Rise, Tarnished. The wait for Elden Ring is finally over. From Software's latest title features their largest world to date, every inch packed with astounding detail and secrets. Thoroughly exploring the Lands Between is going to take hundreds of hours and many more deaths.
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Before you plunge into the depths of Elden Ring's rich open world, you best come prepared. This guide serves as our hub page for all things Elden Ring. Beginner guides, advanced tips, builds, content walkthroughs, and much more can all be found below. We'll be updating this hub page with all of our in-depth walkthroughs and guides as we explore the Lands Between. Check back often to get your fix on all things Elden Ring.
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Updated June 23rd, 2022: Continue your journey across the Lands Between with our Mountaintop of the Giants walkthrough, additional legacy dungeon guides, and more. We've also added guides for defeating all of Elden Ring's dragon bosses, Night's Cavalry, and Valiant Gargoyles.
Getting Started
Your journey across the Lands Between will be arduous and long. Preparation is key to success in Elden Ring. Before you jump into your first playthrough, make sure you have a class in mind and a solid grasp of this game's mechanics. And if this is your first From Software game, you'll want to learn how multiplayer and spirits work in this game. Use the links below to start your journey on the right path.
Before You Start
Which Starting Class And Keepsake Should You Choose?
Beginner Tips
A Complete Guide To Multiplayer (Co-op And PvP)
How To Respec Your Character
Mechanics Explained
Stats Explained
Combat Basics, Tips, And Tricks
What Are Ashes Of War?
What Are Spirit Ashes?
A Complete Guide To Crafting
How Fall Damage Works
How To Two-Hand And Power Stance Weapons
How To Revive NPCs
Baldachin's Blessing, Explained
Why Do Your Eyes Change Color?
Progression Guides
Achievement/Trophy Guide
How To Reach Roundtable Hold
How To Get Overpowered Early In The Game
How Does New Game Plus Work?
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Gear And Builds
You're going to need something better than a broken sword to take down gods and dragons. Elden Ring features the widest selection of weapons and spells out of any Soulslike title, leading to an unprecedented level of build variety. Use the guides below to find the perfect weapons, armor, and spells to turn your Tarnished into an unstoppable force.
Legendary Equipment
How To Get Every Legendary Armament
How To Get Every Legendary Spirit Ash
How To Get Every Legendary Spell
Weapons, Spells, And Armor Location Guides
Weapons
Beast-Repellent Torch
Bloodhound's Fang
Ghiza's Wheel
Twinblade
Meteoric Ore Blade
Meteorite Staff
Moonveil Katana
Sword Of Night And Flame
Rivers Of Blood Katana
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Armor
How To Get The White Mask
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Spells
All Sorcery Spell Locations
All Incantation Spell Locations
All Remembrance Spell Locations
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Crafting Guides
A Complete Guide To Crafting
Ancient Dragon Apostle’s And Perfumer's Cookbook Locations
Armorer's Cookbook Locations
Fevor’s And Frenzied’s Cookbook Locations
Glintstone Craftsman’s Cookbook Locations
Missionary’s Cookbook Locations
Nomadic Warrior's Cookbook Locations
Key Item Guides
Gear Upgrades
Misc.
Flask of Wondrous Physick Location
Margit’s Shackle Location
Physick Crystal Tear Locations
Deathroot Locations
Golden Seed Locations
Bell Bearing Locations
Sacred Tear Locations
Larval Tear Locations
Memory Stone Locations
Mimic Tear Ashes Location
Progression Items
How To Get The Dectus Medallion Halves
All Stonesword Key Locations
Item Upgrade Guides
How To Get Grave Glovewort
How To Get Smithing Stones
All Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones
All Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones
Build Guides
No Soulslike title comes close to the sheer build variety that Elden Ring offers. Hundreds of weapons, spells, and Ashes of War are dying to be used in creative ways. Whether you love flinging spells or crushing foes with a massive club, Elden Ring has something for everyone.
But before you go rushing for a certain weapon or spell, you'll want to make sure that you have a build in mind for your character. Elden Ring's endgame is absolutely brutal, so you'll want to start planning your build as soon as possible. We've spent hundreds of hours experimenting with different builds in The Lands Between. Our guides below showcase various builds that fit Elden Ring's core stats or common RPG archetypes. If you want to delve deep into all things buildcrafting, give our Elden Ring build hub a look. And if you care solely about PvP, we have PvP-focused builds too.
