Elden Ring DLC: Full interactive map of Shadow of the Erdtree

“Embark on a perilous journey through the mysterious Realm of Shadow with the Shadow of the Erdtree Interactive Map. This comprehensive guide will lead you through the vast, enigmatic landscapes of Elden Ring’s latest DLC, uncovering hidden treasures, formidable bosses, and ancient secrets. Navigate the intricate paths, uncover powerful Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ashes, and conquer the darkness that shrouds this unforgiving world.”

This page of the guide contains an interactive map forShadow of the Erdtree, a DLC for Elden Ring. It shows off the completely new Shadow Realm that you can explore in the expansion. Markers on our map indicate locations of, e.g. Miquella’s Crosses, Scadutree Fragments, Revered Spirit Ashes, Sites of Grace, Map Fragments, Furnace Golems, Cookbooks, Spiritspring, Ashes of War, boss hideouts, dungeons, ruins and catacombs or places where you can find unique weapons and armor, talismans as well as other valuable pieces of equipment.

The map above only applies to the Shadow Realm visited in the DLC. On a separate page of our guide, you will find and all its locations.

Miquella’s Cross

Miquella’s Crosses are significant landmarks in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, marking locations where the Empyrean Miquella shed parts of himself. These crosses serve as guides through the Realm of Shadow, providing valuable lore insights into Miquella’s journey and offering Scadutree Fragments, which enhance player stats. Typically found near Sites of Grace, they are often close to important NPCs or hidden areas, encouraging thorough exploration. There are 13 Miquella’s Crosses in total, scattered across regions like Gravesite Plain, Scadu Altus, and the Shadow Keep, each contributing to the narrative progression of the game.

On the map you will find the location of Miquella’s Crosses – mysterious signposts that serve as landmarks and lore sources. Near the Crosses you can often find interesting collectibles, Sites of Grace or important characters. For more information about these places, check out the What are Miquella’s Crosses? page.

Scadutree Fragment

Scadutree Fragments are crucial upgrade materials in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, used to enhance the Scadutree Blessing. This blessing boosts both offensive and defensive capabilities within the Land of Shadow, making it essential for navigating the DLC’s challenges. There are 50 Scadutree Fragments scattered across various regions, including Gravesite Plain, Scadu Altus, and Rauh Ruins. Players can find these fragments by exploring off the beaten path, often near Miquella’s Crosses or after defeating specific enemies. Once collected, fragments can be used at Sites of Grace to bolster the Scadutree Blessing, providing a permanent increase in damage dealt and negated.

Scadutree Fragment are extremely important collectibles that increase the Scadutree Blessing. The buff, which only works within the Land of Shadow, can significantly impact your chances when fighting the most difficult DLC bosses. Thanks to the markers on your map, you can easily find large numbers of fragments. More information about how they work can be found on the page What are Scadutree Fragments?.

Revered Spirit Ash

Revered Spirit Ashes are crucial items in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring, used to enhance the abilities of summoned spirits and the spectral steed, Torrent. These ashes are infused with potent spirituality and can be found in various locations across the Realm of Shadow, often in hidden or off-path areas. By collecting and consuming these ashes at Sites of Grace, players can bolster their Revered Spirit Ash Blessing, which increases the damage output and defensive capabilities of their spirits and Torrent, but only within the Realm of Shadow. There are a total of 25 Revered Spirit Ashes to discover, and upgrading this blessing can significantly improve gameplay in the DLC’s challenging environments.

The Revered Spirit Ashes marked on the map will help you find as many collectibles as possible, thanks to which you will increase the strength of your allies and your mount. For more information about Revered Spirit Ashes, check out the What are Revered Spirit Ashes? page.

Site of Grace

Sites of Grace in Elden Ring and its Shadow of the Erdtree DLC serve as crucial checkpoints where players can recover health, level up, and fast travel across the map. These locations are essential for navigating the vast and challenging world of The Lands Between and the Shadow Realm. In the base game, there are over 300 Sites of Grace, while the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC adds more than 100 additional sites across regions like Gravesite Plain, Scadu Altus, Abyssal Woods, Rauh Ruins, and Southern Shore. Interacting with these sites not only provides a safe haven but also allows players to apply Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ashes to enhance their abilities within the Shadow Realm.

We tell you where you can look for landmarks and fast travel points. Properly planning your trip based on the Sites of Grace located nearby will certainly make your exploration easier.

Boss

In the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring, players encounter a variety of formidable bosses scattered across the vast Realm of Shadow. These include both main bosses found in Legacy Dungeons and optional ones patrolling the open world. Notable bosses like the Blackgaol Knight and the Furnace Golem offer significant challenges and rewards, such as unique weapons and items. The DLC also features powerful Remembrance bosses, which drop items that can be exchanged for powerful weapons or spells. Exploring the Realm of Shadow thoroughly is crucial to discovering all the hidden bosses and their rewards, making the experience both challenging and rewarding for players.

