ThoughElden Ring features approximately a dozen required boss fights to reach the end of the game, there are many optional boss fights scattered throughout the Altus Plateau and beyond. The impressively large map features five distinct areas: Limgrave, Caelid, Liurnia, the Mountaintops of Giants, and the Altus Plateau. While many of these areas are locked from the game's beginning, players can unlock new locations by defeating essential bosses. However, it's recommended that players take time to explore their surroundings and defeat enemies hidden throughout Elden Ring's open world on their way to becoming Elden Lord.
Elden Ring takes place in the Lands Between after the Shattering of a mysterious artifact (the game's namesake). The player character, a disgraced Tarnished, wakes from death and roams the world in search of becoming the next Elden Lord. Once players get a few hours into the game, they can steadily become more powerful and take on some of the many optional bosses throughout the Lands Between. While many of these fights aren't essential to the storyline, they present necessary upgrades to confront greater challenges, including runes, and better armor and weapons. The Altus Plateau is one such area that provides players with an abundance of resources, enemies, and boss fights to partake in.
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The Altus Plateau is a late-game area that players can't access until they've left Elden Ring's Stormveil Castle far behind. Located in the upper left of the map, players can expect to face various magical and monstrous opponents. Thankfully, there aren't many bosses in the area compared to other locations in Elden Ring. Many completionists can
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