Summary
- Players must reach level 9 and start Shifting Earth when the countdown begins on Day Two.
- To access the Elden Ring Nightreign The Crafter Shifting Earth event, players must get past the bottom Crater Shifting Terrain area and defeat the first Nightlord.
- When the Magma Wyrm has been defeated, players can use the Special Smithing Table to upgrade any weapon to Legendary and unlock the achievement.
If you’re looking for a difficult challenge, then this Crater Achievement can be what you are looking for! As one of the most difficult achievements in Elden Ring Nightreign, completing the Crater achievement requires good timing, careful planning, and accurate execution. Also, the event can be found only for a limited number of runs before switching to a different location. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you get this achievement!
Elden Ring Nightreign The Crater Achievement
Before attempting the challenge, you should be properly ready, since the entire event operates on a tight timer that punishes slow progress. The Nightlord has to be defeated first before you can activate the Crater event that appears as a “Shifting Earth”. A giant mark in the north-central part of the map at the start of a match will show if the event is active.
In the first area, you must wait until Day 2 of the mission to allow yourself enough time before entering the crater area, and your character should reach level 9, if it’s any lower, then you may need a few attempts. Furthermore, you can join other players’ worlds where the event is active. However, don’t rush immediately into the crater just yet without proper preparation. Prepare the things that you need, such as gathering health items and leveling up your special abilities, beforehand.
Finding the Crater Entrance
There will be two small angled stone columns that form as ramps to enter. This is where you see the special signs for entering the crater. Walk down the main hallway after going through the stone pillar ramps. Look for the hole in the floor and carefully lower yourself through it. You’ll land near a Site of Grace that serves as your last safe checkpoint.
Use this checkpoint to use any available Runes to level up your best character. This is your last chance to safely improve your character before facing the main danger. Once you leave this area, you will encounter way more enemies and dangerous places.
Defeating the Fire Prelates
After leaving the grace area, you’ll encounter Fire Prelates guarding a doorway. Defeating these enemies efficiently needs good combat strategies. Focus on defeating the fast enemies instead of slacking off, as the timer does not stop during fights.
After winning against the guardians, collect the reward totem they protect. Use the totem to unlock the door that gives you access to go deeper into the crater formation. Enter through the entrance and turn right immediately after passing through. More enemies will appear, but time does not wait, so move to the next area instead of fighting.
Surviving the Hallway Gauntlet
The next hallway has Battle Chariots and Fingercreeper enemies in many narrow corridors. Rather than fighting these enemies, you should run past them to save yourself some time. Since the storm is approaching fast, there is no time to look around the area.
When you get to the end of the hallway, there is some broken ground that you can use to assess the ledges below. These ledges can lead directly into the crater’s main chamber entrance. Get to the bottom of the crater by carefully using the tombstone platforms located at the crater walls.
How to beat the Magma Wyrm Strategy in a Boss Fight
Once you reach the large open area below the crater, head straight toward the coffin that is surrounded by burning braziers. Opening this area triggers you into battle with the Magma Wyrm boss. The fastest way to defeat this enemy is to use Bleed and Frostbite; they have strong effects and work exceptionally well against this boss. You could also use characters like Iron Eye or The Executor for the best damage handling. Alternatively, choosing Duchess or Raider as your support class will benefit you a lot during the fight.
Accessing the Special Smithing Table
Once the Magma Wyrm is defeated, you may interact with the golden object that is near the coffin. With the Special Smithing Table, it allows you to upgrade one weapon in your inventory to legendary rarity. Doing this, you can gain the Crater achievement.
Choose the weapon you think will be useful for your upgrade, since you can only use it once during the expedition. You are able to use this upgrade on any weapon regardless of its current rarity level. Therefore, consider upgrading your initial weapon if it matches the current Nightlord’s weaknesses. Making the legendary upgrade will greatly improve your weapon’s effectiveness against future challenges.
Quick Escape Strategy
The moment you receive your legendary weapon upgrade, leave the crater as quickly as possible. Use the Spectral Hawk located at the blue tree near the lava’s edge. It provides instant transportation out of the dangerous crater.
If the exit is not made quickly, the storm closes the vehicle, resulting in instant death. Therefore, put your focus on speed instead of looking around after finishing the smithing table interaction. The achievement unlocks automatically upon successful weapon upgrade completion.
Conclusion
These are the tips you should keep in mind to successfully earn the Elden Ring Nightreign The Crater achievement. Have proper preparation and strategies for enemy encounters by making upgrades and smart plays. Also, the legendary weapon will provide you with significant advantages for future challenges. Now, be brave to unlock this prestigious achievement and enhance your Nightreign experience with this guide.
