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Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Scadu Altus Guide and Map Location

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Elden Ring - Scadu Altus

Scadu Altus is the northern region of the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree. Check out the Scadu Altus Map and map fragment location, as well as all the points of interest in Scadu Altus here.

Scadu Altus Interactive Map

Interactive Region Map

This is the entire map of Scadu Altus, which is accessed by passing through Castle Ensis or the Fort of Reprimand.

DLC Interactive Map

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Scadu Altus Map Fragment

North of Castle Ensis

There are two paths you can take to reach this map fragment: Pass through Castle Ensis or take a hidden route through Fort of Reprimand.

Take Main Route Through Castle Ensis

The main route should take you through Castle Ensis, with a boss fight against Rellana, Twin Moon Knight at the end. Exit the castle to reach Scadu Altus.

All DLC Map Fragment Locations

Ride Spiritspring Up to Fort of Reprimand

From the Castle Front site of grace, head southeast down a sloping path toward a green swamp. Find the spiritspring to the east. It is inactive because it is currently sealed.

Find a nearby rock pile surrounded by wind and destroy it to unseal the spiritspring. Ride the spiritspring to the Fort of Reprimand and advance through it to reach Scadu Altus.

How to Unlock Sealed Spiritsprings

Scadu Altus Furnace Golems

Furnace Golem Locations

Boss Location and Rec. Level
Inactive Furnace Golem (Ruins of Unte) Rec. Lvl.: 140+
Location: Ruins of Unte, Castle Watering Hole
Where to Find: Found seated in front of the entrance to the Ruins of Unte. Requires you to throw a Hefty Furnace Pot into its wicker basket head to activate and defeat it.
Furnace Golem (Church District Highroad) Rec. Lvl.: 140+
Location: Church District Highroad
Where to Find: Found roaming the area to the east of the Cathedral of Manus Metyr.
Furnace Golem (Ellac River) Rec. Lvl.: 140+
Location: Charo's Hidden Grave, Charo's Hidden Grave
Where to Find: Found along the Ellac River, guarding the entrance to the Cerulean Coast.
Furnace Golem (Shadow Keep) Rec. Lvl.: 140+
Location: Highroad Cross
Where to Find: A Mini-Boss situated just infront of the Shadow Keep right after the area where Messmer's Soldier's keep is situated.

Furnace Golem Locations and How to Beat

Scadu Altus Dungeons and Points of Interest

All Dungeons and Points of Interest

Eastern Nameless Mausoleum
Fort of Reprimand
Shadow Keep
Darklight Catacombs
Church of the Crusade
・Albinauric's Shack
・Scadutree Chalice
Moorth Ruins
Bonny Village
・Whipping Hut
・Cathedral of Manus Metyr
・Finger Ruins of Miyr
・Rabbath's Rise
Shaman Village
・Finger Ruins of Dheo
・Village of Flies
Ruins of Unte
Bonny Village
Shadow Keep, Church District
Church of the Crusade
Finger Ruins of Dheo
Finger Ruins of Miyr
Ruins of Unte
Moorth Ruins
Village of Flies
Specimen Storehouse

Shadow Keep

Shadow Keep is a DLC Legacy Dungeon found at the north part of Scadu Altus. Here, you fight the boss Messmer the Impaler in order to progress through Shadow of the Erdtree.

Shadow Keep, Church District

The Church District can only be accessed through the eastern entrance of Shadow Keep.

This east entrance and a good portion of the eastern section of the Scadu Altus are accessed only by going through the underground cave near Moorth Ruins.
Shadow Keep, Church District Guide

Ruins of Unte

To get into Ruins of Unte, you need to progress through Shadow Keep and find the path that leads to the Abyssal Woods.

Head to the eastern side of the castle, where there will be a ladder that leads down to the water. Enter the room behind the waterfall and hit the illusory wall near the painting to reveal a path to a hidden coffin. Interact with the coffin to access the Castle Watering Hole.

How to Get Into Ruins of Unte

Throw Hefty Furnace Pot into Furnace Golem

Throw Hefty Furnace Pot Into Furnace Golem
Obtain the Greater Potentate's Cookbook (2) to craft a Hefty Furnace Pot. Throw the pot into the inactive Furnace Golem's head to wake it up and open the path into the Ruins of Unte, where you can obtain a Giant Golden Arc.
How to Get Hefty Furnace Pot and Effects

Darklight Catacombs

Darklight Catacombs is a dungeon you must brave in order to reach the Abyssal Woods region. Darklight Catacombs is found to the south of Scadu Altus and can be reached by entering the coffin in the hidden room in Shadow Keep.

Darklight Catacombs Location and Rewards

Elden Ring Related Guides

Maps and Locations

Full Interactive Map and All Map Locations

Map and Location Guides

The Lands Between Region Guides
Limgrave Interactive Map Liurnia of the Lakes Interactive Map
Caelid Interactive Map Altus Plateau Interactive Map
Mountaintops of the Giants Interactive Map
Underground Maps
Full Underground Interactive Map Siofra River Interactive Map
Ainsel River Interactive Map Deeproot Depths Interactive Map
DLC Maps and Region Guides
Realm of Shadow DLC Interactive Map How to Get Top Left Map
Gravesite Plain Southern Shore
Scadu Altus Rauh Ruins
Abyssal Woods -
Other DLC Location Guides
How to Get to Hinterland How to Get to Viaduct Minor Tower
Scadutree Base Location How to Get to Shaman Village
Ancient Ruins of Rauh Location Guide How to Get to Cerulean Coast
How to Get to Charo's Hidden Grave (Red Area) Jagged Peak Map and Location Guide
Shadow Keep, Back Gate Gesture Secret Hallowed Ruins Map Locations

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