How to Get Latenna the Albinauric in Elden Ring: A Comprehensive Guide
To acquire the Latenna the Albinauric Spirit Ash summon in Elden Ring, you must follow a specific questline beginning in Liurnia of the Lakes and culminating in the Apostate Derelict. The process involves finding Latenna at the Slumbering Wolf’s Shack, completing her request to escort her to the Apostate Derelict, and then interacting with her spectral form at a specific location within the derelict. Successfully completing this quest will reward you with the Latenna the Albinauric Spirit Ash, a powerful ranged summon.
Locating Latenna the Albinauric
Your journey to obtain Latenna begins in Liurnia of the Lakes, specifically the Slumbering Wolf’s Shack. This shack is relatively well-hidden and requires navigating through a portion of Lakeside Crystal Cave and then accessing an isolated section to the south of the lake itself.
Getting to the Slumbering Wolf’s Shack
- Enter Lakeside Crystal Cave: This cave is located in the Liurnia of the Lakes region, near the lake’s southern edge.
- Navigate the Cave: Progress through the cave, defeating the Crystalians that stand in your way. These enemies are resistant to slashing attacks, so consider using blunt or strike-based weaponry.
- Exit to the South: After defeating the Crystalians, continue through the cave until you find an exit leading to a previously inaccessible area south of the lake.
- Reach the Shack: The Slumbering Wolf’s Shack is easily identifiable once you reach the isolated area. A large slumbering wolf guards the entrance.
Interacting with Latenna
Once you’ve reached the shack, you will find Latenna the Albinauric, a frail woman accompanied by her loyal wolf, Lobo. She will be wary of you initially. To gain her trust, you must have acquired the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Right). This medallion is obtained by progressing through the Albinauric Village in Liurnia and defeating the Perfumer Tricia boss, after which Albus, disguised as a pot, will give you the medallion.
Showing Latenna the medallion will initiate a conversation. She explains her past and asks for your help in guiding her to the Apostate Derelict, located in the Mountaintops of the Giants, specifically in the Consecrated Snowfield. She provides half of the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Left) upon agreeing to help.
Guiding Latenna to the Apostate Derelict
With Latenna’s request accepted, your next task is to transport her to the Apostate Derelict. This area is quite remote and requires further steps to access.
Obtaining the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Left)
If you don’t already possess it, the other half of the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Left) is found in the Castle Sol region of the Mountaintops of the Giants. You will need to defeat the Commander Niall boss to obtain this medallion piece.
Unlocking the Consecrated Snowfield
To reach the Consecrated Snowfield, you need to use both halves of the Haligtree Secret Medallion at the Grand Lift of Rold. When standing before the lift, you will have the option to “Hoist Secret Medallion”. This will activate the lift, taking you to the Consecrated Snowfield.
Reaching the Apostate Derelict
The Apostate Derelict is located in the northern part of the Consecrated Snowfield. The area is shrouded in a blizzard, making navigation difficult. Using your map and landmarks will be essential. Be aware of the invisible enemies and powerful bears in this area. The derelict itself is a crumbling church.
Completing Latenna’s Quest
Inside the Apostate Derelict, find the spectral giantess slumped before a statue of Miquella. Approach and interact with her. This will trigger a prompt asking if you’re ready to summon Latenna. Selecting “Yes” will trigger a cutscene of Latenna riding Lobo. After the cutscene, you will be rewarded with the Latenna the Albinauric Spirit Ash.
Latenna the Albinauric: A Spirit Ash Overview
Latenna the Albinauric is a unique spirit ash. She is immobile but provides powerful ranged magic attacks. She pairs well with tanky summons that can draw enemy aggro, allowing her to safely deal damage from a distance. She scales primarily with Mind, and upgrading her will increase her damage output and survivability (although her mobility remains limited).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Obtaining Latenna
1. What level should I be to start Latenna’s quest?
A good level range to comfortably handle the enemies encountered during Latenna’s quest is level 60-80. This provides sufficient survivability and damage output to deal with the Crystalians in Lakeside Crystal Cave, the enemies in the Mountaintops of the Giants, and Commander Niall.
2. Is the Haligtree Secret Medallion absolutely necessary to meet Latenna?
Yes, having at least the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Right) is essential to gain Latenna’s trust and initiate her questline at the Slumbering Wolf’s Shack. She won’t speak with you otherwise.
3. Can I miss Latenna if I progress too far in the game?
No, Latenna’s quest is not missable due to progressing too far in the story. You can always return to the Slumbering Wolf’s Shack and initiate the quest as long as you have the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Right).
4. What are the best stats for using the Latenna summon?
Latenna scales primarily with Mind. Increasing your Mind stat allows you to summon her more frequently without depleting your FP too quickly. Faith can also be useful if you want to use incantations alongside her ranged attacks.
5. What are the strengths and weaknesses of Latenna as a summon?
Strengths: Long-range magical attacks, high damage output, especially against slow-moving or stationary targets.
Weaknesses: Immobile, vulnerable to melee attacks, ineffective against highly mobile enemies.
6. How do I upgrade Latenna?
You upgrade Latenna the Albinauric Spirit Ash like any other spirit ash, by speaking to Roderika at the Roundtable Hold after completing her questline. You’ll need Grave Glovewort and Ghost Glovewort to upgrade her.
7. What’s the best strategy for using Latenna in boss fights?
The best strategy is to use Latenna in conjunction with a tanky summon that can draw the boss’s aggro. Place Latenna in a safe location away from the boss’s attacks and let her unleash her ranged attacks while the other summon keeps the boss busy.
8. Are there any other spirit ashes similar to Latenna?
While no other spirit ash is exactly like Latenna, the Azula Beastman offers strong ranged damage. The Black Knife Tiche provides a similar supportive-DPS role.
9. Can Latenna be used in all areas of the game?
Yes, Latenna can be used in most areas of the game where summoning is permitted. However, her immobility limits her usefulness in areas with narrow corridors or highly mobile enemies.
10. What happens if Latenna dies during a boss fight?
If Latenna dies, you can re-summon her as long as you have sufficient FP and the summoning requirements are still met (i.e., you are still in an area where summoning is permitted).
11. Is the Latenna summon worth the effort?
Yes, the Latenna the Albinauric Spirit Ash is definitely worth the effort. Her high damage output and long-range attacks make her a valuable asset in many boss fights and challenging areas, especially when paired with a tanky summon.
12. What are the lore implications of Latenna’s questline?
Latenna’s questline reveals more about the Albinaurics’ history, their persecution, and their connection to the Haligtree. It highlights the themes of prejudice, sacrifice, and the desperate search for a safe haven. Her journey to the Apostate Derelict symbolizes a pilgrimage to a place of hope and redemption.
13. Can I still get Latenna if I kill Commander Niall before starting her quest?
Yes, killing Commander Niall before starting Latenna’s quest will not prevent you from obtaining her. You can still acquire the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Left) and proceed with her quest as normal.
14. What are the visual differences between a regular Albinauric and Latenna?
Latenna is unique in that she is a “seer” Albinauric. While regular Albinaurics are typically humanoid with pale skin, Latenna is missing her lower half and is accompanied by her wolf companion, Lobo. Her spectral form during the quest’s final stage is also visually distinct.
15. Can I use Latenna to cheese any specific bosses?
While not necessarily “cheesing,” Latenna can be particularly effective against bosses with predictable movement patterns or those that remain stationary for extended periods. Examples include the Elden Beast, where her long range lets her continuously fire away, and some of the larger, slower dragons. Always consider using a sturdy summon to draw aggro while Latenna deals damage.