In the world of Elden Ring, every painting tells a story—and some, like the Flightless Bird Painting, lead to hidden treasures. This mysterious art piece offers more than just a scenic view; it’s a riddle that, when solved, rewards the curious with a powerful spell. Here's how to track down the painting, survive the journey to its secret location, and claim your prize.

Step 1: Finding the Flightless Bird Painting

Before you can chase the vision, you’ll need to find the painting itself. The Flightless Bird Painting is tucked away like many others in Elden Ring—not directly on the main road, but just out of sight, waiting to be discovered. Once you pick it up, examine it to see the landscape it depicts. This will be your clue.

Your goal now is to locate where the painting was created—specifically, a high vantage point in Dominula, Windmill Village, perched on the Altus Plateau.Delve deeper into the Elden Ring using high-quality Elden Ring Runes from MMOexp. 

Step 2: Reaching Dominula, Windmill Village

To get to the puzzle destination, start from the Outer Wall Battleground Site of Grace. From there, head northwest along the main road. Keep your eyes peeled—there are enemy trebuchets stationed to the left, and they will not hesitate to bombard you. Either clear them out or make a dash through the danger.

Eventually, the towering windmills will appear on the horizon. Use them as your guideposts. When you spot the Highway Lookout Tower, you’re nearly there. Enter Dominula, fight (or sneak) your way through its unsettlingly festive residents, and activate the Windmill Heights Site of Grace at the village far end.

Step 3: Dealing with the Godskin Apostle

Before reaching the painting secret, there’s one major obstacle: the Godskin Apostle. Fast, deadly, and disturbingly flexible, this boss guards the final approach.

Want to avoid the fight? Sprint past him and head for the painting location—you don’t have to kill him to complete the puzzle.

Craving a challenge? Taking down the Apostle rewards you with his twin blades, a solid weapon for dex builds.

Combat Tips:

Stay mobile: His attacks come fast and wide.

Watch for Phase 2: At 50% health, he enters a berserk phase—be ready for a spike in aggression.

Use magic or Spirit Ashes to create distance and keep him distracted.

Use the terrain: Objects in the arena can offer quick cover for healing or repositioning.

Step 4: Finding the Ghost & Claiming Fire’s Deadly Sin

Once you've made it past (or around) the Apostle, rest at the Windmill Heights Grace and prepare to finish the puzzle. Head southeast, past a massive windmill and a building flanked by three eerily joyful dancers.

Walk toward the cliff just behind them. As you approach the edge, you’ll see a ghostly figure materialize briefly—this is the painter, now at peace. Don’t worry when it vanishes. Stand at the same spot, and you’ll be rewarded with the spell Fire’s Deadly Sin.

This incantation is more than just eye-catching—it engulfs you in flames, damaging nearby enemies over time. It’s especially effective in PvP or when paired with builds that benefit from self-inflicted fire damage.

The Flightless Bird Painting puzzle exemplifies everything that makes Elden Ring great: hidden stories, atmospheric locales, and meaningful rewards for players who take the time to explore. Unleash your potential in Elden Ring - use MMOexp to earn your cheap Elden Ring Items today! Whether you chose to fight your way through or outsmart the boss, your journey ends with a potent new tool in your arsenal.

So next time you find a painting, don’t ignore it—it might just lead to your next favorite spell.