Another hidden location in Elden Ring is Moonlight Altar. It's also really amazing since you were probably intrigued by this location while you were visiting Liurnia of the Lakes. Here is our Elden Ring guide to assist you in finding the Dark Moon Greatsword and navigating the Moonlight Altar zone.
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You probably already have the Dark Moon Ring if you've been following our tutorial series. It's your prize for unlocking Rennala's treasure chest, which is a very difficult quest chain in itself.
It's not quite over, however. Make sure you've slain Astel Naturalborn of the Void and cleared the Lake of Rot beforehand. If you have the Dark Moon Ring, you should be able to see that the route beyond is open after defeating Astel. It will stay prohibited if not.
If you keep going, you'll eventually arrive in a verdant meadow with far-off magic rays. This is Elden Ring's Moonlight Altar zone. Indeed, Tarnished, you have arrived at the location that you may have briefly seen to the south of Liurnia of the Lakes, this tower on the elevated plateau that seemed inaccessible a while ago.
Glintstone Dragon Adula, a miniboss, will emerge if you proceed. It's the same beast (the one that flew away at 50% health) that you faced earlier in Three Sisters/Ranni's Rise. If you want, you can defeat it right now.
But our objective is to enter the remains of the Cathedral of Manus Celes, which is home to many Starlight Shards.
Next, you should see a hole to the right of the Site of Grace. Lean over the edge and make use of your lantern.
You should keep going until you get to the end of the tunnel. You may see a life-sized Ranni doll there, along with a torn-apart Two Fingers. Play with it and see a movie trailer. Ranni will materialize when your character places the Dark Moon Ring on the doll's finger.
She declares that you must walk in the footsteps of the Elden Lord, because it is where she will see you again. In essence, this will influence the conclusion you get in Elden Ring.
You may get the Dark Moon Greatsword once Ranni vanishes:
- Requirements – STR 16, DEX 11, and INT 38.
- Scaling – STR D, DEX D, and INT C.
The remainder of Moonlight Altar is also open for exploration. Chelona's Rise and a few ruins will be visible to you. Furthermore, someone could be waiting for you back in Ranni's tower.
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