Elden Ring: How To Solve The Champion's Song Painting (Harp Bow)
The hidden Harp Bow weapon in Elden Ring is acquired by finding the location of the Champion's Song Painting in the Atlus Plateau region.
The Harp Bow is one of the most elegantly designed bows in Elden Ring, and it can be obtained by solving Champion's Song Painting in the Shaded Castle of the Atlus Plateau. The Shaded Castle is surrounded by a poisonous swamp, located in the northern part of the region, between Mt. Gelmir and Leyndell, Royal Capital.
To reach the castle, Tarnished must travel north from the Grand Lift of Dectus to the end of the valley trail. Those trying to enter the area from the northern hilltops can travel south down the Road of Iniquity to the west of Mirage Rise. Here, players will find two Spiritspring Jumps to safely land in the deep canyon below. Once they've made it to the bottom, they can continue up the path northward until reaching the Shaded Castle. While Torrent can be mounted outside the castle's walls, keep in mind that players must walk on foot once they enter the outer ward.
The toxic swamps surrounding the fort will inflict the player with Poison. Therefore, it would be a good idea to carry several Neutralizing Boluses or have the Cure Poison Incantation memorized. Additionally, the castle's outer defenses are crawling are slugs, corrupted monks, and zombified humanoids. Hence, proceed through the area with caution.
The Champion's Song Painting is located on the northeastern side of the outer walls. Tarnished will recognize the area once they see a long rock leading down to a small pit with several hostiles beside a submerged home. Enter the second floor of the ruined house to interact with the painting. Once the examination is complete, players must head to an area near the Outer Walls of Leyndell, north of the main gate. However, fast traveling from the Shaded Castle may be tricky, as most enemy mobs nearby are notably sluggish yet can maintain their aggro for a long duration. As a result, players are recommended to go to the Site of Grace at the Shaded Castle Ramparts to reset enemy hostility in Elden Ring.
To get to the Harp Bow's location, travelers must go southeast from the Road of Iniquity towards the Stormcaller Church. Be careful not to go too far south from the trail, as players might encounter Ancient Dragon Lansseax. Atop a cliff near the Rampartside Path, adventurers will find the seated phantom artist gazing at a statue before vanishing. Pick up the item left behind to receive the Harp Bow in Elden Ring.
Elden Ring is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.