We also have markers for various bosses. You will find there not only the most important story bosses, but also minor mini-bosses, who inhabit the Land of Shadow. Most of them have additional descriptions and a video showing the fight, which you can check by clicking on the appropriate tag. For more information about the bosses of Shadow of the Erdtree, see the chapter dedicated to them.

Furnace Golem

Furnace Golems are formidable enemies in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring, resembling large, flaming humanoid structures. They can be found in various locations across the Realm of Shadow, including Gravesite Plain, Charo’s Hidden Grave, Scorched Ruins, and Ruins of Unte. These golems are highly aggressive and can unleash powerful fire-based attacks, making them challenging to defeat. To overcome them, players often use Hefty Fire Pots or Hefty Furnace Pots, which can be thrown into the golem’s vulnerable opening on its back. Upon defeat, Furnace Golems drop valuable items such as Crystal Tears and Furnace Visages, which can be used for crafting and enhancing equipment.

A separate marker shows the places where you will encounter a new type of opponent – colossal Furnace Golems. For more information about what they are and how to fight them, see the guide page How to fight Furnace Golems?.

Map Fragment

In Shadow of the Erdtree, navigating the vast Realm of Shadow is significantly enhanced by collecting Map Fragments. These crucial items reveal previously obscured areas on your map, allowing for more efficient exploration and discovery of hidden secrets. There are five Map Fragments to find, each located in distinct regions: Gravesite Plains, Scadu Altus, Southern Shores, Ancient Ruins of Rauh, and Abyssal Woods. By uncovering these fragments, players can better chart their progress and uncover the full extent of the DLC’s expansive landscape, which includes new weapons, talismans, and powerful items hidden throughout the mysterious Realm of Shadow.

We show you where to find map fragments, thanks to which you can discover the main areas of the Shadow Realm. Having the part of the map you are exploring revealed makes it much easier, so finding these collectibles should be a priority.

Cookbook

In the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring, cookbooks play a crucial role in expanding the player’s crafting capabilities. These key items contain recipes for crafting ammunition and consumables, which are essential for survival in the challenging Realm of Shadow. There are numerous cookbooks scattered throughout the DLC, each offering unique crafting techniques. Players can find these cookbooks in various locations, including hidden areas and on corpses, and they are retained when progressing to New Game+. Utilizing these cookbooks requires a Crafting Kit, which can be purchased from specific merchants. By collecting and using these cookbooks, players can enhance their crafting repertoire and better equip themselves for the dangers of the Realm of Shadow6.

You will find out where the recipe books are hidden, thanks to which you will unlock new crafting items.

Spiritspring

Spiritsprings are crucial elements in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion for Elden Ring, allowing players to traverse the landscape with ease. These springs enable the use of Torrent to jump to higher areas, providing access to previously inaccessible locations. By utilizing Spiritsprings strategically, players can explore hidden paths and discover new items, bosses, and quests within the Realm of Shadow. Interactive maps, such as those available on Fextralife and Map Genie, highlight the locations of these Spiritsprings, making it easier for players to navigate and uncover the secrets of the Shadow of the Erdtree.

We indicate the locations of the Spiritsprings that launch you and your mount into the air, as well as the seals necessary to unlock some of the Spiritsprings. Thanks to properly located Spiritsprings, it is possible to skip certain specific parts of the game, as we explain on this page of the guide.

Ash of War

In the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring, players can discover and utilize Ashes of War, which are special items that allow you to change the Skills and Affinities of your weapons. These versatile tools can be applied to almost all weapons and shields, offering a wide range of combat options. The interactive maps available for the DLC provide detailed locations of Ashes of War, helping players to enhance their arsenal and adapt their playstyle to tackle the challenges within the Realm of Shadow.

Ashes of War is a very important type of collectibles that improves your hero’s equipment. Thanks to the markers on our map, you can easily locate the ash that will complement your build.

Weapons, armor, talismans

In the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring, players can discover a wide array of new and powerful items to enhance their gameplay experience. The DLC introduces eight new weapon types, each with unique weapon skills and requirements, allowing players to explore different combat styles. Additionally, new talismans are scattered throughout the Realm of Shadow, offering various benefits such as increased damage output or enhanced survivability. These items, combined with new armor sets and spells, provide players with a diverse set of tools to tackle the challenges of the DLC. Exploration is key, as these items are often hidden in unexpected locations, waiting to be uncovered by brave adventurers.

Staying on the topic of builds and equipment, you will find the location of all weapons, armor and talismans on the map. A lot of new items introduced in the expansion give you the opportunity to experiment even more boldly in search of the perfect character build.

Spells and incantations

In the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring, players can discover a wealth of powerful new spells, including both Sorceries and Incantations. These endgame powers are among the most potent in the game, offering players significant advantages in combat. Incantations, such as Watchful Spirit, Electrocharge, and Heal From Afar, require specific Faith and Arcane stats to cast and can be obtained by defeating major enemies, looting designated locations, or exchanging boss remembrances with Finger Reader Enia. Sorceries also play a crucial role, providing diverse magical abilities that can be uncovered through exploration and defeating formidable foes. These spells are essential for navigating the challenges of the Realm of Shadow, enhancing gameplay and strategy for those brave enough to delve into its mysteries.

