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Exploration inElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeis a little bit different from the base game in curious ways. The game is still open-world, but there is now more backtracking and interconnectivity to the previous regions via shortcuts and loops.
Scadutree Fragments andRevered Spirit Ashes have replacedGolden Seeds andSacred Tears as valuable collectibles in the overworld. To help players transition and learn thenew mechanics in the DLC, notes and tutorials explaining how these things work have been added to the game. One of these notes refers to sealed spiritsprings, a phenomenon players may be unfamiliar with.
Updated May 15, 2025, by Hamza Haq: The size of the map in the Elden Ring DLC is nothing short of staggering. Miyazaki promise of ‘as big as Limgrave’ turned out to be just as big of an understatement as suspected and players couldn’t be happier. To keep things fresh, there are some unique exploration challenges players are now expected to solve in order to progress. This includes sealed spiritsprings.
How to Unlock Sealed Spiritsprings in Shadow of the Erdtree
Players will be able to talk to Moore, an NPC merchant, at the Main Gate Cross Site of Grace, next to the Miquella’s Cross andScadutree Fragment. While Moore doesn’t have much to offer in terms of goods, one particular item may catch your interest—‘Note: Sealed Spiritsprings’ on sale for 1,000 Runes. The note says:
“Should you chance upon a sealed spiritspring, look for stacked stones nearby. By toppling them, you may break the seal.”
Spiritsprings are gusts of wind players can use tosuper jump across vast vertical distances whenriding Torrent. These are the same upward drafts you use to jump from the Gatefront Ruins to Stormhill in the base game.
InShadow of the Erdtree, some—not all—spiritsprings are nonfunctional. These spiritsprings are easily identifiable by aghostly image of stacked rockssurrounded by weak wisps of weeeeeeind. The spiritspring’s wind is blocked, and to unseal it, players will have tofind and topple the stacked rocks. The sealing stones are always found somewhere nearby. They are usually easy to locate as they’re rarely well hidden and are surrounded by a glowing white runic circle. They can be knocked over by attacking with any weapon. Once destroyed, a message will appear saying,‘Somewhere, a spiritspring has been unsealed.’
After being unlocked, the spiritspring’s location should be immediately obvious, as they’re always close to the rocks, and the giant draft of wind is easy to spot if you’re looking for it.
Spiritspring seals may be hidden behind fake walls, bushes, up a ladder, or even indoors. Finding one may require unlocking a shortcut before being able to access it.
All Sealed Spiritspring Locations in Elden Ring DLC
InElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, there are only four known spiritpsrings that need to be unsealed. Here are their locations.
Gravesite Plains Sealed Spiritpsring
North of the Ruined Forge Lava Intake is a large mountain pass underneath the cliffs. Pass through it and head northeast to find a sealed spiritspring next to the cliff wall. This leads toBehind the Fort of Reprimand Site of Graceand serves as a shortcut for reaching Scadu Altus without beatingRellana, Twin Moon Knight.
Ancient Ruins of Rauh Base Sealed Spiritpsring
Just south of theRauh Ruins Map Fragmentis a sealed spiritpsring leading to theNorthern Nameless Mausoleum. The sealing stones are on a cliff just west of the seal.
Ancient Ruins of Rauh Sealed Spiritpsring
Directly north of the Rauh Ancient Ruins, West Site of Grace is a small pond with a sealed spiritspring. The seal for this is on the cliff to the west. The only way to reach it is by using the elevator in the ruins to the west to reach the cliffside.
Rabbath’s Rise Sealed Spiritspring
West of the Church District Highroad is theRabbath’s Rise Towerwith a sealed spiritpsring in the middle. The seal is behind a hidden wall inside the tower.
