Master the Art of Bypassing Stormveil Castle in Elden Ring

Elden Ring offers numerous hidden paths and secrets for players to uncover, allowing for non-linear exploration in any direction regardless of the prescribed order. This expansive open-world game doesn't provide hand-holding or directional guidance, giving players the freedom to determine their own path. As a result, it is entirely possible to bypass entire sections of the game and access higher-level locations.

One such shortcut exists between Limgrave and Liurnia of the Lakes within Elden Ring. Typically, players reach this flooded, western region by traversing Stormveil and Godric the Grafted. However, by employing this strategy, players can skip this demanding area, complete with its relentless sword-birds, and instead progress through an alternative open world area to reach Raya Lucaria at an earlier stage.

Updated August 1st, 2023: Stormveil Castle serves as the initial formidable entrance encountered by players in their expedition through The Lands Between. This grand structure accommodates both Margit and Godrick, who present a significant challenge for inexperienced players seeking victory. Fortunately, there exists an alternative method to bypass Stormveil Castle for those who do not wish to confront this fearsome duo or desire to enhance their abilities by leveling up. In order to elucidate the process of skipping Stormveil Castle, an informative video has been appended within this guide.

A Shortcut To Liurnia Of The Lakes

There are numerous motives for bypassing Stormveil Castle, such as the relentless Sword Birds that are equally vexing as dogs and rats, heightening the annoyance factor. Enveloping Stormveil Castle lies the misty and water-saturated expanse known as Liurnia of the Lakes, which conveniently serves as the backdrop for the esteemed Academy of Raya Lucaria.

How To Skip Stormveil Castle In Elden Ring

This shortcut will greatly benefit sorcerers and magic-users, granting them access to a variety of new sorceries, staffs, and other items and abilities that enhance a focus on FP (Focal Points). Although other builds may not experience the same level of advantage, Liurnia of the Lakes offers a stunning new setting for open-world leveling, making it significantly easier to defeat challenging bosses upon your return to Stormveil Castle.

If your browser doesn't support the video tag, you can bypass Stormveil Castle by going to the Stormhill Shack, which is just a short distance up the road from the Gatefront Site of Lost Grace. You'll need to navigate through a valley filled with Godrick Soldiers and a Giant. Once you reach the shack, head north until you go under the large bridge that leads away from Stormveil Castle. From there, continue north until you come across another damaged bridge, which will be obscured by vegetation.

There is a Finger Reader available to assist you, providing clues about the location of a crucial item. According to her, the bridge to Liurnia is believed to be inaccessible and suggests an alternative route through Stormveil. However, the bridge can still be crossed, although with some difficulty. Make your way to the very end of the damaged bridge and observe the presence of a sequence of ledges that enable you to safely descend. Follow this path and proceed towards the cliff wall, unveiling a concealed route that leads directly to Liurnia of the Lakes and the Church of Irith, bypassing the need to navigate through Stormveil Castle.

Elden Ring can now be played on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, as well as Xbox One and Series X|S.