What is the Secret Path to Altus Plateau?

The secret path to Altus Plateau can be utilized by being intentionally swallowed and killed by the Abductor Virgin at the bottom of the Raya Lucaria waterwheel, which will take you to an area in the Volcano Manor where the Altus Plateau can be reached after the Abductor Virgins boss fight. This unique route allows players to access the Altus Plateau without using the traditional method of riding the Grand Lift of Dectus, which requires finding the Dectus Left and Right Medallions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Accessing Altus Plateau

1. How do you unlock the left side of Altus Plateau?: Players can unlock the left side of Altus Plateau by finding the Dectus Left Medallion, which is located at Fort Haight in Mistwood after defeating an elite knight in a battle arena.
2. Does going to Altus Plateau ruin any quests?: Going to Altus Plateau does not ruin any quests, but getting the Finger Slayer Blade or killing Rykard can accidentally lock players out of getting certain items or completing specific quests.
3. How do you get to Altus Plateau underground?: To get to Altus Plateau underground, players can head south from the Minor Erdtree and enter the Altus Tunnel, then ride the lift at the end of the tunnel down to arrive at a Site of Grace.

Level Requirements and Difficulty

4. Is Altus Plateau late game?: Yes, Altus Plateau is a late-game area that players cannot access until they have left Elden Ring’s Stormveil Castle far behind.
5. What level should you be at Altus Plateau?: The recommended level for Altus Plateau is 60-80, and players should be prepared to face many challenges as they attempt to reach the Erdtree.
6. Should I beat Radahn before Altus Plateau?: It is recommended to go up to the Atlus Plateau and complete some dungeons before challenging Radahn, and players should start Ranni’s quest and talk to Blaidd under the Siofra River Well in Mistwood before fighting Radahn.

Beasts and Bosses

7. What is the beast in Altus Plateau?: The Fallingstar Beast appears at a large crater past a series of smaller gravitational craters being mined by acolytes, with one praying to the crater where the beast appears.
8. Where is the boss in Altus Plateau?: The Tree Sentinel boss in Altus Plateau is actually two Tree Sentinels guarding a big gate east of Altus Highway Junction bonfire.

Quests and Missable Content

9. Are there missable quests in Elden Ring?: Yes, there are missable quests in Elden Ring, and players should be careful not to miss important quests, such as Blaidd’s quest, which can be easily missed if players do not know what they are doing.
10. Does killing Radahn lock you out of anything?: Killing Radahn before doing Ranni’s quest can lock players out of accessing an important character, who will not be available to them even if they free the character from captivity.

Leveling and Progression

11. What is the max level in Elden Ring?: The maximum level in Elden Ring is 713, which requires a total of 1,692,558,415 runes to achieve.
12. What level is recommended for Caelid?: The recommended level for Caelid is around 60-70, which ensures that the content will be challenging but not frustratingly difficult.
13. What level is Malenia?: Players should not attempt to face Malenia until they are at least level 120, and ideally closer to level 150, with fully upgraded weapons and equipment.

Collectibles and Exploration

14. How many sacred tears are in Altus Plateau?: There are two Sacred Tears to collect in the Altus Plateau.
15. How many golden seeds are in Altus Plateau?: There are eight Golden Seeds (at six locations) in the Altus Plateau and the outskirts of Leyndell, Royal Capital, which can be found in various locations, including the Altus Highway Junction, Minor Erdtree, and Highway Lookout Tower.