Elden Ring Spirit Calling Bell: where to get it and why summons fail
To summon spirit ashes, you need the Spirit Calling Bell, an ash, enough of its required resource and a place where summoning is allowed. The bell is a key item: equip and use the ash, not the bell itself. If you missed the first meeting at Church of Elleh, there is another route through Roundtable Hold.
WalkthroughsHow to beat Margit in Elden Ring: wait for the swing, then strike
Margit's raised staff is a trap for early rolls: watch the weapon come down before dodging, then use a short opening to attack once or twice. If the fight is overwhelming, leave Stormveil for a while, upgrade a weapon and return. There is no level that guarantees a win.
WalkthroughsElden Ring Stormveil Castle route: from the side entrance to Godrick
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.
WalkthroughsElden Ring Godrick guide: survive the axe, then deal with dragon fire
Godrick rewards patience more than a long combo. Watch the end of his attack, take one or two hits when he recovers, and save stamina to dodge again. Around half health he grafts a dragon head onto his arm: the fight keeps its axe attacks but adds fire. This guide discusses that phase transition.
WalkthroughsElden Ring respec: unlock Rennala and use a Larval Tear
You can redistribute your attributes after defeating Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon at the Academy of Raya Lucaria. Speak to her in the Grand Library, choose Rebirth, and confirm a new allocation using one Larval Tear. Your level stays the same, and no attribute can go below your starting class's base value.
WalkthroughsElden Ring Ranni quest: key steps, items and missable choices
Start at Ranni's Rise behind Caria Manor, then follow the quest through Radahn, Nokron and the underground rivers. Keep the Fingerslayer Blade until you are ready to turn it in: doing so advances the story and can close other NPC opportunities. This guide contains full quest and ending spoilers inside the expandable section.
WalkthroughsElden Ring Radahn Festival: how to start it and survive the fight
To fight Starscourge Radahn, start the festival at Redmane Castle in Caelid, speak to Jerren, and use the route behind him to reach the battlefield. A straightforward trigger is to activate a Site of Grace on Altus Plateau. If the castle still looks like a normal dungeon, check that trigger before assuming the encounter is broken. This guide discusses the boss's second phase.
WalkthroughsElden Ring: How to enter Shadow of the Erdtree: the two bosses you must defeat
To reach the Elden Ring expansion, make sure Shadow of the Erdtree is owned and installed, then defeat Starscourge Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood on the character you intend to use. Finally, interact with the arm hanging from the cocoon in Mohg's arena. This is an Elden Ring expansion, separate from Nightreign.
WalkthroughsElden Ring endings: what to check before choosing your final branch
**Major ending spoilers ahead.** Before the final choice, check which quest rewards you actually possess and whether you inherited the Frenzied Flame. A finished quest can unlock an option without choosing it for you; the final interaction determines the ending. This checklist covers the base game.
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