Flame Early

Learn how to obtain the powerful Sword of Night and Flame early in Elden Ring. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to navigate to Caria Manor and claim this coveted weapon.

To get the Sword of Night and Flame you’ll need to head to the Caria Manor along the northern end of Liurnia, which is quite a distance north, especially for a new character. Before you get started, however, you’ll need to acquire Spectral Steed Whistle, which you’ll be given the first time you rest at the Gatefront Site of Grace near the Gatefront Ruins. Once you have this, you’re good to go.

First you’ll need to head northwest to the Church of Ellah, then follow the road northeast to reach the Gatefront Ruins. Rest at the Gatefront Site of Grace and you’ll be visited by Melina, who will give you the Spectral Steed Whistle, which you can use to summon your mount, Torrent.

How to Get From the Gatefront Ruins to the Lake-Facing Cliffs

Summon Torrent and follow the road northwest, through the Stormgate. You’ll have to run past a blockade, but Torrent can simply charge through most of the barriers, so don’t overthink things and just follow the road. Eventually you should see a shack on your right - this is the Stormhill Shack location, where you’ll find the Stormhill Shack Sit of Grace.

Rest up if you need to, then keep following the road north, and where the road begins to veer to the northwest, abandon it and continue north along a trail running north under a massive elevated bridge. Eventually you’ll pick up a less intact road which leads to a collapsed bridge, upon which the Finger Reader Crone sits. Ignore her, she’s not helpful for your current objective.

Ride to the end of the bridge and turn left (southwest) to find a winding trail you can follow along the edge of Stormveil Castle. The only opposition you’ll face here are Wolves, so you should have little trouble riding through the Liurnia, whereupon you’ll find the Lake-Facing Cliffs Site of Grace.

How to get From the Lake-Facing Cliffs to the Northern Liurnia Lake Shore

The next phase of the trek is a long one, but it’s not terribly involved. Follow the trail southwest, then downhill to the northwest and ride through a fort - you’re strongly advised not to engage any foes here if you don’t have to.

North of this fort you should find a lake, which, like many lakes in Elden Ring, is only ankle deep throughout. You’ll want to ride through this lake heading northwest, not picking any fights along the way. It’s a large area, roughly the entire size of Limgrave. Eventually you should spot a massive structure jutting out of the lake - Raya Lucaria Academy. It’s not a destination yet, but it is a good landmark.

Head to the shore to the west of the Raya Lucaria Academy, then follow a trail north. You should find the Foot of the Four Belfries Site of Grace on your left, Activate it so you don’t have to pass through the lake again if something should go awry, then continue north. You’ll have to run through another fort and you may encounter a Troll-drawn carriage - avoid the undead and keep following the trail northeast until you find the Northern Liurnia Lake Shore Site of Grace.

How to get From the Northern Liurnia Lake Shore to the Main Caria Manor Gate

Following the trail northeast is about to get a bit more complicated, as the Kingsrealm Ruins lie ahead. Unless you go out of your way looking for trouble, you should only find a handful of undead sorcerers in these ruins. They don’t deal a ton of damage, but their penchant for casting spells and immediately teleporting afterwards can make them a nuisance if you don’t have a ranged attack or a way of catching them.

Fight through them or ignore them as you head northeast through the ruins until you find your way seemingly blocked by a wall. Attack the brick-filled archway to dispel it, freeing you to pass through and reach the Road to the Manor Site of Gr