Exploring the vast Realm of Shadow in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC can be daunting without a proper map. This guide will help players locate all five map fragments in Shadow of the Erdtree quickly and efficiently.
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All Map Fragment Locations in Shadow of the Erdtree
Just like in the base game, players start their journey through the Realm of Shadow with a mostly blank map. Collecting map fragments is crucial for navigation and understanding the layout of this new area. Each fragment reveals a specific region and area, making exploration much easier.
Here are all the map fragment locations in Shadow of the Erdtree DLC:
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Gravesite Plain Map Fragment
Head northeast from the Shadow Realm entrance. The fragment is located near a stele on the road just before reaching the Scorched Ruins.
Southern Shore Map Fragment
This fragment is in the southwest region known as the Cerulean Coast. To reach it:
- Head to Castlefront Site of Grace (near Castle Ensis)
- Head south past Messmer Soldiers and through poison fields
- Find a cave entrance behind a Giant Poison Plant
- Navigate the Ellac River and waterfalls
- Avoid the Furnace Golem and enter the Cerulean Coast
- Locate the fragment south of a Ghostflame Dragon ambush point
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Scadu Altus Map Fragment
There are two ways to access this fragment:
- Fight through Castle Ensis and defeat Rellana
- Bypass the castle using a Spiritspring near the southern cliffs
Once in Scadu Altus, head north along the main road. The fragment is near a Black Knight on horseback close to a Messmer Soldier Camp.
Ancient Ruins of Rauh Map Fragment
This fragment is located at Rauh Base below the main ruins:
- From Scadu Altus, ride north to a pond with blue worm creatures
- Enter a small cave used by Perfumers
- Cross a poison field with Gravebirds
- Take a large tunnel under Shadow Keep's main entrance
- Follow the valley southwest past two Guardian Golems
- Find the fragment before entering Temple Town Ruins
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Abyssal Woods Map Fragment
This is the most complex fragment to reach:
- Enter Shadow Keep in Scadu Altus
- Defeat the Golden Hippopotamus at the keep's main gate
- Find a hidden area in the keep's inner moat
- Reveal an illusory wall near a painting and use a stone coffin
- Navigate through flooded ruins and down a series of waterfalls
- Enter and complete the Darklight Catacombs
- Defeat Jori the Inquisitor to access Abyssal Woods
- Travel south from Forsaken Graveyard following signs to Church Ruins
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Summary
Fragment Name | Location | Nearby Landmarks |
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Gravesite Plain | Northeast of entrance | Near Scorched Ruins |
Scadu Altus | Northeast of Highroad Cross | Before soldier encampment |
Ancient Ruins of Rauh | Northeast of Moorth Ruins | Outside Temple Town Ruins |
Southern Shore | South of Ellac Greatbridge | Near Cerulean Coast Cross |
Abyssal Woods | South of Shadow Keep | Outside Abandoned Church |
Collecting all five map fragments will greatly enhance the Shadow of the Erdtree experience, helping you find all the bosses to slay. Happy exploring, Tarnished!
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