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There are various means of progressing through theElden Ringstory. You can brute force it by traversing dangerous zones and fighting powerful enemies, or you can go around the world and find clues and items.
In order to get to theGolden City, you’ll need to gain access to theAltus Plateau, but unfortunately, the lift in the north is not functioning. You can choose to go down below into the ravine and fight some powerful enemies, bats and harpies, and face off against theMagma Wyrm, or you can find theDectus Medallion (Left)andDectus Medallion (Right)spread throughout the first half of the map. These two halves will form the whole medallion that you’ll need to use the lift.
Both these pieces are not particularly difficult to find, but it does require you to do some exploring. Fortunately, we have their exact locations right here:
Left Dectus Medallion: Fort Haight
From the starting Lost Grace, head all the way east past the swamp, down a cliffside and until you see the ocean. Follow the road south and you’ll findFort Haight. Fight you way through this Fort and face off against a large blood blade knight. After disposing of him, head up the tower to find a chest with theDectus Medallion (Left)in it.
Right Dectus Medallion: Fort Faroth
If you’ve seen ourleveling guide, you’ll knowFort Farothis a popular destination, but one with powerful enemies. Head intoCaelidall the way east behind a giant pale dragon. Entering this Fort is dangerous at low levels, but fortunately, after taking down the single bat in the entrance, you should be able to speed your way to the ladder at the other side of the room. Climbing it will bring you to a conveniently-placed chest with theDectus Medallion (Right)inside.
There you have it. You’re now able to bypass an entire area of the game, which comes in handy if you just want to explore and don’t want to fight the boss just yet.
