The starting zone of Elden Ring. A sprawling green region with dungeons, ruins, and the gateway to Stormveil Castle.
Limgrave
1-40
Margit the Fell Omen / Godrick the Grafted
Whetstone Knife, Flask of Wondrous Physick, Golden Seeds x5
Limgrave is the first major region players encounter after leaving the tutorial area. This lush, green landscape stretches from the coastal cliffs of the Weeping Peninsula in the south to the stormy foothills of Stormveil Castle in the north. It is designed as an introductory playground, teaching players the core mechanics of Elden Ring through a wide variety of dungeons, field bosses, and hidden catacombs. The open-world structure rewards exploration: nearly every ruin, cave, or forest clearing hides something useful. Limgrave sets the tone for the rest of the game, offering a balanced mix of combat challenges, exploration rewards, and NPC quest starters.
The first Site of Grace after the tutorial. Varre gives you your first quest direction here.
A merchant church where Renna may appear at night to give you the Spirit Calling Bell and Lone Wolf Ashes.
Critical location — contains the Whetstone Knife for ash of war infusion and the map fragment for Limgrave West. Torrent is unlocked after resting at the Grace just past Gatefront.
Rolling hills north of Gatefront. Features the Warmaster's Shack (Ashes of War merchant) and the first encounter with the NPC invader Anastasia.
A foggy forest where Blaidd howls. Use the Snap gesture near the ruins to summon him for a boss fight against Darriwil.
A fort in eastern Limgrave overrun by Godrick soldiers. Grants the Bloody Slash ash of war and opens the way to the Weeping Peninsula.
A southern castle on the Weeping Peninsula. Contains the Grafted Blade Greatsword and involves an NPC quest with Edgar and Irina.
Field boss near The First Step. Teaches that not all enemies must be fought immediately.
A dragon at Agheel Lake. Drops a Dragon Heart. Approach cautiously early on.
Located in Groveside Cave. Drops a Beast Crest Heater Shield catalyst for early parry practice.
Found in Waypoint Ruins cellar. Guards the early-game Meteorite Staff for sorcery builds.
Stormveil Castle entrance gate. The first major skill check boss.
Stormveil Castle end boss. Rewards the Great Rune of the Unborn and Godrick's Great Rune.
Gatefront Ruins basement — essential for assigning Ashes of War and affinities.
Two fragments: West from Gatefront Ruins, East from the small island near Fort Haight.
Third Church of Marika in eastern Limgrave. Enables custom tear mixing.
Scattered across Limgrave and the Weeping Peninsula. Upgrade your Flask charges.
Found at the Third Church of Marika and the Church of Pilgrimage. Increase Flask healing.
Start at The First Step, head to the Church of Elleh (buy a torch, meet Renna at night). Ride south to Gatefront Ruins to unlock Torrent and get the Whetstone Knife. Explore Mistwood to meet Blaidd, then clear Fort Haight and Castle Morne before tackling Stormhill and finally Stormveil Castle. Weeping Peninsula is optional but recommended — plenty of upgrade materials and Golden Seeds.
Pro Tip
Before entering Stormveil Castle, make sure you have explored the Weeping Peninsula thoroughly. The Sacred Tears and Golden Seeds there will make a significant difference in survivability against Margit and Godrick. Also, the Bloody Slash ash of war from Fort Haight is extremely effective against early-game bosses.