Elden Ring Mountaintop Of The Giants Walkthrough

Navigating the frozen peaks of the Mountaintop of the Giants in Elden Ring marks a major turning point in your quest to become Elden Lord. This unforgiving endgame region shifts the difficulty dramatically, forcing players to adapt their strategies against brutal frost-bound enemies and sweeping environmental hazards. Successfully traversing this snowy expanse requires careful preparation and an understanding of the region's main progression route.

Ascending from the Grand Lift of Rold

Your journey begins immediately after defeating Morgott in Leyndell, where Melina grants you the Rold Medallion required to operate the massive lift. Activating this lift transports you directly to the snowy Forbidden Lands, which act as a linear gateway to the mountains. Following the main trail leads players past dangerous gargoyles and straight to the initial Site of Grace at the Zamor Ruins.

The Zamor Ruins serve as a harsh introduction to the elevated damage scaling of the region's localized combatants. These nimble fighters utilize swift ice magic attacks that can quickly overwhelm unprepared adventurers, so sneaking past or riding through quickly on Torrent is highly recommended. Clearing this area rewards players with the valuable Smithing-Stone Miner's Bell Bearing 3 to unlock better upgrade materials.

Navigating the Narrow Bridge and Frozen Lakes

Progressing past the ruins requires crossing an extremely narrow stone bridge that spans a massive canyon split. A giant golem archer guards the opposite side, firing massive arrows that can easily knock you into the abyss below. The safest method is to mount Torrent and dash across at maximum speed while utilizing the bridge's sparse crevices for temporary cover.

Once across, the environment opens into a vast canyon leading toward a sprawling frozen lake veiled in thick, blinding snow. This area is home to Borealis the Freezing Fog, an optional dragon boss that significantly reduces visibility during combat. Players can choose to bypass this threat entirely by hugging the right cliffside to reach the safety of the First Church of Marika.

Storming Castle Sol for the Secret Medallion

Trekking further north brings players to the imposing fortress known as Castle Sol, an optional yet vital landmark for completionists. The interior is filled with aggressive spectral knights and dangerous beasts that do not respawn once defeated. Reaching the center church allows you to claim the Eclipse Shotel, which is recognized as one of the legendary armaments.

Defeating Commander Niall at the castle's highest peak stands as one of the zone's toughest challenges due to his dual summon mechanics. Overcoming his defensive force allows players to access the rooftop area directly behind the arena. Here lies the left half of the Haligtree Secret Medallion, an essential key item used to unlock the optional Consecrated Snowfield region.

Confronting the Fire Giant at the Forge

The final mainline objective requires traveling to the southeastern section of the peak through an area covered in massive frozen corpses. Players will encounter the Foot of the Forge Site of Grace, which serves as the primary checkpoint before the climax of the zone. Crossing the massive iron chain links you directly to the battleground of the last remaining Fire Giant.

This mandatory boss relies on devastating area-of-effect flame incantations and high physical health pools to crush challengers. Once the beast is slain, you can safely scale the outer rim of the massive Forge of the Giants. Resting at the summit's final Site of Grace allows you to converse with Melina to permanently advance the primary story arc.