Quick Answer: Elden Ring has 7 region maps with Map Fragments that must be collected to reveal each area. Regions: Limgrave, Liurnia, Caelid, Altus Plateau, Mt. Gelmir, Mountaintops, and Crumbling Farum Azula. Underground areas (Siofra, Ainsel, Mohgwyn, Deeproot) have separate maps. The DLC Land of Shadow has its own complete map.
Welcome to the EldenGuide Maps Wiki. The Lands Between is enormous, layered, and full of secrets. This page explains how the map system works and gives an overview of every major region so you always know where you are and where to go next.
How the Map System Works
Your map starts blank in each new region. To reveal an area, you must find its Map Fragment — a stele marked by a glowing pillar icon. Picking it up fills in the layout, points of interest, and terrain for that region. Making the Map Fragment your first goal in any new area is the single best exploration habit you can build.
A Layered World
The Lands Between is not flat. Beneath the surface lies an entire underground network — vast subterranean regions with their own skies, enemies, and bosses. Wells and hidden elevators connect the surface to these depths. Many players miss the underground entirely, so always investigate routes leading down.
The Major Surface Regions
Limgrave
Your starting region — rolling green fields, beaches, and the imposing Stormveil Castle. The ideal place to learn the game’s fundamentals.
Weeping Peninsula
A smaller area south of Limgrave, perfect for early exploration, extra dungeons, and upgrade materials.
Liurnia of the Lakes
A vast, misty region of shallow water and marshes, home to the Raya Lucaria Academy and a wealth of sorcery-themed content.
Caelid
A hostile, blighted land of Scarlet Rot and powerful enemies. Dangerous to explore early, but rich in high-value rewards.
Altus Plateau
The golden highlands leading to the capital, reached by a great lift or a hidden ravine route.
Mt. Gelmir
A twisted volcanic mountain branching off the Altus Plateau, full of difficult terrain and optional challenges.
Leyndell, the Royal Capital
A sprawling golden city — one of the game’s grandest Legacy Dungeons, dense with enemies and secrets.
Mountaintops of the Giants
A frozen, late-game region of snow and ancient ruins, gated behind a major story milestone.
Consecrated Snowfield & the Hidden Haligtree
A secret late-game area requiring a special item to reach, leading to the optional Haligtree and its fearsome guardian.
Crumbling Farum Azula
A storm-wracked, gravity-defying endgame zone suspended in the sky.
The Underground Regions
Below the surface lie regions such as the Siofra River, Ainsel River, the Deeproot Depths, and Nokron and Nokstella — vast hidden zones that rival the surface in scale and contain some of the game’s best optional content and bosses.
The Land of Shadow (DLC)
The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion adds an entirely separate map — the Land of Shadow — with its own regions, Map Fragments, and the Scadutree Fragments that govern your power within the DLC.
Navigation Tips
- Find the Map Fragment first in every new region;
- Place custom markers on anything you want to return to;
- Touch every Site of Grace for fast-travel points;
- Look for routes down — the underground is easy to miss.
For a deeper look at exploring efficiently, see our World Map & Exploration Guide.
Final Notes
The map is your key to mastering the Lands Between. Reveal each region, mark your discoveries, and never stop looking up and down. The EldenGuide Maps Wiki is here to help you navigate every corner of this unforgettable world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I unlock the full map?
A: Pick up each region’s Map Fragment from its glowing stele marker. Each region must be visited and explored to find its specific fragment.
Q: Where is the Liurnia Map Fragment?
A: On the main road heading north through Liurnia of the Lakes, marked on the map as a glowing pillar icon. Easy to spot from horseback.
Q: Are there hidden maps?
A: Yes. The underground regions (Siofra, Ainsel, Mohgwyn) have separate map fragments. The Land of Shadow DLC has its own complete map system.