Tower Settlement - Elden Ring SotE Belurat walkthrough: Weapons, equipment, monsters, and more

Although Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree starts anywhere, most players will start in Belurat, Tower Settlement as their first dungeon.

The Tower Settlement guide

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This ostensibly modest settlement, north of the Scorched Ruins and the Land of Shadow's original starting location, is home to a number of formidable opponents, a significant boss encounter, and even several significant collectibles, such as a Miquella Cross. Get ready to explore every nook and crevice of Belurat—this is a terrific introduction to the verticality of Shadow of the Erdtree.

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How to enter Tower Settlement, Belurat

A Site of Grace may be found at the top of the steps that lead into Belurat when you first enter. Both the little entrance in the western chamber and the main gate, which opens from the other side, are locked. There is only one direction to go: east.

You may reach Belurat's main street by traveling east; it's a very straight road with plenty of obstacles in your way. Most of Belurat's spectral denizens are easily dispatched in a single blow, but some are more powerful than others. The true adversaries here are the taller ones with massive cleavers , who can quickly drain your whole health bar in two or three strokes.

The screenshot is AnyBet365. As you go down the street, make it a priority to eliminate those adversaries first. After you defeat the first enemy, turn right to find a group of people kneeling in front of a fountain where you can find a Somber Smithing Stone. There is also a well that you can descend into, but the sewers below only contain a locked door that you are currently unable to open.The screenshot is AnyBet365. As you go east on Main Street, you will encounter two adversaries above on a bridge (). They'll shoot strong missiles at you, but you can easily avoid them. You could believe you can dodge them by taking the way to the right, but it leads nowhere. The Small Private Altar Site of Grace is located at the top of the steps; go beneath the bridge and enter the chamber on the left.How to go beyond the Small Private AltarYou may access Belurat's core after you arrive at the Small Private Altar Site of Grace. Upon leaving the chamber and moving on, you will encounter your first significant challenge.

How to defeat the knight in yellow

Two big swords are carried by a tall, yellow-clad knight who patrols the region. Though he dumps a lot of runes and may drop special armor like as the Horned Warrior Helm, you may be patient and slip past him. But there's very little margin for mistake since his attacks deliver crazy amounts of damage regardless of how high your stats are.Microsoft Screenshot: AnyBet365Patience is crucial here since the knight strikes with fast-paced flurries, but if you stay away from him, you can monitor and find out when his downtime is. Don't be greedy since you can only receive one or two strikes in between the knight's combination assaults. Fortunately, the Site of Grace is right there, so getting ready should be simple.In order to increase your damage output and resistance in the Land of Shadow, we advise leaving the Tower Settlement and looking for Scadutree Fragments if you're having trouble defeating this knight, who is Belurat's first true test. In contrast to the main game, the DLC section has a completely different progression system. To survive Shadow of the Erdtree, you'll need to gather Scadutree Fragments to increase your stats even further.After you've vanquished the knight or given up on him, you may choose to proceed right to get some special weapons and equipment or keep heading left, where the knight was supposed to lead you to the next Site of Grace.

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There's a large open plaza to your right where an adversary you called is waiting for you. You may bypass this section and go in the other direction if you don't desire the Crusade Insignia Talisman or the Shriek of Sorrow Ash of War. The only notable combat in this area is with Fire Knight Queelign .Screenshot: AnyBet365However, you'll need to be aware of his flame-based attacks if you decide to fight Queelign. Even if you block them, you will still take chip damage from them, and if you are struck by them conventionally, a significant portion of your health bar will burn away.Closing the distance and delivering continuous pressure is essential since Queelign's spear makes matters worse by allowing him to poke you repeatedly from a distance. Keep the pressure on and don't back down from Queelign, since he carries a healing flask , like most summoned enemies.

How to get the Shriek of Sorrow Ash of War and the Crusade Insignia Talisman

After defeating an adversary, you will get the Crusade Insignia Talisman after Queelign falls. This talisman increases your attack strength. It works well in clearing large groups of enemies, although it is less effective in boss battles.Furthermore, you may gather the Shriek of Sorrow Ash of War at the base of the tree in the middle of the plaza. With a great scream, this Ash of War makes all around opponents tremble and increases your attack power according to how much HP they still have. You gain stronger the less HP they have. Additionally, it gives your active weapon the Occult affinity.The screenshot is AnyBet365. It's time to turn around and go past the knight on the other side since there is nothing else to see in this route. To get past the broken bridge that is obstructing your path, you must use the alley to the right. Attackers are lurking around every corner , ready to ambush you, so move cautiously.Details of the screenshot: AnyBet365Eventually, you'll come to a dark, shallow river where two formidable foes are lying in wait to attack you. You will see that you are at the top of the waterfall that you first saw at the beginning of the dungeon when you glance around once you have defeated them. Climb the ladder and enter the next chamber to locate the Storeroom Key.

