How to Open a Map in Elden Ring

Learn how to open a map in Elden Ring and navigate the game world with ease. Follow our tips and tricks to make the most of this valuable tool!

Closed areas on the map in different games are usually called “fog of war”. This mechanic hides important plot points and enemy locations from players so that the gameplay follows the path intended by the developers. In Elden Ring, the fog of war is also present, but it is quite easy to bypass.

In this article we will learn how to open a map in Elden Ring, what is needed for this, and whether it is possible to cheat the game. 

How to Open a Map in Elden Ring.

After the player is thrown to the starting point on the map, you can go in any direction. Almost all locations will be covered by fog of war. To remove it, you need to find and use map fragments. There are 19 of them in total and they are located in different regions.

Map fragments can be found on roadside obelisks. Their exact location may be unclear to players, but in this case there is an interactive map of Elden Ring , where you can mark the Map Fragment item in the Key Item section and collect them in order, gradually discovering new lands.

In fact, map fragments become one of the most important things to pay attention to as a player. In addition, obelisks are quite easy to distinguish from other stone structures. All thanks to the golden outline that surrounds the engraving. In addition, they are highlighted on the map if you are nearby.

How to quickly open a map

If you don’t want to waste time on a long exploration of the territory and prefer to have most of the locations at your disposal right away, the easiest way is to open an interactive map and plot a route for collecting scraps. True, you will have to bypass some major battles.

For example, on the Gelmir Volcano you can encounter a boss if you are not careful enough when choosing a route. And in general, many locations will require a certain level of pumping from you, otherwise you can die more than once until you get to the obelisk.

Although most of the obelisks are located in open areas, for some of them you will have to go through caves, abandoned fortresses and other dangerous places. Therefore, do not try to open the map right away. If you understand that in the next location the place below the back will be on fire, then you should not go there yet. It is better to spend time on the plot, quests and leveling up.

Scraps of maps

Here we will clarify the names of the map fragments. Some of them will open the entire location at once, while others will only reveal part of it. You can find out their exact coordinates using the interactive map we wrote about above.