Stat-Focused Builds
Status-Focused Builds
Dexterity
Bleed
Faith
Poison
Intelligence
Quality
Strength
Scarlet Rot
Hybrid &Thematic Builds
Lightning Reaper (Faith/Dex)
Tree Sentinel (Faith/Str)
Moonveil Katana (Int/Dex)
Starscourge Greatsword (Int/Str)
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Related: Elden Ring: Complete Builds Guide
Content Walkthroughs
The Lands Between is comprised of multiple regions that each have their own secrets, dungeons, and boss fights to find and conquer. From Software's immaculate level design is on full display in Elden Ring, from its vast open world down to its side dungeons. You can expect in-depth walkthroughs of each region as we make our way through Elden Ring's vast open world. Follow our Limgrave walkthrough to find each zone boss, dungeon, and more.
Region Walkthroughs
Limgrave Complete Walkthrough
Weeping Peninsula Complete Walkthrough
Liurnia Of The Lakes Complete Walkthrough
Caelid Complete Walkthrough
Mt. Gelmir Complete Walkthrough
Altus Plateau Complete Walkthrough
Mountaintops Of The Giants Complete Walkthrough
How To Reach Miquella's Haligtree
Legacy Dungeon Walkthroughs
Stormveil Castle Legacy Dungeon Guide
Raya Lucaria Academy Legacy Dungeon Guide
Caria Manor Dungeon Guide
Leyndell, Royal Capital Legacy Dungeon Guide
Volcano Manor Legacy Dungeon Guide
Castle Sol Walkthrough
The Shaded Castle Walkthrough
Crumbling Farum Azula Legacy Dungeon Guide
Underground Regions
Ainsel River Complete Guide
Deeproot Depths Complete Walkthrough
Lake Of Rot Complete Walkthrough
Leyndell Sewers Complete Walkthrough
Mohgwyn Palace Dungeon Guide
Nokron, Eternal City: All Brazier Locations
Siofra River: All Brazier Locations
Dungeon Walkthroughs
Black Knife Catacombs Dungeon Guide
Cliffbottom Catacombs Dungeon Guide
Highroad Cave Dungeon Guide
Minor Erdtree Catacombs Guide
Murkwater Catacombs Dungeon Guide
Murkwater Cave Dungeon Guide
Road's End Catacombs Dungeon Guide
Stormfoot Catacombs Dungeon Guide
War-Dead Catacombs Dungeon Guide
Deathtouched Catacombs Dungeon Guide
Carian Study Hall Dungeon Guide
Sellia Crystal Tunnel Dungeon Guide
Sage's Cave Dungeon Guide
Wyndham Catacombs Dungeon Guide
Old Altus Tunnel Dungeon Guide
Altus Tunnel Dungeon Guide
Sealed Tunnel Dungeon Guide
Perfumer's Grotto Dungeon Guide
Ruin-Strewn Precipice Dungeon Guide
Sainted Hero's Grave Dungeon Guide
Gelmir Hero's Grave Dungeon Guide
Auriza Hero's Grave Dungeon Guide
Sellia Hideaway Dungeon Guide
Gael Tunnel Dungeon Guide
Impaler's Catacombs Dungeon Guide
Gaol Cave Dungeon Guide
Cave Of The Forlorn Dungeon Guide
Giant's Mountaintop Catacombs Dungeon Guide
Spiritcaller Cave Dungeon Guide
Caelid Catacombs Dungeon Guide
Dragonbarrow Cave Dungeon Guide
Abandoned Cave Dungeon Guide
Yelough Anix Tunnel Dungeon Guide
Giant-Conquering Hero's Grave Dungeon Guide
Academy Crystal Cave Dungeon Guide
Consecrated Snowfield Catacombs Guide
Lakeside Crystal Cave Dungeon Guide
Stillwater Cave Dungeon Guide
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Side Quest Walkthroughs
Alexander, The Iron Fist's Questline Walkthrough
Blaidd, The Half-Wolf Questline Walkthrough
Bloody Finger Hunter Yura Questline Walkthrough
Boc's Questline Walkthrough
Irina's Questline Walkthrough
Kenneth Haight's Questline Walkthrough
Millicent's Questline Walkthrough
Nepheli Loux’s Questline Walkthrough
Patches' Questline Walkthrough
Ranni The Witch's Questline Walkthrough
Rogier's Questline Walkthrough
Rya's Questline Walkthrough
Seluvis' Questline Walkthrough
Sorceress Sellen Questline Walkthrough
Thops' Questline Walkthrough
Volcano Manor Contracts Walkthrough
White Mask Varré's Questline Walkthrough
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Endings
Age Of The Duskborn Ending Guide
Age Of Fracture Ending Guide
Age Of Order Ending Guide
Age Of The Stars Ending Guide
Lord Of Frenzied Flame Ending Guide
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Boss Guides
It wouldn't be a From Software game if there weren't hard bosses to slay, and Elden Ring certainly lives up to that expectation. You can expect to find dozens of bosses in the open world, side dungeons, and throughout the main quest. From minibosses to Elden Ring's main antagonists, we'll showcase the best strategies for slaying these difficult enemies.
