Unlocking Sellia: A Comprehensive Guide to the Town of Sorcery in Elden Ring
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So, you’ve stumbled into Caelid, the scarlet-rotted wasteland in Elden Ring, and the mysterious Town of Sellia has piqued your interest. But those pesky blue barriers are blocking your progress, aren’t they? Fear not, Tarnished! Unlocking Sellia requires a bit of legwork, but it’s entirely achievable. The key to removing the magical seals is to light the braziers atop the three towers strategically placed throughout the town. Each lit brazier dispels specific barriers, opening up new pathways and revealing the secrets hidden within. Now, let’s delve into the specifics of how to conquer this sorcerous puzzle!
Finding and Climbing the Towers
The first challenge is locating the three towers. Thankfully, they aren’t too well-hidden, but traversing the town requires a combination of parkour skills and strategic thinking.
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Tower 1: This tower is relatively straightforward. From the Sellia Under-Stair Site of Grace, head north, watching out for enemies. The first tower will be on your left. There’s a ladder you can climb directly up the tower to reach the brazier.
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Tower 2: This one is a bit trickier. From the first brazier, look to the northeast. You’ll see a series of rooftops. You’ll need to use your Spirit Steed Torrent to double jump across a significant gap to reach the rooftops. Navigate across the rooftops to find a ladder leading up to the second tower.
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Tower 3: The final tower is located further to the east. After lighting the second brazier, continue navigating across the rooftops and make your way to the east side of town. Be cautious of the enemies lurking on the rooftops. You may need to fight some of the enemies to clear a path for yourself. From here, you’ll find another ladder leading up to the third and final brazier.
Once you’ve located the towers, the real fun begins: climbing them! The towers aren’t always easily accessible, requiring a bit of parkour prowess, especially utilizing Torrent’s double jump to reach some of the rooftops needed to reach the towers.
Lighting the Braziers
Once you reach the top of each tower, you’ll find an unlit brazier. Simply interact with it to light the flame. As each brazier is lit, you’ll notice specific blue barriers in the town disappearing. It’s a satisfying visual reward for your efforts!
Lighting all three braziers will remove all the barriers in Sellia, opening up the entire town for exploration. Now you can access new areas, loot valuable items, and confront the bosses that lurk within.
Exploring the Unlocked Town
With the barriers down, Sellia is your oyster! Take your time to explore the town thoroughly. You’ll find:
- Valuable items: Sellia is packed with loot, including Ashes of War, unique weapons, and armor sets.
- New pathways: Unlocking Sellia opens up pathways to other areas, most notably Dragonbarrow, a high-level region north of Caelid.
- Boss encounters: Prepare to face the Nox Swordstress and Nox Priest boss fight after lighting the braziers, providing a challenging but rewarding combat experience. The boss arena can be found by traveling up the stairs from the Sellia Under Stairs Site of Grace and heading northwest.
- Sorceress Sellen questline: Unlocking Sellia is also a crucial step in the questline for Sorceress Sellen.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Sellia
Here are some frequently asked questions that could help you in your quest:
What exactly is the secret of Sellia?
The secret of Sellia, as mentioned by Sage Gowry, is tied to its role as a hub of sorcery. The town hides the source of something important, requiring the lighting of the flames to break the seal and unveil its mysteries.
How do I start the Sorceress Sellen quest?
Sorceress Sellen can initially be found in Waypoint Ruins in Limgrave. You’ll need to defeat the Pumpkin Head boss to gain access to her room, found at the back of a small underground arena.
Is there a boss in Sellia?
Yes, there is. The main boss in Sellia is the Nox Swordstress and Nox Priest, located after the braziers are lit and after the passage from Sellia Under Stairs Site of Grace.
What level should I be for Sellia?
While you can technically enter Caelid and Sellia at a lower level, it’s generally recommended to be around level 60-70 before tackling the challenges within, including the Sellia Crystal Tunnels Fallingstar Beast. This ensures a fair fight.
How do I unseal the Sellia Hideaway?
To unseal the Sellia Hideaway, you need to progress the Sorceress Sellen questline. This involves speaking to Sorcerer Azur on Mt. Gelmir towards Volcano Manor, then returning to Sellen to receive the Sellian Seal Breaker.
What is the Sellia puzzle all about?
The Sellia puzzle revolves around lighting the three braziers atop the towers to remove the magical barriers throughout the town. Each brazier is linked to specific barriers.
Is Caelid a mandatory area in Elden Ring?
No, Caelid is an optional zone in Elden Ring. However, completing at least two shardbearers is necessary to progress to the end of the game, and Starscourge Radahn in Caelid is one option.
Where can I find Millicent in relation to Sellia?
To find Millicent, you must first speak with Gowry, who can be found at Gowry’s Shack located between the Sellia Gateway and Sellia, Town of Sorcery in Caelid.
How many torches do I need to light in Sellia to remove the barriers?
You need to light three torches in Sellia.
Is the Sellia Crystal Tunnel an optional dungeon?
Yes, the Sellia Crystal Tunnel is an optional dungeon that you can explore but is not necessary to advance the main quest.
What do I get from beating the Sellia Hideaway?
Upon defeating the Crystalian Trio in Sellia Hideaway, you receive the sorcery Crystal Torrent.
What are the Nox Twins weak against?
The Nox Swordstress and Nox Priest are weak against Holy damage.
How do I free Master Lusat?
After defeating the Sorcerer guarding Master Lusat, use Sellen’s Sellian Sealbreaker to dispel the barrier and find Master Lusat at the end of the tunnel.
What are Crystallians weak against?
Crystallians are weak against blunt weapons and Blood damage.
Why is Caelid rotting?
Caelid is rotting because of the Scarlet Rot, a result of the battle between Radahn and Malenia. Their clash destroyed Caelid by unleashing the disease.
Conclusion
Unlocking Sellia in Elden Ring is a rewarding endeavor that opens up new areas, unveils valuable items, and progresses the questline of Sorceress Sellen. It requires careful exploration, a bit of platforming skill, and a willingness to face challenging enemies. However, the satisfaction of seeing those blue barriers dissipate and the opportunity to delve into the secrets of this once-great town make it a worthwhile pursuit for any Tarnished. Remember to explore thoroughly, be mindful of your surroundings, and don’t be afraid to use your Spirit Steed Torrent to reach those hard-to-reach places. Good luck, and may the Great Runes guide you! To learn more about how video games can be used for learning, consider checking out the Games Learning Society at GamesLearningSociety.org.