A duel between Merlin and Morgana occured during the Great Battle for Camelot. When Morgana, who had turned against Camelot, animated a skeleton army with a Rowan Staff, Merlin confronted her. After Merlin failed to stop Morgana, he tried to destroy the staff but Morgana stopped him. The duel started when Merlin and Morgana drew out swords and fought. After a fierce battle, Morgana eventually disarmed Merlin and tried to kill him. However Merlin used his magic to make the chamber collapse on Morgana , incapacitating her and ending the duel. With Morgana defeated, Merlin then destroyed the staff, destroying the skeleton army and saving Camelot (The Tears of Uther Pendragon).