Every Elden Ring Region RANKED Worst to Best

[@teojackson7228]

The lake of rot might basically just be a meme, but something about the vibe in the grand cloister gives me goosebumps every time, phenomenal

[@RogueRanks]

Grand cloister vibes were great, it’s just way too small

[@Staycoldyoung]

Seriously tho. One of tje most memorable areas imo. Just wish it was way bigger. Alot of potential

[@jarlwhiterun7478]

I always love that cloister area. I've probably got 10 screenshots around it

[@frewtlewps1152]

I don’t think Lake of Rot is a bad area, it’s just that it’s in a game where the quality of most areas is astronomically better than 99.99% of games.

[@Dutchy4564]

​@@frewtlewps1152it is a bad area but grand cloister isn't awful

[@nobodypicksbulbasaur828]

I enjoy the Altus Plateau the most. I'd have to place it at number 1. When I play through Elden Ring, I like to thoroughly explore each area and find high spots to look back over places I've been. Some of the cliffs give a massive impression of height and the view is amazing. When I climbed the Ruin Strewn Precipice and reached Altus Plateau, I looked over the edge and could barely make out any of the structures beneath me due to my altitude putting me over the clouds. The first time I got here, I just stood and reflected on everything I'd seen up to that point and asked myself just how big is this game?

[@RogueRanks]

Sounds like an incredible moment you experienced! Thats the beauty of Elden Ring to me

[@snefansson]

Totally agree with Siofra river. That first entry down the elevator will stay with me forever. I just wish it had something a bit more important down there because I now skip it on every new run:(

[@RogueRanks]

I go down just for the Ancestral Spirit boss, I love the vibe of that fight too much to skip it.

[@MistaVlad666]

for 16 subscribers this video looks so pro. and really good video. I agree wth the list too.

[@RogueRanks]

I appreciate it!

[@knuckleheadwestwind3585]

I might sound like a loony, but my main complaint with Caelid is that there are too many checkpoints. I can’t go 6 feet without hitting a site of grace, and I think the safety of that takes away from the atmosphere. I think it would be more striking if the long hike through hell went for a little longer.

[@apollodivine]

Farum Azula is my favorite region Coolest boss in the game (Malekith), the actual verticality of the level design both in how it plays and looks, but also its sense of awe While not as beautiful as other areas, there is this atmosphere about it where it feels primordial, prehistoric - it feels like you’re at the edge of the world where nobody has been before, and the sense of it gives you the feeling that you’ve reached the end. I remember opening up the portal to in it Liurnia before I ever knew about it, and I just sat on that little floating rock looking at it and listening to the grand-somber music that plays in the background

[@RogueRanks]

I'll be featuring it in my next video ranking the Legacy Dungeons, but an absolutely insane area that deserves a shoutout

[@squidwardstesticles5914]

I honestly wish that portal in Liurnia wasn’t there. It would’ve been such a cool experience to wake up in the crumbling city after Melina burnt the erd tree without having any idea where I was, but instead I was just like “oh I’m finally here now, cool”. I mostly avoided teleporters in my first run because of shit like that. I feel it’s far more impactful to make the journey to a place and discover it organically than to just be magically teleported right in front of it, or in this case to be able to see it before you’re supposed to in the story. It feels like fromsoft spoils their own game for me when they do that.

[@justinward4981]

This guy deserves way more subscribers. Keep up the great videos bro! Happy to be one of the first 1000

[@RogueRanks]

Legend!

[@Tokyoprism]

The birds in the mountaintops makes sense. They’d migrate down from the mountaintops directly to caelid below. It’s the dogs that don’t make sense to me. But mainly, I think mountaintops/snowfield really just needed its own unique enemy type. Literally just one new enemy would’ve gone a long way

[@RogueRanks]

I suppose… but agreed even just one new enemy type would’ve been huge

[@jimmyproton3479]

Oh, what. Thought you were a famous elden ring creator judging by the quality. Props to you man.

[@RogueRanks]

Thanks!

