Welcome to our comprehensive walkthrough to mastering Elden Ring, a game that ushers players from the initial splash screen to the final credits with intricate details on every collectible, boss, and secret the game has to offer.
Continuing the legacy of its predecessors like Dark Souls and Bloodborne, Elden Ring immerses players in a newly minted dark fantasy universe. Filled with perilous dungeons and formidable foes, the narrative unfolds in a realm once ruled by the eternal Queen Marika and her divine offspring, under the auspices of the colossal Erdtree and the mystical Elden Ring. Cataclysm strikes when the Rune of Death is mysteriously purloined, sparking a devastating war among the Demigods and leading to the fragmentation of the Elden Ring. As one of the banished Tarnished, you are called upon to traverse the war-torn Lands Between to reclaim the Great Runes from the unhinged Demigods and ascend to the status of an Elden Lord.
Elden Ring distinguishes itself from prior FromSoftware titles by introducing a vast, explorable open world. This new environment is strewn with lost souls, hidden treasures, mini-dungeons, roaming bosses, and secrets tucked away in every nook and cranny. Each major area in The Lands Between features a Legacy Dungeon, which houses a Demigod in settings that may feel more familiar to fans of traditional dungeon crawlers due to their linear structure. This setup allows players multiple approaches to their quest, offering flexibility in the order of tackling these formidable Legacy Dungeons.
Detailed Walkthroughs and Guides
Our walkthrough begins with a basic tutorial and progresses through detailed overviews of each main region within The Lands Between. Each section includes links to significant points of interest, mini-dungeons, roaming bosses, and hidden secrets. After you’ve explored these areas and gathered strength, our guides delve deeper into the nuances of each region’s Legacy Dungeon, providing tactics for entry and victory over the resident bosses while uncovering every hidden item and secret route.
For those looking specifically for boss information, we’ve compiled a thorough list of Elden Ring bosses, complete with strategies and videos to aid in their defeat.
Learning Through Exploration: Key Sections of The Lands Between
- Stranded Graveyard & Limgrave Territories: Explore West Limgrave, East Limgrave, and the Weeping Peninsula.
- Iconic Castles and Mystical Rivers: Venture through Stormveil Castle, Siofra River, and the regions of Liurnia.
- The Majestic Academy: Discover the secrets of the Academy of Raya Lucaria, and delve into Ainsel River and Caelid.
- Ancient Cities and Enigmatic Lands: Navigate through Redmane Castle, Nokron, Eternal City, Altus Plateau, and beyond.
- Mysterious Depths and Royal Capitals: Challenge the depths of Leyndell, uncover the Dragonbarrow, and conquer the Mountaintops of the Giants.
The Intricacies of Side Quests
Unique to Elden Ring, side quests are intricately linked to the characters you encounter throughout your journey in The Lands Between. These quests often lead to secret locations and evolve as you progress through different regions, with characters pursuing their own goals. Whether these characters aid you, deceive you, or even betray you, each questline can potentially influence the game’s outcome, leading to various endings. Notable character quests include:
- Ranni the Witch
- Hyetta the Blind Maiden
- The Dung Eater
- Fia the Deathbed Companion
- Brother Corhyn
- Goldmask
For a comprehensive look at all minor character quests, including their locations and the rewards they offer, refer to our complete NPC Character Side Quest Guide.
Elden Ring offers a rich tapestry of exploration, strategy, and intrigue, with its expansive world and deep lore inviting players to lose themselves in its darkly enchanting narrative. Whether you are a veteran of FromSoftware’s games or a newcomer to the genre, this guide aims to equip you with all you need to claim your place as an Elden Lord.
