What level should I attempt Castle Morne?

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I'm not sure how long I've played, maybe 2-3 hours. I have my horse and summons bell and wandered over to this area. I've only beaten one cave before here other than what I found on my way here.

I'm only at level 14, my vigor is at 16 and I'm a vagabond. I'm really struggling with all enemies especially the weird dogs and the winged creatures.

I like the ability to go where I want in this game but I really feel like I'm lost and really under leveled and under equipped.

level 1

I dunno. Go in and try. If it’s too hard leave and come back.

There’s no set time when to do anything. I found following the “progression guide” made me OP and over levelling each area. Like the guid says do liurnia from 40-60 throughout. Nonsense. 30-40 is a sweet spot IMO for the difficulty.

level 1

Theoretically you can beat the game at lvl 1, if you are finding the enemies just take forever to kill and you aren't enjoying yourself it's a good indicator you should level up or try a different direction.

That said, your gear probably is holding you back more than your level.

level 2

Other than a long sword I'm using and the twin blades which I can't equip due to my stats, I've literally found no gear at all so far.

level 1

As you get better at the game, and more familiar with where items are, areas like that will seem easier. For the most part, Limgrave and Weeping Peninsula are all doable from the start, with exceptions like Tree Sentinel. Not that you can't immediately beat him, but it'd probably be better to have some weapon upgrades first.

level 1

No, Castle Morne is where you're supposed to go. You might want to do more smaller dungeons as well

level 1

castle morne is just a side area xD

Castle Morne and Irina are the two biggest reasons to head south at the start in Elden Ring.

Elden Ring’s open world can make progression challenging, but new players should head south to conquer Castle Morne and complete a quest from a special NPC. This contained story goes through all the beats that make Elden Ring so great, and its relative ease makes it a solid choice for a brand new Tarnished. Here’s how to find Irina and complete her quest in Castle Morne.

The quest starts by meeting Irina, a character that shares many similarities to an NPC from Dark Souls 3.

Where to find Irina in Elden Ring

Irina is an Elden Ring NPC located in the Weeping Peninsula.

Follow the main road south until you come across her sitting on a rock to the right of the main road. She will explain that her home castle is experiencing an uprising where all the servants have turned on their masters. Irina requests the player to deliver a letter to her father Edgar urging him to escape the castle. She says that he is stubborn, but should come around eventually.

From there, simply continue going down the main road until you reach Elden Ring’s Castle Morne. The entrance is a long elevator with a Site of Grace just before it. The goal of this area is to explore the castle, deliver the message to Edgar, and complete his own task. Considering its proximity to the starting zone, Castle Morne is recommended for new players around level 15. Starting armor and weapons from most starting classes should be enough to take on this challenge.

How to clear Castle Morne and finish Irina’s quest

After using the Castle Morne lift, players should see a massive execution pyre with a bunch of misshapen enemies celebrating their successful rebellion. These enemies don’t aggro as a group, so picking them off or sneaking around them will work. Just watch for the attack dogs on the left side of the area.

In the back is a helmeted monster. Either attack it or sneak behind it, as an upcoming ladder will prevent the monster from chasing.

Climb the ladder and take out the servants blocking the path. Behind them are two flying monsters, so use ranged or jumping attacks to knock them down. At the end of the bridge, there’s an easy-to-miss ladder on the left side. Climb down and finish off the fight between the knights and the servants. Continue down the path and you’ll reach Edgar, the lord of the castle, who claims he can’t leave until a certain threat is vanquished. 

Now double back to the bridge and proceed to the path across from the ladder. This will eventually lead to another Site of Grace called “Behind the Castle.” Drop down and head to a bridge with a bunch of scared servants. Drop down again from the bridge to a tower, then to a cliff, and finally to the beach below. The southernmost section with a sea gate hides a powerful boss, who is the evil force that Edgar mentioned.

How to defeat the Leonine Misbegotten in Castle Morne

For some players, Leonine Misbegotten will be the first major boss they encounter. His fast slashes and slams can deal major damage, so don’t get greedy with attacks. The Leonine Misbegotten is vulnerable after his jumping slam attack, but watch out for a second jump after the first. With most weapons, there’s enough to swing and then react to a second jump by rolling. If he’s particularly troublesome, try upgrading weapons or breaking out some Spirit Ashes to help.

After beating the Leonine Misbegotten and claiming his Grafted Blade Greatsword, return to Edgar and show him evidence of the kill. In addition to the Sacrificial Twig from earlier, Edgar will recognize your actions and leave to meet with Irina. 

Go back to the original meeting point to learn how this quest resolves. There is no happy ending, but that’s something FromSoftware fans should be expecting by now.

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