FromSoftware’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion elevates the Lands Between’s grandeur with Miquella’s Haligtree, a legacy dungeon that blends punishing combat, intricate level design, and lore-rich secrets. This guide equips you to traverse its consecrated branches, defeat its apex predator, and unlock endings that redefine the Erdtree’s fate .
Step 1: Secure the Haligtree Secret Medallion
Accessing the Haligtree begins with forging the Haligtree Secret Medallion—a two-part key to the Grand Lift of Rold’s hidden path.
- Left Half: Head to Castle Sol in the Mountaintops of the Giants. Defeat Commander Niall, who blocks the elevator to the northeastern tower; the medallion rests atop this tower . Niall’s multi-phase combat demands patience—use summons like Latenna’s Spirit Ashes to distract his knights.
- Right Half: Travel to the Village of the Albinaurics. Follow the crouching spirit’s direction to a giant pot; strike it to reveal Albus, who gifts the half . Bring a torch—darkness hides rot-spitting enemies here.
Critical Warning: Collecting both halves before meeting Latenna the Albinauric will kill her, failing her quest and locking unique rewards . Prioritize her dialogue at the Slumbering Wolf’s Shack first.
Step 2: Break Ordina’s Seal
With the medallion, activate the Grand Lift of Rold to enter the Consecrated Snowfield. Ride north to Ordina, Liturgical Town, where a magic barrier blocks the Haligtree portal. To dispel it:
- Locate four altars (one ground-level, three on rooftops) marked by blue flame lanterns .
- Enter the nearby Evergaol—here, invisible Black Blade Assassins hunt you. Equip a Sentry Torch (bought from the Capital Outskirts merchant) to reveal them.
- Light all four altars: Start with the perimeter altar, drop to the lower rooftops for the second, climb the eastern ladder for the third, and return to street level for the final.
The barrier lifts, revealing a teleporter to the Haligtree’s canopy .
Step 3: Navigate Miquella’s Haligtree
The Haligtree’s vertical design punishes recklessness—use these checkpoints to avoid backtracking:
- Haligtree Canopy Site of Grace: From the teleporter, head east, jump to the thin branch below, and follow it north. Avoid bubble barrages from aerial envoys; their rot buildup can cripple your health .
- Prayer Room Site of Grace: Descend the giant trunk, fight through three envoys, and activate this grace. Here, Millicent (from the Altus Plateau quest) appears—exhaust her dialogue to progress her story .
- Drainage Channel Site of Grace: The final stop before Malenia. Loot the +2 抗毒护符 (Antidote Bloom Talisman) here to mitigate her rot attacks.
Pro Tip: Use the Bloodhound’s Step ash of war for quick dodges across fragile branches. Fall damage is lethal—save FP for emergency dashes.
Step 4: Defeat Malenia, Blade of Miquella
The Haligtree’s guardian is Elden Ring’s most infamous boss, but this strategy turns the tide:
- Build Prep: Use a Dexterity/Intelligence build with Moonveil (found in Caelid’s 腐败湖). Its “Transient Moonlight” skill pierces her defenses and staggers her . Pair with the Lord of Blood’s Exultation talisman to boost damage when she bleeds.
- Phase 1: Dodge her Waterfowl Dance by rolling into the first flurry, then away from the final slash. When she heals (from landing hits), use Black Flame Blade incantations to negate her regen .
- Phase 2: She gains Scarlet Rot AoEs. Stay close—her ranged attacks are deadlier—and use Miquella’s Needle (post-fight reward) later to counteract frenzy .
Defeating her drops the Remembrance of the Rot Goddess, which crafts her Hand of Malenia katana.
Step 5: Unlock the Haligtree’s Hidden Ending
The “Age of Unalloyed Gold” ending ties to Millicent’s quest, which culminates in the Haligtree:
- After the Prayer Room, defend Millicent from her sisters at the Drainage Channel . Abandoning her locks the ending.
- Loot the Unalloyed Gold Needle from her corpse, then use it on Malenia’s blooming flower to craft Miquella’s Needle .
- Travel to Crumbling Farum Azula, defeat Dragonlord Placidusax, and use the needle here to quell the Frenzied Flame.
- Beat the final boss and choose “Mend the Erdtree with Unalloyed Gold” to trigger the hidden ending.
This ending hints at Miquella’s vision: a world free of Outer God meddling .
Final Verdict
Miquella’s Haligtree is FromSoftware’s masterpiece of level design—every branch hides lore, and every boss tests skill. The hidden ending rewards players who invest in NPC stories, making it essential for lore hunters. For more build tips, explore our guide to Elden Ring’s Best Dexterity Builds.
Remember: Patience beats brute force. The Haligtree doesn’t just demand victory—it demands respect.
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