For a full rundown of the Dragon Communion Priestess questline inElden Ring, see below.

It also guards entrance to the secretCharo’s Hidden Graveregion, otherwise inaccessible via theCerulean Coast.

Above is a map showing the exact route to take to get to the dungeon and the altar beyond.

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree image of the Tarnished posing after consuming the Dragon Priestess Heart.

The Ancient Dragon-Man is weak against Physical and Lightning damage and strong against Fire and Holy.

Upon defeat, he drops 130,000 Runes and theDragon-Hunter’s Great Katana.

The altar is a simple trip south along the main road in the Jagged Peak.

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree map image showing the route from the Castle Front to the Dragon’s Pit and the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion.

Here, you’ve got the option to receive Dragon CommunionIncantationsin return for Dragon Hearts.

This is also where you’ll first meet the Dragon Communion Priestess, a follower of the Dragonlord Placidusax.

She will inform you that the boss of the region, Bayle The Dread, needs to die.

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree screenshot of the Dragon Communion Priestess blessing the Tarnished.

Doing so will drastically change your quest rewards so we recommend checking out thequest rewardssection on this page first.

If you give her the concoction, wait two in-game days to speak to her again.

Otherwise, make your way up the Jagged Peak Summit to continue the quest.

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree map image showing the route you can take from the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion to the top of the Jagged Peak.

This is a reusable item but requires the Tarnished to be unarmored to work.

See the above map image for reference.

See our guide to allpainting locationsfor more information.

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree map image showing where to get the Rock Heart item in-game.

He’s weak to Pierce damage and strong against almost everything else, including all elements and status effects.

This means any pop in of bow, spear or thrusting sword is preferable.

Whale on him enough and it’s possible to stun him.

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree screenshot of the Tarnished in combat with Bayle The Dread, an optional boss.

Once this happens, turn off your lock on and run to his head to perform a critical hit.

This heart is a reusable item that can buff Dragon Cult Incantations for 60 seconds.

To remove the Dragon form, you oughta be defeated and respawn.

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree screenshot of the Dragon Communion Priestess NPC standing in front of the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion.

That rounds up our guide on the Dragon Communion Priestess quest in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree.