All dungeon locations in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree
Here is how to get to each and every dungeon in Shadow Of The Erdtree
Looking for all dungeon locations in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree? Like in the Elden Ring base game, Shadow Of The Erdtree offers optional dungeons for players to complete in return for unique rewards like weapons, Spirit Ashes and more.
Shadow Of The Erdtree has 15 optional dungeons in total with different optional bosses. This includes four Nameless Mausoleums scattered across the Land of Shadow. For a rundown of each dungeon location and the steps needed to get there, read on.
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The following map depicts all dungeon locations in Shadow Of The Erdtree. Below, we've gone into further detail on each dungeon, with key rewards highlighted as well as instructions on how to get to the area it is located in.
We've listed the dungeons in rough order of location difficulty as a guide to help you as you progress.
1. Western Nameless Mausoleum
- Boss: Blackgaol Knight.
- Boss reward: Solitude Armor set, Greasword of Solitude, 70,000 Runes.
The Western Nameless Mausoleum is located within the starting Gravesite Plain area, northwest of the Scorched Ruins (the first major structure you're likely to come across). As such, it can be accessed as soon as you enter the DLC.
Like the other Mausoleums on this list, you can go straight in to fight the boss without any dungeon puzzles or additional enemies. It also doesn't have its own Site Of Grace nor the ability for you to summon a Spirit Ash, but it does have a Statue of Marika nearby as a respawn point. If the boss within, the Blackgaol Knight, is giving you trouble, remember that he is strong against Sleep and Madness effects but weak against Lightning damage. He can also be parried, which leaves him open to a huge critical hit chance.
See our guide to beating the Blackgaol Knight for more tips and tricks.
2. Belurat Gaol
- Key items: Greater Potentate's Cookbook (11), Greatjar Helm.
- Boss: Demi-Human Swordmaster Onze.
- Boss reward: Demi-Human Swordsman Yosh Spirit Ashes, 80,000 Runes.
The next dungeon you're likely to encounter on this list is the Belurat Gaol, located on the outskirts of the Belurat, Tower Settlement (the first major legacy dungeon of the DLC).
To access the gaol, travel across the northwestern road from the Three-Path Cross Site Of Grace. Once you reach the Greatbridge, North Site Of Grace, travel directly west across the lake. You'll know you're near the cave opening when you pass hundreds of broken cages littering the grass nearby. Look out for the Ghostflame Dragon boss patrolling the area and guarding the Great Katana nearby. We have a full walkthrough of the Belurat Gaol if you need help getting to the boss.
The boss of this dungeon is a Demi-Human that should be fairly easy to take on. Onze is weak against Slash, Fire, Poison and Scarlet Rot build-up. Once defeated, he will drop the Demi-Human Swordsman Yosh Spirit Ashes and 80,000 Runes.
3. Fog Rift Catacombs
- Key items: Black Knight Commander Andreas, Ancient Dragon Knight's Cookbook (1), Stone-Sheathed Sword.
- Boss: Death Knight.
- Boss reward: Death Knight's Twin Axes, Crimson Amber Medallion +3, 110,000 Runes.
The Fog Rift Catacombs are also fairly easy to locate early on in a Shadow Of The Erdtree playthrough. From outside Castle Ensis at the Castle Front Site Or Grace, travel slightly north (or left of the main stairs) and drop down to the valley below.
Continue up the path north, past the large scaffolding housing several Messmer Soldiers. It will start to get foggy, but if you follow the path and use the gravestones to guide you, you'll eventually come to the dungeon entrance highlighted by two torches. Watch out for the Imp enemies who are hiding within the fog.
Inside the dungeon, you'll need to work your way down and do a bit of light platforming across spiked trap ceilings to reach the boss, the Death Knight. We have a full walkthrough of the Fog Rift Catacombs for more information on taking the dungeon and its boss on. Essentially, the Death Knight is weak to Holy damage and almost completely immune to blood loss buildup.
4. Ruined Forge Lava Intake
- Key items: Greater Potentate's Cookbook (13), Smithscript Dagger.
- Dungeon reward: Anvil Hammer, Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.
To get to the Ruined Forge Lava Intake, take the main eastern road from the Castle Front Site Of Grace outside Castle Ensis. When the path curves uphill, walk downhill to the south instead. Travel along the valley, past the Messmer Soldier's barriers and along the dirt path around the trolls battling the rest of the soldiers.
You'll see a wall up ahead with several large torches. Head inside the hole in the wall to access the dungeon. Inside, you'll need to work your way through the dungeon and reach the lever to raise the large main pipe. There is no end boss here, but several tough Golem Smith enemies.
Your rewards will be on an altar to the side of the pipe. For more information, see our Ruined Forge Lava Intake walkthrough.
5. Rivermouth Cave
- Boss: Chief Bloodfiend.
- Boss reward: 80,000 Runes, Bloodfiend Hexer's Ashes.
The Rivermouth Cave is initially a wolf's den that, when descended into, leads into a subterranean cavern full of worshipping Bloodfiends. To get to the Rivermouth Cave, you must travel from Castle Ensis to the lake below.
Take the eastern road from the Castle Front Site Of Grace and approach the cliffside where there will be a Messmer Soldier looking out on the view. Platform down the cliffside here, using the rocks as support.
When you're at the base of the cliff, head through the cave opening guarded by the large poisonous pink flower. Follow the cave through to discover the Ellac River Cave Site Of Grace. Exit the cave and head northwest under the Ellac Greatbridge (look out for the Ulcerated Tree Spirit boss).
Follow the water and keep heading northwest past the many flies. The cave will be up ahead. Inside is a fairly straightforward and short dungeon where you will face the Chief Bloodfiend boss. He is strong against Blood loss and Fire but weak against Frost, Scarlet Rot, Poison and Slash attacks.
6. Ruined Forge of Starfell Past
- Key items: Smithscript Spear, Smithscript Cirque, Smithing Talisman.
- Dungeon reward: Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword, Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.
The Ruined Forge of Starfell Past is located within Scadu Altus, southwest along the main road from the Highroad Cross Site Of Grace. To access the dungeon and the Scadu Altus region in general, you need to either complete your way through Castle Ensis and defeat the boss therein or take the route from the Fort of Reprimand southeast from the castle (ride up both Spiritsprings from the eastern path).
As it is another Forge, there is no end boss to this dungeon, but it will be littered with Golem Smiths. The key aim of this dungeon is to locate the various levers which will raise the doors in the dungeon. Once you have raised the door in the main room, take an immediate right and use the hidden lever to raise it again. Jump on top of the door as it starts to ascend and it will take you to the platform where the altar and dungeon rewards lie.
7. Bonny Gaol
- Key items: Night armor set, Shield of Night, Stalwart Horn Charm +2.
- Boss: Curseblade Labirith.
- Boss reward: 100,000 Runes, Curseblade Meera Spirit Ashes.
Bonny Gaol is located across a bridge to the south of Bonny Village. From the Bonny Village Site Of Grace, travel down to the south and go across the wooden greatbridge. Continue forward past the empty cages that mark the entrance into the gaol (watch out for the giant scorpions guarding outside).
If you have yet to access Bonny Village, you must go through the Moorth Ruins in Scadu Altus and follow them around until you encounter a ladder. Going up the ladder will result in you exiting via the Bonny Village well. From here, you can access the eastern region of Scadu Altus, the church District and the Cathedral of Manus Metyr.
Inside Bonny Gaol you'll encounter more Living Jar enemies and the Curseblade Labirith boss. This boss is fast but not too difficult to take down if you remember he is weak against Slash attacks and Sleep buildup. See our Bonny Gaol walkthrough for more tips and tricks about this dungeon.
8. Southern Nameless Mausoleum
- Boss: Dancer of Ranah.
- Boss reward: 80,000 Runes, Dancing Blade of Ranah, Dancer's armor set.
The next Nameless Mausoleum to visit on this list is located on the island off the western Cerulean Coast. To access the area, you'll need to enter a hidden passage which will take you underground and onto the island.
From the Cerulean Coast West Site Of Grace, travel south and follow the coastline around. You'll see a bunch of Shadow enemies praying and crying over a funeral mound of headstones. Walk off the cliff edge opposite them to the level below. Here, there will be a fissure in the ground that you can platform down.
Once you're at the bottom of the fissure, make your way through the cave southwest. Upon exiting the cave, you'll be on the island where the Southern Nameless Mausoleum is located. You can also access this cave and the entryway into the island via a cave opposite a large shipwreck east of the Cerulean Coast West Site Of Grace.
As with the other Mausoleums, you won't be able to summon a Spirit Ash once inside. The boss is the Dancer of Ranah, who is exceptionally quick, but vulnerable to Strike and Pierce damage and can be parried for a potential critical hit.
