diff --git a/worlds/tunic/er_rules.py b/worlds/tunic/er_rules.py
index ec77811ffe..7cd05be796 100644
--- a/worlds/tunic/er_rules.py
+++ b/worlds/tunic/er_rules.py
@@ -1024,6 +1024,14 @@ def set_er_region_rules(world: "TunicWorld", regions: Dict[str, Region], portal_
     regions["Swamp Hero's Grave Region"].connect(
         connecting_region=regions["Back of Swamp"])
 
+    cath_to_elev = regions["Cathedral"].connect(
+        connecting_region=regions["Cathedral to Gauntlet"],
+        rule=lambda state: (has_ability(prayer, state, world)
+                            or has_ice_grapple_logic(False, IceGrappling.option_medium, state, world))
+        or options.entrance_rando)  # elevator is always there in ER
+    regions["Cathedral to Gauntlet"].connect(
+        connecting_region=regions["Cathedral"])
+  
     regions["Cathedral Gauntlet Checkpoint"].connect(
         connecting_region=regions["Cathedral Gauntlet"])
 
@@ -1265,6 +1273,12 @@ def set_er_region_rules(world: "TunicWorld", regions: Dict[str, Region], portal_
         set_rule(monastery_front_to_back,
                  lambda state: has_combat_reqs("Quarry", state, player))
 
+        # only activating the fuse requires combat logic
+        set_rule(cath_to_elev,
+                 lambda state: options.entrance_rando
+                 or has_ice_grapple_logic(False, IceGrappling.option_medium, state, world)
+                 or (has_ability(prayer, state, world) and has_combat_reqs("Cathedral", state, player)))
+
         # for spots where you can go into and come out of an entrance to reset enemy aggro
         if world.options.entrance_rando:
             # for the chest outside of magic dagger house