Elden Ring Guide: How to Power-Level Quickly for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
With the highly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring just around the corner, players are eager to get their characters as strong as possible. Whether you’re starting a new character, embarking on New Game Plus, or diving into Elden Ring for the first time, this guide will show you the fastest ways to gain experience points (XP) without resorting to glitches. This method is perfect for those looking to quickly level up, acquire powerful weapons, or simply become an unstoppable force in the game.
Early Game Rune Farming
Step 1: Preparation
To kickstart your journey, head to the First Step and speak to the NPC in the white mask. From here, follow these steps to set yourself up for efficient XP farming:
1. Travel to the Church of Elleh: Rest at the site of grace to trigger a cutscene.
2. Move to Agheel Lake North: Rest at this site of grace.
3. Cross the Bridge to the Southwest: Pick up the site of grace at the Mistwood Outskirts.
4. Head to the Third Church of Marika: Behind this church, you’ll find a teleporter that will take you to the Farum Greatbridge.
Step 2: The Ball of Death XP Farm
From the Farum Greatbridge, follow these steps:
1. Head South: Cross the bridge with the dragon.
2. Find the Path to the Left: This path leads to a building where you can hop down to a lower area and pick up the site of grace at Lenne’s Rise.
3. Begin the XP Farm: From Lenne’s Rise, hop on your horse and run down the road. A giant ball will spawn behind you. Quickly turn around and run back up the hill, causing the ball to roll off the edge and award you 1,952 XP.
Repeat this process to farm XP efficiently. By using the Gold-Pickled Fowl Foot (which boosts XP gain), you can maximize your gains. Avoid fast traveling to retain the XP boost from the Fowl Foot.
Mid-Game XP Farming
Step 3: Level Up to 30
Farm at the Lenne’s Rise spot until you reach around level 30. This should take about 10–15 minutes, depending on your efficiency and whether you’re using XP buffs.
Step 4: Acquire a Powerful Weapon
With some levels under your belt, head back to Agheel Lake North and proceed to the Murkwater Cave:
1. Fight the NPC Invader: Upon approaching the cave, you’ll be invaded. Defeating this NPC grants you the Reduvia Dagger, which is an excellent weapon for early and mid-game stages.
2. Explore the Cave: Inside the cave, you’ll encounter Patches. Fight him until he surrenders, then spare his life. After resting at the site of grace, talk to Patches again to purchase valuable items like Gold-Pickled Fowl Feet and Margit’s Shackle.
Crafting XP Boost Items
Step 5: Gather Materials
For continuous XP farming, you’ll need to craft Gold-Pickled Fowl Feet, which require Rowa Fruit, Four-Toed Fowl Foot, and Gold Fireflies.
Gathering Four-Toed Fowl Feet:
1. Equip a bow and arrows.
2. From the First Step, jump down onto the wind draft below, and follow the beach to find and hunt the penguin-like birds that drop the feet.
3. Another good location is the Fourth Church of Marika, where you can find these birds along the beach.
Collecting Gold Fireflies:
1. From the Fourth Church of Marika, head to the nearby watering hole. Gather Gold Fireflies around this area, avoiding any dangerous enemies.
Ultimate XP Farming Spot
Step 6: Mohgwyn Palace
To access the best XP farm in Elden Ring, you need to complete Varre’s questline, which involves invading other players’ worlds three times and staining a cloth with maiden’s blood at the Church of Inhibition. Once completed, Varre will give you the Pureblood Knight’s Medal, which teleports you to Mohgwyn Palace.
1. Find the Site of Grace: Upon arriving at Mohgwyn Palace, head straight across the area, avoiding enemies, until you reach the site of grace.
2. Begin the Bird Farming Method:
1. Equip a bow and arrows.
2. Stand at the designated spot and shoot the bird through the tree. This bird will fall to its death, awarding you approximately 14,000 XP.
3. Run back to the site of grace, rest, and repeat the process.
With this method, you can gain over 90,000 Elden Ring Runes per minute, translating to 5.4 million runes per hour if done efficiently.
Endgame Rune Farming
Step 7: Defeat Margit and Godrick
To continue Varre’s questline and unlock Mohgwyn Palace, you need to defeat Margit, the Fell Omen, and Godrick the Grafted. Use the strategies and weapons acquired earlier to make these fights manageable.
Step 8: Endgame XP Farm
Once you have the Elden Beast sword, return to Mohgwyn Palace. Use the sword’s powerful attack to wipe out large groups of enemies, then return to the site of grace and repeat. This method can yield up to 150,000 runes per minute.
Conclusion
By following this guide, you’ll be able to quickly level up your character in Elden Ring, readying yourself for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Whether you’re a new player or a seasoned veteran, these XP farming methods will help you become a formidable force in the Lands Between. Happy farming, and may your journey through Elden Ring be filled with triumph and glory!
