Elf Ruins (엘프의 유적지) is part of RF Online Expansion (RF온라인 1.5 or known as RF Update 1.5 Defcon) new maps. RF온라인 1.5 only released in KR (publisher: Daum) and DE (publisher: Daum / EU Gamecampus) at that time (2012 to 2014). This place located between Bastiellar Lotron and Elf Sky Garden.

Although the minimum entry requirement for this map is level 55, the monsters here range from level 81 to 83—so don’t ever think to hit them if you’re lowbies!
The Elf Ruins is an overgrown jungle zone characterized by ancient stone bridges, hillside shrines, rivers, crystals and rune-engraved monoliths integrated into the natural landscape.
First Spawn
Altar of Ordeal (From Bastiellar Lotron)
Upon arrival in Elf Ruins from Bastiellar Lotron, you will be spawned at Altar of Ordeal (KR: 시련의 제단) (DE: Altar des Martyriums).
Altar of Ordeal is Ancient Elven Masonry, surrounded by enchanted jungle with Dense canopies of giant moss-covered trees with exposed, twisting root systems.
Hunting Area
The Elf Ruins for level 71 to 73. You could get lost in this place because of the size, so take a good look at the map below.
To start hunting in this map fairly easy:
- Green area meaning that you can solo hunt all of Ancient High Elf
monsters in this map. - Yellow area meaning that this area will be spawn
monsters mixed with Few
Monster. - The Danger zone is purple and red zone. Sky Garden
monster spawn on there, it is recommended to make hunt party on this red area.
Tower of Prophecy
On the left side of Altar of Ordeal, you will see Tower of Prophecy.
This stone watchtower stands on an elevated grassy hill and is distinguished by dark filigree panels, spiral tiers, and crescent moon ornaments atop its roof. A small pillared portico marks the ground entrance, overlooking the surrounding trees and a rainbow across the sky.
This Tower of Prophecy area is accessible to players, you can go to rooftop by walk to the portal area.
Trivia Time!
That Tower of Prophecy look similar with this watch tower that first introduced as RF Online Expansion – Planet War Concept Art in early 2007!
Pioneer’s Trail and Prophet’s Trail
Once you get down from the Ancient Elven Masonry, you can walk straight to Pioneer’s Trail (선구자의 등반로) to get started hunt some elves monsters, or go to the left area of Pioneer’s Trail, Prophet’s Trail (예언자의 등반로). You will meet some
Elves Spirit Monsters here.
Ancestors’ Historic Site and Nazal’s Footsteps
Ancestors’ Historic Site (선조의 유적지) and Nazal’s footsteps (나잘의 발자국) located on the right side of Altar of Ordeal.
Ancestors’ Historic Site is southern ancient ruins area. In Ancestors’ Historic Site, you will find a portal which connect to Forrest Area.
You can still solo hunt at this area, to make easy to remember nazal’s footsteps, this forest pathway is bordered by shallow water and lined with ancient trees, twisted roots, and bioluminescent flora.
Glowing green spore bulbs, glowing mushrooms, and crystal formations illuminate the ground as players navigate the trail.
Forest of No Return
Forest of No Return – or Never-returning Forest 돌아오지 않는 숲 is Western dense enchanted woods. On the Elf Ruins hunting guide, you will see this area is purple zone, one of danger zone beside red zone.
This area fills with natural white crystal clusters growing among gnarled tree roots.
Walk to the small bridge to cross over to the Lobell’s Haven – Echo Forest area.
Lobell’s Haven and Trail of Understanding
Lobell’s Haven (로벨의 안식처) and Trail of Understanding (깨달음의 등반로) are south area of Altar of Ordeal. To go to this area you’re recommended to bring your hunt party with you to walk through (Red Zone). Sky Garden
Monsters spawn at this area.
Sky Garden Monsters
:
- (Lv 83) Sky Garden Patrol
- (Lv 83) Sky Garden Guide Male
- (Lv 83) Sky Garden Guide Female
Echo Forest
Echo Forest (메아리 숲 / Wald des Wiederhalls), this is final area of Elf Ruins map. North-Western forest clearing & Celestial portal gate to Elf Sky Garden.
Monster Preview
Elven Ruins Monster Information
There are only 6
Ancient High Elf Ace Monsters and 4
Sky Garden Champion monsters in this map,they spawn spreaded on each side of the map. Spirits monsters are just like a ghost, semi transparent but you can still see and feel them.
Minimap KR – DE – EN
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