Elden Ring: Your Comprehensive Guide to Pre-Burning Sealing Tree Preparations

Conquering the Lands Between: A Journey of Preparation before the Burning

In the vast and unforgiving world of Elden Ring, the Burning of the Sealing Tree marks a pivotal moment in the game's narrative and progression. Before embarking on this perilous task, it is essential to ensure you have made thorough preparations to maximize your chances of success.

1. Gather Essential Items

a. Golden Seeds:
* Increase the number of Flask of Crimson Tears uses.
* Found in Erdtrees and scattered throughout the world.

b. Sacred Tears:
* Increase the amount of healing provided by Flask of Crimson Tears.
* Found by defeating bosses and exploring various areas.

c. Larval Tears:
* Respec your character's stats and skills.
* Found by defeating certain bosses and in hidden locations.

d. Smithing Stones:
* Enhance your weapons and armor.
* Obtained from defeating enemies, mining, and purchasing from merchants.

2. Explore and Clear Optional Areas

a. Limgrave:
* Visit Summonwater Village for the Golden Seed in the church.
* Clear the Stormveil Castle for valuable rewards and access to the Raya Lucaria Academy.

b. Liurnia of the Lakes:
* Obtain the Comet Azur spell at the Sellia Crystal Tunnel.
* Discover the Carian Study Hall for the Ranni's Rise questline.

c. Caelid:
* Acquire the Radagon's Soreseal from Fort Gael for a significant stat boost.
* Explore the Redmane Castle to participate in the Radahn Festival.

3. Level Up and Enhance Your Character

a. Level Up:
* Defeat enemies and gain Runes to level up your character.
* Prioritize increasing Vigor, Dexterity, and Strength for most builds.

b. Enhance Weapons and Armor:
* Use Smithing Stones to improve the stats of your equipment.
* Explore different weapon options and armor sets to suit your playstyle.

c. Acquire Spirit Ashes:
* Summon powerful allies in combat to assist you in difficult battles.
* Seek out Spirit Ashes from the Minor Erdtrees and purchase them from merchants.

4. Obtain Key Abilities and Spells

a. Torrent's Ability:
* Unlock the "Double Jump" ability at the Summonwater Village.
* This allows Torrent to perform two consecutive jumps, granting greater mobility.

b. Spells:
* Experiment with different spells that complement your build.
* Consider acquiring "Bloodflame Blade" for increased damage against bosses.

5. Common Mistakes to Avoid

a. Neglecting Healing:
* Ensure you have sufficient Flask of Crimson Tears and healing items to sustain yourself in combat.

b. Overloading on Runes:
* Avoid carrying excessive Runes that could lead to losing them upon death. Bank your Runes at Site of Graces.

c. Forgetting to Explore:
* Explore every nook and cranny of the Lands Between to uncover hidden items and optional areas.

Conclusion

By adhering to these preparations, you will increase your readiness for the Burning of the Sealing Tree. Remember to adapt your strategy to your preferred playstyle and explore the vast world of Elden Ring for additional rewards and challenges.

Additional Resources:

• Elder Scrolls Wiki
• Elden Ring Wiki
• Official Elden Ring Website