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Elden Ring Altus Plateau Walkthrough

Altus Plateau is the third major region in Elden Ring, known for its golden fields and challenging enemies. This walkthrough will guide you through its vast landscapes.

Getting to Altus Plateau

You can reach Altus Plateau through the Grand Lift of Dectus (requires Dectus Medallion) or through the Ruin-Strewn Precipice in Liurnia.

Main Path

  1. Grand Lift of Dectus → West Altus

    • Navigate through the golden fields
    • Find the Map Fragment for Altus Plateau
    • Beware of the giant enemies

  2. West Altus → Windmill Village

    • Defeat the various enemies
    • Explore the windmill area
    • Find the secret paths

  3. Windmill Village → Wyndham Ruins

    • Navigate through the ruins
    • Defeat the enemies and bosses
    • Continue to the capital

  4. Wyndham Ruins → Leyndell, Royal Capital

    • Enter the royal capital
    • Navigate through the city
    • Face the final bosses

Side Areas

West Altus

  • Windmill Village - Optional area
  • Wyndham Ruins - Exploration area
  • Perfumer’s Grotto - Optional dungeon

East Altus

  • Shaded Castle - Optional dungeon
  • Dominula, Windmill Village - Side area
  • Minor Erdtree - Sacred tree

Underground

  • Siofra River - Underground area
  • Nokron, Eternal City - Hidden city
  • Ainsel River - Another underground area

Notable NPCs

  • Alexander - Warrior jar
  • Diallos - Noble from Limgrave
  • Patches - The Hyena (if you’ve met him)
  • Jar Bairn - Jar NPC
  • Thops - Sorcerer from Liurnia

Bosses in Altus Plateau

  1. Eleonora, Violet Bloody Finger - Dominula
  2. Godskin Noble - Shaded Castle
  3. Godfrey, First Elden Lord - Leyndell
  4. Morgott, the Omen King - Leyndell

Important Items to Find

  • Giant Crusher - Powerful colossal weapon
  • Blasphemous Blade - Remembrance weapon
  • Smithing Stones - Upgrade materials
  • Golden Seeds - Flask upgrades
  • Sacred Tears - Flask potency upgrades

Exploration Tips

  1. Use Torrent - Essential for fast travel
  2. Check for Secret Paths - Many hidden routes
  3. Listen for Ghostly Voices - They lead to treasures
  4. Rest at Sites of Grace - To reset enemies
  5. Explore Thoroughly - Many hidden items
  • Early Altus Plateau: Levels 50-60
  • Mid Altus Plateau: Levels 60-70
  • Leyndell: Levels 70-80

Key Locations

  • Grand Lift of Dectus - Main entry point
  • West Altus - First major area
  • Windmill Village - Side area
  • Wyndham Ruins - Exploration area
  • Leyndell, Royal Capital - Final area

Secrets and Hidden Items

  • Secret Paths - Hidden routes throughout
  • Hidden Rooms - Behind illusory walls
  • Secret NPCs - In various locations
  • Secret Treasures - Throughout the region

Combat Tips

  1. Use Spirit Summons - Against groups of enemies
  2. Learn Enemy Patterns - Each enemy has specific attacks
  3. Use the Environment - Terrain and obstacles
  4. Upgrade Your Weapons - Regularly for better damage
  5. Bring Healing Items - Flask of Crimson Tears

Questlines

  • Alexander’s Questline - Warrior jar
  • Diallos’s Questline - Noble NPC
  • Patches’s Questline - The Hyena
  • Jar Bairn’s Questline - Jar NPC

What’s Next

After clearing Altus Plateau and defeating the bosses in Leyndell, you’ll gain access to the Mountaintops of the Giants. Check out our Mountaintops of the Giants walkthrough for your next adventure!

For more area walkthroughs, check out our other guides!

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