[@Blasphemyv6]

Wow, your editing and presentation is great. Was watching and decided to subscribe, so I can get updated when you make videos for the DLC and noticed you have less than 300 subscribers. You ARE gonna blow up soon, your production feels like it’s as good as other HUGE KZbinrs. Keep it up!

[@RogueRanks]

Thank you! Definitely planning on some DLC videos coming soon

[@AndysTake]

Great video! But Caelid as number 2 OOOOOF gotta love that rot!

[@RogueRanks]

Give me more horrifying nightmare areas!

[@z0tw]

Love the list. Really cool. Might give elden ring a try.

[@David_USC]

Dude deserves way more subs! Great video, keep up the good work 👌🏾

[@RogueRanks]

Appreciate it!

[@ChuckBrailsford]

Consecrated snowfield gave me “this could have been an email” vibes. I wish the secret medallion just took you to a small snowy field with Ordina Town in the distance and that was it. I’m also still salty about the re-used Astel fight. He was one of my favorite bosses until they ruined it 🙄

[@RogueRanks]

😂 yes the repeat Astel fight was incredibly disappointing. Just ruined such a unique creepy encounter and removed what made it so special

[@squidwardstesticles5914]

Yeah that astel rematch is one of the worst decisions they made on this game. Same with the godrick rematch in some random evergaol. Neither of those bosses make any sense lore wise

[@Kolket1389]

Consecrated Snowfield = Frigid Outskirts 2.0

[@resiliency9821]

Even though caelid as number 2 was an insane choice, I really liked the video. Hoping you blow up soon!

[@jorgeestella4441]

Instant sub. I don’t do this often, but I’m shocked at how well made this video is, yet you don’t even have 100 subs. Keep up the content bro 💙

[@RogueRanks]

I appreciate it! More to come as well

[@brandinicole1372]

Nice vid. My issue with dragonbarrow is the end game scaling. Everything in dragonbarrow will one shot you and don’t get me started on the trauma that is blackblade kindred 😖

[@RogueRanks]

I still have nightmares of Blackblade Kindred

[@firepenguin38]

You said nothing is in the lake of rot, but technically you ride the coffin to astel. So there is a unique enemy. I dunno if that counts but.... I agree with your list tho man. Nice video. It got recommended. I subbed. Good content

[@RogueRanks]

True, I sort of counted that as a different area but good point. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@otisvale9445]

Altus is my personal fav it just feels the most polished

[@RogueRanks]

I’ll take my time through it next playthrough

[@DuHundklaustale]

Love your videos, almost wish there were longer.

[@alaskajaeger8716]

Great video. I also have a very distinct memory of going down the Siofra well for the first time, I was being chased by a rune bear and went to the well for safety.

[@RogueRanks]

Those rune bears are scarier than any boss in the game

[@leo-shun]

Loving the Caelid appreciation

[@RogueRanks]

I love me a hellscape

[@bazyleeshek]

I kinda like how Limgrave doesn't stand out that much, it makes the other areas feel so much more unique

[@LastXwitness]

yea i tend to visit the lakes often myself.. agreed

[@RogueRanks]

So gorgeous

[@Mattyman1987]

Ah yes, Ligma of the Lakes

[@nezzivancic3644]

I will agree that the Lake of Rot could have been more... but it will always hold a special place in my heart. Elden Ring is my first soulslike, so I was already fighting passed an intimidating and wholly difficult experience, and when I entered the lake of rot for the first time, and took in the lake, the thick red fog, and the tiny glimpse of a building peeking through the fog... words can't describe what I felt. I was trembling. I was in awe. It was both beautiful and terrifying for me. So much so that... I left. I was not mentally ready to explore that damn lake. Granted, I didn't know it was so small, and hindsight makes me feel rather silly in that moment. But I will never forget what that first impression did to me.

[@RogueRanks]

The sight is awe inspiring, which makes the content even more disappointing. But the vibes were unreal

[@andremoreira8009]

Awesome video but you kinda forgot crumbling farum azula xD. For me is one of the best areas of the game.

