Elden Ring: How to Get to Nokstella, Eternal City

Here's a complete breakdown of how to reach Nokstella, Eternal City in Elden Ring, and the steps needed to unlock this beautiful and challenging area. Nokstella plays a key role in Ranni the Witch's questline and contains valuable Elden Ring items for upgrading Spirit Ashes.

Step 1: Start Ranni's Questline

Travel to Ranni's Rise:

Head to the Three Sisters area in Liurnia of the Lakes.

To unlock this area, you must clear Caria Manor and defeat Royal Knight Loretta.

On the way, you'll also encounter Glintstone Dragon Adula—reduce its health to 50% to drive it off temporarily.

Swear allegiance to Ranni:

After defeating Loretta, visit Ranni's Rise and meet Ranni.

Swear allegiance to her to begin her questline.

Retrieve the Fingerslayer Blade:

Ranni will task you with retrieving the Fingerslayer Blade, which is locked behind Nokron, Eternal City. This is essential to continue her quest and access Nokstella.

Step 2: Defeat Starscourge Radahn to Open Nokron

Travel to Redmane Castle in Caelid:

Defeat Starscourge Radahn, the demi-god in the festival battle.

This battle can be challenging, but you'll have help from several NPCs.

Comet crashes near the Ancestral Woods:

Radahn's death causes a comet to fall near the Mistwood Ruins, opening a path to Nokron, Eternal City.

Explore Nokron and Retrieve the Fingerslayer Blade:

Progress through Nokron, defeating enemies such as the Mimic Tear.

After defeating the Mimic Tear, follow the bridge and find the Ancestral

Woods Site of Grace.

Jump across rooftops and navigate the city until you reach the Fingerslayer Blade, hidden in a chest beneath a massive skeleton.

Return the Fingerslayer Blade to Ranni:

After collecting the blade, give it to Ranni. She will disappear, and Renna's Rise will now be accessible.

Step 3: Unlock Renna's Rise & Travel to Ainsel River

Access Renna's Rise:

Renna's Rise will be unlocked after giving Ranni the Fingerslayer Blade.

Inside, you'll find the Waygate that teleports you to the Ainsel River Main.

Progress through Ainsel River:

From Ainsel River, navigate through the Uhl Palace Ruins.

Along the way, you'll encounter powerful enemies, such as giant metal spheres and Silver Tears.

Step 4: Enter Nokstella, Eternal City

Follow the River Path:

Keep following the river's path through the Ainsel River until you reach Nokstella.

The city is filled with Nokstella warriors and more deadly giant metal balls.

Explore Nokstella for Loot and Lore:

The city contains many useful items, such as upgrade materials for Spirit Ashes.

Fight your way through to uncover the deep mysteries of Nokstella.

Tips for the Journey:

Level up before attempting Radahn's festival, as it can be one of the most difficult fights in Elden Ring.

Spirit Ashes like Mimic Tear or Lhutel the Headless are invaluable throughout this questline.

Keep an eye out for Smithing Stones and other rare materials while exploring the Ainsel River and Nokstella.

By following these steps, you'll successfully unlock Nokstella, Eternal City, while also gathering Elden Ring runes and Elden Ring items to strengthen your character. This journey is essential for completing Ranni's quest and uncovering some of the richest lore in the Elden Ring.