Mountaintop Of The Giants Catacombs Complete Dungeon Guide And Walkthrough
The Giants' Mountaintop Catacombs in Elden Ring stands out as one of the most confusing and intricate optional dungeons in the Lands Between. Located in the frozen region of the Mountaintops of the Giants, this subterranean area tricks players with repeating corridor layouts and hidden elevator shafts. Navigating its traps and defeating the boss at the end requires a keen eye for subtle environmental differences.
How to Find the Giants' Mountaintop Catacombs
To reach this dungeon, start from the Zamor Ruins Site of Grace and head east along the snowy path. Pass beneath the mountain arch and move toward the narrow bridge guarded by Fire Monks. Before stepping onto the bridge, look toward the southeastern ledge to spot the entrance doors tucked into the cliffside.
Once inside, activate the Site of Grace to set a safe checkpoint before descending further into the complex. Watch out for initial Fanged Imps lurking around corners as you prepare for the confusing layout ahead.
Navigating the Traps and Illusion Loops
The defining feature of this catacomb is its deceptive design that loops players through nearly identical rooms. As you venture deeper, you will encounter hallways with frost traps and dropping blade mechanisms. Pay close attention to enemy placements and item locations to determine whether you are in a new room or a previously visited area.
To progress, locate the main elevator shafts that conceal hidden pathways beneath their platforms. Stepping onto an elevator and immediately rolling off reveals lower levels containing unique loot and dangerous Living Jars.
Unlocking the Boss Door and Finding the Lever
Finding the lever required to open the main heavy doors requires using the hidden elevator shaft mechanism. Send the lower elevator upward without riding it, then drop into the exposed pit underneath. Defeat or bypass the large enemy guarding the corridor to reach the platform overlooking the statue.
Pull the lever sitting near the corpse to unlock the boss chamber near the start of the dungeon. After pulling it, drop down to the main path and take the elevator back up to face the final encounter.
Defeating the Ulcerated Tree Spirit and Collecting Rewards
Passing through the unsealed doors leads directly to a boss encounter against an Ulcerated Tree Spirit. This massive creature delivers sweeping physical attacks and explosive holy energy bursts across the arena. Keeping close to its flank while dodging its aggressive thrashing gives you the best opportunity to land consistent damage.
Defeating the boss rewards players with a substantial amount of Runes, a Golden Seed, and the Glovewort Picker's Bell Bearing 2. Be sure to open the chest at the back of the arena to collect a Deathroot before leaving.