9. Taylew's Ruined Forge
- Key items: Smithscript Axe, Smithscript Greathammer, Smithscript Shield, Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone x2, Taylew the Golem Smith Spirit Ash.
Taylew's Ruined Forge is located at the Rauh Base, almost directly north of the Ancient Ruins Base Site of Grace. You'll know you're in the right place when you see a bunch of demi-humans mining outside of a large structure with lit torches.
To get to Rauh Base, you need to enter a secret cave in Scadu Altus. From Moorth Ruins, travel northeast towards a bunch of glowing worms in a pool. Travel past these and a statue of Marika to a cave opening. Go through the cave and you should find yourself in a poisonous pond decorated with numerous Gravebirds.
From here, go past the Gravebirds and travel around the water northeast until you come to a cliff edge. Continue forwards and you'll be at Rauh Base. Now, travel forwards to discover the Ancient Ruins Base Site Of Grace.
We have a full walkthrough of Taylew's Ruined Forge here, but essentially, you need to access the hidden Altar of the Forge by pulling levers and raising the main pipe.
10. Scorpion River Catacombs
- Key items: Lizard Greatsword, Knight's Lightning Spear, Black Knight Captain Huw Spirit Ashes, Ancient Dragon Knight's Cookbook (2).
- Boss: Death Knight.
- Boss reward: 130,000 Runes, Death Knight's Longhaft Axe, Cerulean Amber Medallion +3.
The Scorpion River Catacombs are located within the northwest region of Rauh Base. See our above entry on how to access the Rauh Base region. From the Ancient Ruins Base Site of Grace, travel directly southwest past the various armoured giants, the Map Fragment pillar, and into the Temple Town Ruins. This is a structure populated by Shadows and water.
From the Temple Town Ruins Site Of Grace, simply follow the river north and around. Take caution as you pass the Kindred Of Rot enemies and the flying scorpions. Eventually, you will start to see stone coffins and various Vulgar Militiamen. Complete the journey around the lake and you'll come to the dungeon entrance.
Inside the Scorpion River Catacombs, you'll need to fight yet another Death Knight. This one is much like the last and will drop the Death Knight's Longhaft Axe and Cerulean Amber Medallion +3. The main danger of these catacombs is the various Basilisk enemies that inflict Death Blight (which can instantly kill). We recommend stocking up on Rejuvenating Boluses to combat this unless you have access to the Order Healing or Law of Regression Incantations.
11. Northern Nameless Mausoleum
- Boss: Red Bear.
- Boss reward: 80,000 Runes, Red Bear's Claw, Iron Rivet armor set.
Whilst we're at Rauh Base, now is the perfect time to visit the Northern Nameless Mausoleum. This Mausoleum is located on a high platform above Rauh Base, accessible via two consecutive Spiritsprings (one of which is sealed).
From the Temple Town Ruins in Rauh Base, travel directly east to the nearby cliffside. Here, you will find a locked Spiritspring. To unlock it you need to attack the Spiritstone indicated on the map. Once the stone is broken, you'll be free to ride two Spiritsprings one after another to the platform above.
Inside the Mausoleum, you'll face Red Bear who is exceptionally fast and can deal Bleed buildup damage. Although strong against Holy, Bleed and Frost he is vulnerable to Lightning damage.
12. Dragon's Pit
- Key items: Dragon Heart, Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone x1.
- Boss: Ancient Dragon-Man.
- Boss reward: 130,000 Runes, Dragon-Hunter's Great Katana.
Although the Dragon's Pit can be accessed fairly quickly, it is usually best left until later in your DLC playthrough as it effectively acts as the gateway into the Jagged Peak region. This is a high-level area bustling with Dragons and Drakes.
You'll need to visit this region, however, if you're looking to complete Igon and the Dragon Communion Priestess' questlines. To access the Dragon's Pit, simply take the southeastern road from the Castle Front Site Of Grace outside Castle Ensis in the Gravesite Plain.
Travel along this main road until you come across the Pillar Path Waypoint Site Of Grace (this is also where you will meet Igon if you haven't already). Instead of continuing up the main road to the Gravebirds, travel westwards along the dirt path (you should be able to see the forge ruins in the distance). Continue up this dirt path all the way around and you'll come to the dungeon entrance, indicated by a broken dragon statue and fire.
On this road, you'll also encounter the invasion form of the Ancient Dragon-Man. You'll need to defeat this as well as the real thing at the end of this dungeon. See our Dragon's Pit walkthrough for more information.
