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the Bastion of the Round Table is the central hub ofElden Ring. In the basement, two chests await you behind doors guarded by imp statues.

The first one contains the’Black Key Crossbow by Crepus. To open each door, you need a stone chisel.

Guide and Walkthrough: Loot from the Two Chests in the Round Table Bastion

Go down into the bastion's cellar, and you'll come across two doors sealed by stone blade holders. Each door requires its own stone chisel.

Here's what you get:

First chest: the’Black Key Crossbow by Crepus.
Second safe: a forging stone shard, which is useful for upgrading your weapons.

Stone chisels are limited objects in Elden Ring. Save a few for later before spending them here.

Walkthrough Video: The 2 Chests in the Bastion in Action

The video below shows you the exact location and how to open both trunks, step by step.

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

How to Get to the Round Table Bastion in Elden Ring

The Round Table is the central hub of’Elden Ring. You can't get there on foot: the only way to get there is by quick trip for a Site de grâce.

To unlock the invitation, activate a Site of Grace in an area other than Limgrave and the Weeping Peninsula. Activation is sufficient; rest is not required. The blessings from caves, tunnels, and catacombs do not count.

Once the condition is met, Melina appears the next time you rest and offers to take you straight to the bastion.

The Characters and Services of the Round Table Bastion

The stronghold is your home base between expeditions in Elden Ring. Several NPC Major companies are gradually setting up operations there.

Hewg, the blacksmith

Hewg is the blacksmith of the bastion. He lets you upgrade your weapons using the forge stone and to install ashes of war. It's the most popular service at the venue.

Roderika

Roderika Strengthen your ashes and your minds once her quest has progressed. After a few exchanges, she settles permanently at the stronghold. She’s the one who lets you upgrade your legendary figures.

Gideon Ofnir

Gideon Ofnir, the Omniscient, shares clues about the great ones boss and the areas to explore. In particular, he mentions Liurnia, them giants and the places you'll discover as you make your way through the game. Gideon is also a source of walkthroughs oral exams on the lords key players in the game.

Fia

Fia, the guardian, gives you a bonus based on the shards of death in exchange for a hug. His path leads toward the Lord of the Exalted Flame and the dark depths of the game. Fia is a central character in several alternate endings.

Sellen the Witch

Sellen is a witch that you first encounter in the Depths. Once she has progressed in her quest, she can go to the stronghold. She sells spells and spells useful for magic builds. Sellen la sorcière is linked to the quest for Ranni and at the moon dark.

The Twin Maids

The Twin side tables are the bastion's official vendors. Their inventory includes talismans, of the spells and objects useful. Their catalog expands as you progress, including ashes of war more.

The Secrets of the Round Table Bastion

The Invasion of Ensha

Ensha can invade you right in the stronghold. This happens after you obtain the card of the Raya Lucaria Tower through Gideon Ofnir. Return to the bastion after this discussion and Ensha attacks you as you leave the blacksmith's workshop. Once defeated, he drops objects interesting ones, including the talisman Royal Radiance.

The boss duo in the basement

Deep within the bastion, you also come across a duo of champ from blood. This battle is optional but offers good rewards. It is one of the boss hidden features that many players miss on their first visit.

The Gates of the DLC

With the DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, the bastion is nearing completion. The DLC add new ones objects, new spells and boss unpublished material related to the Shadow of the Erdtree. Some characters in the stronghold also have new lines once the DLC installed.

Other boss and walkthroughs related to the Bastion in Elden Ring

If this is your first time exploring the bastion, here are the boss and walkthroughs Related points to keep in mind:

Margit le Déchu : first major boss of the game, goalkeeper Limgrave before entering the bastion.
Mohg, the Lord of Blood : boss related to shards of death and the search for Fia.
Placidusax, the draconic lord : one of the boss the game's most hidden legendary items.
the Lord of the Exalted Flame : boss alternative ending related to the quest for Fia.