Here's a basic walkthrough for the early stages of "Elden Ring" to help you get started:
Starting Steps: 
1.Character Creation: Choose your starting class based on your preferred playstyle. Remember, you can respec later in the game, but your choice now affects early gameplay.
2.Begin at the Stranded Graveyard: After the tutorial, you'll start at the beach. Explore this area to familiarize yourself with combat and find the Fringefolk Hero's Grave (optional, requires a Stonesword Key to enter).
3.Meet Melina: Make your way up the hill, dealing with or avoiding enemies until you reach the first Site of Grace. Here, you'll meet Melina, who offers to take you to the Roundtable Hold.
4.Activate Lifts: Before heading to the Roundtable Hold, activate the lift near the beginning of the game by touching the Site of Grace at the top of the hill, then take this lift to reach Limgrave.
Limgrave:
First Steps in Limgrave:
1.Church of Elleh: After the lift, you'll find the Church of Elleh where you meet Renna (Ranni) if you've found the spectral steed whistle. She'll give you the Spirit Calling Bell.
2.Explore: Head west to explore the Gatefront Ruins, where you'll find a Site of Grace. This area introduces you to combat with knights and soldiers.
Tree Sentinel (Optional Boss):
3.Near the Gatefront Ruins, you'll encounter the Tree Sentinel. It's a tough early game boss, but you can choose to fight, run past, or come back later.
Fringefolk Hero's Grave (Optional):
4.If you have a Stonesword Key, you can enter this dungeon for some early game loot, including a valuable talisman.
Stormveil Castle:
5.Head north towards Stormveil Castle. Before entering, explore around it:
•Stormhill Shack: Find Merchant Kale here for trading and buying items.
•Stormgate: Enter the castle, dealing with or avoiding the guards.
Castle Exploration:
6.Stormveil Gate: Use the side entrance to avoid the main gate's guards. You can use a Stonesword Key here or find another route.
Inside Stormveil:
7.Battle through or sneak past enemies, collecting items and learning about the castle's layout.
8.Godrick the Grafted: Eventually, you'll face Godrick, one of the Shardbearers. This is the first major boss fight for many players.
After Godrick:
Return to the Roundtable Hold:
1.After defeating Godrick, go back to the Roundtable Hold where you'll receive Great Runes and can progress NPC quests.
Liurnia of the Lakes:
2.Head north from Stormveil Castle. You'll find the lakes area with new sites to explore like the Academy of Raya Lucaria to the north, but there are many side areas:
3.Liurnia's West: Explore places like Caria Manor.
4.Liurnia's East: Visit the Village of the Albinaurics and the Frenzied Flame Village.
Continue Exploration or Main Quest:
5.Here, you can choose to: Further explore Limgrave, Caelid, or Liurnia for more loot, experience, and side quests.
6.Proceed with the main story by heading to the Academy of Raya Lucaria for the next major boss, Rennala.
General Tips: 
•Explore Thoroughly: Look for hidden caves, catacombs, and dungeons. These often contain bosses, valuable items, and experience points.
•Use Your Mount: Torrent can be used to escape from fights or reach high places. Summon him when necessary for mobility and combat advantage.
•NPC Quests: Engage with NPCs; their quests can lead to powerful rewards or change the game's ending.
•Level Appropriately: If the area or boss you're up against feels too hard, explore elsewhere to gain levels or better gear.
•Crafting and Upgrades: Craft items when you can, and don't hesitate to upgrade your weapons at Sites of Grace using Smithing Stones.
Note: This walkthrough provides a basic path, but "Elden Ring" encourages exploration and deviation from the main path, so feel free to venture off and see what secrets The Lands Between holds for you. Remember, the game is designed to be challenging, so there's no shame in retreating, exploring another area, and coming back stronger. |
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