Shadow Of The Erdtree has15 optional dungeonsin total with different optional bosses.
This includes fourNameless Mausoleumsscattered across the Land of Shadow.
For a rundown of each dungeon location and the steps needed to get there, read on.
As such, it can be accessed as soon as you enter the DLC.
He can also be parried, which leaves him open to a huge critical hit chance.
See our guide to beating theBlackgaol Knightfor more tips and tricks.
To reach 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.
Look out for the Ghostflame Dragon boss patrolling the area and guarding theGreat Katananearby.
We have a full walkthrough of theBelurat Gaolif 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 andScarlet Rotbuild-up.
Once defeated, he will drop the Demi-Human Swordsman Yosh Spirit Ashes and 80,000 Runes.
Continue up the path north, past the large scaffolding housing several Messmer Soldiers.
Watch out for the Imp enemies who are hiding within the fog.
We have a full walkthrough of theFog Rift Catacombsfor 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.
When the path curves uphill, walk downhill to the south instead.
You’ll see a wall up ahead with several large torches.
Head inside the hole in the wall to jump into the dungeon.
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 ourRuined Forge Lava Intakewalkthrough.
To get to the Rivermouth Cave, you musttravel from Castle Ensis to the lake below.
Platform down the cliffside here, using the rocks as support.
Bonny Gaol
Bonny Gaol is located across abridge to the south of Bonny Village.
From the Bonny Village Site Of Grace, travel down to the south and go across the wooden greatbridge.
Going up the ladder will result in you exiting via the Bonny Village well.
Inside Bonny Gaol you’ll encounter more Living Jar enemies and the Curseblade Labirith boss.
See ourBonny Gaol walkthroughfor more tips and tricks about this dungeon.
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’re able to 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.
As with the other Mausoleums, you won’t be able to summon a Spirit Ash once inside.
To get to Rauh Base, it’s crucial that you 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.
Continue forwards and you’ll be at Rauh Base.
Now, travel forwards to discover the Ancient Ruins Base Site Of Grace.
Scorpion River Catacombs
The Scorpion River Catacombs are located within thenorthwest region of Rauh Base.
See our above entry on how to jump into the Rauh Base region.
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.
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 oughta attack the Spiritstone indicated on the map.
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.
This is a high-level area bustling with Dragons and Drakes.
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 ourDragon’s Pit walkthroughfor more information.
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.
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.
Take the ladder right of the staircase to the lower water level of the keep.
Within here, climb inside the stone coffin to be taken to the depths below.
Climb down until you hit the waterfall below.
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.
Darklight Catacombs
The Darklight Catacombs are alsolocated 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.
give a shot to take him out quickly and remember he is weak against Slash and Fire damage.
See our full rundown of theDarklight Catacombsand theAbyssal Woodsfor more information.
That rounds up our guide on all dungeon locations in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree.
