The highland region leading to Leyndell, Royal Capital. Windswept plains dotted with ruins, erdtrees, and walking mausoleums.
Altus Plateau
80-110
Morgott, the Omen King
Altus Map Fragments, Golden Seed x3, Sacred Tear x2
The Altus Plateau is a high-elevation region accessible only via the Grand Lift of Dectus or a treacherous path through the Ruin-Strewn Precipice. It serves as the gateway to Leyndell, Royal Capital, and introduces a noticeable step up in enemy difficulty. The region is characterized by golden grasslands, ancient ruins, and Erdtree-facing architecture. Altus also includes the Shaded Castle (home to Elemer of the Briar), the windmill village of Dominula, and several catacombs and hero's graves. The Mt. Gelmir region branches off to the west, while Leyndell itself lies at the plateau's northern edge.
The main entrance to Altus Plateau. Requires both halves of the Dectus Medallion (Fort Haight in Limgrave, Fort Faroth in Caelid).
The approach to Leyndell. Features the Draconic Tree Sentinel boss guarding the capital's entrance.
A castle in western Altus. Home to Elemer of the Briar. Contains the Marais Executioner's Sword.
The volcanic region branching west from Altus. Houses Volcano Manor and the path to Rykard.
A unsettling village in northern Altus where enemies dance. Site of the Godskin Apostle boss fight.
A catacomb in central Altus. Contains the Tree Sentinel armor set and the Inseparable Sword.
A fort near the Mt. Gelmir border. Guards entrance to the Seethewater River area.
Guards the entrance to Leyndell. Drops the Dragon Greatshield and a massive amount of runes. Can be cheesed with poison.
The first boss within Leyndell. A golden projection of Godfrey with a two-phase fight. Drops 80,000 runes.
The shardbearer of Leyndell. A faster, more aggressive version of Margit. Drops Morgott's Great Rune and the Remembrance of the Omen King.
Boss of the Shaded Castle. Wields a teleporting greatsword and shield. Drops the Marais Executioner's Sword.
Found at the top of Windmill Village. Drops the Godskin Peeler twinblade.
Two fragments available in the region. One near the Grand Lift entrance, another near the Capital outskirts.
Found at various Minor Erdtrees and church locations throughout the plateau.
Located in the Second Church of Marika and the Church of the Plague.
Several cookbooks scattered throughout the Shaded Castle and Perfumer's Ruins.
From the Grand Lift of Dectus, follow the highway north through the plateau. The Draconic Tree Sentinel at the capital gates is a major hurdle — consider exploring the rest of the plateau first. Check the Shaded Castle for powerful gear, Windmill Village for the Godskin Peeler, and the various catacombs for upgrade materials. Enter Leyndell only after you feel comfortable with the plateau's difficulty. Mt. Gelmir is accessible from the western edge of the plateau.
Pro Tip
The Ruin-Strewn Precipice is an alternative path to Altus Plateau that does not require the Dectus Medallion. The entrance is in northern Liurnia, near the Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel site. It is a difficult dungeon but rewards the Smithing Stone Miner's Bell Bearing (2) at the end, making it well worth the detour.