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The The Sage's Caverns are hidden on the Altus Plateau, in the northwestern part of the map. The dungeon is easy to miss: its entrance is located below a cliff.

Leave the sacred site of the abandoned coffin, and head toward the northeast, walks past a large bed of poisonous flowers, and the entrance appears below.

If you want to explore other underground areas in the region, be sure to check out the other caves in’Elden Ring or the Tomb of the Heroes of Gelmir, which share the same dungeon layout with secret passages.

Secret Passage and Illusory Walls of the Sage's Caves

This dungeon truly lives up to its nickname, “the cavern of illusory walls.” As soon as you enter, keep one thing in mind: when a hallway seems to be a dead end, hits the back wall to see what happens next.

Several walls hide chests and shortcuts, so don't hesitate to tap on any suspicious surfaces. The complete list of invisible walls in Elden Ring It can actually save you time.

The main secret passage is located in the arena of the first boss. Strike the illusory wall at the back of the room to open the path to a mist-shrouded door, and thus to the second boss.

That's also where you'll find the best loot in the dungeon. Before you rush in, remember to pick up the cave moss It grows along the path and can be used in battle.

The two bosss in the Caverns of the Sage in Elden Ring

Before the boss, you'll run into a few ordinary skeletal bandits. That's when the real trouble begins.

If you want to get an idea of the scope of the global bestiary, you can check out How many boss units in total? counts the game.

For the List of Nighttime boss Flights, that's a different category, but these two are among the classic dungeon battles in’Elden Ring.

Defeat the Black Knife Assassin (first boss in the Sage's Caverns)

L'Black Knives Assassin is an invisible boss, which makes fighting it confusing on the first try. You can guess its position by the ripples in the water on the ground: they give away every one of its movements. Two tips make it much easier to handle.

Team the The Sentinel's Torch : It clearly shows its outline and helps you aim properly.
Summon a Spirit Ash: The familiar attacks the boss, distracts it, and helps you locate it while it’s searching for you.

Dodge right after his attacks, land two or three strikes, then back off.

To beat Garris The Necromancer (second boss in the Sage's Caverns)

Once you've passed through the secret passage, you'll face Garris the Necromancer (often misspelled Garryth).

Contrary to what his name might suggest, he mainly fights in close combat with a flail, without constantly summoning waves of skeletons.

He's accompanied by a skeletal snail circling him: take it out first, then focus on Garris.

Wait for its first attack, dodge to the side, follow up while it's recovering, and stay mobile to avoid its wide flail swings.

Full Video: boss, Loot and Combat Tips

Explanatory video in French by Alucare, ideal complement to the page. View video (you can use YouTube's automatic translation)

Rewards and Loot from the Sage's Caverns

Blackout curtain : a piece of armor that makes you invisible from a distance as long as you remain crouched.
Clan Leaders: A reward obtained after the second boss, Garris the Necromancer.

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