How to Start Roundtable Hold in Journey 2: A Comprehensive Guide
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Starting Roundtable Hold in Journey 2 (New Game+) in Elden Ring is straightforward. Unlike your first playthrough, where you had to trigger the invitation from Melina by discovering a specific Site of Grace, accessing Roundtable Hold in subsequent journeys is much simpler. Upon beginning Journey 2, the Roundtable Hold is immediately accessible via fast travel. You don’t need to fulfill any prerequisites; the Table of Lost Grace will already be marked on your map, typically in the lower-left corner. As long as you are not engaged in combat or actively exploring a dungeon, you can fast-travel to and from the Roundtable Hold at any time, allowing you to quickly access its resources and characters for your new adventure.
Understanding Roundtable Hold in New Game+
Immediate Access
The most crucial aspect of Roundtable Hold in New Game+ is its immediate availability. You won’t need to find a specific Site of Grace or wait for Melina’s invitation. From the moment you begin Journey 2, the Table of Lost Grace icon will be visible on your map, and you can fast travel there as if you’d unlocked it previously. This grants you early access to key NPCs, services, and the overall sanctuary that the Hold provides.
What Carries Over
It’s essential to understand what carries over into your New Game+ to maximize your experience in Roundtable Hold. You will retain all of your acquired weapons, armor, items (excluding key items), and levels. This means that the resources and capabilities you earned in your first playthrough will make subsequent journeys significantly easier. The NPCs and merchants within Roundtable Hold will still be present, offering services such as weapon upgrades, spirit tuning, and rune purchasing.
Why This Approach
From a game design standpoint, this approach streamlines the early game. It avoids forcing players through the initial phases of the game for a second time. The goal is to allow players to immediately engage with the core gameplay elements of Elden Ring, enabling them to pursue different narrative paths, engage with optional content, or simply enjoy the challenge of the game with an enhanced character.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How do I start New Game Plus in Elden Ring?
To start New Game Plus, also known as Journey 2, you must complete the main storyline of Elden Ring. Once you have defeated the final boss and watched the credits, you will be given the option to begin Journey 2 at any time by resting at the Table of Lost Grace in Roundtable Hold and selecting Begin Journey 2.
2. Is Roundtable Hold accessible from the beginning of the game?
Yes, in New Game Plus, Roundtable Hold is immediately accessible. You do not need to complete any specific tasks or prerequisites; it is available for fast travel right away.
3. Can I fast travel to Roundtable Hold anytime in New Game+?
Yes, provided you are not actively in combat or exploring a dungeon, you can fast travel to and from Roundtable Hold at any point in Journey 2.
4. What is the primary function of Roundtable Hold?
Roundtable Hold serves as a safe haven where you can access various services, such as upgrading weapons, purchasing items, engaging with important NPCs, and progressing character storylines. It is a crucial hub that provides necessary resources for your adventure.
5. What happens if I don’t go to Roundtable Hold in Journey 2?
If you choose not to go to Roundtable Hold in Journey 2, you can still explore the game world. However, you’ll be missing out on vital resources and NPC interactions. You can return to the Hold at any time via fast travel.
6. Who are the essential NPCs in Roundtable Hold?
Key NPCs in Roundtable Hold include:
- Twin Maiden Husks: For purchasing items and upgrading weapons.
- Smithing Master Hewg: For upgrading weapons with smithing stones.
- Finger Reader Enia: For converting Remembrance items into unique gear.
- Roderika: For Spirit Tuning.
- Fia: For a special questline and Baldachin’s Blessing.
7. Are the Roundtable Hold invasions still present in New Game+?
Yes, invasions by Mad Tongue Alberich and Ensha of the Royal Remains can still be triggered in Roundtable Hold during New Game Plus. They occur under the same conditions as in the first playthrough.
8. Is the Dung Eater still in Roundtable Hold in Journey 2?
Yes, the apparition of Dung Eater will appear in the Roundtable Hold during New Game Plus, if you fulfill the necessary conditions, which include reaching Leyndell, Royal Capital and having Seedbed Curse.
9. What triggers the invasion from Ensha of the Royal Remains?
The invasion from Ensha is triggered after you collect the first half of the Haligtree Medallion and return to the Roundtable Hold.
10. Does letting Fia hold you still have the same effect?
Yes, in Journey 2, you can still receive Baldachin’s Blessing from Fia by allowing her to hold you. This will still give you a temporary HP debuff until you use the blessing.
11. Is it necessary to complete all Roundtable Hold quests in Journey 1 to do so in Journey 2?
No, the quest lines within Roundtable Hold are independent of your previous playthrough. However, any progress made in your previous playthrough will not carry over to New Game+ in most cases. You need to redo the quests.
12. How is Roundtable Hold related to Leyndell?
Lore-wise, the original Roundtable Hold was located in Leyndell but was destroyed during the Shattering. The current Roundtable Hold is a copy, placed in a different realm by Marika to maintain a safe haven for Tarnished.
13. Can I miss out on anything by not going to Roundtable Hold early in New Game+?
While you won’t miss any permanent story elements, you might delay access to valuable resources and services provided by the NPCs within the Hold. For an optimal experience, it is best to visit Roundtable Hold at the start of New Game Plus.
14. Do I need to unlock any Sites of Grace to fast travel to Roundtable Hold in New Game+?
No, no Sites of Grace need to be unlocked to access Roundtable Hold in New Game+. The Table of Lost Grace is available from the start, allowing you to fast travel there directly.
15. What should be my first objective upon reaching Roundtable Hold in Journey 2?
Upon reaching Roundtable Hold in New Game Plus, a good first step is to talk to key NPCs like the Twin Maiden Husks, Smithing Master Hewg, and Roderika. Doing so allows you to prepare yourself by upgrading your weapons and spirits before venturing into the world. You should also consider acquiring Baldachin’s Blessing from Fia if you desire its effect.