Ancient Ruins of Rauh Location Guide

The Ancient Ruins of Rauh is a location in the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree. Check out how to get to the Ancient Ruins of Rauh and its map location, as well as the Sites of Grace, equipment, items, bosses, and NPCs in this area.

How to Get to Ancient Ruins of Rauh

Cross the Bridge West of Shadow Keep

The Ancient Ruins of Rauh is located on the northwest section of the map and is only fully accessed by crossing the bridge west of Shadow Keep.

Head west and take the lift down from the Storehouse, First Floor Site of Grace in the Specimen Storehouse within Shadow Keep. This path eventually leads to the West Rampart Site of Grace and the bridge that takes you to the Ancient Ruins of Rauh.

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Take the Portal North of Castle Ensis

World Location	Map Location

A portal can be accessed early to reach a specific area in the Ancient Ruins of Rauh. This portal requires an Imbued Sword Key and is found west of the Highroad Cross Site of Grace.

Portal Destination

World Location	Map Location

The portal takes you to the lower area of the eastern ruins of the Ancient Ruins of Rauh. This area is, unfortunately, a dead end and you cannot progress through the rest of the Ancient Ruins of Rauh from here.

You may, however, obtain the Verdigris Discus talisman found past the waterfalls to the north.

Verdigris Discus Location and Effects

Alternate Access

World Location	Map Location

You may still access this area without spending an Imbued Sword Key for the portal by taking the stairway path from the Ancient Ruins, Grand Stairway Site of Grace, and dropping down to this area from the edge.

Ancient Ruins of Rauh Map

South of Ancient Ruins Base Site of Grace

World Location	Map Location

The Ancient Ruins of Rauh can be unlocked on the map by getting the Map: Rauh Ruins map fragment.

This map fragment can be obtained near the Temple Town Ruins in the Rauh Base area.

You can reach this area by passing through the tunnel north of Moorth Ruins.

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Ancient Ruins of Rauh Sites of Grace

Sites of Grace

Site of Grace	Location
Viaduct Minor Tower	Cross the bridge west of Shadow Keep.
Rauh Ancient Ruins, East	From the Viaduct Minor Tower Grace, navigate the ruins to the west and the lower level leads to this Site of Grace.
Rauh Ancient Ruins, West	Cross the bridge from the Rauh Ancient Ruins, East Grace, then head south after passing the Furnace Golem.
Ancient Ruins, Grand Stairway	Take the lift that goes up near the Rauh Ancient Ruins, West Grace. Then drop down the ledge to the left. The pillar path will lead to a lift with this site of Grace above.
Church of the Bud, Main Entrance	Pass the western ruins from the Rauh Ancient Ruins, West Grace, then take the lift where the Kindreds of Rot are. The stairs in the middle of the rotten room lead to this Site of Grace.
Church of the Bud	Unlocks after defeating the boss in this area.

Ancient Ruins of Rauh Equipment and Items

All Notable Items in Ancient Ruins of Rauh

Scadutree Fragment Revered Spirit Ashes Verdigris Discus Fine Crucible Feather Talisman Talisman of All the Crucibles Mottled Necklace +2 Devonia's Hammer Stone-Sheathed Sword / Sword of Light Crucible Hammer-Helm Dryleaf Whirlwind Ashes of War Divine Beast Tornado Divine Bird Feathers Aspect of the Crucible: Bloom Pest-Thread Spears Spider Scorpion Ashes Greater Potante's Cookbook Antiquity Scholar's Cookbook 2 Bondstone

Scadutree Fragment

You can obtain four Scadutree Fragments in the Ancient Ruins of Rauh.

These fragments are used to obtain the Shadow Realm Blessing which increases the damage you deal and lessens the damage you take.

Dropped by Hippo

World Location	Map Location

From the Viaduct Minor Tower Site of Grace, head to the left, and you'll see a lift that takes you down. Head straight and look to your left, where you'll be able to see a square hole you can enter. After entering the hole, head straight down the stairs.