13. Lamenter's Gaol
- Key items: Call of Tibia, Prattling Pate 'Lamentation', Clarifying Horn Charm +2, Lamenting Visage.
- Boss: Lamenter.
- Boss reward: 160,000 Runes, Lamenter's Mask.
Although the Lamenter's Gaol is within the Gravesite Plain, it is only accessible via Charo's Hidden Grave. This, in turn, is only accessible by travelling through the Dragon's Pit and into the Jagged Peak.
From the first Jagged Peak Site Of Grace outside the Dragon's Pit exit, travel along the southern road to the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion. Essentially, you need to climb across the body of the giant dead dragon to gain access to the Hidden Grave region. Aim to cross his foot and ankle southwest; this will take you to a ledge. Jump from this ledge and you'll end up in a grove filled with red flowers and ponds.
From the Charo's Hidden Grave Site Of Grace, travel forward northwest (watching out for the Death Rite Bird boss) and follow the river west. Drop down two waterfalls and you'll receive the message that you're now in the Gravesite Plain. Continue forward, past the scattered cages that mark the dungeons entrance.
Inside Lamenter's Gaol, you'll need to make your way down the dungeon to face the Lamenter boss. He isn't too dangerous, but does have the power to summon multiple copies of himself, which can be tricky. Once you locate the true Lamenter, he is weak against Lightning and Physical damage and strong against Holy, Fire and Magic.
14. Eastern Nameless Mausoleum
- Boss: Rakshasa.
- Boss reward: Rakshasa's armor set, Rakshasa's Great Katana, 90,000 Runes.
The Eastern Nameless Mausoleum can only be accessed by travelling through the secret Shadow Keep Passage to the Ruins of Unte. Located east of the Recluses' River Downstream Site Of Grace and north of the Darklight Catacombs, this region of Shadow Of The Erdtree is called 'the depths'.
If you have yet to discover this region, you must travel to The Shadow Keep in Scadu Altus and advance through the area until you reach the grand staircase foyer area that leads to the large Specimen Storehouse lift. Take the ladder right of the staircase to the lower water level of the keep.
From here, enter the archway concealed by a waterfall and hit the wall to the right of the red painting to reveal a hidden passage. Within here, climb inside the stone coffin to be taken to the depths below. Now, follow the river down until you pass both the Ruins of Unte and discover the Recluses' River Downstream Site Of Grace.
From this Site Of Grace, walk east to the cliff edge and you'll see a bunch of stone platforms. Climb down until you hit the waterfall below. Instead of continuing down the stone platforms, turn north and follow the river around until you see the Mausoleum.
Inside the Mausoleum, Rakshasa awaits. He is especially vulnerable after a parry and against Lightning damage. Once defeated, you'll get one of the best katanas in the DLC, Rakshasa's Great Katana.
15. Darklight Catacombs
- Key items: Bigmouth Imp Ashes, Death Knight armor set, Viridian Amber Medallion +3.
- Boss: Jori, Elder Inquisitor.
- Boss reward: 260,000 Runes, Barbed Staff-Spear.
The Darklight Catacombs are also located in the depths. From the Recluses' River Downstream Site Of Grace travel down the stone platforms over the eastern cliffedge. This time, take them all the way down past the waterfall and onto the lower level. Walk towards the next waterfall to the southeast and you'll see another row of platforms. Take these down and then walk directly east. There will be a few Vulgar Militiamen to watch out for but if you follow the two blue lights you should get to the dungeon entrance.
The key thing to understand about the Darklight Catacombs is that you must light four torches (via four separate levers) to restore power to the area and advance to the boss. The boss in question is Jori, Elder Inquisitor who can be a bit tricky due to his inclination of summoning more enemies to the battle. Try to take him out quickly and remember he is weak against Slash and Fire damage.
Crucially, after completing the Darklight Catacombs, you'll gain entry into a secret region in the Land of Shadow, the Abyssal Woods. See our full rundown of the Darklight Catacombs and the Abyssal Woods for more information.
That rounds up our guide on all dungeon locations in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree. For more Elden Ring tips and tricks, check out our guide to the best early weapons in Shadow Of The Erdtree to get you started. Or, if you're further along in the DLC, see our best weapons guide that goes through the best of the bunch. Be sure to also check out our Map Fragment locations guide to help you access and uncover every region in the DLC and see our boss locations guide so you won't miss a single one.