Elden Ring’s paid DLC Shadow of the Erdtree is around the corner but for those eager to go back to The Lands Between, the Colosseum PvP battles are available at different points of the map. Here’s everything about them, including a breakdown of their mechanics.
Since its release, players have speculated about the purpose of the Colosseums dotting the landscape of the Lands Between in Elden Ring, postulating that they would be ideal for PvP battles.
With the 1.08 update, these theories were confirmed as players can now step into the Colosseum and face off against fellow Tarnished.
Here’s everything you need to know about this new PvP mode in the game, including where you can find it, how to take part, and any other details you’ll need to know. Of course, FromSoftware is likely to expand and update the Colosseum PvP over time, so all changes will be kept track of below.
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Elden Ring Colosseum locations
There are three different Colosseums in Elden Ring, one in Limgrave, one in Caelid, and another in the Capital city of Leyndell. Each serves the same purpose, letting solo or groups of players face off in combat.
Limgrave Colosseum location
The Limgrave Colosseum can be found in northern Limgrave on the little peninsula past the Great Bridge. You’ll be invaded by a red phantom before reaching it, that’s how you’ll know you’re close.
Caelid Colosseum location
The Caelid Colosseum is located in northern Caelid across the landbridge and past the minor Erd Tree. However, to access it you’ll need to first go down the Siofra Well elevator in Mistwood, and travel through the Siofra River. At the end of this dangerous area, you’ll spot another elevator that will take you up into Caelid. Be aware that you’ll need two Stonesword Keys to access it.
You’ll emerge into a new area of Caelid surrounded by cliffs. Follow the gorge path to the Colosseum, dodging the enemies and traps on Torrent. You’ll soon arrive at the location, seeing it guarded by a giant pot guardian. Don’t worry, he’s friendly, and he has a challenge for you.
You can go past him though and access the Colosseum by opening the doors.
Leyndell Royal Colosseum location
You can reach the Leyndell Colosseum by working your way through the city until you find the large vines that lead up to where you battle Godfrey for the first time. Instead of heading towards Godfrey, and Morgott, you can simply take the opposite path toward the large structure. You’ll need to fend off two powerful duelist enemies before you can reach the doors though.
If you’ve already unlocked all the Sites of Grace, the easiest method to reach this area is to spawn at the Site of Grace where you beat Godfrey and head back out and across the vines. This will save you from needing to go through the city again to reach the Colosseum – unless you’ve already caused Faram Azula to fall from the sky.
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How Colosseum PvP works
Once you enter the Colosseum, approach the alter to trigger the match menu. The following options will be made available:
- Combat Format: In this section, players can choose between the three combat styles the PvP mode includes.
- Number of Players: Here you can select the number of players that will join the combat. For the Colosseums in Limgrave and Caelid you can fight with teams of two, four, or six players. However, for Leyndell you can only have two.
- Spirit Ashes: This dictates if players will be able to summon spirits or if this feature will be turned off.
- Colosseum Password: Setting a password allows players to limit entry to their matches, creating private games between them and others. Only those who know the password may enter, essentially cutting off random/public matchmaking.
- Restrictions: Setting which players can enter and who cannot.
- Desired Team: Once the password is set, this decides who your allies will be.
- Venue: The Colosseum you’re battling in, be it Limegrave, Caelid, or Leyndell.
All Colosseum PvP modes
There are three Combat Format options in the match menu:
Duel
This is a single 180-second match in which two players go toe-to-toe. The one with the most kills wins. Healing items are forbidden, but both participants have access to one of the Flask of Cerulean Tears to refill magic.
Duel can only be used in both Caelid and Leyndell Colosseums.
Combat Ordeal
This is a battle royal where it’s every Tarnished for themselves for 300 seconds. The player with the most kills wins. Both flasks are available once per life, but will only fill a small amount of health or magic. This can be between three to six players.
Combat Ordeal can only be used in Limgrave and Caelid Colosseums.
United Combat
This match also lasts 300 seconds but splits the players into two teams of either two or three. The group with the most kills will win and both flasks are available once per life, but will only fill a small amount of health or magic.
United Combat can only be used in Limgrave and Caelid Colosseums.
Colosseum PvP rewards
At this time, winning a round of PvP either solo or as part of a team offers no reward but bragging rights and fun. We even kept our runes after losing a match and didn’t win any when we defeated our opponents. However, this could change in time.
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