Can you get past Leyndell?
Leyndell, the Royal Capital in Elden Ring, seems like an impenable fortress, with its magnificent architecture and formidable guardians. But, can you overcome its defenses and explore deeper into the city? Read on to find out what lies beyond the initial confrontation with the Draconic Tree Sentinel and what difficulties await you in this notoriously challenging area.
A Detour Around the Citadel
To reach Leyndell, you must gain access to the capital site while taking specific methods with varying degrees of difficulty. After activating Godrick’s Citadel, you can visit Fia’s questline as a shortcut to enter Caelid. You cannot defeat Radahn, for example, without gaining two Shardbearers; else, you won’t allow yourself to go in until the time you can come in. There’s this additional method where you fight the Godrick the Giant boss, but in between Godrick and Godson’s fight. That this area is full of optional quests and powerful items with great rewards for exploring should encourage you to make each and every decision that determines how you navigate your travels.