[@RogueRanks]

I’m planning on including it into my Legacy Dungeons video

[@Josh00]

What you said about Leyndell was perfect. I personally never have fully explored that region because I’m so pressured to go to Capital. It gives me anxiety!

[@RogueRanks]

Glad I'm not the only one that felt that way!

[@frewtlewps1152]

I would include a few more places that I consider regions in my ranking of Elden Ring open world areas. What I look for in areas is: memorable locations, interesting lore, and stunning visuals. 1. Liurnia of the Lakes 2. Altus Plateau 3. Limgrave and Weeping Peninsula 4. Siofra River and Mohgwyn Palace 5. Caelid and Dragonbarrow 6. Ainsel River 7. Mountaintops of the Giants 8. Mt.Gelmir 9. Deeproot Depths 10. Consecrated Snowfields 11. Lake of Rot

[@GreatJoey91]

I'd personally move Liurnia of the Lakes down the list a couple of spots - mainly because I find the water covered areas a bit repetitive - but I can completely appreciate your argument for it. If I had to pick a top 3 it would be: 1. Limgrave 2. Altus Plateau 3. Liurnia of the Lakes

[@TheHiddenOne690]

Don't forget about me when you get famous.

[@tlungu962]

🐐🐐🐐

[@RogueRanks]

Bruh I literally was just watching one of your videos yesterday. You make fantastic content! Definitely inspiring to a little guy like me

[@arthurjameson2178]

Liurnia at the top and Mountaintops close to the bottom is very surprising to me. I wouldn't have even put lake of Rot in this list but the bottom spot does make sense for it. Consecreted snowfield also deserves a bottom spot. The snowy theme didn't feel new and exciting like the other areas themes after Mountaintops had a similar one plus its pretty empty and I hate mechanics that obscure visibility. Those are the only areas I would say I dislike, but also for me Altus, Mt Gelmir and Mountaintops were better than the rest. Limgrave is fantastic, but its not meant to be the best it's meant to set a good foundation and introduce people into the game, which it does brilliantly. Siofra I would also probably put above Limgrave. That initial feeling of finding the elevator is amazing, but the area was quite small and underwhelming compared what I was expecting. Still great but probably above limgrave and below Liurnia is where it sits for me. Liurnia also is fantastic, I really like the landscape of a ring of cliffs surrounding a shallow lake, with a towering academy in the center. I honestly dont really have any complaints about it but I definitely prefer the more oppressive atmosphere of Caelid, and the approaches to Leyndell, and Volcano manor felt so much more epic to me than the almost puzzle of searching for the academy key to access Raya Lucaria and that's what sticks in my mind the most when I think back to those areas. Mountaintops, aswell, is more linear yes but that leads into this amazing crescendo after beating morgott of making your way to Fire Giant, burning the erdtree and claiming Destined Death from Maliketh and defeating Godfrey, and Elden Beast. The linear area proceeds what is fantastic dungeon followed by a boss rush and snaking your way through and up the Mountaintops of the Giants allowed this fantastic climatic feeling to build. As for the crows, I didnt see them as Mutated, and as far as I know nowhere calls them mutated. I always liked the idea that they were kinda like pigeons to the fire Giants. Just normal small birds and then they spread to Caelid after the rot because there was more carrion that they would be able to feed on. This is all head cannon but I'm just making the point that they didn't feel at all out of place for me and didnt take away from the stunning visuals of the area.

[@soycastroman7636]

nice vid, love it

[@RogueRanks]

Thanks!

[@Haki291]

jesus christ give this man some clicks and subscribers

[@RogueRanks]

🙏

[@tuomaskoskinen6257]

What I hate about lake of rot is the game-y design of it. Press a button and a building rises from the lake, I mean who would build something like that and why? Just stupid, game-y and immersion breaking.

[@RogueRanks]

Great point, it felt very "Zelda puzzle" like and not in a good way

[@nicholascuccaro9455]

Keep making dope Videos!