Dropped by Pot Enemy

World Location	Map Location

From the Rauh Ancient Ruins (East) Site of Grace, head back north and jump up the second spiritspring you see. The pot-holding enemy that drops this should be right in front of where you land.

Miquella's Cross

World Location	Map Location

Access this region by exiting west out of Shadow Keep until you reach the Viaduct Minor Tower Site of Grace in Rauh Ruins.

From here, progress through the catacombs to the west until you find a hole with a spiritspring you can fall onto with Torrent. The fragment and the Rauh Ancient Ruins (East) Site of Grace should be nearby to the southeast.

Altar near Grand Stairway

World Location	Map Location

From the Rauh Ancient Ruins (West) Site of Grace, press further southwest, up the stairs, and into a large room with pillars; then, the fragment should be on the west wall of the room.

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Revered Spirit Ashes

You can obtain three Revered Spirit Ashes in the Ancient Ruins of Rauh.

These are used to receive the Shadow Realm Blessing and strengthen the Spirit Ashes you summon.

Dropped by Pot Enemy in the East Ruins

World Location	Map Location

Reach the Viaduct Minor Tower Site of Grace from Shadow Keep. Enter the catacombs to the west and kill the enemy holding a pot on its head.

Under the Pavilion

World Location	Map Location

Reach the Rauh Ancient Ruins, West Site of Grace, just south of the Furnace Golem. Head up the stairs and out of the room into an open garden with a gazebo. The Revered Spirit Ash should be on a statue in the gazebo.

Dropped by Pot Enemy in the West Ruins

World Location	Map Location

From the gazebo, head further north to an area with spiders. A lift nearby should take you up a level to an enemy with a pot on its head.

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Verdigris Discus

World Location	Map Location

The Verdigris Discus is found in front of an altar in the lower region of the Ancient Ruins of Rauh.

You can get to this area by either using the portal that requires an Imbued Sword Key near Highroad Cross or by crossing the stairway bridge from the Ancient Ruins, Grand Stairway Grace, and dropping down to the ledge to this area.

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Fine Crucible Feather Talisman

World Location	Map Location

The Fine Crucible Feather Talisman can be found up the tree branches in the east section of the Rauh Ancient Ruins. From the Viaduct Minor Tower Site of Grace, proceed to the ruins found southwest. Before reaching the first door inside the ruins, make a left and drop down the gaps in the brazier.

Once you've made it down, you'll see a door nearby. Open the door and drop down another floor using the Spirit Spring inside. Continue moving northwest until you see a path leading to the right; there, you'll see the branches with the talisman.

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Talisman of All the Crucibles

World Location	Map Location

The Talisman of All Crucibles can be obtained from a chest hidden in the Rauh Ancient Ruins. From the Rauh Ancient Ruins, West Site of Grace, enter the ruins found west and go up the second floor using the elevator found on the left side.

Once you're on the second floor, turn left and drop down the pillars below. Traverse on top of the pillars until you see a tiny square opening to your left. Enter the opening, and you will see the chest containing the talisman.

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Mottled Necklace +2

World Location	Map Location

The Mottled Necklace +2 can be obtained in a chest found in an area only reachable using a Spirit Spring. The first step in acquiring this talisman is to break the Spirit Spring seal on the second floor of the ruins west of Rauh Ancient Ruins, West Site of Grace. Take the elevator found on the left side of the ruins, and then proceed to the upper right corner of the second area to see the seal.

After breaking the seal, you'd want to jump on the spirit spring so you can use it again to lift yourself to the platform of stairs located on the right. Once you're on that platform, make your way to the top, and you will see the chest containing the talisman.

All DLC Talismans

Devonia's Hammer

World Location	Map Location

Devonia's Hammer is dropped by the Crucible Knight found northwest of the Rauh Ancient Ruins, East Site of Grace.

