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Elden Ringis an open-world RPG where players take control of theTarnishedas they explore the massive areas in the game.Interacting with the withered arminMohgwyn Palacetransports the player to the DLC. Similarly to the base game, there are several Churches to be found throughout the different areas in theRealm of Shadow.
These landmarks not only have significant value in terms of lore, but also have items and armor sets that players can acquire from these locations. This guide includes a step-by-step walkthrough for the locations of the four Churches added inShadow of the Erdtreeand what players can find once they reach them.
How To Get To the Church Of Benediction
After making your way to theMain Gate CrossSite of Grace nearBelurat Tower Settlement, summon your Spectral Steed and ride southeast, following the path along the mountainside. Soon, you will reach theCliffroad TerminusSite of Grace, and next to it should beProspect Town.
Head southeast past the numerousBloodfiends, and you will reach what looks like the end of the path. However, there is a path next to the wall in the south direction. Follow along this wall to reach a hole in the mountain leading to aCursebladeenemy that will ambush you. Dealing with this enemy from afar is recommended, as it can deal a lot of damage and has a flurry of close-range attacks. Drop down ahead, and you should find yourself near the outer walls of theChurch of Benediction.
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How To Get To the Church Of Consolation
After arriving at the Gravesite Plain, you will come across the first Site of Grace. Head northwest to reach theScorched RuinsSite of Grace. From the Grace, ride south on your Torrent, following the main road for as long as you can. You will pass multiple Shadow enemies as well as Rotten Stray Dogs. At the end of the path, you will come to theChurch of Consolation, where you can find numerousMessmer Soldiersand aBlack Knight. The Blessing of Marika is a short distance from the Church near the edge of the area.
If you feel overwhelmed by the number of enemies present, you cansummon Spirit Ashesin this area to fight alongside you.
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How To Get To the Church Of The Crusade
In the Gravesite Plain, head northeast to reach theCastle FrontSite of Grace, the entrance of the Legacy Dungeon,Castle Ensis. After exploring the inside of the Castle, go to theCastle Lord’s Chamber, where you can go face-to-face againstRellana, Twin Moon Knight. After defeatingRellana, head northeast to reach Scadu Altus.
From theHighroad CrossSite of Grace, head northwest up the hill in the distance. There should be several Messmer Soldiers patrolling the area that you can deal with before proceeding forward. Keep following this path until you reach the entrance of theChurch of the Crusade. Inside the Church, you will be attacked byFire Knight Queelign, who drops thePrayer Room KeyandAsh of War: Flame Skeweronce defeated. You can use the Prayer Room Key inside theChurch DistrictinShadow Keepto interact with the NPC in his physical form.
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How To Get To the Abandoned Church
To reach theAbandoned Church, you must firstreach theAbyssal Woods. From the Shadow Keep Main Gate, go to the courtyard where aFire Knightand multipleShadow Militiamenare present. Head left of the bridge to go down a ladder and through the waterfall to interact with another ladder. You will reach a room with a painting and an illusionary wall on the right. Go through the wall and interact with the coffin at the end to be teleported toCastle Watering Hole. From the Site of Grace, head southeast, reaching theRecluses River, then proceed forward to reach the Downstream Site of Grace.
There should be multiple rock slabs near the side of the wall that you may use to go down and head southeast, reaching theDarklight Catacombs. This is one of the larger catacombs inShadow of the Erdtree,with multiple floors and a ton of loot. At the end of the Catacombs, you will faceJori, Elder Inquisitor.After you have defeated him, you will get theBarbed Staff-Spearand can proceed through the doorway to reach Abyssal Woods.
Upon arriving in Abyssal Woods, you can not summon your Spectral Steed as it is frightened. You will have to explore the whole area on foot.
Keep following the path to the South to make your way to a Site of Grace. Along the way, you will find multiple messages that you can interact with. These messages refer to Aging Untouchables, which you will encounter later in this area. Head southeast, following the main road from theWoodland TrailSite of Grace.
From the Grace, head south. Ignore the madness-driven sheep, as they mean you no harm. You will be attacked by an NPC named Madding Hand, who drops theMadding Hand(Weapon) once defeated. As you continue along this path, you will soon reach theAbandoned Church. There is a Site of Grace here that you can interact with, as well as theFrenzyflame Perfume Bottle, which is hidden to the north behind a structure.
