Mountaintops of the Giants (East) - Dungeons, Points of Interest, and Secrets - Elden Ring Guide - IGN (2024)

Mountaintops of the Giants is one of the last two regions in Elden Ring. This page includes an overview of the area, including all main dungeons, bosses, loot, and secrets to find in this region.

Mountaintops of the Giants is the region you'll reach after exploring Leyndell, Royal Capital on the Altus Plateau, and beating Morgott, Omen King.

This snowy region is home to some of the most challenging bosses and enemies in the game, but it also holds many secrets, gear, and high-level upgrade materials to help you journey through the constant blizzard.

There are no roads in this region, as it is all covered in snow. However, the Mountaintops of the Giants holds the secret entrance to the region's western half—the Consecrated Snowfield—an optional area that'll lead you to Miquella's Haligtree.

To reveal the details and topography of the whole Mountaintops of the Giants region, you'll need to find three Map Fragments at the Steles located in Mountaintops of the Giants (East & West) and the Consecrated Snowfield.

Finding these three Map Fragments will fully complete the map of the Lands Between, revealing the entire world of Elden Ring.

• The Mountaintops of the Giants, East Map Fragment is located at a Stele found after crossing the chain bridge south of Guardian's Garrison. The Stele is next to the Giant's Gravepost Site of Grace.

This region is home to several world bosses that can be found outside of dungeons, some of which roam in certain areas and others that are hiding until you draw close enough to trigger their arrival. NPC humans also have several scripted invasions that will force you into a conflict. Click on a boss below to learn more about how to defeat them.

Mountaintops of the Giants (East) are home to a few Minor Dungeons that dot its snowy landscape, from a sealed cave to a hero's grave filled with invulnerable enemies. These locales can be tackled in any order, and each contains a miniboss at the end that holds valuable treasure. Click on a dungeon below to read the walkthrough and guide for traversing it and finding all the secrets.

Unique to the eastern half of the Mountaintops of the Giants, there is no merchant or NPC that you can interact with here. However, you will find Melina inside the Forge of the Giants—where she can burn down the Erdtree and help you become the Elden Lord.

The Limgrave region is home to many interesting locations, enemy camps, and other points of interest that you can discover in your journeys. Though they differ in the enemies and treasure found within, each place has something worth discovering.

Click on one of the points of interest to jump to the sections below explaining them in greater detail, including the enemies you'll face and secrets you can find.

Freezing Lake

This massive frozen lake should be the first location you come across when exploring the eastern half of this snowy region. Be sure to hit the Freezing Lake Site of Grace nearby the Birdeye Telescope.

Head directly east of the telescope, and you should soon see the footsteps of an invisible Teardrop Scarab. When killed, it will drop the Ash of War - Seppuku.

As you get closer to the lake's center, you'll notice that your screen is covered by a constant blizzard that prevents you from seeing the surrounding area. Get ready for a Field Boss encounter, as Borealis the Freezing Dog dragon will soon fly in to initiate the fight.

As a Great Enemy, Borealis is one of the most challenging Dragon bosses in Elden Ring. His breath attacks not only inflicts Frostbite, but it camouflages well with the frozen lake due to the constant blizzard. It is highly recommended to fight him during the daytime for better visibility and bring Thawfrost Boluses to clear the frost buildup.

Defeating him will net you one Dragon Heart and allow you to purchase the Borealis's Mist dragon incantation at the Cathedral of Dragon Communion in Caelid.

First Church of Marika

The last Church of Marika in the game, this one also contains a Sacred Tear to upgrade your flask. As you move closer to the church, you'll soon find a corpse outside its entrance—pick up the Somberstone Miner's Bell Bearing 3 from it. There is a Site of Grace to activate inside the church as well.

Guardian's Garrison

The Guardian's Garrison is a Fire Priests-occupied fort with a relatively large camp on its outer walls. Before further exploring the garrison, it is recommended to hit the Whiteridge Road Site of Grace just before the wooden barricades. There is also a Stonesword Key nearby the eastern wall.

A Fire Monk guards the staircase that leads inside the garrison; you can either run past him or fight him from above the stairs to avoid attracting more enemies. Head inside and immediately exit onto the balcony to pick up the Golden Rune 10 behind some wooden crates. Be wary of the Rotten Stray to your right.

Go back inside and defeat the rest of the Rotten Strays. A Flame Guardian is waiting to attack you in the center of the garrison—he's relatively weak and is highly susceptible to sorceries and incantations. Clear the enemies and head back down; there is a ladder hidden behind some crates below where you'd find the Rats.

Follow the wooden walkway until you find another Flame Guardian on the upper level; there should be a third one at the very end of this floor. Once you have killed both of them, look for a corpse holding a Smithing Stone 7 on the ground. Slightly make your way back and look for wooden crates blocking a broken section of the garrison wall, break them and jump down to the wooden platform.

Make your way past the frozen corpses and around the center tower. Heal if you need to, as there is a miniboss just around the corner. Chief Guardian Arghanthy can be a tough challenge, as he uses a variety of high-level flame incantations. Be especially careful of his flame pillars; he'll plunge his hands to the ground whenever he's about to cast this spell.

Upon defeat, he will drop his One-Eyed Shield. After defeating him, make your way inside the corner tower and climb the ladder. There are several frozen corpses surrounding a chest—open it and loot the Giant's Prayerbook inside.

Church of Repose

Another straightforward church and aptly named for the last safe location in the region, this one contains a Sacred Tear as well. You'll soon be invaded by Bloody Finger Okina when you get closer to the entrance—don't underestimate him as he is one of the strongest NPC Invaders in the game.

He drops his katana, the Rivers of Blood, and his mask upon defeat. You can also find an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone inside the skull of a dead giant southeast of the church. Use the nearby Spiritspring to get atop the massive rock, where you'll find the Ash of War - Troll's Roar at its peak.

Foot of the Forge

The Foot of the Forge is an unmarked location that spans the area northeast of the Church of Repose. Here you'll find several giant corpses frozen in place.

From the Foot of the Forge Site of Grace, ride north until you find the Phantom Tree and the Golden Seed. Keep moving north, and down the hill, there should be a few Lesser Spider Hands here that drop Somber Smithing Stone 7 when killed.

Turn left unto the narrow cliff—be extremely careful walking this path as the enemies can push you off the cliff with their attacks. You'll soon find the Crimsonwhorl Bubbletear guarded by several Lesser Spider Hands. You can then jump down and heal at the Giant's Gravepost Site of Grace below.

Flame Peak

There is not much to say about the Flame Peak outside of it being a Main Bossfight arena for the Fire Giant. You can access it by going east from the Church of Repose and crossing the chain bridge.

Defeat the Fire Giant will net you access to the Forge of the Giants, where Melina will assist you in burning the Erdtree.

As you explore this region, you may come across several scarabs scampering away. Some of them will refill your flask of tears, but others can reward you with special items:

Frozen Lake Scarab

• Reward: Ash of War - Seppuku

This Scarab is located just northeast of the Freezing Lake Site of Grace. You can find it leaving its footprints while rolling around the frozen lake. It might be hard to spot this one during the daytime due to the constant blizzard, so it is recommended to try finding it at night when the footprints are easier to spot.

Guardian's Garrison Scarab

• Reward: Ash of War - Prelate's Charge

This Scarab is located just outside of the Guardian's Garrison, inside the Fire Monk Campsite. There are a few other scarabs nearby, but the one that drops the Ash of War is actually hanging on the trunk of one of the trees. You might need a bow or sorcery/incantation to hit it.