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Elden Ring Mountaintops of the Giants Walkthrough

Mountaintops of the Giants is one of the most challenging regions in Elden Ring, known for its frozen landscapes and powerful enemies. This walkthrough will guide you through its icy peaks.

Getting to Mountaintops of the Giants

You can reach Mountaintops of the Giants through the Grand Lift of Rold after defeating Morgott in Leyndell, or by taking the teleporter in the Forbidden Lands.

Main Path

  1. Grand Lift of Rold → Whiteridge Road

    • Navigate through the frozen mountains
    • Find the Map Fragment for Mountaintops
    • Beware of the giants and frost

  2. Whiteridge Road → Castle Sol

    • Defeat the various enemies
    • Navigate through the castle
    • Face the castle boss

  3. Castle Sol → First Church of Marika

    • Continue through the frozen landscape
    • Find the secret path to the Forge
    • Prepare for the final areas

  4. First Church of Marika → Forge of the Giants

    • Navigate through the forge
    • Defeat the Fire Giant
    • Continue to the final areas

Side Areas

North Mountaintops

  • Castle Sol - Optional dungeon
  • First Church of Marika - Sacred site
  • Forge of the Giants - Major area

South Mountaintops

  • Whiteridge Road - Entry area
  • Giants’ Mountaintop - Exploration 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 (final encounter)
  • Jar Bairn - Jar NPC
  • Patches - The Hyena (if you’ve met him)
  • Blaidd - Wolf knight (if you’ve met him)
  • Rogier - Sorcerer (if you’ve met him)

Bosses in Mountaintops of the Giants

  1. Misbegotten Warrior & Crucible Knight - Castle Sol
  2. Fire Giant - Forge of the Giants
  3. Godfrey, First Elden Lord - Erdtree Sanctuary
  4. Radagon of the Golden Order - Erdtree Sanctuary
  5. Elden Beast - Erdtree Sanctuary

Important Items to Find

  • Rivers of Blood - Powerful katana
  • Moonveil - Magic katana
  • Smithing Stones - Upgrade materials
  • Golden Seeds - Flask upgrades
  • Sacred Tears - Flask potency upgrades

Exploration Tips

  1. Use Torrent - Essential for fast travel
  2. Avoid Frost - Frost buildup is dangerous
  3. Check for Secret Paths - Many hidden routes
  4. Listen for Ghostly Voices - They lead to treasures
  5. Rest at Sites of Grace - To reset enemies
  • Early Mountaintops: Levels 80-90
  • Mid Mountaintops: Levels 90-100
  • Forge of the Giants: Levels 100-110

Key Locations

  • Grand Lift of Rold - Main entry point
  • Whiteridge Road - First major area
  • Castle Sol - Optional dungeon
  • First Church of Marika - Sacred site
  • Forge of the Giants - Major 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 (final)
  • Jar Bairn’s Questline - Jar NPC
  • Patches’s Questline - The Hyena
  • Blaidd’s Questline - Wolf knight

What’s Next

After exploring Mountaintops of the Giants and defeating the Fire Giant, you’ll face the final bosses in the Erdtree Sanctuary. Check out our final boss guides for the ultimate challenge!

For more area walkthroughs, check out our other guides!

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