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Mountaintops of the Giants is a late-game region in Elden Ring, and our walkthrough should guide you through this smaller area. Compared to other regions in the game, it’s certainly straightforward. There’s only one major story boss that moves the plot along as well as a handful of NPCs and dungeons.
Mountaintops of the Giants Elden Ring Walkthrough
Before we get into the walkthrough, check out the guide on how to reach the Mountaintops of the Giants first. Once there, you’ll notice that there are two sections: East and West (Consecrated Snowfields). When you get through the east section, you can get to the rest of the region.
It’s all rather straightforward though, but our guide should help make the process even easier. We’ll walk you through some of the regions in Mountaintops of the Giants and list all the dungeons, NPCs, and some of the best loot.
Mountaintops of the Giants – Foot of the Forge
Once you’re in the region, you can unlock a portion of the area quickly. This is because you’ll get the area map once you exit the elevator and start down the mountain trail.
Now that the map is revealed, head to Zamor Ruins Site of Grace. There’s a hill to the left. As you travel up it, you’ll round the edge of the clifftop. There’s a stone bridge and some perfumers guarding it.
After you cross the bridge, keep going to the mountain as you’ll soon encounter the frozen lake. Head northeast, and as you travel up the frozen river, you’ll notice the Golden Seed Tree.
From the edge of the lake, you’ll get another Site of Grace in the Mountaintops of the Giant region in Elden Ring.
After crossing the lake, there’s another Site of Grace inside the First Church of Marika.
If you go along the cliff’s edge, you’ll see a chain bridge and Guardian’s Garrison castle. Don’t forget to get the Giant’s Gravepost Site of Grace.
Now, we just have to move up the hill, and we’ll soon be at the Foot of the Forge Site of Grace.
It’s here that you’ll have to defeat the Fire Giant, a Legend Boss.
Mountaintops of the Giants Elden Ring Walkthrough – Consecrated Snowfields Region
The Consecrated Snowfields Region is known as the second to last region in the game. However, you don’t exactly have to travel her to beat the game. Nevertheless, our Mountaintops of the Giants region walkthrough would be incomplete without it.
It’s not easy to reach this area since it’s hidden. As such, you’ll need two halves of a secret medallion that leads to the Grand Lift of Rold.
The left half is found after you finish with Castle Sol and head beyond the boss arena. Meanwhile, the right half is in Liurnia of the Lakes in the Village of the Albinaurics. An old man has this piece, and you can kill him or not to obtain it.
When you have both pieces, return to the Grand Lift of Rold and select the option with the medallion. It’ll take you to a small dungeon, and once you leave, you’ll be in the Consecrated Snowfields Region.
Mountaintops of the Giants – Dungeons
There are seven minor dungeons found in the Mountaintops of the Giants region. There’s also a hidden Legacy Dungeon located further north of the Consecrated Snowfields.
Check out some information about the dungeons in the table below.
Dungeon | Location | Boss |
Cave of the Forlorn | South of Minor Erdtree in Consecrated Snowfield | Misbegotten Crusader |
Consecrated Snowfield Catacombs | Eastern cliffs in Consecrated Snowfield | Putrid Grave Warden Duelist |
Giant-Conquering Hero’s Grave | Atop a plateau northeast of Zamor Ruins | Ancient Hero of Zamor |
Giants’ Mountaintop Catacombs | North of Zamor Ruins is a bridge with fire monks. From there, head southeast and follow the slope. | Ulcerated Tree Spirit |
Hidden Path to the Haligtree | Forbidden Lands | Stray Mimic Tear |
Spiritcaller’s Cave | Western bank of the Freezing Lake | Godskin Apostle and Godskin Noble |
Yelough Anix Tunnel | West of Consecrated Snowfields and on the cliff face south of Yelough Anix Ruins | Astel, Stars of Darkness |
Now that we have the minor dungeons let’s find the Legacy Dungeon. Miquella’s Haligtree sits north of the Consecrated Snowfields. Going through here, you’ll fight Loretta, Knight of the Haligtree. After defeating her, you’ll gain access to Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree, a Legacy Dungeon that acts as the second section of Miquella’s Haligtree.
Mountaintops of the Giants – Field Bosses
In the Mountaintops of the Giants region, there are numerous field bosses, as per usual in Elden Ring. Of course, there are also more than a dozen different regular enemies and creatures lurking about. However, we’ll let you know what field bosses to expect and where to find them. This way, you’ll know more about what to expect if you decide to face these optional bosses.
Boss | Location |
Borealis, the Freezing Fog | Northeast of the region in the frozen lake area |
Chief Guardian Arghanthy | The highest section of Guardian’s Garrison |
Commander Niall | Castle Sol |
Death Rite Bird | After crossing the bridge northwest of Stargazer’s Ruins, go down the cliffs. |
Erdtree Avatar | Minor Erdtree east of Stargazer’s Ruins |
Roundtable Knight Vyke | Lord Contender’s Evergaol |
Mountaintops of the Giants Elden Ring Walkthrough – NPCs
Located throughout Mountaintops of the Giants are a number of NPCs. Because these NPCs can offer you resources, items, or even quests, we’ve included them in our Mountaintops of the Giants region walkthrough.
NPC | Location |
Brother Corhyn | Bridge south of Stargazer’s Ruins. However, only once you follow along with his questline from earlier at Roundtable Hold. |
Goldmask | Next to Brother Corhyn |
Hermit Merchant Mountaintops East | South of Stargazer’s Ruins |
Melina | Site of Grace center of First Church of Marika |
Millicent | Ancient Snow Valley Ruins Site of Grace |
Palm Reader | Base of the Grand Lift of Rold |
Shabriri | Near the start of the region |
Mountaintops of the Giants – Additional Areas
Mountaintops of the Giants isn’t the largest of regions in Elden Ring, but it’s packed plenty to keep you busy. There are several Sites of Grace and numerous sub-locations within the region. Some we’ve mentioned previously, but we’ll list them all out:
Sub-Locations
- Castle Sol
- Church of Repose
- Consecrated Snowfield Catacombs
- First Church of Marika
- Flame Peak
- Forge of the Giants
- Giant-Conquring Hero’s Grave
- Giant’s Mountaintop Catacombs
- Grand Lift of Rold
- Guardians’ Garrisons
- Heretical Rise
- Lord Contender’s Evergaol
- Minor Erdtree
- Shack of the Lofty
- Spiritcaller’s Cave
- Stargazer’s Ruins
- Zamar Ruins
Sites of Grace
- Ancient Snow Valley Ruins
- Castle Sol (2): Rooftop and Main Gate
- Church of Repose
- Church of the Eclipse
- Fire Giant
- First Church of Marika
- Foot of the Forge
- Forge of the Giants
- Freezing Lake
- Giant-Conquering Hero’s Grave
- Giants’ Gravepost
- Giants’ Mountaintop Catacombs
- Snow Valley Ruins Overlook
- Spiritcaller Cave
- Whiteridge Road
- Zamor Ruins
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