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Cerim Trial Walkthrough
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Cerim Trial Walkthrough

Activate the Cerim Trial with a Fallen Ember, then brave its themed floors. Bring healing items and a ranged weapon. Recommended level 20-25.

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Activate the Cerim Trial with a Fallen Ember, then brave its themed floors. Bring healing items and a ranged weapon. Recommended level 20-25.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Make your way to the altar on the western side of the chamber in the Old Masonry house in Sacrament.
  2. 2
    Place a Fallen Ember on the altar to activate the trial.
  3. 3
    Head over to the elevator next to the Whisper.
  4. 4
    Stand on the elevator to be taken down to the first floor of the Cerim Trial.
Tips
  • Bring lots of Healing items. Angler’s Delight Chowder (100 Health, 50 Focus) or Fish Salad (80 Health, 50 Focus) are recommended.
  • Bring plenty of Focus potions to use skills frequently, especially with a bow which consumes Focus to fire.
  • It is recommended to be at least level 20-25 for the floors and level 30 for the boss.
  • Fully upgrade at least your weapon, and preferably your armor too. Higher-tier resources and gear can drop from enemies and chests within the trial.
  • Bring a ranged weapon (bow, staff, or bombs) to deal with grouped enemies from a distance, preventing you from fighting multiple foes simultaneously.

Cerim Trial Floors:

Each floor has a random theme that determines enemy types but does not affect gameplay mechanics.

Autumn Forest Floor

  1. Exit the elevator room via the northeast and drop to the ground.
  2. Defeat the initial enemies, typically two knights and a Witch. Prioritize the Witch on the raised platform to your right. Use the slope for healing or falling attacks.
  3. After defeating the first group, attack crates at the back for a chance at loot.
  4. Climb the platform the Witch was on, jump to the large rock to the left, then to the vines, and pull yourself up.
  5. At the top, destroy more crates and jump left to face up to five enemies (Knights, a Witch, and a large mace enemy).
  6. Use ranged attacks on the Knights until they approach, then dodge and engage the Witch on the left side.
  7. Head all the way left to find stairs leading to a small grassy platform. Use this for ranged attacks and retreat when enemies get close. Bait the large enemy's slam attack to damage other foes.
  8. Once enemies are cleared, return to the platform via the stairs and jump across.
  9. Defeat the final enemy (usually a Knight, sometimes a Witch) and follow the path.
  10. You will pass a locked gate that opens after all enemies are defeated. Continue around the path to defeat more enemies (regularly a Witch, sometimes a Knight).
  11. Defeat the next group of enemies. Ranged attacks from a distance or a hit-and-run tactic are effective. Avoid rolling off the side.
  12. Once all enemies are defeated, continue east to find a chest that is always present.
  13. Return to the locked gate and follow the path to the elevator to proceed to the next floor.

Icy Cave Floor

  1. Exit the elevator room via the southwest, leading to a dead end.
  2. Drop into the water below and climb up to the path on the right.
  3. Engage the Knight (Shield Knight or Greatsword Knight) on the left using a ranged attack. Use a Focus potion if needed.
  4. Drop to the platform below after dealing with the enemy.

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