdragons are his forebears.
He once railed against the dark, but was by dark afflicted. Now here, returned, he remaineth.
To watch over the sleeping Princess, true to the old accord.
…And yet, I would have thee put the dragon to rest.
Afore the dark consumeth him, and his vows are forgot."
— Shira, Knight of Filianore on Darkeater Midir
Midir, descendant of Archdragons, was raised by the gods, and owing to his immortality, was given a duty to eternally battle the dark, a duty that he would never forget, even after the gods perished.
— Description of the Soul of Darkeater Midir
General Information
Once a dragon of the gods, Darkeater Midir has been corrupted and rampages inside their very city.
This fight is optional (TRC).
Location
- Inside a large cave below Filianore's Church.
- Bridge Midir must be defeated.
- Near the Gwyn statue, there's an elevator shortcut leading back to the Ringed Inner Wall Bonfire. Inside the elevator shaft is an opening that will eventually lead to the boss room, past an illusory statue.
Summons
- Shira, Knight of Filianore, before the boss room.
- Must have accepted her request, and not have interacted with Filianore.
Item Drops
Moveset
- Tail Sweep: Turns around while sweeping his tail.
- Flail: Charges forward while flailing and breathing Fire all around him.
- Charge: Pauses, before charging forward.
- Fire Breath: Breathes Fire straight ahead.
- Right-to-Left Fire Breath: Breathes Fire right-to-left.
- Standing Fire Breath: Stands on hind legs and breathes Fire below him.
- Flying Fire Breath: Flies and breathes fire below before landing.
Phase Transition: <50% HP, Midir raises his head and creates a dark shockwave.
- Pursuers: Slams and creates Pursuers from the ground.
- Laser: Flies backwards before breathing Fire, and turning it into a deadly laser that leaves a trail of explosions.
Strategies
Darkeater Midir : How to guide
Notes
- Abyssal enemy, meaning they take 20% bonus Damage from Wolf Knight's Greatsword and Farron Greatsword.
- Dealing 69.96% of his maximum HP in damage to his head will open him up for a Critical attack.
- In addition to the Critical damage, reduces HP by 15%.
Trivia
- Darkeater Midir has an unused model where a giant crystal spear is stabbed through one of his wings.
See Also
Gallery


Music
Videos
- How to Properly Fight Midir at Any Soul Level
- ダークソウル3 闇喰らいのミディール カンスト SL1 粗製の竜断斧
- Ender Dragon NG+7 Fists Only
Midir's Lightning Absorption is his lowest for elements, but as is the history with FromSoftware's DLC dragon bosses, it is not quite a weakness. Keep in mind the lower Absorption for Physical damage when recommending advice to players.
Pestilent Mist is often recommended for this fight, but generally has a greater negative impact with its use compared to hitting the head and learning to fight normally. You may use it, but exclusively casting it is detrimental and poor advice.
Also check out this cool video of the giant crystal spear.