For a first run, take the cliffside entrance suggested by Gatekeeper Gostoc, reach Rampart Tower, then work through the castle to Liftside Chamber and Secluded Cell. The main gate is an alternative, but its defenses make a direct charge dangerous. This route names the area boss; optional detours are separate below.
For a first run, take the cliffside entrance suggested by Gatekeeper Gostoc, reach Rampart Tower, then work through the castle to Liftside Chamber and Secluded Cell. The main gate is an alternative, but its defenses make a direct charge dangerous. This route names the area boss; optional detours are separate below.
Choose an entrance
After defeating Margit, follow the road to Stormveil's main gate and activate the nearby grace. Speak to Gostoc in the gatehouse: he suggests an opening along the left cliff, or you can ask for the main gate to be opened. For the side route, follow the cliff ledges to Stormveil Cliffside grace and continue upward through the castle's exterior and rooms.
Watch the enemy throwing explosives along the upper passage. A dark room with a knight is part of the route; collect the key inside after dealing with him, then use it on the locked door nearby and climb the ladder. Continue upward past another knight to the Rampart Tower grace. Rest there before exploring further.
Rampart Tower to the courtyard
From Rampart Tower, go through the door onto the castle walls. Watch for hawks carrying explosive barrels; don't rush directly beneath them. Follow the wall to the church roof and descend. A window can take you into the church where Rogier stands; leave the church and follow the rooms toward the large hall with a Grafted Scion.
You can avoid the Scion rather than fight it. A nearby lift connects back to Rampart Tower once reached, giving you a useful return route. From the hall, continue through the far left exit toward the courtyard. Keep to the edge when you enter: soldiers and flame weapons can punish a run through the middle.
Find the final grace
Cross carefully toward the building on the far side of the courtyard and activate Liftside Chamber grace. From there, you can explore the nearby path for Nepheli and speak to her before the boss; her assistance is optional. The lift from Liftside Chamber leads to an upper side path; follow the slope and hallway to Secluded Cell grace.
At Secluded Cell, one exit returns toward a giant and the other leads to Godrick's fog door. Rest and refill before entering. If Nepheli's relevant dialogue is complete, look for her summon sign outside the fog. After defeating Godrick, the route beyond leads toward Liurnia.
Optional detours and getting lost
The rooftops above Rampart Tower, the locked Stonesword Key room, the castle depths and the bridge toward the Divine Tower are optional for this route. The main gate and its downhill approach lead back toward the heavily defended entrance, not directly to the boss. If you get lost, return to the latest grace and trace the named landmarks again; clear enemies one by one when possible.
Sources: PowerPyx Stormveil walkthrough, Stormveil community wiki, Gostoc community reference. This route is based on written guides, not a claimed personal playthrough.