Elden Ring How To Get To Moonfolk Ruins

Alright, gather 'round, Tarnished! Let's talk about the Moonfolk Ruins in Elden Ring. Sounds fancy, doesn't it? Like some place where they serve cosmic tea and the furniture's made of actual moon rocks. Sadly, no cosmic tea, but getting there is an adventure in itself – think less "peaceful stroll" and more "avoiding getting pancaked by a dragon's backside."

Seriously though, navigating the Lands Between is like trying to assemble IKEA furniture after a few too many mead horns. Instructions are cryptic, random monsters keep interrupting, and you're pretty sure you're missing a crucial screw. But fear not! I'm here to guide you to the Moonfolk Ruins, screw by glorious, potentially self-immolating screw.

Step 1: Caelid, My Dear Tarnished, Caelid

First, you've got to head to Caelid. Think Mordor’s even angrier, redder cousin. Everything here is either trying to kill you, or already dead and still trying to kill you. The sky is perpetually sunset, the ground is the color of a rusty penny, and the local wildlife looks like it went through a blender full of nightmares. Fun, right?

Now, I know what you're thinking: "Caelid? Why couldn't we start in, like, the Weeping Peninsula? You know, somewhere that doesn't require a hazmat suit and a strong dose of denial?" Trust me, I feel you. But the Moonfolk Ruins crave that Caelid chaos. Or maybe they just have really bad taste in real estate. Either way, Caelid is your starting point.

Step 2: The Road Less Traveled (Because Everything Else Wants To Eat You)

You're gonna want to aim for the southern region of Caelid. Look on your map for a place that doesn't have a giant, fire-breathing something or other. Seriously, just pick a direction and sprint. If you see something glowing menacingly, RUN THE OTHER WAY. That's generally good advice for Caelid in general, to be honest.

More specifically, you're searching for a road. Yes, an actual, honest-to-goodness road. It might be covered in grotesque dog-lizard hybrids, but hey, at least it's relatively flat! Follow this road south-ish. Just keep an eye out for roaming packs of rabid, well, everything. Consider using Torrent (your trusty spectral steed) to outrun them. He’s much faster than arguing with them about personal space.

Step 3: Look for the Minor Erdtree… of Pestilence

You'll eventually stumble upon a Minor Erdtree. Sounds nice, right? Like a little baby version of the big, golden one. Nope. This Minor Erdtree is corrupted, festering, and generally unpleasant. It’s also surrounded by those aforementioned dog-lizard hybrids. You can try fighting them, but honestly, just running past is a perfectly valid strategy. Embrace your inner coward; Elden Ring encourages it.

From the Minor Erdtree, head east. Keep going, keep going... you're almost there! Resist the urge to stop and admire the scenery (unless you're into post-apocalyptic wastelands). You're basically sprinting your way to a history lesson wrapped in crumbling stone.

Step 4: The Ruins, At Last! (Don't Get Cocky)

Finally, you'll see them: the Moonfolk Ruins! Huzzah! They're pretty hard to miss, even through the Caelid gloom. Now, don’t go thinking this is the end of your troubles. This place is guarded by all sorts of nasties, including but not limited to: mages who can hurl magical projectiles with pinpoint accuracy and… well, everything else Caelid has to offer. This is Elden Ring, after all. You didn’t think it would be easy, did you?

What's the point of going to Moonfolk Ruins anyway?

Okay, so you made it. Now what? Well, the Moonfolk Ruins are home to a few secrets and some pretty decent loot. But more importantly, they contain lore! Elden Ring's lore is notoriously cryptic. Piecing it together is like trying to understand your cat's motivations: you know there's something there, but good luck figuring it out.

You'll also find some useful items in the ruins, including potentially a new weapon or some useful spells. So, explore, fight, and try not to die. And most importantly, remember: if at first you don't succeed, die, die again!

Congratulations, Tarnished! You've successfully navigated the horrors of Caelid and reached the Moonfolk Ruins. Now go forth and plunder! Just remember to bring a good shield and a healthy dose of existential dread. You’ll need it.