Ultimate Elden Ring Limgrave Walkthrough: Don't Miss Anything!

Elden Ring, the latest fantasy action-RPG from FromSoftware, has taken the gaming world by storm with its vast, open-world exploration and intricate questlines. Limgrave, the game's starting area, is filled with secrets, quests, and NPCs that can easily be missed by even the most diligent players. This guide aims to ensure you capture every essential interaction, quest, and item in Limgrave, setting you up for a successful journey in the Lands Between. Whether you're a new player or returning for a new playthrough, this walkthrough will provide invaluable insights to enhance your Elden Ring experience.

Getting Started in Limgrave

Starting your journey in Elden Ring, you can choose how you face the Grafted Scion but remember, the outcome isn't crucial. Early on, prioritizing visibility can greatly aid your exploration, so grabbing a Lantern or a Ghostflame Torch can be a smart move. For this walkthrough, we'll be using a character of the Samurai Origin for its balanced stats and effective starting gear.

Tutorial and Early Quests

Through the Cave of Knowledge, you'll encounter the Strength! gesture and face the soldier of Godrick miniboss. Upon reaching the First Step, avoid White Mask Varre's advice for now and head North around the Tree Sentinel to the Church of Elleh. Here, purchasing the Crafting Kit from Kale the Merchant is a smart initial investment.

Gatefront Ruins

Exploring the Gatefront Ruins, you'll find essential items like the Ash of War and a Whetstone Knife, crucial for applying ashes of war to weapons. Don't forget to grab the Map Fragment and Lordsworn’s Greatsword nearby. Resting at the Gatefront site of grace introduces you to Melina, offering the ability to level up and your spectral steed, Torrent.

Key NPC Interactions

• Ranni/Renna: At the Church of Elleh, you'll meet Ranni, known at this time as Renna. Accepting her gifts, the Spirit Calling Bell, and the Lone Wolf Ashes, is crucial for summoning spirit allies.

• Roderika: Found in Stormhill Shack, Roderika provides the Sitting Sideway gesture and a minor quest to retrieve the Chrysalid’s Memento from Stormveil Castle.

• Bernahl: At the Warmaster’s Shack, Bernahl sells various ashes of war. His questline becomes important later, so ensure not to attack him.

Tips for Navigating NPC Questlines

Navigating Elden Ring's NPC questlines can be daunting. A general tip is to avoid attacking any friendly NPC, as there is no unimportant character in this game. If you do accidentally hit an NPC and they become hostile, seek Absolution at the Church of Vows to reset their hostility.

Essential Early Bosses and Invaders

• Recusant Henricus: An easily missed invader near Limgrave Arena, defeating him grants the Hammer Talisman, useful for heavy weapon builds.

• Tibia Mariner: Located in Summonwater Village, this boss is relatively easy and rewards you with runes and the skeletal militiaman ashes.

Upgrading Your Character

Early in the game, investing in the vigor stat can significantly enhance your survivability. Gathering Golden Seeds and Sacred Tears will allow you to increase the number of flasks of crimson or cerulean tears, essential for health and mana recovery.

Transitioning to Liurnia

After thoroughly exploring Limgrave and completing the essential quests and NPC interactions, you're now prepared to venture into Liurnia. This guide has covered the key points to ensure a comprehensive and satisfying playthrough of Elden Ring's initial area. Remember, exploration and curiosity are your best tools in the Lands Between. For more detailed exploration and tips for other areas of the game, stay tuned for further guides.

For additional guidance, refer to the useful timestamps provided in the original video, and don't hesitate to reach out in the comments section for specific questions or challenges you're facing in Limgrave. Happy exploring, Tarnished!