Exploring the Lands Between in Elden Ring rewards adventurous players with powerful spells, secret areas, and intricate environmental riddles. Among the various wizard structures scattered across the map, the Converted Fringe Tower in northeastern Liurnia presents a unique challenge for magic users. Unlike standard towers that require defeating phantom beasts or finding hidden switches, accessing this landmark demands specific prerequisites.
Locating the Converted Fringe Tower
The Converted Fringe Tower sits near the high cliffs in the northeastern section of Liurnia of the Lakes. Players can easily reach this spot by traveling east from the Frenzied Flame Village Outskirts Site of Grace. Upon entering the lower lobby, you will find a seal blocking the stairs and a statue bearing the riddle message May erudition light the way.
Understanding this riddle requires comparing it to similar structures in the region. While earlier towers only require basic interactions, this specific location expands on the theme by requiring active light during the gesture.
Acquiring the Required Items
To break the seal, players must first learn the Erudition gesture by helping Sorcerer Thops. Giving him a spare Academy Glintstone Key at the Church of Irith grants you this crucial emote. The second key can be found resting on a chandelier inside the Church of the Cuckoo within Raya Lucaria Academy.
Next, you must equip an eligible Glintstone Crown, as not all headpieces work for this puzzle. Suitable options include the Karolos, Olivinus, Twinsage, Lazuli, or Witch Glintstone Crowns. Equipping one of these crowns causes the magical gemstones to glow when performing scholarly actions.
Solving the Tower Seal
With both the gesture learned and a valid crown equipped, return to the sealed entryway inside the tower. Approach the central statue and perform the Erudition gesture. As your character completes the movement, the glintstone on your helm will illuminate, triggering the magic seal to vanish.
Beyond the unsealed door, prepare for a brief encounter with a hostile Arcane Sphere of Faces defending the stairwell. You can either eliminate this floating enemy or swiftly bypass it to reach the upper elevator.
Rewards Inside the Converted Fringe Tower
Taking the elevator to the top chamber leads directly to a treasure chest containing high-tier sorceries. Players receive both the Gavel of Haima and the Cannon of Haima spells. These powerful offensive options require 25 Intelligence, making them fantastic early-to-midgame tools for intelligence-focused builds.
Additionally, players can step onto the outer balcony to gather extra crafting supplies resting on nearby ledges. Unlocking this structure provides essential rewards for any sorcerer seeking to expand their combat arsenal.
