Elden Ring | Gatefront Ruins - Location & How To Get There

Gatefront Ruins is an area for Elden Ring. Guide includes the map location, how to get, rewards, & boss of Gatefront Ruins.

Location Of Gatefront Ruins

Head Northeast From The Church Of Elleh

To reach the Gatefront Ruins, go to the Church of Elleh, and take the road heading northwest. There are soldiers on the way, but it is not necessary to fight them so feel free to decide what you will do with them.

Gatefront Ruins Walkthrough Chart

Be Careful Since The Soldiers May Overwhelm You In Groups

A large number of soldiers can be found in the Gatefront Ruins and can easily overwhelm you when fought in groups. If you try to fight groups of them at the same, you will most likely die. Try not to be discovered, but if you are seen, keep your distance and pass by them.

Avoid Alerting Soldiers With Whistles

Some soldiers may have whistles that can rally nearby soldiers towards you. If you are spotted by one, you should prioritize fleeing from them.

Meet Melina At The Site Of Grace Before Stormgate

Site of Grace	Melina

▲ If you refuse, you can recall Melina from the Site of Grace menu.

When you arrive at Gatefront Ruins, head for the Site of Grace in front of the Stormgate and rest. Melina will appear when you rest for the first time, and if you select "Make A Deal", you will receive the Spectral Steed Whistle and obtain the ability to level up at Sites of Grace.

Head To Church Of Elleh After Obtaining Spectral Steed

If you enter the church at night with the horse in your possession, you will meet the NPC "Renna." If you refuse her question 2 consecutive times, she will disappear, but don't worry because you will still receive the item. You will obtain the Spectral Steed Whistle, which is an item required to summon the Spectral Steed

Get The Map Fragment In The Central Area

In the central area of the Gatefront Ruins, you can acquire a map fragment to unlock a portion on your map just before the Stormgate. Be sure to obtain it since it will allow you to see the western part of Limgrave on the map.

Enter The Hidden Basement To Collect Items

There is a hidden basement in the Gatefront Ruins where you can find a treasure chest containing a Whetstone Knife. The Whetstone Knife can add new battle arts for your weapons. Even if you don't use it for now, it is definitely useful in the future.