Limgrave
Main Bosses
Margit The Fell Omen
Godrick The Grafted
Optional Bosses
Tree Sentinel
Crucible Knight
Flying Dragon Agheel
Bloodhound Knight Darriwil
Mad Pumpkin Head
Tibia Mariner
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Weeping Peninsula
Optional Bosses
Leonine Misbegotten
Ancient Hero Of Zamor
Scaly Misbegotten
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Liurnia Of The Lakes
Main Bosses
Rennala, Queen Of The Full Moon
Royal Knight Loretta
Red Wolf Of Radagon
Optional Bosses
Magma Wyrm Makar
Royal Revenant
Omenkiller
Alabaster Lord
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Caelid
Optional Bosses
Starscourge Radahn
Elder Dragon Greyoll
Commander O'Neil
Crucible Knight And Misbegotten Warrior
Cleanrot Knight
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Dragonbarrow
Optional Boss
Black Blade Kindred
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Mt. Gelmir
Optional Bosses
Rykard, Lord Of Blasphemy
Abductor Virgins
Godskin Noble
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Altus Plateau & Lyndell, Royal Capital
Main Bosses
Morgott, The Omen King
Optional Bosses
Ancient Dragon Lansseax
Esgar, Priest of Blood
Mohg, The Omen
Elemer Of The Briar
Draconic Tree Sentinel
Tree Sentinel Duo
Perfumer Tricia And Misbegotten Warrior
Sanguine Noble
Necromancer Garris
Fell Twins
Wormface
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Mountaintops Of The Giants
Main Bosses
Fire Giant
Optional Bosses
Commander Niall
Great Wyrm Theodorix
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Consecrated Snowfield
Optional Bosses
Malenia, Blade of Miquella
Vyke, Knight of the Roundtable
Loretta, Knight of the Haligtree
Misbegotten Crusader
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Crumbling Faram Azula
Main Bosses
Maliketh, the Black Blade
Optional Bosses
(Coming Soon)
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Leyndell, Ashen Capital
Main Bosses
Elden Beast
Radagon Of The Golden Order
Hoarah Loux, Warrior
Sir Gideon, The All-Knowing
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Underground
Optional Bosses
Astel, Naturalborn Of The Void
Valiant Gargoyle
Ancestor Spirits
Dragonkin Soldier
Mohg, Lord Of Blood
Lichdragon Fortissax
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Misc. Bosses
Optional Bosses
Grafted Scion
Magma Wyrms
Dragons
Night's Cavalry
Crystalians
Fallingstar Beasts
Mimic Tear
Fia's Champions
Ulcerated Tree Spirits
Demi-Human Queens
Deathbirds
Death Rite Birds
Bell Bearing Hunters
Putrid Avatars
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Reviews And Features
Is Elden Ring worth the hype? We think so. If you're on the fence about picking this game up, give our Elden Ring review a read. And if you're a Soulslike fan that wants hot takes about all things Elden Ring, you've come to the right place.
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