Here’s how to reach the Deeproot Depths beneath the Erdtree
Wondering how to reach the Deeproot Depths in Elden Ring?Deeproot Depths is one of several underground regions inElden Ringwhich won’t show up on the map until you get there and unlock itsmap fragment. It’s a pretty dangerous area (not that this sets it apart from other areas of the game), filled with Giant Ants and a couple of unique mid-to-late-game bosses.
If you’re struggling to figure outhow to get to Deeproot Depths in Elden Ring, follow this guide and you’ll learn everything you need to know aboutboth methodsof getting to this hidden region deep below the Erdtree.
How to get to Deeproot Depths in Elden Ring
There are two ways to reach Deeproot Depthsin Elden Ring. The easiest way is to beat theValiant GargoylesinSiofra Aqueduct, and then climb into the coffin at the end of the boss arena. The harder method is to reach the deepest part of theSubterranean Shunning-GroundsbeneathLeyndell, and use the hidden path to reach an otherwise inaccessible area of Deeproot Depths.
Let’s go over both paths below.
The main pathway to Deeproot Depths lies at the end of Siofra River and the Siofra Aqueduct. Here are the full step-by-step instructions for how to use this path down to the Deeproot Depths:
Though it is technically part of Siofra River, you can only access Siofra Aqueduct fromNokronitself, which means you first need to defeatGeneral Radahnand progress through Nokron via the Starfall Crater in Limgrave. Starfall Crater appears the moment Radahn is slain; you can find it south of the Mistwoods and west of Fort Haight in Limgrave.
At the very end of Nokron and Night’s Sacred Ground is Siofra Aqueduct, a fairly small area with a large boss arena at the end containing the horribly challenging Valiant Gargoyles.
Beat these two bosses, and then interact with the coffin at the far end of the boss arena. Your character will climb inside the coffin, and it will begin to transport you straight to the Great Waterfall CrestSite Of Gracein the Deeproot Depths.
The alternative method of reaching Deeproot Depths becomes available quite a bit later in the game. Beneath the capital of Leyndell is the sprawling Subterranean Shunning-Grounds. Behind two (yes,two) very well-hidden secret doorways is a tunnel that leads directly into Deeproot Depths.
Here’s exactly how to get to Deeproot Depths via Leyndell:
This is definitely not the recommended main route to Deeproot Depths, and it’s likely that, without the use of guides, most players won’t even discover this route in their first playthrough. But following this path does allow you to emerge in an otherwise completely inaccessible area of Deeproot Depths containing several high-level Runes for your trouble.
From there, you can follow the branches down to the Deeproot Depths starting point at the Great Waterfall Crest Site Of Grace.
That wraps up this guide on how to reach the Deeproot Depths in Elden Ring. To prep for this journey and the destination itself, why not check out our guides on thebest weapons,best builds,best armor sets, andbest spellsin Elden Ring? You can also check out ourElden Ring area orderguide to see where the Deeproot Depths fit into the larger region progression.
