Unlocking every ending trophy in Elden Ring is a rewarding challenge that requires dedication, planning, and an understanding of the game's multiple branching paths. As someone who has invested hundreds of hours exploring the Lands Between and collecting millions of Elden Ring runes, I can confidently share a clear and efficient roadmap to achieve all three major endings and their associated trophies. Whether you're a lore lover, completionist, or simply aiming for that platinum trophy, this guide is built on real experience and will help you get there faster.

Step 1: Plan Your Game Progression for All Three Endings

Elden Ring features three major ending trophies: Elden Lord, Age of the Stars, and Lord of Frenzied Flame. Fortunately, it’s possible to unlock all of them in just one playthrough with careful planning and save file management.

• Elden Lord: This is the standard ending and is obtained by completing the main story without any alternative interventions. It’s the most straightforward and is triggered by touching Fractured Marika after defeating the final boss.

• Age of the Stars: To achieve this ending, you must complete Ranni the Witch’s questline. This includes defeating several key bosses and finding Nokstella and the hidden Lake of Rot. After you defeat the final boss, summon Ranni instead of touching Marika.

• Lord of Frenzied Flame: For this chaotic ending, you need to interact with the Three Fingers deep beneath the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds in Leyndell. Warning: accepting the Flame before completing Ranni’s quest can lock you out of her ending unless you use Miquella’s Needle, available late in the game.

Personal Tip: I backed up my save file on console (or manually copied it on PC) right before the final boss. After seeing one ending and unlocking its trophy, I reloaded the save and made the necessary changes for the next.

Step 2: Complete Essential Side Quests and Explore Thoroughly

Unlocking all endings is impossible without venturing far beyond the main path. Some key NPCs, like Ranni or Hyetta (for Frenzied Flame), have quests spread across vast regions, often locked behind powerful enemies and deep lore.

• Invest time in exploring Nokron, Deeproot Depths, and the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds.

• Ensure you defeat Baleful Shadow and Astel, Naturalborn of the Void, as these are critical for Ranni’s storyline.

• Gather legendary items and defeat optional bosses — not just for the trophies but to help you acquire millions of Elden Ring runes along the way, essential for leveling and surviving late-game content.

Personal Insight: I found myself struggling with Astel until I realized I had under-leveled vigor. After farming in Mohgwyn Palace for a while and gaining millions of Elden Ring runes, I finally had the survivability to win the fight.

Step 3: Use Save Scumming or New Game+ Wisely

If you missed the chance to back up your save before the final boss, don’t worry. Elden Ring offers a New Game+ mode where you retain your levels, weapons, and items. You can run through the game again much faster, especially if you’ve already accumulated a strong build and gear.

• In your second run, choose a different ending path than your first.

• If you’re short on runes or struggling with difficult bosses, you can buy Elden Ring runes from trusted sources like U4GM to save time and avoid repetitive farming. This is especially helpful in NG+ where enemies hit harder.

Personal Reflection: On my second playthrough, I opted to buy Elden Ring runes to quickly reach level 150 and experiment with different builds. It gave me the edge I needed to breeze through content and focus on exploring alternate story paths.

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