Belurat, Tower Settlement: Where to Use the Storeroom Key

Before the Small Private Altar Site of Grace, the ranged opponents were casting spells from the door on the bridge, which is unlocked with the Storeroom Key. You may see the attackers on the bridge outside the entrance if you return there quickly. After killing them, go over the bridge to the closed door that the storeroom key corresponds to.You will meet Hornsent Grandam inside. Upon receiving the Guardian Spirit Incantation from her, a guardian spirit will materialize over your head, firing missiles in the direction of any enemies in close proximity. At this stage of the game, its Faith requirement is 26, which is rather low. There is nothing more to accomplish in this area, so to continue your trip, go back past the Small Private Altar and into the chamber by the waterfall where you first discovered the Storeroom Key.Screenshot: AnyBet365

When you return to the chamber where the key was located, you'll see that the route splits in two. The other end of the shattered bridge lies to the left (To the left), where you will find a lone adversary and an item, but you are unable to go any further. Moving to the right is the only path ahead. The walkway splits off once again at the top of the steps. Don't go there just yet; the appropriate path is across the roofs to the right, where the bird opponents are.

How to get the Bone Bow and open the Belurat, Tower Settlement Site of Grace shortcut

Take a left instead. In a little while, a group of tiny scorpions will assault you. For the time being, disregard them and descend the steps on the left in search of a elevator. This will return you to the Belurat, Tower Settlement Site of Grace, via the main gate at the entrance to the region. :-Unlocked shortcut!Go back up and kill the group of scorpions so you can go inside the spacious chamber they were coming from. Two enormous scorpions can be found inside. Fighting them at the same time is quite painful, so try to use a throwing object to lure one of them at you.The screen capture is labeled as AnyBet365.If everything else fails, at least you have a shortcut that will allow you to dodge the knight and other opponents! You may take use of this opportunity to take advantage of the Bone Bow that the two scorpions are defending.Where in Belurat, Tower Settlement are the Miquella Cross, Scadutree Fragment, and Dried Bouquet Talisman located?

But that's not the only significant item in the region. just outside the large entrance to the chamber with the scorpions. A mound of rubble will be seen to the right. Leap over it to reveal a little door that opens to a hidden chamber teeming with enemy insects. If you defeat them, you will get a Miquella Cross and a Scadutree Fragment! The Dried Bouquet Talisman, which increases your attack strength when a summoned spirit dies, is also located just outside.After gathering the items, turn around and traverse the rooftops to where the bird foes are waiting. One by one, tackle them. They are often grounded by jumping attacks, which they are vulnerable to. The last two birds are being guarded by a spell-casting opponent at the end of the roofs. After eliminating him, attend to the others.Screenshot: AnyBet365 Returning to the street, you will find yourself facing a covered bridge and a lone, ghostly adversary with a pot over its head. Kill him and take your loot—these opponents always drop Scadutree Fragments upon defeat! But the battle is far from done; at the further end of the bridge is where another yellow knight is waiting.This knight uses the same tactic as the last one, but instead of having two blades, it wields a huge solitary greatsword. He's considerably easier to strike since he moves more slowly. However, beware of his gap-closing strikes, which may latch onto your location and let him to charge directly at you, dealing a deadly hit. Once again, simply wait for safe opportunities and exercise patience.

You're almost to the next Site of Grace if the knight is defeated. If you keep going, you'll come across a sizable group of spectral foes around a tree. While the most of them are easily defeated, there are a few formidable cleaver-wielders among them. Before thinning the throng, defeat them. Upon reaching a nearby statue, you will find a Revered Spirit Ash as your prize.You will enter a familiar area if you go through the enormous door. You're standing over the two scorpions in what is known as the scorpion room. Ascending the stairs will present you with a formidable foe that delivers extended sequences of lightning-fast blows . If you maintain your concentration and exert steady pressure, you can easily defeat him. To go to the Stagefront Site of Grace, you must either overcome him or run past him.How to be ready for the boss:

Stagefront Site of Grace

That concludes it. The last boss of Belurat is the Divine Beast Dancing Lion, who is located beyond the entrance ahead. At this Site of Grace, your only options are to prepare.It's important to improve your Scadutree Blessing at least a few times to avoid the frenetic and difficult encounter with the Dancing Lion. Therefore, we strongly advise calling Redmane Freyja for aid. She may be found in the Three-route Cross Site of Grace , north of the Scorched Ruins on the route leading to Belurat, if you haven't already talked with her. Furthermore, this battle is made easy by Spirit Ashes such as Mimic Tear.

