Progression Mid-game 1 min read

How to Get to Altus Plateau

Two reliable routes into Altus: the Grand Lift of Dectus (medallion halves) or the Ruin-Strewn Precipice dungeon climb. Pick one, grab the map fragment, then prep for the capital approach.

Which Route Should You Take?

Route	Best if…	Tradeoff
Grand Lift of Dectus	You want a fast, clear elevator entrance	Need both medallion halves first
Ruin-Strewn Precipice	You are stuck without medallions or want dungeon loot	Longer climb + boss fight at the top

Many players head here after Radahn / Nokron, but Altus does not require Radahn. You can push earlier if geared.

Route A — Grand Lift of Dectus

Dectus Medallion (Left): Fort Haight in East Limgrave (tower chest).
Dectus Medallion (Right): Fort Faroth in Caelid (tower chest — expect dragons / birds nearby).
Travel to the Grand Lift of Dectus at the north end of Liurnia.
Stand on the lift platform and use the medallion action to ascend into Altus.

Fort Faroth is in scarlet-rot Caelid — bring cures from the Caelid survival guide if you have not cleared that edge yet.

Route B — Ruin-Strewn Precipice

From northern Liurnia, enter the Ruin-Strewn Precipice cave / cliff dungeon (near the ravine toward the lift area).
Climb through the vertical dungeon — watch for Magma Wyrms and long falls.
Defeat the boss at the top to open the path onto Altus Plateau.
Rest at the new Site of Grace and continue east / northeast toward the plateau roads.

First Things After Arriving

Grab the Altus map fragment on the roadside pillar.
Unlock nearby Graces so deaths are cheap.
Push weapon upgrades toward capital comfort — see smithing stones and the power targets in after Radahn.
Refresh talismans / Ashes of War before Leyndell-tier fights.
Optional: continue Ranni in parallel — Altus is not a quest lock.

Power Check Before Capital

Goal	Comfortable range
Level	~60–90 before deep Altus / Leyndell
Weapon	+12 to +18 regular / +5 to +7 somber
Vigor	Keep climbing toward 40+
Flasks	Keep Seeds & Tears current

Altus Checklist

Got Dectus Medallion (Left) from Fort Haight
Got Dectus Medallion (Right) from Fort Faroth — or chose Precipice
Entered Altus via Lift or Ruin-Strewn Precipice
Picked up the Altus map fragment
Hit mid–late upgrade / Vigor targets

Next Steps

After the plateau opens, push into Leyndell and fight Morgott. Late-game practice: Malenia. Ready for the expansion? See Shadow of the Erdtree. Full route: progression hub.