Elden Ring: Cliffbottom Catacombs Walkthrough

You will find Rimed Crystal Bud crafting items throughout the area, along with Rowa Fruit growing from red bushes. The small and large Fingercreepers will drop Smithing Stone [2] or Somber Smithing Stone [2] . At the central fountain, you will also find x3 Smithing Stone [2] items. Be careful, though, as the fountain itself is crawling with smaller Fingercreepers. Be wary throughout this courtyard area; the Fingercreepers are hanging from almost everyth


You’ll eventually reach a landing with a ladder going down. Before doing that, head up onto the rooftop to the east where you’ll find a corpse with x5 Old Fang on it. Head down the ladder , and you’ll find yourself on the upper balcony above the Chapel at the Manor Lower Level site of grace. From here, you can loot the corpse at the edge carrying one Spellproof Dried Liv


Another of Loretta’s favorite moves, she will point the butt of her War Sickle toward you as it’s glowing blue, then send a magical volley of several seeking energy blasts. She can sometimes repeat this attack a surprising number of times in a row, so be ready to dodge repeatedly when you see her begin this attack sequence. If you’re already at range, you can get away with sidestepping these projectiles as they seek you out. Early in the fight, she will cast a version of this attack that only sends out a single magical blast, but she seems keener to use the powered-up vers


Loretta will two-hand her War Sickle and draw it back over her left shoulder , charging up a single big attack. She charges it up longer than you’d think, so be careful not to start dodging too early. This attack can do some hefty damage, so when the attack starts, dodge into it to avoid the damage. It’s a single big swing, with a recognizable wind-up, so if you’re able to dodge, she’ll be vulnerable to your follow-up atta


Head out the far doorway and down the stairs. You’ll encounter a few large wolves in the area. Try to take them on one at a time. To the west, you’ll spot a Golden Seed guarded by a large wolf. Heading to the north, you’ll spot an item at the foot of a tree guarded by a patrolling wolf. It’s another x3 Rimed Crystal


After resting at the site of grace, head deeper into the catacombs until you reach an elevator platform. Ride this down to the bottom and proceed down the next hall. You’ll encounter two Imps in the next room, lurking around the corners. Dispatch them and loot the Root Resin at the far end of the r


You will also find fingertips poking up from the ground, often just around a glowing item. This is a trap . When you stray too close, the large Fingercreepers will burst from the ground right into a grab attack, dealing some significant dam


Return to the main path, and continue through another archway. You’ll spot a small Fingercreepers clinging to the side, as well as an item on top of the archway. You can’t grab it yet, but we’ll be b


Head out the hallway at the east end of this chamber. At the end of this new hallway, turn right and loot one Grave Glovewort [2] . In the next room, you’ll spot a pressure plate trap in the middle of the room. A patrolling Omen will begin heading toward you from down the hall. This trap can be a hazard during this fight, but you can also use it to your advantage , getting some free hits off on the O


Speak with Pidia, an Albinauric merchant. Pidia offers a great selection of items, including but not limited to one Larval Tear , Glintstone Craftsman’s Cookbook [7], Ash of War: Carian Retaliation, one Ripple Blade, and the ever-stylish Black Leather Shie


Loretta is immune to status effects , so if you’ve been relying on a Bleed, Frost, or Scarlet Rot build, you’ll need to rethink your regular strategy. She also has some hefty magic and fire absorption , so any magic or fire attacks will be reduced in damaging her. Loretta has no Lightning damage absorption to speak of, so if you have any lightning incantations or weapon enchantments, they’ll come in handy during this fi


Commander Niall can be found atop Castle Sol deep within Mountaintops of the Giants, one of the endgame areas in Elden Ring tips Elden Ring collectibles . He poses quite a threat to lower-level players, but the rewards for defeating him can be very signific


Next, you'll want to equip a solid set of armor that will allow you to absorb some physical damage without dying. Equipping heavy armor such as the Tree Sentinel Armor and Crucible Axe Armor is ideal, but you should always make sure that you maintain a Medium Equipment Load regardless of what you decide to use. Lastly, bring your most upgraded Spirit Ashes or your toughest friend, and you're ready to


This attack has a great tell, so you’ll always know when it’s happening. She begins casting the spell to the side, then aims it toward you as it reaches maximum charge . Sometimes, she will leap into the air to cast this spell, while other times she’ll simply rear back on her mount during the casting. The projectile is fairly easy to dodge, but it will sometimes impact the ground behind you and damage you with the impact damage. Your best bet is to dodge directly into the attack . This will put you far enough away from the impact zone to avoid any damage. Plus, it can help put you in an advantageous position to attack