Defeating Starscourge Radahn in Elden Ring is one of the most memorable milestones for any Tarnished exploring the Lands Between. Winning this chaotic battle rewards players with a powerful Great Rune that possesses massive potential to boost your character stats. However, like other shardbearers' rewards, this mythical artifact is completely inert when you first receive it and requires a specific ritual to awaken its latent properties.

Locating the Divine Tower of Caelid

To restore power to the fallen general's artifact, you must travel to the northern coast of the desolate Caelid region. The massive structure known as the Divine Tower of Caelid stands tall within the Dragonbarrow sub-region. Finding your way inside requires navigating the dangerous exterior cliffs by jumping across stone arches and climbing rusted ladders.

Unlike other towers that feature straightforward front entrances, this particular fortress demands a bit of environmental platforming to access its interior network. You can use your trusted mount Torrent to safely make the trickier gaps along the ledge path. Be prepared to face nimble local enemies guarding the scaffolding as you ascend toward the central balcony entrance.

Scaling the Exterior and Inner Pathways

Once you reach the central indoor checkpoint, the path splits into a descending route toward a powerful boss and an ascending route toward the roof. To accomplish your primary goal of awakening the relic, you need to head right and seek out the climbing stairs going upward. A massive elevator will eventually transport you straight to the highest point of the structure.

If you mistakenly travel downward, you will find yourself dealing with a dangerous Godskin Apostle boss inside the lower basement levels. While defeating that foe grants exceptionally powerful gear, it is not a requirement for the restoration process. Focus your efforts on moving upward through the lit corridors until you reach the open-air summit area.

Restoring Power at the Sacred Two Fingers

At the very top of the peak, you will find the decayed remnants of the Two Fingers surrounded by a scenic sky view. Approaching the glowing historical altar allows you to interact with the center point and officially restore power to your inventory item. A brilliant flash of light will signify that the general's shards have been successfully reawakened.

Now that the process is complete, the item will shift from a darkened state into a fully vibrant golden icon. This indicates that the item is finally ready to be equipped at any localized Site of Grace throughout the world map. Players should take a moment to rest at the nearest checkpoint immediately to organize their newly unlocked loadout options.

Activating the Percentage Stat Boosts

Equiping the artifact at a checkpoint is only the first step, as you must consume a rare Rune Arc item to trigger its active status effects. While other shards like Godrick's offer flat attribute increases, Radahn's reward scales dynamically based on your current build. It grants a substantial fifteen percent increase to your total health, alongside a twelve and a half percent boost to both stamina and focus points.

Because this enhancement operates on a percentage basis, it becomes increasingly efficient during late-game scenarios where your base attributes are already high. It is important to remember that these massive status boosts only remain active until your character experiences a defeat. If you happen to perish in combat, you will simply need to utilize another consumable arc from your inventory to reclaim the powerful defensive blessing.