The Grand Lift of Dectus is the most obvious way to ascend to the Atlus Plateau in Elden Ring – but it’s not the only way. Though, the alternate route you can find by following the ravine next to the path towards the Lift of Dectus might be a bit more trouble than it’s worth.
If you’ve already been exploring the world of Elden Ring in-depth, then you just might’ve passed by the two Dectus Medallion halves you need in order to active the Grand Lift of Dectus – they’re both hidden away in forts which are intimidating when you first set foot inside them.