[@RogueRanks]

Will do!

[@thepalerider7087]

I'd add Crumbling Farum Azula the very last, I hate that place so much. And The Haligtree (not Elphael) number 1, the glimpse at a future that didn't come to pass, makes it very interesting.

[@RogueRanks]

Those will both be in my next video ranking the Legacy Dungeons

[@thepalerider7087]

Looking forward to it!

[@jasonhovel8539]

Snowfields and Mountaintops of the Giants needed some Giants and LOR being an inconvenience to get to Astel also the baslisk enemies always suck the fun out of areas they are in.

[@RogueRanks]

💯

[@evancodsworth2]

Altus Plateau at number 6 is a crime.

[@m3rkzzyy]

actually underated

[@MrZalgo-ml2iw]

Personally the swamp area of Liurnia pushes it away from being number 1. Not the biggest fan of how... little actually goes on in the swamp area compared to all the cool stuff you can find on the clearings to the side of Liurnia. I personally place Altus on Number 1 as it not only looks absolutely gorgeous, but it also has quite a bit going on within its levels. Also it has Leyndell, which, I mean... It's leyndell lmao.

[@SpinoKing2001]

Bro what is that armor it looks sick

[@RogueRanks]

Hoslow's Set + his Petal Whip, some of the best fashion in the game

[@winterwolfcr7]

I hated the Lake of Rot. And game area's like that in general. I still need to beat this one honestly lol But agreed Liurnia was the best looking area. So gorgeous.

[@RogueRanks]

At this point you'll need to start over 😆

[@winterwolfcr7]

@@RogueRanks Seriously. That's the main thing that's keeping me from being excited about the new DLC lol

[@joshberg307]

The lake of rot also represents stagnation, where its located is where all of the rivers pool. So it stagnates and festers. It makes sense why they made it but it is a terrible area.

[@jamesjeffrey5127]

How tf is Caelid so high, it's a miserable hellscape

[@RogueRanks]

Gimme more hellscapes

[@StewNWT]

Altus plateau is number 1 Liurnia is just too fucking huge

[@hannibal5158]

My top 3 is def: Liurna, Altus, and Siofra.

[@joeharm8141]

Reverse the order. But place Atlus Plateau #1. I love ER & how big it is , however it’s empty. No armor pieces to find, little or no npcs, & enemies are repeats along with boss fights. The dlc better be good bc right now I don’t feel optimistic.

[@hhowdy]

DLCs been in development for 2 years that should be plenty optimism, there’s going to be boss repeats and enemy repeats. It’s an open world, that’s bound to happen. Especially with a game as huge as Elden Ring.

[@joeharm8141]

I would love to see one more dlc & dlc with armor … ds2 & ds3 had fantastic dlc, ER dlc better live up to the hype

[@hhowdy]

@@joeharm8141 No other DLCs, Miyazaki confirmed that himself. Don’t worry this DLC will be massive, probably a Elden Ring 2 or a 1.5 tbh.

[@nurgerburger664]

bro lake of rot is so fire what are u on

[@metalmessiah88]

The hallig tree is way worse than lake of rot

[@RogueRanks]

There's still time to delete this

[@metalmessiah88]

@@RogueRanks why would I delete my opinion at your request ?

[@RogueRanks]

@@metalmessiah88 it was a joke. But seriously what do you find better about lake of rot than haligtree?

[@metalmessiah88]

@@RogueRanks both are bad 😂 but the haligtree has not let up. At least with the lake of rot it's mostly the water trying to kill you or that dragon kin soldier

[@jman8350]

I don't agree with your list, but I understand the logic behind it, so whatever, I guess. In my opinion, the best area of the game is optional - Volcano Manor. I think everyone should do this area completely offline unless they are stumped beyond belief.

[@RogueRanks]

Volcano Manor is awesome

[@StewNWT]

I hated the music in Limgrave

[@bogroenewold2508]

Luirnia at 1 ? Its one of emptiest areas in the Game