Progression Mid–Late Game 1 min read

What to Do After Beating Radahn

The festival is over and a meteor has fallen. This guide covers what opens next: Nokron access, Ranni quest progress, Altus options, and how to keep your power curve healthy.

What to do after beating Starscourge Radahn Elden Ring progression guide cover

1. Claim the Meteor / Nokron Access

After Radahn falls, a meteor strike opens a path into the underground city of Nokron, Eternal City.
Find the impact crater (Limgrave / Mistwood side) and descend when ready for underground enemies.
This is a major step for Ranni's questline if you have started it.

2. Continue Ranni (If You Started Her)

Return to Ranni after unlocking Nokron progress items she needs.
Expect underground exploration, key quest items, and later night-themed bosses.
If you have not spoken to Ranni yet, you can still explore Nokron for loot and runes first.
Full spoiler-light order: Ranni questline beginner route.

3. Main-Path Option: Push Toward Altus

Radahn is optional for the main ending route, but after him many players are strong enough for Altus Plateau / Leyndell. Full route details: how to get to Altus Plateau.

Collect Dectus Medallion halves if you want the Lift route (Fort Haight + Fort Faroth).
Or climb the Ruin-Strewn Precipice if you prefer a dungeon path.
Grab map fragments as soon as you reach the plateau.

Power Targets After Radahn

Goal	Comfortable range
Level	~60–90 before deep Altus / capital pushes
Weapon	+12 to +18 regular / +5 to +7 somber
Vigor	Keep climbing toward 40–50
Build lock-in	Respec now if your kit still feels split

Gear & Build Pass

Push smithing with the smithing stones guide.
Refresh Ashes of War and talismans for mid–late game.
Farm runes if needed via the rune farming guide.
One more Larval Tear respec is fine before capital-tier bosses.

After Radahn Checklist

Visit the meteor crater and enter Nokron when ready
Check Ranni quest progress (see Ranni guide)
Upgrade main weapon toward +12/+18 (or +5/+7 somber)
Reach Altus via Lift of Dectus or Ruin-Strewn Precipice
Lock your mid–late build and talisman set

Next Steps

If you still need festival prep, backfill with after Rennala and the Radahn fight guide. For the night path, follow the Ranni questline. For the capital approach, use how to get to Altus, then Morgott. For late-game bosses, start studying Malenia.