Elden Ring is a massive game filled with difficult bosses, hidden locations, character questlines, powerful weapons, rare items, and more than a few mechanics that FromSoftware doesn’t fully explain. Even experienced Soulslike players can find themselves wondering where to go or what they’re supposed to do next.
That’s why we’ve put together this Elden Ring guide hub. Here you’ll find all of our guides for the original game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, covering everything from Spirit Ashes and character progression to weapons, spells, puzzles, boss encounters, and hard-to-find locations.
We’ll continue updating this page whenever we publish additional Elden Ring guides and coverage.
Elden Ring Reviews
Elden Ring Review (PC) – It’s More Than Open-World Dark Souls
FromSoftware took everything it learned from Demon’s Souls, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro and placed it inside a massive open world. Our original review breaks down the combat, exploration, bosses, progression, PC performance, and everything else that helped make Elden Ring one of FromSoftware’s most ambitious games.
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Review (PS5) – FromSoftware’s Most Ambitious DLC Yet
The Land of Shadow introduces an enormous new region filled with layered exploration, dangerous enemies, memorable boss encounters, and plenty of secrets. Our review explains why Shadow of the Erdtree was worth the wait and how it expands upon the original Elden Ring experience.
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Guides
Getting Started, Bosses, and Exploration
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree: How Long to Beat
Wondering how much time you’ll need to explore the Land of Shadow? This guide breaks down how long it takes to complete the main story and how your playtime can change depending on your skill level and how much optional content you tackle.
How to Reach the Cerulean Coast in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
The Cerulean Coast can be surprisingly difficult to reach if you don’t know which path to follow. We’ll guide you from the Castle Front Site of Grace, through the Ellac River, and into one of the most visually striking areas in the expansion.
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree: How to Beat Ancient Dragon-Man
Ancient Dragon-Man stands between you and the path leading toward Jagged Peak and Charo’s Hidden Grave. This guide covers the encounter, his attacks, how to prepare for the fight, and what you’ll receive for defeating him.
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree: Domains of Dragons Painting Guide
Having trouble finding the location depicted in the Domains of Dragons painting? We’ll show you how to reach the correct spot on Jagged Peak and claim the Rock Heart, which allows your character to transform into a dragon.
Weapons, Spells, and Items
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree: How to Get the Star-Lined Sword
The Star-Lined Sword is a unique katana designed for players using Dexterity, Strength, and Intelligence. Here’s where to find Demi-Human Queen Marigga and how to defeat her to claim the weapon.
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree: How to Get the Sword of Light
Getting the Sword of Light requires more than simply finding it inside a chest. You’ll first need to obtain the Stone-Sheathed Sword before taking it to the correct altar and transforming it into this powerful Holy weapon.
Where to Find the Gravitational Missile in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
Magic users looking to expand their collection of gravity sorceries will want to track down the Gravitational Missile. We’ll show you where to find the returning Fallingstar Beast in Scaduview and how to earn the spell.
Where to Find the Blessing of Marika in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
The Blessing of Marika completely restores your HP, removes status ailments, and is extremely rare. This guide shows you the three locations where we found this valuable consumable in the Land of Shadow.
Where to Find the Remembrance Duplication Coffins in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
Used all of the Walking Mausoleums in the original game? Shadow of the Erdtree includes three additional locations where you can duplicate Remembrances without needing another mausoleum.
Elden Ring: Five Tips to Help Get You Started
The Lands Between can feel overwhelming when you first step outside. Our beginner’s guide covers five useful tips that will help you unlock important abilities, improve your character, and survive those difficult opening hours.
Elden Ring Guide: Where to Find the Spirit Calling Bell
Before you can summon Spirit Ashes, you’ll need the Spirit Calling Bell. Here’s where to get the bell and what you should do if you missed the initial encounter that awards it.
Elden Ring Guide: When and Where You Can Summon Spirit Ashes
You can’t use Spirit Ashes everywhere in Elden Ring. This guide explains how to recognize locations where summons are available and what the tombstone symbol on the side of the screen means.
Elden Ring Guide: How to Upgrade Spirit Ashes
Spirit Ashes become much more useful after they’ve been upgraded. We’ll explain how to unlock Roderika as a Spirit Tuner and how Grave Glovewort and Ghost Glovewort are used to strengthen your summons.
Character Progression and Rune Farming
Elden Ring Guide: Where to Find a Larval Tear in Limgrave
Larval Tears allow you to respec your character after defeating Rennala, but they aren’t always easy to find. This guide shows you how to get one early in Limgrave by defeating an enemy that’s hiding a rather large secret.
Elden Ring Guide: How to Activate the Great Rune of the Unborn
Unlike the other Great Runes, Rennala’s Great Rune of the Unborn doesn’t need to be taken to a Divine Tower. This guide explains why it is already active and how it allows you to respec your character by using Larval Tears.
Elden Ring Rune Farming: 200,000 Runes in Under Six Minutes
Need a large number of runes quickly? This late-game farming route can earn approximately 200,000 runes in under six minutes once you’ve reached Miquella’s Haligtree and have the right equipment.
Quests, Encounters, and Puzzles
Elden Ring Guide: Where to Use Sellen’s Primal Glintstone
Sorceress Sellen’s quest eventually gives you her Primal Glintstone, but the game doesn’t make its destination particularly obvious. We’ll show you where to find the hidden body beneath the Three Sisters and continue Sellen’s questline.
Elden Ring Guide: Where to Find the Unalloyed Gold Needle
You’ll need the Unalloyed Gold Needle to advance Millicent’s questline. Here’s where to find Commander O’Neil in Caelid, how to approach the fight, and what to do with the needle after defeating him.
Elden Ring Guide: How to Trigger the Ensha Roundtable Hold Encounter
Roundtable Hold isn’t always as safe as it appears. This guide explains how to trigger Ensha’s invasion and claim the Clinging Bone weapon and Royal Remains armor set.
Elden Ring Guide: How to Solve the Oridys’s Rise Puzzle
The entrance to Oridys’s Rise is sealed until you locate three wise beasts hidden nearby. We’ll show you where to find all three spectral turtles and remove the barrier protecting the tower.
Items, Armor, and Mausoleums
Where to Find a Sacramental Bud in Elden Ring
Sacramental Buds are uncommon crafting materials needed for Preserving Boluses, making them especially useful when dealing with Scarlet Rot. This guide shows you where to find several of them in the Lands Between.
Elden Ring Guide: Where to Find Deathroot
Deathroot is a key item tied to Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman, and his collection of Bestial Incantations. Here’s where you can begin finding Deathroot and what you can receive for turning it in.
Elden Ring Guide: How to Stop the Walking Mausoleums
Those enormous Walking Mausoleums won’t let you inside while they’re stomping around. We’ll explain how to bring them down safely and gain access to the Remembrance duplication chamber inside.
Elden Ring Guide: How to Get the Scaled Armor Set
The Scaled Armor Set is earned through the Volcano Manor questline after accepting a request to eliminate Old Knight Istvan. Here’s how to start the assignment, locate your target, and claim the complete armor set.
More Elden Ring Guides Are Coming
There’s always something else to find in the Lands Between and the Land of Shadow. As we publish more Elden Ring guides covering bosses, weapons, armor, quests, locations, spells, secrets, and anything else that can help the Tarnished, we’ll add them to this hub.
Be sure to bookmark this page and check back whenever you need help continuing your journey.