5 Things to Do First in Elden Ring (& 1 to Avoid)

2. Make a Break for Gatefront Ruins

After meeting Kale, head for the Gatefront Ruins north of your position. Rest at the Site of Grace to trigger a cutscene with Melina, and this will unlock the leveling feature for your character.

From this point on, you’ll be able to level up your character while resting at any Site of Grace, and finally put those Runes to good use. Considering that leveling up is one of the key elements to getting stronger in this game, you should definitely get this done ASAP.