Elden Ring: What You Can Do After Stormveil Castle

Elden Ring: What You Can Do After Stormveil Castle


Summary

  • Godrick’s defeat opens Liurnia of the Lakes in Elden Ring, even though there are alternative paths to take.
  • Exploring Limgrave and Weeping Peninsula can help players find more NPCs, dungeons, and upgrades for their weapons.
  • There are also other alternatives that take players deep into the underground portion of the Elden Ring map.



Stormveil Castle is the first major dungeon in Elden Ring, and the game makes a point of directing players there from the start, but the open world offers very little direction beyond that. Once the dust has settled after a hard boss fight like Elden Ring‘s Godrick, players may find themselves at a loss for what to do next. Luckily exploration is the driving force behind FromSoftware’s latest game, and there’s really no wrong way to go, but some players may not want to waste their time setting out on an adventure they’re ultimately unprepared for.

Godrick the Grafted is essentially the first major step in what can potentially be a very long journey. The Tarnished is tasked with retrieving the shards of the Elden Ring from the six demigods of the Lands Between. Godrick is usually the first demigod players will encounter since the game directs them to Stormveil almost immediately, but this isn’t required, and the giant castle can be ignored for a very long time if the player is so inclined.



Explore The Rest Of Limgrave After Stormveil Castle

The Legacy Dungeon Featuring Godrick Is Only A Portion Of The Starting Area

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As for what to do immediately after defeating Elden Ring‘s Godrick, who’s been harvesting Tarnished limbs, players will want to go through the door opposite of where they entered the boss arena. The player will be able to see (and jump on) Godrick’s throne before making their way down through some passageways and out a hidden tunnel on the northeast corner of Stormveil. Not far from where they emerge will be a Site of Grace just within the border of a new region, Liurnia of the Lakes .


Lest they run into some powerful enemies soon, players will want to use the Runes they were just awarded for killing Godrick. Returning to Godrick’s boss arena will also result in the conclusion of Gatekeeper Gostoc’s short quest line. The emaciated man who suggested the side route into Stormveil has some choice words for Godrick’s corpse. Elden Ring possesses the thrill of the unknown in an incredible quantity, and because players were shepherded toward Stormveil by the guidance of Grace, some may have missed out on a lot to be seen in the game’s starting region.

Stormveil is situated in Limgrave’s northwest corner, and the rest of the region can occupy players for quite a while. There are multiple NPCs to be found, and Eastern Limgrave has the Mistwood , a rather large forest with plenty of hidden secrets. There’s even an elevator that will lead to Siofra River, a subterranean area that stretches underneath Limgrave and parts of Caelid to the northeast.


The Weeping Peninsula to Limgrave’s south is worth checking out too. Heading south benefits struggling Elden Ring players, but is still a worthwhile endeavor for those who have completed Stormveil. The rest of the Limgrave and the Weeping Peninsula offer plenty of minor dungeons to explore, filled with items, upgrade materials, and NPCs.

There are also several Sacred Tear and Golden Seed items to be found throughout the region. Upgrading the potency of the Flask of Crimson Tears and Flask of Cerulean Tears, as well as how many uses they have, will be a major benefit to those about to set out for the rest of the Lands Between.


Furthermore, players can also initiate Ranni’s questline by locating the source of the howling in the Mistwood and then returning to the merchant Kale, who will teach them a new emote to use underneath the half-wolf known as Blaidd . Ranni’s quest is one of the most popular ones in the game, gives excellent rewards, and even unlocks one of the many endings in Elden Ring, so it is worth seeking out Blaidd before proceeding. The NPC will also ask for help dealing with a boss in an Evergaol in Limgrave, which gives players more reasons to continue exploring the area.

Liurnia Of The Lakes Awaits After Stormveil Castle

Here, Players Can Continue Ranni’s Quest & Face New Bosses

Liurnia of the Lakes with erdtree in background elden ring

The tunnel that leads players under the Stormveil Castle walls after the Godrick boss arena will bring them to the Lake-Facing Cliffs Site of Grace. This will be most players’ embarkation point into the flooded region known as Liurnia of the Lakes. Spread out to the north and west is a shallow lake that can be traversed on foot and horseback. Once Elden Ring‘s early game secrets have been found in Limgrave, the same process can be done again in the flooded ruins of Liurnia of the Lakes.


