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Elden Ring: How to get to Altus PlateauStruggling to reach the Altus Plateau? Here’s where to go!
Struggling to reach the Altus Plateau? Here’s where to go!
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Not sure how to reach the Altus Plateau in Elden Ring?As you might know, theElden Ringmap is absolutely gigantic (and bound to get bigger with theShadow Of The Erdtreeexpansion!).Liurniamay be the largest of the regions in terms of sheer traversable space, but the Altus Plateau just to its north is one of the most confusing to reach for new players.
The Altus Plateau is located right next to the capital,Leyndell, and it’s the main path towards the capital, which means you’ll need to learn how to reach it sooner or later. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to get to Altus Plateau using either the Grand Lift Of Dectus or the hidden pathway through the Ruin-Strewn Precipice.
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How to get to Altus Plateau in Elden Ring
There are three ways to get to the Altus Plateau in Elden Ring:
How to reach the Ruin-Strewn Precipice
To get to the Ruin-Strewn Precipice, simply follow the ravine in the lake in the north of Liurnia. At the end of the pathway you’ll see a cliff face with pillars carved into it, and wooden structures going up the wall. From there you can climb a ladder into the Ruin-Strewn Precipice.
The Ruin-Strewn Precipice is, for most people, the easiest and best way into the Altus Plateau. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
The Ruin-Strewn Precipice path is fairly linear, so after a little while you’ll arrive at a boss fight withMagma Wyrm Makar. Defeat this boss and proceed out through the other side of the cave, and you’ll emerge in the Altus Plateau.
How to use the Grand Lift Of Dectus
If you want to use the Grand Lift Of Dectus, then you’ll need to gather both halves of the Dectus Medallion. The first half is located in Fort Haight in the southeast corner of Limgrave. The second half is far harder to reach; it’s in Fort Faroth in Caelid. We’ve got full details on where to find the Medallion halves in ourGrand Lift Of Dectusguide.
You’ll need to venture deep into Caelid to get the Grand Lift Of Dectus working, unfortunately. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
How to use the Abductor Virgin to reach Altus Plateau
You have to make sure you die while inside the Abductor Virgin, or it won’t transport you. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Follow the path in front of you, and you’ll reach a boss fight with a pair of Abductor Virgins. It’s a tough fight with Mount Gelmir scaling, so this is probably the hardest method of all. But if you manage it, then just past the boss room you’ll emerge from the cave with a clear path into the Altus Plateau.
That’s every way to get to the Altus Plateau in Elden Ring. To prepare yourself for the increased difficulty there compared to Limgrave and Liurnia, check out our handy guides on thebest weapons,best builds,best armor sets, andbest spellsin Elden Ring.
