Exploration is a major element of the Elden Ring gameplay. The game constantly motivates the players to explore new areas, find new enemies, and gain legendary loots through interesting quests. For instance, the Chapple of Anticipation is a hidden area in the game that you can only visit a few times. This area is first available when you start the game, and the dreadful boss kills you mercilessly. But what if you want to pay him a visit again when you are much stronger than before? This article explains how to get to the Island West of Stormveil in Elden Ring so that you don’t waste your precious game hours.
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What to expect from the island west of Stormveil?
The hidden island west of Stormveil castle is the first area that you visit in the game. This area doesn’t offer much on your first visit, but it seems like a completely different world when you visit it for the second time. The environment is full of diverse butterflies, powerful Ashes of Spirits, a unique Chapple, and of course, the notorious Grafted Scion boss fight. In other words, you will return with completely different gear and set of armaments after returning from this island.
How to get to the island west of Stormveil Castle?
The Chapple of Anticipation is the message that greets you at the start of the game. You can barely see this area from Limgrave and Stormveil Castle on a faraway cliff. However, it is physically impossible to reach this place without the help of magic. So, how do you re-visit the Church of Anticipation at a later point in the game storyline? There’s a catch, and you can easily get to this portion of the map if you set your goals right. Firstly, you must find at least one Imbued Sword Key and reach the special teleporters. Next, you must use the key at the right teleporter to reach this island. Otherwise, all your efforts will be in vain.
Where to Find the Imbued Sword Keys?
Imbued Sword Keys are special items that you can find in various parts of the Lands Between. Most of them are hidden from plain sight, and you must travel great distances to get them. Fortunately, you can find the first Imbued Sword Key right where it needs to be used. In other words, you get the first key when you visit the Four Belfries in Liurnia of the Lakes. Simply go to the northmost Belfry or the fourth one and make your way to its foot. Here you will find a chest that contains one Imbued Sword Key.
The second Imbued Sword Key is located at the Raya Lucaria Academy. Visit the area and head to the Debate Parlor Site of Grace. However, you must first fight and defeat the Red Wolf of Radagon to access this area. After resting at the site, head out from the door, go left, and up the staircase. Then jump off the railing to the next set of stairs, go up, and again jump from the railing on the left. Finally, proceed on the final staircase to reach the rooftops of the Academy. Continue on the rooftops, facing various enemies till you reach the gazebo-like structure. There’s a corpse on this tower; search him to find the second Imbued Sword Key.
The third Imbued Sword Key is in the challenging area of Caelid. Visit Sellia, Town of Sorcery, and solve the puzzle. Once you complete it, a hidden chest will be unearthed. Collect all three braziers to unblock the sealed doorway and gain access to the chest. Search this chest to get the last Imbued Sword Key.
What to do with the Imbued Sword Keys?
The Imbued Sword Keys unlock the teleporters at the four belfries. To reach these teleporters, start at Liurnia of the Lakes and head westward. Continue on the Torrent till you see four mysterious structures of belfries at the top of the hill. Three of them are teleporters that take you to various hidden places. The teleporter that you need is the one in the northeastern corner. In other words, it is the third one when you visit from the southeastern road.
Once you find the correct teleporter, activate the statue near it to unlock the passageway. Walk through the gates to teleport to the Chapple of Anticipation. Moreover, keep in mind that you can only use an Imbued Sword Key once to teleport. So, it would be best to use the key once you are absolutely sure about the structure. One way to confirm is to use the teleporter with the message Precipice of Anticipation. Secondly, it is best to be well-prepared for the dangers that lie ahead.
What to do at the Chapple of Anticipation?
Firstly, there are no sites of Grace near the Chapple. So, if you die, you will respawn at the last site of Grace where you rested. However, the legendary loot you get from this region makes it worth every effort. After being teleported to the island, you will notice mysterious butterflies near the cliff. It is best to remain as far away from them as possible, or else you will fall off the cliff. Once you make your way to the Chapple, you will be welcomed by the Grafted Scion Boss. An enemy well-known as he slayed you right at the beginning of the game. Defeating this boss will drop the Golden Beast Crest Shield and the Ornamental Straight Sword. Moreover, if you search the area well, you can also find the following loot:
- The Stormhawk King
- Stormhawk Death
- Tarnished’s Wizened Finger
- Lord of Blood’s Favor
FAQs
How to defeat the Grafted Scion?
The Grafted Scion is the very first boss that you encounter in the game. There is no way to defeat him on your first encounter. Numerous players have attempted to kill him, but he is so overpowered at the beginning that nothing can save you from his wrath. However, you can easily defeat him on your second visit to the Chapple of Anticipation with sweep attacks, Golden Tempering, and thrusting combos.
How do I get to the Chapple of Anticipation?
The Chapple of Anticipation is the very first area that you spawn in Elden Ring. However, the area is locked after this sequence, and the only way to visit it a second time is by activating a Belfry teleporter. You must find at least one Imbued Sword Key and use it on the statue that reads Precipice of Anticipation. Walk into the teleporter to reach the Chapple of Anticipation and finish the boss fight with the Grafted Scion.
Where do the Four Belfries take me?
The Four Belfries are structures on a hilltop west of the Liurnia of the Lakes. Three of these structures contain gateways to various hidden locations in Elden Ring. The first tower reads “Crumbling Lands” and takes you to the Crumbling Farum Azula. The second structure reads “Night Sky Unceasing” and teleports you to an inaccessible area of Nokron, Eternal City. The third structure reads “Precipice of Anticipation” and leads you to the Chapple of Anticipation. The fourth Belfry doesn’t contain a gateway but has a chest with an Imbued Sword Key.
Conclusion
When you visit Stormveil Castle or Limgrave and look to the west, you will find a mysterious cliff. This cliff often brings back memories from the past when the Grafted Scion boss defeated you mercilessly. This island is the Chapple of Anticipation, the very first area of the game. So, how to get to the Island West of Stormveil? This second visit may be for finishing off your boss battle or for the precious loot. In any case, this article provides all the information on this topic; I hope you find it useful.
