Elden Ring Liurnia of the Lakes Walkthrough

Liurnia of the Lakes is the second major region in Elden Ring, known for its beautiful scenery and challenging enemies. This walkthrough will guide you through its diverse areas.

Getting to Liurnia

After defeating Margit the Fell Omen, you can access Liurnia through the Stormhill Cave or by defeating Godrick and using the Grand Lift of Dectus.

Main Path

1. Lake-Facing Cliffs → Academy Gate Town

   • Navigate the cliffs and water
   • Find the Map Fragment for Liurnia
   • Beware of the giant crabs

2. Academy Gate Town → Raya Lucaria Academy

   • Defeat the soldiers and mages
   • Solve the puzzle to enter the academy
   • Face Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon

3. Academy → Carian Manor

   • Navigate through the manor
   • Defeat the various enemies
   • Complete the questlines

Side Areas

North Liurnia

• Caria Manor - Optional dungeon
• Three Sisters - Contains Ranni’s Rise
• Kingsrealm Ruins - Exploration area

South Liurnia

• Academy Gate Town - Main settlement
• Laskyar Ruins - Optional area
• Village of the Albinaurics - Optional village

Underground

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

Notable NPCs

• Ranni - Witch in Three Sisters
• Blaidd - Wolf knight
• Seluvis - Sorcerer in Caria Manor
• Iji - Blacksmith in Caria Manor
• Thops - Sorcerer in the academy

Bosses in Liurnia

1. Red Wolf of Radagon - Academy of Raya Lucaria
2. Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon - Academy of Raya Lucaria
3. Royal Knight Loretta - Caria Manor
4. Starscourge Radahn - Caelid (nearby)

Important Items to Find

• Academy Glintstone Staff - Best early staff
• Carian Knight Set - Good armor set
• Sorceries - Various magic spells
• Smithing Stones - Upgrade materials
• Golden Seeds - Flask upgrades

Exploration Tips

1. Use Torrent - Essential for water travel
2. Check for Illusory Walls - Many secrets hidden
3. Listen for Ghostly Voices - They lead to treasures
4. Rest at Sites of Grace - To reset enemies
5. Explore Thoroughly - Many hidden items

Recommended Level

• Early Liurnia: Levels 30-40
• Mid Liurnia: Levels 40-50
• Academy: Levels 50-60

Key Locations

• Lake-Facing Cliffs - Entry point
• Academy Gate Town - Main settlement
• Raya Lucaria Academy - Major dungeon
• Caria Manor - Optional dungeon
• Three Sisters - Quest hub

Secrets and Hidden Items

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

Combat Tips

1. Use Magic - Many enemies are weak to magic
2. Bring Spirit Summons - Against groups
3. Learn Enemy Patterns - Each enemy has specific attacks
4. Use the Environment - Water and terrain
5. Upgrade Your Weapons - Regularly

Questlines

• Ranni’s Questline - Major questline
• Blaidd’s Questline - Related to Ranni
• Seluvis’s Questline - Sorcery-focused
• Thops’s Questline - Academy-related

What’s Next

After exploring Liurnia and defeating Rennala, you can access the Altus Plateau region. Check out our Altus Plateau walkthrough for your next adventure!

For more area walkthroughs, check out our other guides!