What to Do Before Mountaintop of the Giants

To tackle the Mountaintops of the Giants, you should first complete the Leyndell, Royal Capital Legacy Dungeon and access the Grand Lift of Rold, ensuring you’re adequately prepared for the challenges ahead, including being at a suitable level and having the necessary equipment and skills. Before proceeding, it’s also crucial to consider the order of bosses and optional areas to avoid missing out on important quests, items, and storyline elements, such as those related to Volcano Manor, Rykard, and Malenia.

Preparation and Progression

Understanding the game’s progression system and how different actions impact your journey is key.

Importance of Level and Equipment

Being at an appropriate level and having suitable equipment significantly affects your ability to overcome the challenges in the Mountaintops of the Giants.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Should I do Mountaintops of Giants or Volcano Manor first?

• It’s recommended to explore Volcano Manor before heading to the Mountaintops of the Giants, especially if you want to see everything Volcano Manor has to offer and defeat Morgott in the Capital beforehand.

1. What should I do before killing the Fire Giant?

• It’s advised to be at level 110 and to consider exploring optional areas or completing NPC sidequests to level up and prepare for the fight.

1. Does going to Mountaintops of the Giants ruin quests?

• Entering the Mountaintops of the Giants itself does not ruin quests, but progressing to certain areas like Altus Plateau or Mt. Gelmir can advance NPC quests, potentially locking out some content if not handled carefully.

1. Does killing Rykard affect Volcano Manor?

• Killing Rykard will lock you out of all Volcano Manor quests, so it’s best to complete those quests before facing him.

1. Where is Millicent after Melania?

• After giving Millicent the prosthesis, she can next be found at Domniula, Windmill Village, which is located northeast of the Shaded Castle.

1. In what order should I fight the bosses in Elden Ring?

• The recommended order includes Margit, the Fell Omen, Godrick the Grafted, Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, Starscourge Radahn, Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy, Godfrey, First Elden Lord (Golden Shade), Morgott, The Omen King, and finally the Fire Giant.

1. What level should I be for Malenia?

• It’s recommended to be at least level 120, ideally closer to level 150, with all weapons and equipment at their maximum level.

1. Should I beat Fire Giant before Haligtree?

• Haligtree is considered one of the hardest areas, so it’s advisable to clear other areas first, like the Crumbling Farum Azula and Consecrated Snowfields, before proceeding.

1. What to do before Volcano Manor boss?

• Exhaust all NPC dialogue and complete assassination side quests in Volcano Manor before taking on its final boss.

1. Should I do Royal Capital before Volcano Manor?

   • While Volcano Manor is easier, it’s recommended to complete as much of it as possible without killing its final boss, then proceed through the Royal Capital and the final snow area.

2. Is Mountaintops of the Giants optional?

   • The Mountaintops of the Giants is a crucial part of the story, leading to the Fire Giant and Crumbling Farum Azula, but the order of exploration can vary based on player preference.

3. Is Castle Sol required?

   • Castle Sol is an optional dungeon in the Mountaintops of the Giants, offering treasure and a miniboss, but it’s not necessary for the main storyline.

4. Is Mountaintop of the Giants end game?

   • Reaching the Mountaintops of the Giants is a key story progression step, leading to the final areas of the game, including Leyndell, Capital of Ash.

5. What level should I be to fight Morgott?

   • It’s recommended to be at least level 75 before challenging Morgott, with a strong build or the willingness to respec.

6. What do you get for killing Malenia?

   • Defeating Malenia rewards you with 480,000 runes, the Remembrance of the Rot Goddess item, and Malenia’s Great Rune, as well as the opportunity to craft her powerful sword.