All DLC Weapons and New Weapon Types

Stone-Sheathed Sword / Sword of Light

World Location	Map Location

The Stone-Sheathed Sword can be obtained by crossing an invisible bridge north of the Rauh Ancient Ruins, West Site of Grace.

Suppose you've already obtained the Stone-Sheathed Sword from the Fog Rift Catacombs or the Ruins of Unte. In that case, you can upgrade it into the Sword of Light in this location instead.

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Crucible Hammer-Helm

World Location	Map Location

The Crucible Hammer-Helm is dropped by the Crucible Knight found northwest of Rauh Ancient Ruins, East.

All DLC Armor Sets

Dryleaf Whirlwind Ashes of War

World Location	Map Location

The Dryleaf Whirlwind Ash of War is found behind the pillars northeast of Rauh Ancient Ruins, East.

All DLC Ashes of War and Skills

Divine Beast Tornado

World Location	Map Location

The Divine Beast Tornado is obtained from defeating the Divine Beast Dancing Lion of the Ancient Ruins of Rauh.

You can get to this location from the Ancient Ruins, Grand Stairway Site of Grace.

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Divine Bird Feathers

World Location	Map Location

The Divine Bird Feathers Incantation can be found in the middle of the western section of Rauh Ancient Ruins. From the Rauh Ancient Ruins, West Grace, enter the ruins and use the lift at the end of the hallway to the left.

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Aspect of the Crucible: Bloom

World Location	Map Location

The Aspects of the Crucible: Bloom is below the tower in the western section of the Ancient Ruins of Rauh.

To get there, head north of the Church of the Bud Main Entrance, down the stairs and elevator, then exit northeast. At the edge of a broken road with pillars is an invisible path you can cross to get close and safely near the structure. The item will be inside while being guarded by Miranda Sprouts.

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Pest-Thread Spears

World Location	Map Location

The Pest-Thread Spears incantation is obtained from behind the stairs that lead to the Church of the Bud, Main Entrance.

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Spider Scorpion Ashes

World Location	Map Location

The Spider Scorpion Ashes can be found on a corpse in the Ruah Ancient Ruins. From the Viaduct Minor Tower Site of Grace, follow the path on the right until you reach the ruins. Make your way down until you reach an area with three lootable items guarded by a Spider Scorpion.

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Greater Potentate's Cookbook 9

World Location	Map Location

The Greater Potentate's Cookbook 9 is found on the outside wall north of the Rauh Ancient Ruins, West Site of Grace.

From the Rauh Ancient Ruins, West Grace, head into the ruins and take the north exit. Enter the room with the Kindred of Rot and continue north. Exit the ruins from the east exit, and the cookbook will be on the wall.

This cookbook allows the crafting of Hefty Rot Pots.

Antiquity Scholar's Cookbook 2

World Location	Map Location

The Antiquity Scholar's Cookbook 2 allows the crafting of Spritestones, which can be found behind an illusory wall in the scorpion chamber inside the Rauh Ancient Ruins, East.

Bondstone

World Location	Map Location

A Bondstone can be found along with the Antiquity Scholar's Cookbook 2 behind an illusory wall in the scorpion chamber inside the Rauh Ancient Ruins, East.

The Bondstone prematurely detonates any Spritestones you've used.

Ancient Ruins of Rauh Bosses

Romina, Saint of the Bud

World Location	Map Location
Drops
・Remembrance of the Saint of the Bud

Romina, Saint of the Bud is the boss you will encounter at the end of the Ancient Ruins of Rauh.

Defeating this boss unlocks the path to the Sealing Tree, which you can burn with Messmer's Kindling to unlock Enir-Ilim.

Romina, Saint of the Bud How to Beat

Ancient Ruins of Rauh NPCs

Hornsent

World Location	Map Location

As the last part of Hornsent's questline, he invades you in the Ancient Ruins of Rauh.

Hornsent's invasion will engage as you step into the stairs leading to the Church of the Bud Entrance Site of Grace.

Defeating Hornsent here rewards you with his armor set and the Falx weapon.

Hornsent Questline and Location

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