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Mt. Gelmir

ELDEN RING guide · The mountainous region west of Altus Plateau ✓ Checked against sources
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Mt. Gelmir is a jagged, volcanic wilderness situated west of Altus Plateau, characterized by steep rocky crags, burning battlefields, and winding canyon paths. Players navigate vertical cliff faces using rope ladders and spiritsprings while traversing past war-torn encampments, demi-human conflicts, and primeval sorcery ruins. The exterior wilderness serves as the perilous approach to Volcano Manor, Fort Laiedd, and the Hermit Village.

Region
Mt. Gelmir
Levels
80-100
Getting there
West from the Bridge of Iniquity site of grace in Altus Plateau, or via the Seethewater River ravine leading northwest from the Wyndham Ruins
Related quests
Rya · Patches · Sorceress Sellen · Iron Fist Alexander · Corhyn and Goldmask
Enemy types
Abductor Virgins · Leyndell Soldiers · Demi-Humans · Pumpkin Heads · Mad Pumpkin Heads · Fingercreepers · Magma Wyrms · Fallingstar Beasts

Services and people

Quest NPCs 1

  • Primeval Sorcerer Azur · Encountered along the ridge past the Hermit VillagePast Hermit Village along the ridge

Invaders and enemies 1

  • Anastasia, Tarnished-Eater · NPC invaderJust outside Corpse-Stench Shack northwest of the Bridge of Iniquity

Services 1

  • Road of Iniquity Site of Grace · Site of GraceRoad of Iniquity, beneath the overhang leading toward Volcano Manor

The short version

What matters

  • •Map Fragment: Mt. Gelmir reveals the rugged layout of the mountain and its approaches.
  • •Fire Scorpion Charm and Prelate's Inferno Crozier gathered at Fort Laiedd.

Common mistakes

  • •Attacking Iron Fist Alexander prematurely, which permanently locks out the Jar Helmet and his quest progression.

What you can skip

  • •Taking the long cliffside ladder ascents when Spiritspring jumps are available.

Walkthrough May be incomplete

The area in the order you play it. Tick things off as you go: they tick off in the checklists below too.

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    Bridge of Iniquity and Corpse-Stench Shack

    Enter Mt. Gelmir from Altus Plateau by crossing the Bridge of Iniquity or by taking the Seethewater River canyon from Wyndham Ruins, with an alternative kidnapping route using the Abductor Virgin in the Raya Lucaria Academy waterwheel basin. Head northwest along the road toward Corpse-Stench Shack. As you approach the building, you will trigger an invasion by Anastasia, Tarnished-Eater.

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    Lower River Canyon and Wyndham Catacombs

    Proceed down into the canyon to travel through Seethewater River, passing near Wyndham Catacombs and exploring Seethewater Cave. Push deeper along the riverbed until you come upon Seethewater Terminus. Take time to survey the cliffs and clear the subterranean spaces before continuing westward.

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    Fort Laiedd and Magma Lake

    Head west from Seethewater Terminus toward Fort Laiedd. Enter the fort's main interior courtyard and defeat the heavy Fire Prelate wielding a massive hammer to secure the Prelate's Inferno Crozier, then climb to the upper ramparts and walk out onto the wooden catwalk on the outer wall to loot the Fire Scorpion Charm from a corpse. Afterwards, circle around the nearby lava basin where a Magma Wyrm lurks in the magma, and pass the Craftsman's Shack.

    Key fight: Magma Wyrm

    Watch out: Alexander's questline can be broken if he is attacked and killed before this stage, permanently missing rewards.

  4. 4

    Hermit Village to Primeval Sorcerer Azur

    Travel east along the high ridge past the Craftsman's Shack to reach the Hermit Village. Advance through the settlement to battle Demi-Human Queen Maggie, then continue toward the cliff edge.

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    Mt. Gelmir Campsites and Cliffside Hazards

    Navigate the crags around the First Mt. Ascend the rock faces past the campsite network toward the Ninth Mt. Gelmir Campsite, noting the location of Gelmir Hero's Grave among the regional dungeons.

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    Summit Crater and Full-Grown Fallingstar Beast

    Use the Spiritspring or climb the long ladder at the Ninth Mt. Gelmir Campsite to launch yourself into the high volcanic crater.

    Key fight: Full-Grown Fallingstar Beast
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    Road of Iniquity and Volcano Manor Approach

    Drop down from the crater's edge and cross the rocky span leading west down the trail toward Volcano Manor. Near the Road of Iniquity Site of Grace, inspect the base of the stone pillar standing beneath the overhang just north of the grace to obtain the Map Fragment: Mt. Gelmir before entering the manor.

Checklists

Items

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Key fights May be incomplete

Full-Grown Fallingstar Beast

Enemies: Full-Grown Fallingstar Beast

Threats: Gravity shockwaves, high-speed charges, tail sweeps, and laser beams

Tactics: Stay at mid-range, bait the three-phase charging attack, dodge the final lunge, and punish the exposed head with heavy Strike weapons or stagger-heavy ashes

Magma Wyrm

Enemies: Magma Wyrm

Threats: Trailing magma pools, charging stomps, and sweeping greatsword slashes

Tactics: Avoid standing directly in front during charge attacks; circle behind its flanks or bait sword slams to punish the head while staying clear of burning floor terrain

Enemies

Abductor Virgin
Weak to Lightning

Highly resistant to physical slashing; vulnerable when its inner chassis opens during capture attacks.

Fallingstar Beast
Weak to Strike, Elemental damageSteal / drop Somber Smithing Stone [6]

Heavily armored with gravity-infused rock plating; its glowing head is its primary weak point.

Demi-Human Queen Margot
Weak to Magic, FireSteal / drop Jar Cannon

Slow-moving caster surrounded by aggressive demi-human mobs.

Shops and people

  • Nomadic Merchant (Mt. Gelmir): Sells Stonesword Key, Nomadic Warrior's Cookbook [20], Arrow, Great Arrow, Bolt, Ballista Bolt, and Guilt-Bearing Chain armor set

Tips

  • When climbing the vertical cliffs up to the Ninth Mt. Gelmir Campsite, use the spiritspring jump with Torrent to launch directly onto the boss plateau instead of using the exposed ladder.
  • Equipping fire-resistant talismans significantly reduces environmental damage taken when fighting around the lava pools of Fort Laiedd and Seethewater.

Not listed for this area: secrets.

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