A place whereTorrentis too scared to assist you, and you must make your way on foot.

In this guide:

Where are the Abyssal Woods in Elden Ring?

Once you’re there, the dungeon involves turning several pitch black areas light again using levers.

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.

This secret passage in the Shadow Keep is located just below the steps in front of theSpecimen Storehousetower.

This area is a foyer of sorts, filled with Vulgar Militiamen and funeral boats.

Go through the doorway hidden behind the waterfall next to you, and descend the ladder.

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.

Thanks for that, FromSoftware.

At the end of this passage, interact with thestone coffinto get inside it.

From there, head south and follow the river all the way south.

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.

As you progress downwards to Jori, watch out for the various Bigmouth Imps that block your way.

Although, there is a way to parry them for a uniqueTalisman(more on this below).

These following areas are the main ones of note to discover within the Abyssal Woods.

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

It is possible, however, to kill these beasts and acquire a unique Talisman as a reward.

Travel west along the main path from the Church Ruins.

The first enemy you see will be the one to target.

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.

This will likely take a fair few attempts but luckily, you’re near a Site Of Grace.

The Aged One’s Exultation Talisman can increase your attack power when Madness status buildup is nearby.

As you could imagine, this will be pretty handy in the upcoming fight against the region’s boss.

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

How to find Midra

TheRemembranceboss of this region is Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame.

Once defeated he will drop 410,000 Runes and the Remembrance of the Lord of Frenzied Flame.

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.

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.

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