10 Open World Locations You Shouldn't Enter

Nowhere in Elden Ring is safe for the Tarnished, so singling out just one was difficult. But blow for blow, and death for death, nowhere will grind your gears harder than the crimson plains of Caelid. 

Caelid is considered one of the hardest areas in the entire game, and the competition for that title is fierce. In the wake of the devastating battle between Malenia and Radahn, Caelid has become a hellish centerpiece for the Scarlet Rot plague, which you will become infected with if you enter this area. Step one of braving this area is preparing in advance for that, but that's far from the worst thing here.

And even if you are prepared for the rot, the monsters that fill this nightmare land will make mincemeat out of any rookie player who has gotten lost. From spitting plants, to birds that swoop in out of nowhere, to archers that will snipe you from frustratingly ingenious ambush points, this place makes some areas of the Lands Between look like a cakewalk by comparison. 

Naturally, Elden Ring will not stop you from entering this place long before you're ready. After all, there's no more effective deterrent than letting you make your own mistakes.