Elden Ring — Where to Go Next
The recommended progression route through every major area and boss.
Updated: May 2026
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Limgrave → Stormveil → Liurnia → Raya Lucaria → Altus Plateau → Leyndell → Mountaintops → Crumbling Farum → Erdtree → Elden Beast. Optional: Caelid, Volcano Manor, Deeproot Depths, Haligtree. DLC: after Mohg or Radahn.
01 Early Game (Level 1-40)
- Limgrave + Weeping Peninsula — explore, level up, get your build started
- Stormveil Castle — beat Margit and Godrick (level 25-35)
- Liurnia of the Lakes — explore south first, Caria Manor for special gear
- Raya Lucaria Academy — beat Rennala (level 35-45)
02 Mid Game (Level 40-80)
- Altus Plateau — via Grand Lift of Dectus or the cave route
- Volcano Manor (optional) — assassination quests for unique rewards
- Leyndell, Royal Capital — beat Morgott (level 70-90)
- Caelid (optional) — Radahn festival, Sellia Crystal Tunnel
03 Late Game (Level 80-120)
- Mountaintops of the Giants — beat Fire Giant
- Crumbling Farum Azula — beat Maliketh
- Leyndell, Ashen Capital — through the city to the Erdtree
- Elden Beast — final boss (level 120+)
04 Optional Endgame Areas
- Consecrated Snowfield → Haligtree — Malenia fight (hardest boss)
- Mohgwyn Palace — Mohg, Lord of Blood + rune farming
- Deeproot Depths — questline related area
05 Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
Access the DLC after defeating Mohg or Starscourge Radahn. The DLC is balanced for endgame characters (level 120+). Expect significantly harder enemies and bosses.
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