Alright Tarnished, let me share my complete walkthrough for one of Elden Ring's most infamous early-game challenges—Sellia Crystal Tunnel! 🤯 I've cleared this place countless times across multiple playthroughs, and I'm here to make sure you get through it with all the amazing loot intact. This place is brutal but SO rewarding if you know what you're doing!

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️ Two Ways to Get There (Choose Wisely!)

Path 1: The Scenic Route Through Caelid

  • Start from northeastern Limgrave and follow the road into Caelid

  • Pass Caelem Ruins and Smoldering Wall

  • Find the Astray from Caelid Highway North site of grace east of the main road

  • Ride northeast across the Swamp of Aeonia past Street of Sages Ruins

  • Reach Inner Aeonia site of grace

  • Head north past Land Squirts and invisible Teardrop Scarab footsteps

  • Entrance is against the cliff face north of Sellia, Town of Sorcery

Path 2: The Teleporter Trap (Early Game Shortcut)

  • From The First Step grace, head east to Dragon-Burnt Ruins in Agheel Lake

  • Find staircase beneath the lake at base of crumbling tower (has Stonesword Key inside!)

  • Fight/rush past enemies, head down to rat-infested room

  • Open the chest at the back—IT'S A TRAP! 💥

  • You'll teleport directly into the tunnel

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Once you're in, here's my step-by-step survival guide:

Initial Area Strategy:

  • Grab Rot Grease from the grace room corner

  • Head up ladder into main cavern filled with miners and Lesser Kindred of Rot

  • WARNING: Kindred of Rot spells can hit you around corners! 🚨

  • Run to the first shack on bottom level to lure down the Kindred on roof

  • Loot inside: Golden Rune [5]

  • Behind shack: Smithing Stone [5] on wall

  • Side area: Two more Smithing Stone [5] growths

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Middle Section Loot Hunt:

  • Second shack (teleport spot) has chest with Gravity Stone Fans/Chunks

  • Follow stone path up to wooden platform with Kindred guarding Rune Arc

  • Smithing Stone [5] on wall at path top

  • JUMPING PUZZLE: Get on second shack roof, leap east to next platform

  • Jump over collapsed gate to continue

  • Watch for miner ambush in next passage!

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💎 Essential Loot You CAN'T Miss

My must-grab checklist:

Early Section:

  • Golden Rune [5] (first shack)

  • 4x Smithing Stone [5] (various wall growths)

  • Gravity Stone Fans & Chunks (second shack chest)

  • Rune Arc (platform end)

Mid-Section Treasures:

  • Somber Smithing Stone [4] (corpse on platform after ladder)

  • Rock Blaster spell (third shack chest) - AMAZING for sorcery builds! ✨

  • 2x Smithing Stone [5] (cave wall curve)

  • 5x Cuckoo Glintstones (drop from wooden plank)

  • Golden Rune [4] (corpse by ladder)

Final Area Goodies:

  • Somber Smithing Stone [4] (cave wall before western passage)

  • Dragonwound Grease (corpse after Kindred ambush)

  • FAITHFUL'S CANVAS TALISMAN 💫 (platform with two Kindred)

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⚔️ Boss Fight: Fallingstar Beast Breakdown

This thing terrified me my first time! Here's how to dominate it:

Key Weaknesses & Strategy:

  • IMMUNE to Bleed and Frostbite ❌

  • Vulnerable spots: fuzzy white parts on head and tail base

  • Recommended weapons: Spears or polearms for reaching weak spots

  • Stay mobile—this boss NEVER stops moving!

Attack Patterns to Master:

Leaping Slam:

  • Leaps up, curls into ball, hangs, then slams down

  • Dodge AS it descends for attack window

  • Watch for back leg kicks if you're behind

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Charge Attacks:

  • Head low, pincers wide → charges 3-4 times

  • Weak tracking—side-step repeatedly

  • Perfect dodging opportunity!

Gravity Attacks (Two Types):

  1. Large Circle Burst: Purple electricity → rocks burst from ground

  2. Dodge as rocks emerge or retreat out of range

  3. Watch for: rears up → lands → raises head straight up (DODGE NOW!)

  4. Advancing Burst: Slowly advances with gravity magic at your feet

  5. Smaller rock bursts occur twice then larger attack

  6. Dodge first two, then SPRINT away from boss

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Victory Rewards (SO Worth It!)

Defeating the Fallingstar Beast gets you:

  • 7,600 Runes 💰

  • Somber Smithing Stone [6]

  • 5x Smithing Stone [7]

  • 10x Gravity Stone Chunks

  • SOMBERSTONE MINER'S BELL BEARING [1] ️

That last item is GAME-CHANGING—take it to Roundtable Hold to buy unlimited:

  • Glintstone Scrap

  • Smithing Stone [1]

  • Smithing Stone [2]

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💡 My Pro Tips for Success

  1. Level Recommendation: At least level 30-40 for comfort

  2. Weapon Upgrade: +3 to +5 minimum

  3. Patience is Key: The Kindred of Rot are worse than the boss sometimes!

  4. Shortcut Alert: Kick down the ladder after getting Golden Rune [4]—vital for quick runs!

  5. Faith Builds: The Faithful's Canvas Talisman is literally essential

The tunnel might feel overwhelming at first, but with this guide, you'll be swimming in loot and that sweet Bell Bearing in no time! Happy hunting, Tarnished! 🙌

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Key findings are referenced from Game Informer, a trusted source for comprehensive game guides and expert strategies. Their walkthroughs and tips for Elden Ring's Sellia Crystal Tunnel emphasize the importance of resource management, enemy pattern recognition, and the value of unique loot such as the Faithful's Canvas Talisman, aligning closely with the strategies detailed above for overcoming this challenging dungeon.