Every step required to finish Elden Ring’s critical path.
- is well worth knowing, especially if you’re planning on playingShadow of the Erdtreeas well.
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How does this Elden Ring walkthrough work?
But unlike previous FromSoftware games, most areas are available right away.
But even if you know where to go, it’s very easy to get side-tracked.
There’s no shame in deviating from the main path when it suits you.
But the critical path also opens up new areas that contain useful items you’ll eventually want to visit.
This Elden Ring walkthrough explains how to follow the main path through the game.
Instead, to keep things focused,this page directs you along the critical path to completing Elden Ring.
Even with this alone there is a lot to cover!
Beyond that, we also have a page on the additional things needed to seeall endings.
once you nail decided on astarting classandKeepsake,you’ll begin at the Chapel of Anticipation.
Our recommendation is to give them a wide berth and head to the church.
We’ve marked the ‘Gatefront’ Site of Grace’s location on the below map.
Otherwise, freely roam and see what you discover - the story can wait!
Behind the enemies there’s a long tunnel, head down it and activate the Site of Grace.
On the other end of the tunnel you’ll meet your first major boss,Margit The Fell Omen.
you gotta beat this boss to gain access to Stormveil Castle.
As the first major Legacy Dungeon in Elden Ring, Stormveil Castle is a huge labyrinth.
Honestly, there are multiple ways to get there, and none of them are wrong.
So explore, find items, beat enemies andlevel upuntil you arrive.
This is incredibly short and only has one way to go.
Emerge back outside and you’ll see the below vista.
You’ve reached Liurnia!
Your next destination is the giant white building on the horizon - the Raya Lucaria Academy.
From here, follow the dilapidated road in its northwest direction.
Carry on northwest and you should see some barricades and steps.
Head up the steps and you’ll come to a town square area.
you better follow it round to the right.
Or - just get on Torrent and sprint past the mall!
Head up toward the gate and examine the seal with a prompt andyou’ll be teleported.
Behind it is your third mandatory boss fight with theRed Wolf of Radagon.
Defeat it and unlock the Site of Grace ‘Debate Parlour’.
Then keep going straight forward (and fight the NPC) to find yet another lift.
Using it will take you to the next required boss,Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon.
To use the Lift, you better find theDectus Medallion left halfandDectus Medallion right half.
Doing so will allow you to arrive in theAltus Plateau.
Now that you’ve made it up the lift,your next destination is the city of Leyndell.
To get there simply follow the main road, ignoring the fork off to the left.
We’ve marked where you oughta end up with a blue beacon on the map below.
Defeat them to get through it.
Make your way through where the fog gate was and activate the Site of Grace ‘Capital Rampart’.
At this point it’s worth mentioning thatto get into Leyndell you need at least two Great Runes.
If not, here are the four Great Runes and where to get them.
You’ll then come to the Site of Grace ‘West Capital Rampart’, pictured below.
Now you’ll come to a large doorway and your next essential boss,Godfrey, First Elden Lord.
Once you beat Morgott, rest at the new Site of Grace in their boss room.
Melina will tell you that you could’t go through the door on the other side of the room.
This is the Grand Lift of Rold, and your next destination.
If you follow the guidance of grace in the above image you should reach your destination.
That’s where you’ve got to go next.
Talk to Melina and respond “I’m ready” to be transported to the Crumbling Farum Azula.
From here,the Crumbling Farum Azula is a fairly linear dungeon.
Then head southwards from the new Site of Grace called ‘Lyndell, Capital of Ash’.
You’ve beaten Elden Ring!
