Elden Ring: Jagged Peak - Essential Path Walkthrough

Jagged Peak is a challenging, optional region located in the east of Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Despite being optional, it features significant content, including the formidable Bayle the Dread boss fight. Below is a detailed essential path walkthrough for Jagged Peak, covering key Elden Ring items, character quests, and boss strategies.

1. Starting Out

Location: Jagged Peak

Site of Grace: Start at the Foot of the Jagged Peak Site of Grace.

Preparation: Be ready for intense dragon encounters and lightning-based attacks as you progress through this region.

2. Exploring Jagged Peak

Giant Dragon Corpse:

Items: Scour the giant dragon's body for Sharp Gravel Stone and Dragon Communion Harpoon.

Hidden Region: Explore around the dragon's feet to discover Charo's Hidden Grave and a Dragon Communion Grease.

Northeastern Path:

Spiritspring Jump: From the pool of water where the first Jagged Peak Drake was, take the northeastern path along the mountain cliff.

Loot: Before jumping, search the northern cliffs for Farum Azula Skeletons guarding a body with the Greater Potentate's Cookbook 6.

Climbing the Peak:

Foot of the Jagged Peak Site of Grace: Cross the rickety bridge to reach this Site of Grace.

Enemies: Prepare to fight more dragons as you advance.

Defeating Jagged Peak Drakes:

Strategy: Kill the two Jagged Peak Drakes in the open area. Focus on the healthier dragon first. This will also advance Igon's side quest.

Loot: Collect Dragon Heart and Dragonscale Flesh from the dragons.

Meeting Igon:

Location: After defeating the dragons, you will hear Igon speaking. Find him on the path to receive Igon's Curled Finger, enabling his summon sign for the Bayle boss fight.

Additional Loot: Behind Igon, use the Spiritspring to access a cave with rolling rocks. At the top, find a Scadutree Fragment.

Ancient Dragon Senessax:

Optional Boss: Engage or avoid Ancient Dragon Senessax. Defeating him yields Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone and Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.

Site of Grace: Activate the Jagged Peak Mountainside Site of Grace.

Navigating the Peak:

Dragonslime Area: Check the right side for Dragonslime and a body holding Igon's Cookbook 2.

Spiritspring Jumps: Continue up the path, dodge lightning strikes, and use Spiritsprings to reach higher ledges.

Special Encounter:

Domain of Dragons Painting: If you've found the "Domain of Dragons" painting, you'll encounter its ghost on the lower ledge. Receive a Rock Heart as a reward.

Final Preparations:

Top Path: Proceed to the Jagged Peak Summit Site of Grace. Check the surrounding areas for additional items like the Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.

3. Bayle the Dread Boss Fight

Recommended Scadutree Blessing: 10-15

Preparation:

Weapon: Use the Dragon-Hunter's Great Katana for extra damage to dragons.

Buff: Activate Ancient Dragon's Blessing for damage reduction.

Summon: Utilize Igon's Curled Finger for assistance in the fight.

Boss Strategies:

        Attacks to Watch For:

Fire Breath: Run perpendicular to the flame or dodge through the wide flame.

Gap Closing Attacks: Roll backward to avoid Bayle's jumping slam and bite/grab attacks.

Lightning Slam: Dodge as Bayle raises his claw, and avoids lightning bursts.

Phase Two Changes:

Enhanced Attacks: Bayle's attacks gain lightning properties and new combo sequences.

Lightning Slam: Watch for a more powerful version with a massive explosion.

Flying Fire Breath: Dodge multiple waves of flames as Bayle flies and attacks from above.

Critical Moments:

Phase Transition: When Bayle charges up, consider using this time to buff or heal.

Stagger: Exploit Bayle's long stagger animation for a critical hit opportunity.

4. Post-Boss Activities

Collecting Rewards:Defeat Bayle to earn the Heart of Bayle and 490,000 Elden Ring runes.

Exchange: Visit the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion to trade the Heart for Bayle's Incantations.

5. Completing the Jagged Peak Questlines

Igon's Gear:

Return to Igon's Location: After completing his quest, collect Igon's Greatbow, Armor Set, and Bell Bearing from his corpse.

Grand Altar of Dragon Communion:

Loot: Find the Priestess Heart and Flowerstone Gavel in place of the Dragon Communion Priestess. Exchange Bayle's Heart for Bayle's Tyranny or Bayle's Flame Lightning Incantations.

This walkthrough provides a comprehensive guide to navigating Jagged Peak and tackling the Bayle the Dread boss fight. Good luck, and may your journey through the Shadow of the Erdtree be successful!