Metyr, Mother of Fingers Questline and Weakness | Best Build Against Metyr

This is a boss guide for Metyr, Mother of Fingers in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree. Learn about Metyr's weakness, location, as well as the best build against Metyr here.

Metyr, Mother of Fingers Questline and Location

Found in Finger Ruins of Miyr

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Metyr, Mother of Fingers is an optional Remembrance Boss in the Finger Ruins of Miyr under the Cathedral of Manus Metyr. She can only be fought during NPC Ymir's questline. After you ring the hanging bells of the two other Finger Ruins in the Land of Shadow, head back to the cathedral and interact with the throne to reach the ruins.

Ymir Quest and Location

Metyr, Mother of Fingers Weakness

Weak to Bleed and Slash

Metyr, Mother of Fingers is weak both to Slash and Bleed damage. Some good weapons are the Rivers of Blood, or Claws of Night. For weapons you can infuse with bleed, consider using the Backhand Blades.

Ashes of War with Bleed damage such as Seppuku are also good for this fight. Compared to other status effects, Bleed buildup is the quickest for Metyr. You can get a lot out of repeated procs from Bleed with the White Mask damage buff or the Sacred Bloody Flesh consumable.

Spellcasters can make use of Swarm of Flies to build up Bleed from a distance while using conventional incants and sorceries. For Spirit Ashes, the Dung Eater Puppet is good for this fight since his weapon does both Slash and Bleed damage. Alternatively, you can use the Mimic Tear with Slash and Bleed-oriented equipment.

Best Build Against Metyr, Mother of Fingers

Slash Weapons With Bleed Are Recommended

Claws of Night	Rivers of Blood
Nagakiba ( Blood )	Backhand Blades ( Blood )

Since Metyr is prone to Bleed and weak to Slash damage, we recommend using Slash weapons (like Claws, Katanas, or Curved Swords) that can also inflict Blood Loss buildup (or infuse them with the Blood affinity as needed).

One of the best options available to DEX builds are the Claws of Night that you get before this boss fight. Its Scattershot Throw ash of war is amazing against large enemies since you hit all the projectiles and proc Blood Loss with ease.

Use Talismans, Armor, and Consumables to Boost Attack Power

Lord of Blood's Exultation

White Mask

When running a bleed build, you can boost your damage output by equipping the Lord of Blood's Exultation talisman and the White Mask. Both will increase your attack power whenever you proc Blood Loss.

For consumables, you have the option of using the new Sacred Bloody Flesh DLC consumable that boosts arcane once, and your attack power multiple times whenever you proc Blood Loss.

Use Spells That Inflict Blood Loss

Swarm of Flies

Bloodboon

Impenetrable Thorns

Sorceries that cause Blood Loss build up are highly effective against Metyr. Consider using Blood Incantations such as Swarm of Flies and Bloodboon to inflict Bleed via spells.

Impenetrable Thorns is also highly recommended due to its multi-hit property and can inflict blood loss rapidly against Metyr.

Use Talismans That Reduce Physical and Magic Damage

Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman

Spelldrake Talisman +3

Metyr's main source of damage comes from her normal attacks as well as her lasers that deal magic damage. Consider using Talismans that reduce these damage types such as the Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman and the Spelldrake Talisman +3 to lessen her damage output.

How to Beat Metyr, Mother of Fingers

Tips for Beating Metyr
Gather Levels and Scadutree Fragments Use Bleed or Physical Damage Stay in Front of Metyr Attack During Metyr's Tremor Move Kill or Avoid Her Summons Punish Metyr's Phase 2 Transformation

Gather Levels and Scadutree Fragments

Metyr, Mother of Fingers is a boss in the Finger Ruins of Miyr, an optional location tied to the NPC Ymir's questline. Her boss fight is relatively simple, but it's best to stock up on levels and Scadutree Fragments to pad your stats and make the fight even easier.

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Use Bleed or Physical Damage

INT builds may have trouble using spells or magic damage weapons against Metyr as she resists magic damage. It's more recommended to go for status effects like Bleed or to use full physical Slash damage weapons.

Bleed Provides Good Burst Damage

Metyr is highly susceptible to Bleed's burst damage, so use spells, weapons, or Ashes of War that inflict Bleed. Some very effective weapons in this case would be the Rivers of Blood, Eleonora's Poleblade, and the Reduvia.

Get the Reduvia

Try Full Physical With a Jump Attack Build

A well-built physical damage character can also do a good job against Metyr through consistent damage.

A specific build you can try to go for is power stancing twinblades or curved swords while equipping the Claw Talisman and Rotten Winged Sword Insignia. Buffing their multi-hit jump attacks on Metyr's large hitbox will quickly stack damage on her.

Get the Claw Talisman

Stay in Front of Metyr

Metyr is much more predictable and dodgeable if you attack from the front. If you stick to her side, the fingers at the side of her body can be a pain to deal with when they do either a quick single hit attack, or a multi-hit walking attack that you have to run and roll from in a straight line.

Attack During Metyr's Tremor Move

When Metyr charges and detonates the ground in front of her in a cone, there's enough time to run to her and attack her side while she's locked in the animation.

Find a Non-Glowing Spot for Safety

If you're too far to run to Metyr's side, just find a non-glowing spot to stand in to avoid the blast before moving in to counter attack.

Kill or Avoid Her Summons

Metyr will occasionally summon small hand enemies to harass you during the fight. Kill them quickly, or keep focusing on Metyr while running from the hands, as they move slowly anyway.

Punish Metyr's Phase 2 Transformation

At 50% HP, Metyr will summon a gravity well above her to damage the area under her and signal Phase 2. However, this is actually a very open window to deal damage to Metyr that may be enough to prevent her from even using any new attacks.

Once she starts floating back down, rush to attack her as she descends and deal as much damage as you can to bring the fight's end significantly earlier.

Metyr, Mother of Fingers Rewards

Metyr, Mother of Fingers Details
Runes	420000
Drops	・Remembrance of the Mother of Fingers
Spirit Summons?	Spirit Ashes Allowed
Gold Summons?	None

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