Elden Ring: Heretical Rise Puzzle Solution (Founding Rain Of Stars)
The Founding Rain of Stars is a Legendary Sorcery Spell in Elden Ring obtained from a chest stored in the spire of Heretical Rise, a tower within the northeast of the Mountaintops of the Giants. The Heretical Rise Tower is sealed with a magical barrier that can only be broken by solving its puzzle. To reach this Legendary Spell's location, Tarnished must defeat the Royal Capital's Legacy Dungeon Boss, Morgott the Omen King. Afterward, the protagonist will receive the Rold Medallion used to activate the Grand Lift of Rold and access the Mountaintops of the Giants region.
After crossing the perilous overpass guarded by a Golem Archer, adventurers must make their way northeast up the frozen river to a large icy lake protected by a Dragon, Borealis the Freezing Fog. From here, travelers must go south to the First Church of Marika and then ascend the snowy hilltops in the northwest, following Whiteridge Road up to Heretical Rise.
An Imp Pedestal in front of the sealed entrance to the tower will display the following message, "Falling snow marks something unseen." This hint refers to the Illusory Floor that forms an invisible path to the tower's interior from the rear balcony. This unseen bridge will spawn after Tarnished have examined the Imp Statue's advice in Elden Ring.
To solve Heretical Rise's puzzle and acquire the tower's Founding Rain of Stars in Elden Ring, the player must travel to the Freezing Lake Site of Grace. From the opposite side of the frozen river, ride uphill to the west until reaching a broken bridge. Those playing online will likely see several messages or bloodstains spanning across the open space leading to the edifice on the opposing cliff. The width of the Illusory Floor will match the broken bridge, meaning players can safely cross over for a short distance.
After reaching a certain point on the floating bridge, the invisible pathway will break off, winding upward to the rear balcony of Heretical Rise. Faint clouds of snow will indicate where the unseen trail ascends. However, depending on the weather and time of day, these puffs of white dust can be difficult to notice. Therefore, Tarnished are recommended to drop Rainbow Stones to see the hidden floor. Alternatively, Spells such as the Glintstone Pebble or Weapon Skills like Hoarfrost Stomp will also reveal the Illusory Floor's trail. After stepping onto the tower balcony, the seal of Heretical Rise will be dispelled. Tarnished can now ascend to the top of the edifice to find the Founding Rain of Stars in a chest. Still, be cautious of the nimble mechanical gargoyles and the multi-armed soldier guarding the stairwells up the tower.
Elden Ring is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.