There is also content for fans of magic and miracles. Thanks to our map, you can easily locate new spells and incantations.

Quest items

In the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion for Elden Ring, quest items play a crucial role in advancing through the story and enhancing gameplay. Key items include Scadutree Fragments, which increase damage endurance and output, and Revered Spirit Ashes, which boost the potency of spirit summons. These items are scattered throughout the Realm of Shadow, often hidden in secret locations or rewarded upon completing specific quests. Additionally, unique rewards such as Talismans, Armor Sets, and Ashes of War can be obtained by completing character questlines, each offering distinct benefits to enhance gameplay. Exploring the vast map and completing quests is essential to uncovering these valuable items and maximizing character potential.

There are also story items on the map – these can be, for example, various types of letters and notes with messages, or items necessary to solve puzzles. For more tips on the quests of specific characters, check out the dedicated chapter of the guide.

Legacy Dungeons and large locations

In Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, players can explore a variety of Legacy Dungeons and large locations, each offering unique challenges and experiences. The DLC introduces new Legacy Dungeons such as Belurat, Tower Settlement, Enir-Ilim, and Shadow Keep, which are integral to the expansion’s storyline and gameplay. These dungeons are part of a larger map that includes sprawling landscapes and perilous areas to discover. The Shadow of the Erdtree map is divided into several regions, each with its own set of secrets and dangers, providing a rich environment for exploration and combat.

We show extensive dungeons and the largest locations from the DLC, which include, among others: Castle Ensis and Shadow Keep. In these places you can solve puzzles, avoid traps and search for unique treasures.

Caves, ruins and catacombs

In the vast expanse of the Realm of Shadow, players can explore numerous caves, ruins, and catacombs, each filled with unique challenges and rewards. Notable locations include the Belurat Gaol, Rivermouth Cave, and Fog Rift Catacombs, which offer encounters with formidable bosses like the Demi-Human Swordmaster Onze and the Death Knight. The Darklight Catacombs and Bonny Gaol are also key areas, providing opportunities to uncover hidden items and face off against powerful enemies. These dungeons are part of a larger network of sites that players must navigate to fully experience the mysteries of the Shadow of the Erdtree.

What are the most hidden secrets in the Shadow of the Erdtree map

The Shadow of the Erdtree map in Elden Ring is filled with hidden secrets and areas that can be easily missed. Here are some of the most concealed secrets:

1. Hidden Entrance to Hinterland:

   • Located near the Shadow Keep Back Gate Site of Grace, a statue of Marika can be interacted with using the “O, Mother” gesture, revealing a hidden path to the Hinterland. This area includes the Shaman Village, which is rich in lore and offers unique items like the Golden Braid Talisman and the Minor Erdtree Faith Spell.

2. Sunken Chapel:

   • Found in the flooded Church District of the Shadow Keep, players can drain the water to access this chapel. It contains powerful Tree Spirits, giant crabs, and valuable loot such as the Iris of Occultation and a Scadutree Fragment.

3. Specimen Storehouse Loft:

   • This hidden area can be accessed by exploring the Specimen Storehouse thoroughly. It contains items crucial for advancing NPC quests, like the Secret Rite Scroll.

4. Coffin Teleporter to Ruins of Unte and Darklight Catacombs:

   • A hidden illusory wall in the Shadow Keep leads to a coffin that transports players to these secret areas. The Ruins of Unte require waking a Furnace Golem to access, while the Darklight Catacombs offer the Death Knight Set and Viridian Amber Medallion +3.

5. Shaman Village:

   • This peaceful, lore-rich area is hidden behind a secret door in the Hinterland. It offers unique items and is believed to be connected to Marika’s origins.

What are the most difficult-to-find areas in the Shadow Keep

The Shadow Keep in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC contains several difficult-to-find areas that can be easily overlooked. Here are some of the most challenging ones to discover:

1. Sunken Chapel:

   • Located in the flooded Church District, accessing this area requires finding a mechanism to drain the water. Once accessible, it contains powerful Tree Spirits and valuable loot like the Iris of Occultation and a Scadutree Fragment.

2. Specimen Storehouse Loft:

   • This hidden area is reached by navigating through the Specimen Storehouse. Players must climb a ladder and explore the upper sections to find unique items and a Site of Grace.

3. Path to Abyssal Woods:

   • To reach the Abyssal Woods, players must navigate through a secret section of Shadow Keep, involving a hidden ladder, a waterfall, and a teleporting coffin. This path also requires clearing the Darklight Catacombs3.

4. Illusory Walls and Hidden Passages:

   • Shadow Keep contains illusory walls and hidden passages that can lead to mandatory zones or secret areas. These are often easy to miss without careful exploration.

5. Darklight Catacombs:

   • Accessible via a coffin in Shadow Keep, these catacombs are challenging to navigate and contain valuable items like the Death Knight Set and Viridian Amber Medallion +3.