Unlocking Nokron, Eternal City is one of the most rewarding milestones in Elden Ring, opening access to vast underground landscapes and crucial quest lines. Tucked beneath the Lands Between, this subterranean region holds valuable crafting materials, powerful spirit ashes, and vital quest items like the Fingerslayer Blade. Navigating this ancient realm efficiently requires understanding how to gain entry and overcome its unique challenges.
Unlocking Access to Nokron Eternal City
To enter Nokron, players must first defeat Starscourge Radahn at Redmane Castle. His defeat triggers a cinematic event where a fallen meteor tears open a massive crater in East Limgrave. Players can descent into Starfall Crater near Mistwood to find the path leading directly into Nokron.
Navigating the Outskirts and Main Ruins
After carefully descending the crater's ledges, you will reach the rooftops on the outskirts of Nokron. Traversing these crumbling rooftops brings you into the heart of the city where the main Site of Grace resides. From here, players can gather rare items like Ghost Glovewort and Larval Tears scattered throughout the plaza.
Key Boss Encounters and Key Rewards
Exploring deeper into Nokron leads to memorable boss fights, including the Mimic Tear. Defeating this boss grants powerful spirit ashes that duplicate your character's loadout during battle. Beyond this area, players can solve the flame pillar puzzles to summon the Regal Ancestor Spirit for additional rewards.
Securing the Fingerslayer Blade for Ranni
For many adventurers, the primary destination in Nokron is the Night's Sacred Ground. Deep within this sanctuary lies a chest containing the Fingerslayer Blade, an indispensable item required to advance Ranni the Witch's questline. Successfully obtaining this relic opens up new paths toward alternative game endings.
