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Elden Ring: How to get to Mountaintops Of The GiantsHere’s how to reach the Mountaintops beyond Leyndell
Here’s how to reach the Mountaintops beyond Leyndell
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Trying to reach the Mountaintops Of The Giants in Elden Ring?The colossal Mountaintops Of The Giants are found at the far north of The Lands Between inElden Ring, and they can only be accessed viaLeyndell, the Capital and home of the Erdtree. The Mountaintops are a required region in Elden Ring, because you need the Giants' Flame at the top of the Mountaintops to progress the story. But getting there can be rather confusing for new players.
In this guide, we’ll clearly explain what you need to do to get to theMountaintops Of The Giantsin Elden Ring. We’ll start at Leyndell, and go through all the steps so you know exactly what is left to do in your playthrough before you reach the perilous Mountaintops.
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How to get to the Mountaintops Of The Giants in Elden Ring
To get to the Mountaintops Of The Giants in Elden Ring, you must first defeat Morgott, The Omen King in Leyndell. Morgott can be found at the base of the Erdtree itself, a short distance beyond the Erdtree Sanctuary where you fight the apparition of Godfrey, First Elden Lord.
Once you fight and defeat Morgott, you must touch the Erdtree boundary, then rest at theSite Of Gracein the boss arena and talk to Melina, who will reveal the path through the Forbidden Lands to the Mountaintops Of The Giants.
To reach the Mountaintops Of The Giants, you must first defeat Morgott in Leyndell. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
How to reach Morgott
To reach this area, you should first progress to the Avenue Balcony Site Of Grace in the centre of Leyndell. From here, go down the stairs to the northwest, and then just past the Leyndell Archer is a wing of Gransax, the gigantic petrified dragon in Leyndell. Jump onto the wing and climb up it all the way to the top.
The first branch path you must follow, just after the Avenue Balcony Site Of Grace. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
The second branch you must follow, just after the West Capital Rampart Site Of Grace. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
After that you can jump down into a ruined section of building with a ladder. Climb the ladder and follow the path past the next Site Of Grace, and past the Gargoyle miniboss. Towards the end of the path you’ll see a branch of the Erdtree embedded in the platform, which you can use as a ramp. Climb up onto the branch and follow the path all the way to the top, where you’ll arrive at the Erdtree Sanctuary.
Beyond the Godfrey fight, Morgott awaits you at the base of the Erdtree. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
After that, all that remains is to use the south exit and climb the steps to face Morgott at the base of the Erdtree.
The next step in your story won’t occur until you’ve touched the Impenetrable Thorns. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
After beating Morgott
After you’ve defeated Morgott (which we have a wholeboss guidedevoted to), you should walk up to the stairs at the back of the arena, and interact with the thorn-covered doorway at the end. You’ll be presented with the following message:
After seeing this message, head back to the centre of the boss arena and rest at the newly appeared Site Of Grace there. This will automatically trigger a cutscene where you speak with Melina.
Melina explains that the only way to pass the thorns is to burn the Erdtree using the flame at the top of the Mountaintops Of The Giants. To this end, she gives you the Rold Medallion, which can be used to activate the Grand Lift Of Rold at the end of the Forbidden Lands beyond Leyndell.
Use the doorway at the end of the main road in Leyndell to reach the Forbidden Lands. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
How to get to the Forbidden Lands
Once you’ve finished speaking with Melina, teleport back to the Avenue Balcony Site Of Grace, and this time head up the stairs and into the main road of Leyndell. From here, head northeast, in the opposite direction of the palace. Previously the great door barring entry at the end of this road was locked, but now it is free for you to open.
The Grand Lift Of Rold at the end of the Forbidden Lands will take you straight into the Mountaintops Of The Giants. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
How to get to the Grand Lift Of Rold
The Forbidden Lands are actually very linear and short, serving merely as a snowy path bridging Leyndell and the Mountaintops Of The Giants. From the Forbidden Lands Site Of Grace, simply head down the path, staying wary of the Vulgar Militiamen you may encounter on the way. If you travel at nighttime, be wary also of the Night’s Cavalry prowling a short distance into the Forbidden Lands.
That wraps up this quick guide on how to make your way beyond Leyndell and the Forbidden Lands to enter the Mountaintops Of The Giants. If you thought Leyndell was hard, you’ve got another thing coming with the Mountaintops, so you’d best prepare yourself with our myriad guides on thebest weapons,best builds,best armor sets, andbest spellsin Elden Ring.
