In Elden Ring, gestures serve more than just communicating with other players in PvP mode. Certain gestures, like the Erudition Gesture, play a crucial role in unlocking secrets and solving puzzles throughout the Lands Between. This guide will walk you through how to obtain the Erudition Gesture and use it to access hidden rewards in the game.

How to Unlock the Erudition Gesture

Completing Sorcerer Thops' Questline

The Erudition Gesture is acquired by completing the questline for an NPC named Sorcerer Thops. You can find Sorcerer Thops sitting on a bench inside the Church of Irith in Limgrave, just outside Stormveil Castle near the 'Lakeside-Facing Cliffs' Site of Grace.

When you speak to Sorcerer Thops, he explains his desire to return to Raya Lucaria Academy but mentions that he needs an Academy Glintstone Key to gain access. While you may have already used a Glintstone Key to enter the Academy, Thops requires a second one. Fortunately, this second key is hidden within the Academy itself, and retrieving it for Thops will reward you with the Erudition Gesture.

Retrieving the Second Glintstone Key

To find the second Glintstone Key, travel to Raya Lucaria Academy and make your way to the Debate Parlor, where you'll face off against the Red Wolf of Radagon. This boss fight can be challenging, so prepare yourself accordingly. The Red Wolf is vulnerable to Slash attacks, Hemorrhage (Blood), and Poison damage, and can be parried, giving you an edge in the battle.

Once you've defeated the Red Wolf, head outside to the Debate Parlor's garden. Ascend the stairs to the west, bypassing or defeating the enemies along the way. Jump over the railing to the left of the door, which acts as a shortcut to Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon's chamber. You'll encounter a Glintstone Sorcerer behind you; defeat them to open the shortcut door.

Continue westward up the stairs, past another sorcerer, and over another railing to reach the rooftops. Navigate past the Marionette enemies and climb a ladder to a bridge above. Be cautious of a Glintstone Sorcerer and more Marionettes lying in wait as you ascend.

At the top, circle the building to the west, jump down to the rooftops below, and defeat any remaining enemies. Your goal is to reach a semicircular rooftop guarded by Marionettes. From there, enter an arched window to access the rafters inside the building.

The second Glintstone Key is located on the first chandelier in the southernmost part of the room. Carefully drop down from the rafters to claim the key. While you're here, also consider picking up the Twinsage Glintstone Crown, located near the 'Church of the Cuckoo' Site of Grace, which will be useful later.

Returning to Sorcerer Thops

With the Glintstone Key in hand, return to the Church of Irith and speak to Sorcerer Thops. Exhaust his dialogue until you can offer him the key. Once you give him the key, he will reward you with the Erudition Gesture. This gesture is crucial for unlocking certain secrets in the game.

How to Use the Erudition Gesture

Performing Gestures in Elden Ring

To use the Erudition Gesture, open the main menu and navigate to the 'Gestures' section under 'Pouch.' Here, you can assign the Erudition Gesture to one of the available slots. If all slots are occupied, replace an existing gesture with Erudition. On PlayStation, this is done with the 'X' button, on Xbox with 'A,' and on PC with 'E.'

Solving Puzzles with the Erudition Gesture

The Erudition Gesture can be used to solve two significant puzzles in the Liurnia of the Lakes region.

The Converted Tower Puzzle

The first puzzle is located at the Converted Tower in the southwest region of Liurnia of the Lakes. Inside the tower, perform the Erudition Gesture in front of the large statue on the ground level. The barrier sealing the door behind the statue will disappear, granting you access to the previously locked area. At the top of the tower, you'll find a chest containing a Memory Stone, which increases your memory slots for Sorceries or Incantations—an invaluable item for magic users.

The Converted Fringe Tower Puzzle

The second puzzle is in the Converted Fringe Tower, located in the northeasternmost part of Liurnia of the Lakes. Enter the tower and perform the Erudition Gesture in front of the statue to solve the puzzle. However, to unlock the secret in this tower, you must wear the Twinsage Glintstone Crown or any other Glintstone Crown from Raya Lucaria Academy.

As you perform the gesture, your character's crown will glow, indicating that the puzzle is being solved. The barrier sealing the door will vanish, allowing you to climb to the top of the tower. Inside, you'll find a chest containing two powerful Sorceries: Cannon of Haima and Gavel of Haima.

Conclusion

The Erudition Gesture is more than just a means of communication in Elden Ring. By unlocking it through Sorcerer Thops' questline and using it in the right locations, you can access valuable rewards that enhance your gameplay experience. Whether you're a magic user looking for more memory slots or a player in search of powerful sorceries, the Erudition Gesture is a key element in your journey through the Lands Between.

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