​​​​​​The flooded lowlands are also surrounded by cliffs, which hold even more points of interest on their tops and in sequestered caves below. Although practically aimless wandering will result in plenty of new gear and Runes to level up with, players will ultimately want to head for Elden Ring‘s second demigod. The only structure in the floodplain that hasn’t been engulfed is the towering Academy of Raya Lucaria. The elegant school for the Lands Between’s glintstone sorcerers is led by Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon .

Just like Stormveil, Raya Lucaria Academy is vast and labyrinthine. It will occupy players for some time and is also protected by two bosses. Going straight to the academy from Stormveil is likely not the best choice unless players find themselves already vastly over-leveled for Liurnia of the Lakes as a whole. Further upgrading the flasks in Elden Ring and searching for some magic-resistant armor are both recommended before taking on the sorcerers of Raya Lucaria.


Additionally, to the far northwestern reaches of Liurnia, players can access Caria Manor. This location gives more information about the royal family, glintstone sorceries, and, most importantly, the next steps in Ranni’s questline, for those who are interested in achieving a certain ending. This whole area is full of mysteries to uncover and items to obtain, including what is considered one of the best weapons in the base game, the Sword of Night and Flame . To the south is the Village of the Albinaurics, which holds an important item used later on, the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Right) in Elden Ring.

Caelid Can Be Explored After Stormveil Castle

This Is One Of The Most Menacing Regions In The Game

Daring players and try exploring Caelid to Limgrave's east after Stormveil Castle


If players did any significant exploring in Limgrave, it’s possible they came upon a trapped chest which released a pale purple mist and transported them to Caelid before they were ready. The nightmarish atmosphere of the region to Limgrave’s northeast is defined by its bright red sky. Following the road that goes east from the Stormhill Shack by Stormveil Castle will eventually lead to Caelid. It’s generally recommended that players wait to approach this area, but there are some valuable items to be found if extra care is taken to not get killed by the abominations that wander the realm.

Players likely won’t want to venture too far into Caelid or seek out its resident demigod, though, since they will probably be underpowered for such encounters. Still, some Runes and interesting items can be retrieved while finding the Elden Ring Map Fragments for Caelid, which will make it easier to explore when they return later in the game. Placing a Summon Sign to help others in co-op is a good way to explore the dangerous region with very little risk as well.


Siofra River Unlocks A Whole New World Of Possibilities In Elden Ring

This Is Likely The First Underground Portion Of The Map Players Unlock

A character looks forward toward a path in Siofra River in Elden Ring.

As was previously mentioned, another location that players can start exploring is Siofra River. By descending the elevator in the Siofra River Well in Limgrave, players get access to an entirely new portion of the map and, most likely, their first underground area. This is one of the most surprising discoveries in the game, so heading into the dazzling location can be a great idea, especially if players want some significant visual change to the areas they’ve grown accustomed to on the surface. There are a few bosses and several items to obtain in the Siofra River in Elden Ring.


Start Getting Ready For The Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC

The Expansion’s Prerequisites Are Attended To After Defeating Godrick In Stormveil Castle

Aside from going to one specific location, players can also start getting ready for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC by heading to multiple destinations. The expansion only really has two prerequisites and none of them necessarily are locked by the encounter with Godrick in Stormveil Castle, but often attended to once that Legacy Dungeon has concluded. The first prerequisite is beating Starscourge Radahn , the big boss in Caelid. This means that players will need to venture east from Limgrave until they reach Redmane Castle and unlock the Radahn Festival in Elden Ring.

The Radahn Festival, which allows players to fight the titular boss, can be unlocked by activating any Site of Grace in Altus Plateau, progressing through Ranni’s questline, or telling Iji, the giant outside Caria Manor, about Jerren, the castle crier for the event.


The second step is reaching and defeating Mohg, Lord of Blood in Mohgwyn Palace. To access this location, players will have to find White Mask Varré , who relocates from the starting area in Limgrave to the Rose Church in Liurnia, and continue his questline, which will eventually grant players the Pureblood Knight’s Medal. This item should be used to teleport the player to Mohgwyn Palace. After that, players can make their way through the dungeon until they reach the boss, which can be a tough fight.

A Tarnished in front of the Shadow Keep from Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

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These are all mere suggestions as to what players can do after they’ve defeated Godrick the Grafted in Stormveil Castle. Liurnia of the Lakes is the most likely next destination, but the freedom allowed by Elden Ring doesn’t make that the only possibility. Players should simply do whatever they feel is most interesting, and it’s definitely possible to overcome the challenges in Caelid and the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC early with enough persistence.

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