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Scadutree Base Location

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Elden Ring - Scadutree Base

Scadutree Base is the location of the Scadutree Avatar in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree. Read on for a complete walkthrough on how to get to Scadutree Base, its map location, boss and its obtainable items!

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Scadutree Base Location

Scadutree Base Basic Information

Scadutree Base
Elden Ring - Scadutree Base Location
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Type Point of Interest
Region Scadu Altus
Location Northeast of Shadow Keep via the Church District (flood drained).

Scadutree Base is found in the Scadu Altus region of the Realm of Shadow.

Realm of Shadow DLC Interactive Map

How to Get to Scadutree Base

Elden Ring - How to Get to Church District

To get to the Scadutree Base, you will need to go through the Church District area first. The Church District is found at the eastern side of Shadow Keep, and is only accessible at the east of Scadu Atlus through another passage away from the main entrance.

To get to the east of Scadu Atlus, you will need to go through an underground path in Moorth Ruins leading to Bonny Village, and then following the path east then north to the Church District Highroad. The entrance to an alternate section of the Shadow Keep is at the northwest of that site of grace.

Church District Walkthrough

Scadutree Base Walkthrough

How to Get to the Scadutree Base
checkmark Drain the flood in the Church District.
checkmark Travel to the Scadutree Base.

Scadutree Base Guide

Church District Entrance
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Elden Ring - A1 - Church District Navigating the Rooftops
From the Church District Entrance Site of Grace, make your away across the flood by crossing the platforms going west. Reach the roof of the cathedral at the end.
2
Elden Ring - B2 - Rooftop with Fire Knight
From the roof the cathedral, head forward until the end. Watch out for the Fire Knight appearing on the other side of the roof.
3
Elden Ring - C3 - Getting to the Rooftop with a Hole
Near the end of the roof, jump on the ledge leading to another, higher roof with a hole you can jump into.
4
Elden Ring - D4 - Rooftop with a Hole
At the hole, drop down and follow the path to the floor with a large hole across.
5
Elden Ring - E5 - Upper Floor with a Hole
Drop down the large hole and then head into the hallway in front. Watch out for the Fire Knight coming in from other side.
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Elden Ring - F6 - Lower Floor in Chapel to the Lever
After taking care of the Fire Knight, take the left doorway to exit the cathedral's interior. This path will lead to the lever for draining the Church District flood.
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Elden Ring - G7 - Getting to the Lever
Cross the bridge and follow the path to the lever. Look carefully and mind the gaps you can encounter on the way there. Also watch out for the Giant Bats that you encounter.
8
Elden Ring - Draining the Church District Flood
Interact with the lever to drain the flood of the Church District. Afterwards, climb back down the ladder, enter the doorway, and then drop down the hole below to get to the Sunken Chapel Site of Grace.
Sunken Chapel
9
Elden Ring - A1 - Going Out of the Sunken Chapel
From the Sunken Chapel Site of Grace, face northwest, then head outside and turn right. Look for an area with a giant tree in the middle.
10
Elden Ring - B2 - Outside the Sunken Chapel, Near a Tree
An Ulcerated Tree Spirit will reveal itself when you get near the large tree. Defeating this enemy will drop the Mantle of Thorns incantation. Take the nearby entrance to the cathedral.
11
Elden Ring - D4 - Go Forward, then Turn Right
After going through the entrance, push forward then stop at the front of the room with a statue. Take a right turn and proceed to the room with a balcony.
12
Elden Ring - E5 - Reach the Room Under the Balcony
Make your way to the doorway under the balcony. This houses the elevator taking you to the Tree-Worship Passage which leads to the Scadutree Base.
13
Elden Ring - F6 - Take the Elevator Down
Take the elevator going down to the Tree-Worship Passage Site of Grace.
Tree-Worship Passage
14
Elden Ring - G7 - Cross the Tree-Worship Bridge
You can relax your guard from here; there will be no enemies. From the Tree Worship Passage Site of Grace, continue north and cross the hanging bridge until you are in a room with a large statue.
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Elden Ring - H8 - Enter the Room Behind the Large Statue
In the room, go through any of the doors at the side and you will be at the Tree-Worship Sanctum. Claim the Site of Grace in this room and then prepare for the fight in the next area.
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Elden Ring - I9 - Prepare to Enter Scadutree Base
Exit through the archway in front of the Site of Grace and you will be at the Scadutree Base. Make sure you have made any preparations before proceeding forward since this will awaken the Scadutree Avatar at the center of the area.
　ⓘ Defeating the Scadutree Avatar will unlock the Scadutree Base Site of Grace.

Scadutree Base Items and Equipment

List of Obtainable Rewards
Scadutree Fragment x1 Fire Knight's Seal
Mantle of Thorns Iris of Grace

Scadutree Base Scadutree Fragment Locations

Overworld View Map Location
District Church Scadutree Fragment Overworld View
 District Church Scadutree Fragment Map Location
Inside a flooded room before the lift and the drain lever.

All Scadutree Fragment Locations

Scadutree Base Weapons

Weapon Details
Fire Knight Fire Knight's Seal
STR: E
FAI: C
 Weapon Skill: No Skill
Weight: 1.5
Type: Sacred Seal
Stat Requirements:
STR: 8
FAI: 23

All DLC Weapons

Scadutree Base Spells

Spell Type and Effect
Mantle of Thorns Icon Mantle of Thorns Type: Sorcery
FP Cost: 9
Covers self with the Scadutree's impenetrable thorns.

All DLC Spells

Iris of Grace

World View Map Location
Tree-Worhip Passage Iris of Grace Location
Tree-Worhip Passage Iris of Grace Map Location

Another Iris of Grace is found before the Scadutree Base, at a foot of the large statue in the room after crossing the hanging bridge in the Tree-Cross Passage.

Iris Grace Locations and How to Use

Scadutree Base Boss

The Scadutree Avatar

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The Scadutree Avatar is an optional DLC Remembrance boss that can be fought at the Scadutree Base.

Defeating the Scadutree Avatar will reward the Remembrance of the Shadow Sunflower which can you can exchange at Enia at the Roundtable Hold for either the Shadow Sunflower Blossom or the Land of Shadow incantation.

Scadutree Avatar Weakness and Location

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree 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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