Here’s the Abyssal Woods location in Elden Ring and a walkthrough of the key locations within
Wondering how to get to the Abyssal Woods in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree?Possibly the scariest and most intimidating area in the entireShadow Of The ErdtreeDLC is the Abyssal Woods region, a dark, madness-dominated forest filled with enemies that, for the first time in the history ofElden Ring, simply cannot be beaten. A place whereTorrentis too scared to assist you, and you must make your way on foot. Intrigued yet?
The path to reach the Abyssal Woods is both well-hidden and extremely convoluted, so if you’re having trouble making your way there, don’t feel bad - so is half the Elden Ring playerbase. Below, we’ll make the job easy for you with our walkthrough of how to get to the Abyssal Woods in Shadow Of The Erdtree, so you can at long last pick up that finalmap fragment. We’ve also included anAbyssal Woods walkthroughof key locations like Midra’s Mance, the Church Ruins and where to pick up theAged One’s Exultation Talisman, so you don’t miss anything important.
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Where are the Abyssal Woods in Elden Ring?
The Abyssal Woods are located to the east of the Gravesite Plain and south of Scadu Altus.To enter the Abyssal Woods, you must pass through the Darklight Catacombsin Recluses' River, and defeat thebossthere:Jori, Elder Inquisitor. Once thisbossis defeated, you can exit through the other side of the Darklight Catacombsdungeonand emerge in the Abyssal Woods.
If you’re not sure where the Darklight Catacombs are, we’ll guide you to its exact location below. Once you’re there, the dungeon involves turning several pitch black areas light again using levers. Otherwise, it’s a fairly straightforward dungeon until the end, when you’ll face a pretty challenging boss: Jori, Elder Inquisitor, who makes liberal use of summons and teleports to keep you from attacking him head-on.
However, once you defeat Jori, you can follow the path ahead out of the Darklight Catacombs and into the Abyssal Woods, where the firstSite Of Grace- theForsaken Graveyard- will be waiting.
The Darklight Catacombs are found at the very southern end of the Recluses' River which cuts through Scadu Altus. To reach it, you must use a secret passage in theShadow Keepwhich allows you to reach theCastle Watering HoleSite Of Grace, and head south down the river from there.
This secret passage in the Shadow Keep is located just below the steps in front of theSpecimen Storehousetower. This area is a foyer of sorts, filled with Vulgar Militiamen and funeral boats. You’ll get here by following the main route through The Shadow Keep, or by going through the large double doors to the right of theMain Gate Plaza Site Of Graceif you have already unlocked the shortcut here. At the base of the steps leading to the Messmer Knight on the bridge, turn right, and go down the ladder on the left-hand side just after the second boat.
Go through the doorway hidden behind the waterfall next to you, and descend the ladder. Once you get to the room with the painting, turn right and attack the wall to reveal a secret passagewithinthe secret passage. Thanks for that, FromSoftware.
At the end of this passage, interact with thestone coffinto get inside it. This will transport you to theCastle Watering HoleSite Of Grace, just a stone’s throw away from theRuins of Unte(which is worth a visit if you wish to obtain either the Sword of Night or Sword of Darkness). From there, head south and follow the river all the way south. Just past theRecluses' River DownstreamSite Of Grace, you can use the platforms jutting out from the cliffside to parkour down to the lake below which is guarded by twoHippopotamusenemies.
At the far end of the lake, by the waterfall, you can parkour down another section of platforms in the cliff wall to reach the area below. Once you’re down there, turn left and hug the cliff wall you just descended, and you’ll soon see the entrance to theDarklight Catacombswhich bridges Scadu Altus and the Abyssal Woods.
We have an entireDarklight Catacombs walkthroughbut essentially, to get through the dungeon you must restore four lights by pulling four separate levers on different levels of the dungeon. As you progress downwards to Jori, watch out for the various Bigmouth Imps that block your way.
Once you defeat Jori, you’ll be left rather unceremoniously in the Abyssal Woods. This region is as dark as you might expect and filled withAging Untouchables, seemingly invincible enemies that kill quickly and viciously. Although, there is a way to parry them for a uniqueTalisman(more on this below). These following areas are the main ones of note to discover within the Abyssal Woods.
First and foremost, you’ll want to collect the Abyssal Woods Map Fragment to make traversal a little easier on yourself. The fragment is located at theChurch Ruins, an area you can find by following these steps from the initial area you fought Jori:
Aging Untouchables are the bane of this land. They are seemingly invincible, will quickly inflict Madness buildup until you die, and will teleport to any sound. The safest way to travel in the Abyssal Woods (especially without Torrent) is by sneaking, using the yellow grass as coverage. It is possible, however, to kill these beasts and acquire a unique Talisman as a reward.
If you want to get theAged One’s ExultationTalisman, there is an Aging Untouchable near the Church Ruins you must target. Travel west along the main path from the Church Ruins. The first enemy you see will be the one to target. Parry its attack perfectly, and you’ll be able to damage it enough to kill it and pick up the Talisman. All other Aging Untouchables drop Swollen Grapes and a few Runes so it’s recommended you sneak the rest of the way through the region.
The Aged One’s Exultation Talisman can increase your attack power when Madness status buildup is nearby. As you can imagine, this will be pretty handy in the upcoming fight against the region’s boss.
TheRemembranceboss of this region is Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame. Midra is located inMidra’s Manse, a large structure to the southwest of the Abyssal Woods and one of the few areas really worth exploring. To get therefrom the Woodland TrailSite Of Grace, follow these steps:
Now, you should be ready to explore the Manse and take on Midra. He is located just beyond the Second Floor Chamber Site Of Grace which means you’ll naturally need to make your way up the levels of the mansion. Once defeated he will drop 410,000 Runes and the Remembrance of the Lord of Frenzied Flame.
That’s all you need to know in order to at long last reach the Abyssal Woods region in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree. We highly recommend you stock up on yourScadutree FragmentsandRevered Spirit Ashesbefore you attempt to take on the Abyssal Woods, because this place is not for the faint of heart. If you’re struggling to fill in the rest of the map, check out our similar guide on how to reach theCerulean Coast, theCathedral Of Manus Metyr, and theHinterland.
