The Lands Between can turn out to be a confusing place if you don’t decide where to head first. As an Open World aRPG, the in-game world is vast and without a dedicated plan, you will easily get lost and surely waste a lot of time thinking where to begin. To help you easily get started, here’s a guide on where to first inElden Ring.

Just like any other title of the same genre, exploration of the entire is one of the keys to winning. The Lands Between inElden Ringstores small tasks and important details in the smallest area which are generally ignored by the players. So, we advise you to select a particular area and start from there. At first, when the game starts, you will land in the West Limgrave.

Where to Go First in Elden Ring

After you are in the lands of West Limgrave you are free to roam around the nearby areas which include caves, fields, and lakes. To make things more interesting, the game adds mini-dungeons at the start to make you familiar with the controls, skills, and abilities of your character.

In addition to that, you might get a chance to tackle the Boss, Tree Sentinel. If you are struggling to beat the Boss, do refer to our article that has all you need to know on how to defeat the Tree Sentinel.

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However, it is entirely your choice if you wish to tackle the enemy and proceed from there. Or else you can take the path towards the north to the Church of Elleh that leads to the Gatefront Ruins. There is a fair chance of tackling numerous enemies but are easy to beat in comparison to the Tree Sentinel.

Next, you may explore the areas in the east that are surrounded by Agheel Lake in the east and the Bridge of Sacrifice in the South. The end of the area also has Castle Morne which is worth exploring. These areas initially don’t have Bosses and you can freely trawl around by tackling small enemies.

The second boss you can encounter is Margit the Fell Omen. It appears once you come across the Stormgate. Make sure you defeat him and get back to Stormveil to mark the task as complete.

We advise you to take part in battles as they help you earn EXP, points on abilities and skills, and lots more. Once you are leveled up, you can head towards the north and the east from Limgrave to explore new areas and tackle powerful bosses.