But getting there can be rather confusing for new players.

Jump onto the wing and climb up it all the way to the top.

After that you’re free to jump down into a ruined section of building with a ladder.

An establishing shot of the Mountaintops Of The Giants in Elden Ring.

Climb the ladder and follow the path past the next Site Of Grace, and past the Gargoyle miniboss.

Inside the Erdtree Sanctuary you’ll fight the apparition of Godfrey, First Elden Lord.

This will automatically trigger a cutscene where you speak with Melina.

The Elden Ring player stands before Morgott, the Omen King, near the Elden Throne.

From here, head northeast, in the opposite direction of the palace.

Beyond the doors is a curved staircase.

Ascend to the top of the staircase, bypassing or defeating the enemies along the path as you go.

The player stands before a branch of the Erdtree in Leyndell in Elden Ring.

Defeat the Black Blade Kindred, and ascend the staircase into the Grand Lift Of Rold.

The player stands before a branch of the Erdtree in Leyndell in Elden Ring.

A golden apparition of Godfrey, First Elden Lord bears down upon the player in Elden Ring.

The impenetrable thorns barring the entry to the Erdtree in Elden Ring.

The player in Elden Ring stands in front of an open double doorway at the end of the main road in Leyndell.

The player stands at the entrance to the Grand Lift Of Rold in Elden Ring.