The City of Ephyra is the first layer of the Surface route, consisting of crumbled ruins of an ancient city. Melinoë begins her surface assault here, navigating collapsed temples and rubble-strewn streets before facing the area's guardian.

Polyphemus, the colossal one-eyed Cyclops, guards the City of Ephyra. He fights in a circular arena using ground slams, rock throws, and a sweeping eye beam at half HP.

Gather surfaces here yield Garlic Bulbs, Iron, Limestone, Moss, and Adamant. Enemy density is moderate but higher than the equivalent first Underworld layer. Shield-bearing guardsmen and basilisk-type elites are among the tougher encounters. Close-range builds that can stay under Polyphemus and punish his slam recovery perform best in this region.