Several deadly beings hide amongst the fog in Mournstead’s Forsaken Fen area of Lords of the Fallen. One such evil being takes the form of the Congregator of Flesh boss, which you encounter quite early in the game. Similar to his name, this giant lump of flesh is awakened and ready to attack as soon as you fall off the makeshift wood bridge and land in his lair.
Although the Congregator of Flesh has a massive size, it has shockingly fast movement speed and gruesome damage-dealing attacks. So, if you are currently stuck in this boss’s lair and trying to find the perfect guide to get you out of this predicament, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Congregator of Flesh boss fight in Lords of the Fallen.
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Where Is The Congregator Of Flesh Located In Lords Of The Fallen?
The Congregator of Flesh can be found in his lair near the Vestige of Olleren in Forsaken Fen. While you make your way past the Forsaken Fen lookout, you will come across a wooden bridge that will collapse when you try to cross it, and drop you down to the boss’s lair below.
The fight will start immediately after the cutscene introduces you to the Congregator of Flesh and you will have to maneuver quickly to dodge its fast-paced attacks.
How To Defeat The Congregator Of Flesh In Lords Of The Fallen?
Although the Congregator of Flesh only has one battle phase, this goliath of a boss is a very tough opponent to beat. Not only does the Congregator of Flesh use its body for attack but it also uses moves that can knock you back making you susceptible to damage without much time for recovery.
If you try to keep your distance from this boss it will try to attack you with an overhead swipe which is a very tricky move to dodge. It also deals heavy damage, so you might want to stick close and strike at opportune moments for this fight.
Its move sets include:
| Move | Description | Counter |
| Scream | It does a loud scream that can knock you over | Move far away from the boss to avoid knockback. |
| Overhead swipe | The Congregator of flesh reaches out to swipe your head | Stay positioned to the side of the boss. |
| Backhand swipe | It launches a swipe outwards. | Move out of the area to avoid this attack. |
| Fist Slam and Body Slam | It can slam its fists or the entire body to knock you down. | Dodge these attacks by rolling forward into the Congregator of Flesh or back away from the area. |
| Head Slam and Dive | This boss can slam its head on the ground and even dive its head down for heavy damage. | Dodge these attacks by rolling forward into the Congregator of Flesh or backing away from the area. |
| Poison Wave | The Congregator of flesh charges at you at full speed. | Avoid the area when you see the wave forming. |
| Charge | You need to dodge the area after it initiates the attack. | Reposition yourself to the side of this boss to avoid getting trampled. |
| Lunge | It can lunge at you with a small jump | Observe the boss and move away quickly when you see it perching its legs up, ready to jump. |
You need to circle around the Congregator of Flesh and attack its main leg whenever you get the chance. Since this boss is weak to fire, and holy magic and can receive heavy damage while the burn and smite effects are in play, attacking it with fire magic, holy magic, and throwables can also add to your damage dealt.
If you’re struggling to fight this boss alone, Lords of the Fallen’s multiplayer option can let you summon your friend to fight beside you and you can even call companions like Pieta (who becomes a summonable companion after her boss fight) to aid you in this battle.
Rewards For Defeating The Congregator Of Flesh
The rewards you get for the Congregator of Flesh boss fight in Lords of the Fallen are:
- 1 Vestige Seedling
- 8 Umbral Scouring
- 1 Remembrance of the Congregator of Flesh
- 2 Umbral Scouring
The extra Umbral Scouring and the Remembrance of the Congregator of Flesh can only be gathered if you Soul Flay the Stigma (an astral memory of the fight seen by the Umbral lamp) after the boss is taken down.
If you take the Remembrance to Molhu on Skyrest Bridge, you get the:
- Flesh Tide (An Umbral spell that showers enemies with rotting body parts and body fluids to deal decay and lots of damage)
- Saint Latimer’s Relic Spear
That’s all you need to know about the Congregator of Flesh boss fight. If you need some tips on maneuvering your character in battle, try our Lords of the Fallen combat tips guide to fight better than ever.