How to Defeat the Dancing Dragon of Divine Beast

The Divine Beast Dancing Lion is the last boss of Belurat. It is a ferocious creature that gives orders to lightning, wind, and ice to launch a variety of elemental assaults. You won't have to worry about ranged attacks until you deliver enough damage since the initial phase of the battle is solely physical in nature.If you wish to make it through the initial phase, you need match the Dancing Lion's extreme aggression. Roll toward each of its assaults rather than away from them. This will position you to parry any counterattacks with ease.Screenshot: AnyBet365The Dancing Lion's grab attack is the primary concern during this phase. It will rush at you and grasp you when it rears up and makes a loud clicking noise; if it is successful, this typically results in death. Whatever you do, be sure to avoid this assault.Occasionally, the Dancing Lion will also perform a spinning attack, which will unleash waves of debris in your direction. You may dodge these waves by hopping over them or rolling over them, but be careful as the monster spins toward you and advances.When the boss's HP bar is sufficiently reduced, the Dancing Lion will start using elemental attacks. It will alternate between the stages of ice, wind , and lightning. It will scatter lightning strikes all across the arena when it enters the lightning phase. During the ice phase, Frostbite will be caused by the Lion's strike and icicles will shoot up from the ground. During the wind phase, between combinations, the Lion will shoot wind missiles at you and emit blasts of wind.The screenshot is AnyBet365. When it swaps elements, the Lion will leap into the air and yell, giving you some breathing room to recover. Since there are less missiles to dodge during the wind and ice phases, we advise going on the offensive during those phases and playing it safe during the lightning phase. Bring armor or equipment that provide you resistance to each sort of elemental damage if you're struggling with a particular phase.

Is it better to utilize the Runes, Divine Beast Frost Stomp Ash of War, or Enraged Divine Beast Talisman?

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You will get the Remembrance of the Dancing Lion as payment for defeating the Divine Beast Dancing Lion. Use this at the Roundtable Hold to get the Divine Beast Frost Stomp Ash of War or the Enraged Divine Beast Talisman . While the latter gives your weapon the Cold affinity and delivers an ice stomp that may be charged for enhanced power and range, the former enhances the potency of storms.To be honest, we do not advise bringing any of these goods. The Divine Beast Frost Stomp Ash of War isn't very powerful, and the Enraged Divine Beast Talisman is rather situational. But if you want to mix things up a little, go with the Ash of War choice, which is unquestionably superior than the other one.You will also get the Divine Beast Head, a sturdy helmet with an eye-catching look, in addition to your Remembrance prize. But be advised that wearing this helmet lessens your flasks' ability to heal.

Dancing Lion of Divine Beast: A recipe for cheese

The screenshot is AnyBet365. Summoning Freyja and Spirit Ashes to divert the Lion's attention while you swoop in for simple hits is the simplest method to win this battle. Since the Dancing Lion doesn't have a huge health pool, it should be defeated really quickly if you continue to attack and don't give up.Allowing Freyja and your Spirit Ashes to do all the heavy lifting while you relax and use ranged weapons to take out the monster is the ideal approach to ace this battle. If you have enough arrows, the Bone Bow from earlier in the dungeon is a wonderful option. You may also always stock up on throwing goods to inflict massive damage to the Dancion Lion from a distance.The Dancing Lion's ice strikes are readily exploited if you need to get near to deliver damage. Simply leap over the ice spikes that it shoots onto the ground. Every time, it's essentially a free leaping assault. Even better, you may stun enemies with leaping strikes, so after a few hits, there's a possibility you'll expose the boss to a critical hit.Once you kill the monster, go through the door to get another Revered Spirit Ash. But the next door is closed and hidden by shadows, blocking the way ahead. But now that you know where to go to continue on your hunt for Miquella—the Tower of Shadow message —it's time to go on to explore other dungeons and discover some new weapon kinds.

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