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Taylew's Ruined Forge Location and Walkthrough

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Elden Ring - Taylew

Taylew's Ruined Forge is one of the Dungeons where you can find Smithscript weapons in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree. Read on for a complete walkthrough of the dungeon, its location on the map, and the obtainable items in Taylew's Ruined Forge Dungeon!

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Taylew's Ruined Forge Location

Northeast of Ancient Ruins Base

Taylew's Ruined Forge
Elden Ring - Taylew
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Type Minor Dungeon
Region Land of the Tower
Location Northeast of the Ancient Ruins Base Site of Grace.

Taylew's Ruined Forge is found in the Land of the Tower region of the Realm of Shadow.

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How to Get to Taylew's Ruined Forge

Elden Ring - How to Get to Taylew

To get to Taylew's Ruined Forge, you will need to reach the Rauh Base in the Land of the Tower region first. Head northeast of Moorth Ruins and go into the tunnel at the end of a pond (you can find the Heal from Afar incantation inside). Exit at the other end and then head west into another tunnel until you reach the Ancient Ruins Base Site of Grace.

From there, head northeast of the Ancient Ruins Base, following the path until you come upon Taylew's Ruined Forge.

Taylew's Ruined Forge Walkthrough

Taylew's Ruined Forge Guide
checkmark Explore and collect Smithscript weapons (Axe, Greathammer, and Shield).
checkmark Reach the Smithing Altar at the end.
checkmark There are no bosses in this dungeon.

Taylew's Ruined Forge Main Path Guide

Taylew's Ruined Forge
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From the Site of Grace, head forward. Grab the Shadow Realm Rune [3] from the body, turn left, and head down the stairs.
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Cross the small hanging bridge then climb the ladder down in front of you.
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You will come upon a room with a gap in the floor revealing a path down. Jump over it first and head to the room on the left for a Smithscript Axe.
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When approaching the Smithscript Axe room, be wary of the right for a golem. Clear the room and then grab the axe from the corpse. Return to the gap afterward.
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Head down the gap and approach the giant, tilted pipe platform. The main path is to the left going up, but you should go across the pipe first to reach the room with the Smithscript Greathammer.
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After crossing the pipe platform, the Smithscript Greathamer will be on a corpse at a corner to the left. Be wary of a lava slime that will drop from the ceiling above. Afterward, return to the pipe platform and continue on the main path up.
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At the top of the tilted pipe, explore the left side first before you proceed with the main path to the right. An Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone is found on the left section. Afterward, jump off the balcony to return to the giant pipe and proceed to the right side.
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Once on the platform, proceed to the room directly ahead first and mind the slimes and golems. Head up the ramp on the right where a golem with a fire pot on its head is, then look to the right.
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The Smithscript Shield will be on a corpse near the wall. Mind the lava slime on the ceiling directly above it (dodge after obtaining the item).
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Afterwards, turn back and jump over the fence to a hallway below. Turn towards the archway, head forward, turn right, then climb the ladder up.
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Head up the stairs and pull the lever at the end. This lever will reverse the tilt of the giant pipe, leading to another platform that was inaccessible earlier. Jump to the hanging platform next to the lever.
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From the hanging platform, head forward into the archway and then down the stairs. Collect the smithing stones here, then jump onto the huge pipe. Head up until the end.
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Jump on the left platform, then climb the ladder to reach the smithing altar. Approach and interact with the altar to collect another Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone and Taylew the Golem Smith Spirit Ashes. Afterward, an exit portal will appear next to you.
There will be another lever nearby to return the pipe to its original position should you wish to retrace your steps in case you have missed any items.

Taylew's Ruined Forge Items and Equipment

List of Obtainable Rewards
Smithscript Weapons Taylew the Golem Smith Spirit Ash Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone x2

Taylew's Ruined Forge Smithscript Weapons

Weapon Details
Smithscript Shield
STR: D
INT: E
FAI: E
 Weapon Skill: Discus Hurl
Weight: 2.5
Type: Small Shield
Stat Requirements:
STR: 10
DEX: 15
INT: 11
FAI: 11
Smithscript Greathammer Icon Smithscript Greathammer
STR: D
DEX: E
INT: E
FAI: E
 Weapon Skill: Endure
Weight: 8.0
Type: Great Hammer
Stat Requirements:
STR: 20
DEX: 10
INT: 11
FAI: 11
Smithscript Axe
STR: D
DEX: D
INT: E
FAI: E
 Weapon Skill: Wild Strikes
Weight: 5.0
Type: Axe
Stat Requirements:
STR: 13
DEX: 10
INT: 11
FAI: 11

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Taylew's Ruined Forge Spirit Ashes

Taylew the Golem Smith Spirit Ash
Taylew the Golem SmithTaylew the Golem Smith
FP Cost 138
Effect Summons spirit of Taylew the golem smith.

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Taylew's Ruined Forge Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones

Smithing Stone How to Get
Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone - Taylew
Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone		 Obtained from a corpse at a balcony after an area with two golems. Accessible at the left area at the end of the giant tilted pipe (pre-directional change) in Taylew's Ruined Forge.
Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone - Ruined Forge Lava Intake
Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone		 Obtained from the smithing altar at the end of Taylew's Ruined Forge. After pulling the lever in this dungeon to change the giant pipe's direction, go to the end of the other pipe then jump on the area to the left to reach the altar.

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