Crypts
Description:
Ancient tombs with traps and Elden Ring Items dark magic.

Enemies & Bosses:
Trapped corridors, cursed enemies, and necrotic hazards.

Rewards:
Artifacts, rare weapons, and crafting ingredients.

Strategy:
Be cautious of traps and prepare for magical damage.

Fortresses
Description:
Heavy defense points guarded by numerous enemies and siege defenses.

Enemies & Bosses:
Large enemy groups, siege engines, elite bosses.

Rewards:
Talismans, Scarabs (special item drops), and buried treasures.

Strategy:
Use Fortresses to unlock Scarab and Buried Treasure locations on the map.

Townships and Churches (Non-boss Landmarks)
Description:
Safe zones or hubs offering merchants, smithing tables, and resting points.

Functions:
Upgrade weapons and armor, buy/sell items, level up.

Strategy:
Essential stops for resource management and rest.

Chapter 3: Landmark Symbols and Special Indicators
Nightreign landmarks often display extra symbols or color coding that provide critical intel:

Elemental Indicators: Fire, lightning, magic, poison symbols show dominant loot types.

Scarabs: Reveal guaranteed talisman drops.

Buried Treasure: Marks areas rich in rare loot.

Mission Objectives: Event-specific icons during special timed events.

Understanding these allows players to align their goals with their character build and resource needs.

Chapter 4: Prioritizing Landmarks - Route Planning and Efficiency
Day One: Setting the Foundation
Open your map as soon as you land in Limveld.

Identify and prioritize the nearest Great Churches for flask upgrades.

Target nearby Encampments for quick leveling.

Avoid Castles and Fortresses until you are adequately leveled and equipped.

Use the route planner to Elden Ring Runes optimize movement—aim to hit 2-3 landmarks per day for steady progress.