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Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

How to Solve the Ruins Map (2nd)

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How to Solve Ruins Map (2nd)

The Ruins Map (2nd) is the second of three maps obtained during Ymir's NPC Quest in the Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree. Read on to learn how to solve the Ruins Map (2nd), how to find the location it marks, and the rewards for blowing the hanging bell it leads to.

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How to Solve the Ruins Map (2nd)

Get the O Mother Gesture in Bonny Village

World View Map Location

Before you start following the map, you need to get the O Mother gesture in advance from Bonny Village, as you will need to use it to unlock the way to Scaduview and the Finger Ruins of Dheo.

O Mother Gesture Location and Use

Go to the Finger Ruins of Dheo to Solve the Map Clue

Ruins Map (2nd) - Map Directions

The second Ruins Map you get from Count Ymir points you in the direction of the Finger Ruins of Dheo at the northeastern end of the Realm of Shadow. You will need to pass through the Shadow Keep Church District and Scaduview in order to reach it.

Ruins Map (2nd) Walkthrough
1 Ruins Map (2nd) - Receive Second Map
Speak to Count Ymir in the Cathedral of Manus Metyr after ringing the first hanging bell in his quest to receive the Ruins Map (2nd).
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From the Cathedral, ride northwest to enter the Shadow Keep Church District, then navigate the dungeon to reach the upper floors of the Storehouse and find the lift to the Shadow Keep, Back Gate.
3 Ruins Map (2nd) - Use O Mother on Statue
Use the O Mother gesture in front of the Statue of Marika, in the corridor connected to the Back Gate Site of Grace, to unlock the secret passageway to Scaduview.
4 Ruins Map (2nd) - Second Hanging Bell.png
Ride to the southern end of Scaduview where the Finger Ruins of Dheo lie, and ring the hanging bell there to receive the Cerulean Seed Talisman +1.

Return to Ymir to Get Your Rewards

Once you've rung the bell at the Finger Ruins of Dheo, teleport back to the Cathedral of Manus Metyr and speak to Ymir. After praising you for ringing the bell, he will give you the Ruins Map (3rd) for the final part of his quest.

Additionally, you will also unlock the Fleeting Microcosm sorcery from his shop.

How to Get the Ruins Map (2nd)

Continue Ymir's Questline at the Cathedral of Manus Metyr

Ruins Map (2nd) - Receive Second Map

The Ruins Map (2nd) is a key item that clues you in on the location of the hanging bells during Count Ymir's NPC quest. After ringing the hanging bell in the Finger Ruins of Rhia and speaking with Ymir again in the Cathedral of Manus Metyr, he will give the second Ruins Map to you.

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Ruins Map (2nd) Overview

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Item Ruins Map (2nd)
Item Type Info Item
Description
A simple old map, faded and dirty. Acquired from Count Ymir, High Priest.
Indicates another hallowed ruin, apart from the one shown on the first map.
"May the gleaming stars guide you evermore."

The Ruins Map (2nd) can be found and viewed from the Info tab at the end of your Inventory screen (to the right of the Talismans tab).

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