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An establishing shot of the landscape of the Abyssal Woods region in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree. The words “Abyssal Woods” are superimposed over the top.

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If you’re not sure where the Darklight Catacombs are, we’ll guide you to its exact location below. Once you’re there, the dungeon involves turning several pitch black areas light again using levers. Otherwise, it’s a fairly straightforward dungeon until the end, when you’ll face a pretty challenging boss: Jori, Elder Inquisitor, who makes liberal use of summons and teleports to keep you from attacking him head-on.

Part of the Elden Ring map of Shadow Of The Erdtree, with the path from the Shadow Keep to the Abyssal Woods highlighted in yellow.

The Darklight Catacombs are found at the very southern end of the Recluses' River which cuts through Scadu Altus. To reach it, you must use a secret passage in theShadow Keepwhich allows you to reach theCastle Watering HoleSite Of Grace, and head south down the river from there.

The player in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree stands next to the Main Gate Plaza Site Of Grace and prepares to walk through the doorway to the right.

The player in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree climbs a staircase in the Shadow Keep next to the Main Gate Plaza.

The player in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree stands in front of the entrance to the Specimen Storehouse. A yellow arrows points in the direction of the path to the Castle Watering Hole.

The player in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree stands in front of a ladder down to the Castle Watering Hole in Shadow Keep.

The player in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree descends a ladder next to a waterfall in Shadow Keep. A yellow arrows points to a hidden doorway through the waterfall.

The player in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree stands in front of a painting in Shadow Keep. A yellow arrow points towards a hidden doorway on the right-hand side wall.

The player in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree stands in front of a coffin at the top of a waterfall below Shadow Keep.

The player in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree stands next to the Castle Watering Hole Site Of Grace. A yellow arrow points in the direction of the path to the Abyssal Woods.

Go through the doorway hidden behind the waterfall next to you, and descend the ladder. Once you get to the room with the painting, turn right and attack the wall to reveal a secret passagewithinthe secret passage. Thanks for that, FromSoftware.

A close-up of Midra, a main boss in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree, pulling a golden weapon out of its body through its head.

Church Ruins

The Aging Untouchables

If you want to get theAged One’s ExultationTalisman, there is an Aging Untouchable near the Church Ruins you must target. Travel west along the main path from the Church Ruins. The first enemy you see will be the one to target. Parry its attack perfectly, and you’ll be able to damage it enough to kill it and pick up the Talisman. All other Aging Untouchables drop Swollen Grapes and a few Runes so it’s recommended you sneak the rest of the way through the region.

To parry, you’ll need a shield equipped to your off-hand (it must also have the ‘Parry’ skill listed under the damage type in the inventory description). This will likely take a fair few attempts but luckily, you’re near a Site Of Grace.

How to find Midra

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree map image showing the route through the Abyssal Woods to Midra’s Manse.

Now, you should be ready to explore the Manse and take on Midra. He is located just beyond the Second Floor Chamber Site Of Grace which means you’ll naturally need to make your way up the levels of the mansion. Once defeated he will drop 410,000 Runes and the Remembrance of the Lord of Frenzied Flame.