All Tarnished begin their journey in Limgrave, Elden Ring's starting region. Whether you're a newcomer or a Soulsborne veteran, this region is packed with secrets to uncover, dungeons to clear, and bosses to slay. Today, we'll be walking you through the most important areas of this region.
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This walkthrough will act as a sort of mini-hub for all of our Limgrave guides, containing all of our in-depth dungeon, boss, and collectible guides to help you start off on the right foot. An in-depth breakdown of how to navigate this zone can also be found below. Use the table of contents above to jump to any section that interests you.
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You'll start your adventure at The First Step. Speak to the NPC there, activate the Shrine of Grace, then make your way to the Church of Elleh north of your location. A Tree Sentinel will be patrolling the road, so sneak around him if you don't wish to fight a boss this early.
At the Church of Elleh, you'll find a wandering merchant who will sell you a Crafting Kit, a core item needed to access Elden Ring's crafting system. Grab the Golden Runes just outside the church's entrance, break them, and purchase the kit.
Continue up the road until you find a massive enemy encampment. Hang left of the camp to find a Shrine of Grace just outside a gate. Rest at the shrine to speak with Melina. Accept her request to unlock the ability to level up. She'll also give you an item to summon a mount, Torrent. Hop on your mount, walk towards the stone slab inside the camp to find a map of west Limgrave, then leave. Fast travel back to the Church of Elleh (don't walk there) to spawn Renna the Witch. She'll give you a bell needed to summon
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