🔍 Introduction
Think you’ve explored every corner of the Lands Between? Think again! Here are 7 epic secrets in Elden Ring you almost certainly missed—perfect for boosting your gameplay and dominating your next run.
1. The Sealed Tunnel → Divine Tower of West Altus
Accessible beneath Leyndell’s wall—descend past a wolf pack to reach a Ravine entrance. Defeat the Onyx Lord boss for access to the Divine Tower, unlocking Rykard’s Great Rune indiatimes.com+15thegamer.com+15gameranx.com+15.
2. Underground Nokron, Eternal City
Nokron only appears after defeating Starscourge Radahn—triggered by a comet strike. Inside: rare smithing stones, Mimic Tear Ashes, and lore-rich loot pcgamer.com+2gameranx.com+2appsilla.club+2.
3. Library shortcut: Chapel of Anticipation
Use a Stonesword Key at the Four Belfries in Liurnia to access a portal back to the tutorial area—yes, you can revisit the starting chapel later denofgeek.com+1gameranx.com+1.
4. Invisible Bridge to the Haligtree
Found in the Village of the Albinaurics: break a suspicious pot to reveal a hidden ladder leading to the secret path up to the Haligtree—skip the main route toxigon.com+15toxigon.com+15u4gm.com+15.
5. Stormveil Castle’s Basement Grave & Shortcut
Jump from a ledge near the cemetery to access a secret basement with an Ulcerated Tree miniboss. Defeat it to befriend Rogier and open a skip route to Liurnia en.wikipedia.org+1gameranx.com+1.
6. Jarburg: City of Living Jars
Near Carian Study Hall cliffs, jump down to discover Jarburg—a hidden village of Jars with relics and lore-rich NPCs pcgamer.com+2denofgeek.com+2gameranx.com+2.
7. Frenzied Flame Village & Dark Ending Clues
South of Dectus Lift, find a ruined village radiating madness. It links to late-game endings and hints at the Lord of Frenzy—essential for lore hunters gamerant.com+11gameranx.com+11thegamer.com+11.
⚔️ Bonus Tip: Nightreign Relic Exploit
In the Nightreign DLC, the Grand Luminous Scene relic stacks attack boosts (+5% per Evergaol boss). Farm them early for insane power spikes timesofindia.indiatimes.com+5polygon.com+5indiatimes.com+5.
đź’ˇ Why This Matters for You
- Runes & Gear: Most of these spots drop rare smithing stones, talismans & runes—powerful upgrades unlocked only via exploration.
- Lore & Endings: Invisible bridges, mad villages, NPC quests—each unlock deeper narrative threads and alternate endings.
- Playstyle: Whether you’re a speedrunner or hunter, these areas offer shortcuts and loot boosts that aren’t in any playthrough checklist.
âś… Pro Tips for Accessing These Zones
| Secret | How to Reach It |
|---|---|
| Tunnel to Divine Tower | East from Outer Wall Phantom Tree site, descend ravine |
| Nokron | Beat Radahn → Watch comet south of Mistwood |
| Chapel return | Four Belfries in Liurnia + Stonesword Key |
| Jarburg | Cliff jump near Carian Study Hall |
| Stormveil basement | Cemetery ledge jump |
| Albinaurics ladder | Break odd pot in Village |
| Frenzied Village | South of Dectus Lift main route |
🧠CTA for Readers
- Tried any yet? Drop a comment with your favorite secret!
- Want video guides for each spot? Let me know—I’ll break them down in action.