Elden Ring hides many secrets in every corner of the huge world map. Some of these secrets are so compelling that you are ready to deal with any dangers that stand between you and the reward. In this regard, Miquella’s Haligtree is one of the most interesting secret areas of the game.
Firstly, the only way to get there is through a special portal. Secondly, getting to the area isn’t enough, as you have to fight against the hardest Elden Ring boss of all time to complete this section.
So, how to reach Miquella’s Haligtree in Elden Ring? Well, this article discusses all the steps that you must complete to access the secret portal. Moreover, you will also find a detailed solution to the notorious Ordina Liturgical Town puzzle here.
How to Reach Miquella’s Haligtree?
Miquella’s Haligtree is located behind a well-hidden portal inside another secret section of the Lands Between. So, such secrecy often makes the players wonder about the wonders that it hides. Fortunately, if you manage to enter this area, you won’t be disappointed at all. However, you must first make your way through Lyndell, the Royal Capital, and clear the Mountaintop of the Giants before you can even think about getting to the Haligtree.
Similarly, you must locate a mysterious town and solve its puzzles to access the Waygate that leads to the secret area. Still confused? Here’s all you need to do to reach Miquella’s Haligtree in Elden Ring:
Find the Secret Medallion:
The only way to reach an area by riding the Grand Lift is by assembling the secret Medallion for that particular area. For instance, the Dectus Medallion will take the Lift to the Altus Plateau, and the Rold Medallion will take you to the Mountaintop of the Giants. Similarly, there is a third Medallion that leads you to the secret Concentrated Snowfield.
To get there, you will need to find both halves of the Haligtree Secret Medallion. You can find the right half of this Medallion by hitting Albus near the Village of the Albinaurics. As for the other half, you must explore the rooftops of Castle Sol and defeat Commander Niall.
The Concentrated Snowfield:
Concentrated Snowfield is a hidden region between the Altus Plateau and the Mountaintop of the Giants. However, most players don’t know about this region as they only use the first 2 Medallions at the Grand Lifts. However, if you take the Haligtree Secret Medallion to the Grant Lift of Rold and choose to Hoist the secret Medallion, it will take you to the Concentrated Snowfield.
Once you reach the Concentrated Snowfields, the next task is to explore the area and gather all the loot. After clearing the Yelough Anix Tunnel, head west from the gateway to Minor Erdtree to reach Ordina, Liturgical Town. Alternatively, you can skip everything and go north from the Concentrated Snowfields Site of Grace to find this town.
Solve the Torch Puzzle:
The Ordina, Liturgical Town, may seem like an ordinary place when you arrive, but it hides an important puzzle. You must solve the torch puzzle around Ordina to activate the Waygate that leads to Miquella’s Haligtree.
Here’s how to find and light all four flame torches in Ordina:
- Start at the Ordina Liturgical Town Site of Grace and go south inside the town until you find a staircase. Climb up the stairs and use the Torrent to make your way to the Evergaol. Finally, go north from there and interact with the statue on your left to light the first flame.
- The second flame statue is located just west of the first flame. So, follow the path in the west and go downstairs after the narrow path. Finally, climb the ladder at the end of the path to find the second flame statue.
- Start at the previous statue and jump down from the eastern ledge of the tower. Head north from the tower and follow the narrow paths until you find a ladder on the last building in the north. Climb up the ladder and look around to find the third flame statue.
- Next, climb down the ladder and go toward the Evergaol. Make your way to the grounds in the west and go south from here until you find a ladder at the southwest end of the building. Climb this ladder to find the final flame statue, and light it up to break the portal seal.
Enter Miquella’s Haligtree:
Once you have solved the puzzle by lighting up all four torches around the town, fast-travel back to Ordina Liturgical Town Site of Grace. Next, enter the town and go northeast to find a mystic staircase. Climb up the stairs and enter the newly-opened Waygate to reach Miquella’s Haligtree.
After reaching Miquella’s Haligtree, you face Lorretta, Knight of the Haligtree, after activating the Haligtree Town Site of Grace. Similarly, if you are not satisfied with the boss to fight, you can explore the areas around the Haligtree Roots Site of Grace to face Malenia, Blade of Miquella. But I warn you; it is the hardest boss fight in the entire game!
Conclusion:
To sum it up, Miquella’s Haligtree is an optional area located within Concentrated Snowfield, another optional region. However, you must complete Lyndell, the Royal Capital, and find both halves of the Secret Haligtree Medallion before you can even consider finding Malenia, Blade of Miquella. Therefore, this article provides a detailed guide about all the steps required to reach Miquella’s Haligtree in Elden Ring.
