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Definitive 100% Walkthrough · Updated October 2026

Elden Ring Complete Guide

Conquer the Lands Between

Master combat mechanics, discover all hidden paths, find legendary armaments, dominate every demigod, and follow our step-by-step chapter guides for the base game and DLC. Written by players with over 500+ combined hours.

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DLC IncludedAction RPGOpen WorldFromSoftware · 2022
February 25, 2022Release
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Interactive Tools

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NPC Quest Tracker

Interactive step-by-step checklists for massive quests like Ranni, Millicent, and the DLC.

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Major Bosses

Track your victories against all major demigods and bosses, including Shadow of the Erdtree.

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Flask Upgrades Tracker

Locate all 30 Golden Seeds and 12 Sacred Tears. Watch your Flask fill up visually as you progress.

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Legendary Items Tracker

All 30 Legendary Armaments, Talismans, Sorceries & Incantations and Ashen Remains — with locations, for four achievements.

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Evergaols Checklist

Find and defeat all 10 hidden bosses trapped in Evergaols across the map (Eldenpedia).

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Interactive Map

A schematic interactive map of the six Divine Towers across the Lands Between.

Main Quest Walkthrough

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Prologue: Chapel of Anticipation

The inciting incident. Learn the basics and face the Grafted Scion.

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Chapter 1: Limgrave & Stormveil

Explore the starting area, defeat Margit, and conquer Godrick the Grafted.

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Chapter 2: Liurnia of the Lakes

Arrive at the Academy of Raya Lucaria. Defeat Rennala and unlock respec.

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Chapter 3: The Caelid Wilds

Survive the deadly rot and battle Starscourge Radahn in the festival.

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Chapter 4: Altus Plateau

Enter the golden fields. Uncover the secrets of Mt. Gelmir and Volcano Manor.

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Chapter 5: Leyndell, Royal Capital

Navigate the golden city, find the sewers, and face Morgott the Omen King.

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Chapter 6: Mountaintops of the Giants

Brave the freezing snowfields and defeat the Fire Giant at the forge.

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Chapter 7: Crumbling Farum Azula

Navigate the floating ruins and claim Destined Death from Maliketh.

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Chapter 8: The Ashen Capital

Return to Leyndell for the final boss rush. Choose your destiny and ending.

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DLC: Shadow of the Erdtree

Enter the Land of Shadow, gather Scadutree fragments, and face Messmer the Impaler.

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DLC: Shadow of the Erdtree (Part 2)

The ultimate guide to the Elden Ring DLC endgame. Conquer the Shadow Keep, find Euporia, solve the Shaman Village, and defeat Consort Radahn.

Guides & Reference

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Beginner Guide

Start your journey in The Lands Between the right way. Essential tips, early game weapons, and common mistakes to avoid in Elden Ring.

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Skill Trees, Builds & AR Calculator

Dominate the Lands Between with the best optimized builds. Discover the ultimate setups, test your AR with our interactive build planner, and conquer the DLC.

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Boss Bestiary

Discover all the weaknesses, resistances, immunities, and strategies to defeat Demigods, Dragons, and elite enemies in Elden Ring.

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Equipment Database

Complete equipment database for Elden Ring and Shadow of the Erdtree. Discover the best weapons, staffs, shields, ashes of war, and meta talismans.

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Crafting & Cookbooks

Complete crafting guide for Elden Ring. Find all Cookbook locations, best aromatic recipes, status cures, and rare material farming spots including DLC items.

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Lore Archive

The most comprehensive Elden Ring lore guide. Deep dive into the Outer Gods, the Age of the Crucible, Miquella's secrets, the Shadow Realm, and the Endings.

Extras & Appendices

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Trophy / 100% Guide

The ultimate roadmap to Platinum. Tips for the hardest achievements and collectibles.

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Cosmetics & Armor

Elden Bling awaits. Discover all armor sets and how to alter garments.

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Divine Towers

Activate all Great Runes with this interactive checklist for the 6 Divine Towers.

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FAQ & Common Questions

Stuck on a mechanic? Find quick answers about Multiplayer, Co-op, and soft caps.
Chapter 1

Story & Lore

Understanding the history of the Shattering is key to making sense of every quest and world event.

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The Tarnished

Once banished from the Lands Between, you have been called back by Grace to restore the Elden Ring and become the Elden Lord.

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The Erdtree

The glowing golden tree that dominates the sky. It is the source of life and the physical manifestation of the Golden Order.

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Multiple Endings

Your choices regarding NPC questlines and mending runes trigger 6 completely distinct endings.

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Chapter 2

Combat System

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Guard Counters

Press heavy attack immediately after blocking to stagger enemies and open critical windows.

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Dodge & I-Frames

Rolling gives you invincibility frames. Always roll INTO large attacks, not away from them.

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Lord of Blood

Weapons: Rivers of Blood & Poleblade. Focus on stacking bleed and massive execution damage via Arcane.

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Comet Azur Mage

Weapons: Lusat's Staff & Magic. Use the infinite FP tear to laser-beam bosses into oblivion.

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Margit, the Fell Omen

Weakness: Poison/Bleed. Use Margit's Shackle to pin him down during the first phase.

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Malenia, Blade of Miquella

Use Freezing Pots to knock her out of the air when she charges her Waterfowl Dance.

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Interactive AR Calculator

Test your Attack Rating (AR), Defense, and Poise with our real-time build planner. Optimize your character before the final boss.

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Chapter 3

The Lands Between

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Limgrave
The starting region of plains and forests.
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Leyndell
The political heart and golden capital.
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Caelid
Mid-game zone corrupted by the deadly Scarlet Rot.

Secret Merchants

MerchantLocationItems
Isolated MerchantDragonbarrow (Caelid)Beast-Repellent Torch, Spiked Caestus
Miriel, Pastor of VowsChurch of Vows (Liurnia)Legendary Sorceries and Incantations

Major Factions & Demigods

👑 The Golden Order

Followers of Queen Marika and the Erdtree. Deeply embedded in Leyndell. Hostile to those who live in Death.

🌌 Carian Royals

Masters of Glintstone Sorcery based in Liurnia. Allying with Ranni unlocks the game's most elaborate questline.

Chapter 4

Secrets & Puzzles

Puzzle Category Total Count Key Rewards
Evergaols 11 Prisons Legendary Ashes, Talismans, Weapons
Divine Towers 6 Towers Restored Great Runes
🌀 Evergaol Locations (11) 🏛️ Divine Towers Guide (6)
Chapter 5

Legendary Armaments

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Dark Moon Greatsword

Mythic weapon located beneath the Cathedral of Manus Celes. Earned via Ranni's Questline.

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Sword of Night and Flame

Legendary armament. Found in a locked chest in Caria Manor. Scales with INT and FAI.

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Marais Executioner's Sword

Dropped by Elemer of the Briar in The Shaded Castle. Deals massive drill damage.

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Bolt of Gransax

Ancient artifact found upon the giant golden spear in Leyndell. Missable if not collected before the endgame!

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Ruins Greatsword

Legendary weapon found in Redmane Castle Plaza after defeating the Misbegotten Warrior duo.

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Golden Order Greatsword

A sword made of pure light, dropped by the Misbegotten Crusader in the Cave of the Forlorn.

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Chapter 6

Crafting & Activities

ItemIngredientsEffect
Exalted FleshRowa Fruit, Lump of Flesh, Arteria LeafBoosts physical attack power by 20% for 30s.
Uplifting AromaticAltus Bloom, Budding Cave Moss, Silver Tear HuskGrants a shield that absorbs one hit and boosts ally damage.
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