Elden Ring Secrets Guide
Hidden Walls, Areas & NPCs
Illusory Walls Hidden
How to Find Illusory Walls
- Attack walls with weapons or roll into them - they'll disappear with a sound effect
- Look for walls with slightly different textures or suspicious cracks
- Check areas where messages appear frequently saying "hidden path ahead"
- Some walls require heavy attacks or specific actions to reveal
Complete Illusory Wall Locations by Region
| Region & Location | Exact Description | Unlocks/Contains |
|---|---|---|
| LIMGRAVE | ||
| Witchbane Ruins (Southern Limgrave) | Hit ground to reveal stairs to cellar | Sorceress Sellen location |
| LIURNIA OF THE LAKES | ||
| Academy Crystal Cave (West of Raya Lucaria) | Left wall of room guarded by strong mages | Crystal Release, Terra Magica, Crystal Staff |
| Academy of Raya Lucaria - Church of the Cuckoo | First wall to the right upon entering | Rune Arc |
| Academy of Raya Lucaria - Schoolhouse Classroom | Bookshelf with corpse, left side of hallway | Smithing Stone (4), balcony access |
| Academy of Raya Lucaria - Debate Parlor | Bookshelf with no books, right side near stairs | Comet Sorcery, Graven-School Talisman, Stonesword Key |
| Black Knife Catacombs (Northeast of Ruined Labyrinth) | End of passage after riding guillotine blades up | Black Knife Assassin boss, Assassin's Cerulean Dagger |
| Kingsrealm Ruins (Northwest Liurnia) | Large brick wall at northern end of ruins | Site of Grace access |
| Kingsrealm Ruins - Underground | Square brick floor patch (illusory floor) | Royal Revenant boss, Frozen Needle |
| Moonfolk Ruins (Near Moonlight Altar) | Northeast part, square brick floor patch | Underground room with Somber Smithing Stone |
| Road's End Catacombs (West Liurnia) | Left wall one level below the lever | Ghost Glovewort, Rune Arc, Root Resin |
| Road's End Catacombs | Right wall one level below the lever | Connects to same area as previous wall |
| Road's End Catacombs | Left wall two levels below the lever | Grave Gloveworts, deeper section |
| Road's End Catacombs | Right wall two levels below the lever | Connects to same room as previous wall |
| Road's End Catacombs | Wall at dead-end area with chest | Watchdog's Staff, Raya Lucaria Soldier Ashes |
| Sage's Cave (Above Rin-Strewn Precipice) | Near the path after the campfire | Hidden passage |
| Sage's Cave | Wall between the two merchant stalls | Additional passage |
| Sage's Cave | Left wall under the waterfall | Chest with valuable items |
| Sage's Cave | Right wall under the waterfall | Chest with valuable items |
| Three Sisters (Caria Manor) | Square brick floor patch (illusory floor) | Seluvis's puppet dungeon entrance |
| Three Sisters - Underground | End of underground passage | Checkpoint in Sellen's questline |
| CAELID | ||
| Caelid Catacombs (West of Impassable Greatbridge) | Right corner under platform near swamp entrance | Hidden passage with items |
| Caelid Catacombs | Opposite the locked door at dungeon's end | Winged Sword Insignia talisman |
| Sellia Hideaway (Northeast of Church of the Plague) | Cliff face entrance (part of Sellen's questline) | Entrance to Sellia Hideaway dungeon |
| Sellia Hideaway | End of sloped area leading to boss room | Boss access |
| Sellia Hideaway | Left wall of clearing after corpse with Preserving Boluses | Additional hidden area |
| ALTUS PLATEAU | ||
| Auriza Side Tomb (Capital Outskirts near Auriza Hero's Grave) | Final room, wall to the left when facing chest | Short hallway with additional chest |
| Leyndell Catacombs (Beneath Royal Capital) | Above elevator, stairs with two walls leading to snails | Esgar Priest of Blood boss, Lord of Blood's Exultation |
| Mirage Rise (West of Minor Erdtree) | Southeast cliff, huge rock on top | Unseen Blade, Unseen Form spells |
| Sainted Hero's Grave (Altus Plateau) | Behind two Wraith Callers in upper room | Shortcut passage, avoids enemies |
| Sealed Tunnel (Moat outside Leyndell's walls) | Room with Sealed Tunnel Site of Grace | Area with chest |
| Sealed Tunnel | Behind chest containing Smithing-Stone Miner's Bell | Elevator access to deeper area |
| Sealed Tunnel | Behind large roots at bottom of elevator | Passage across gap |
| Sealed Tunnel | Behind crates and barrels (near exploding enemies) | Continued passage |
| Sealed Tunnel | End of the final room | Divine Tower of West Altus access |
| MOUNTAINTOPS OF THE GIANTS | ||
| Giant-Conquering Hero's Grave | Down hallway, first right, left wall | Cranial Vessel Candlestand, Fire Grease |
| Giants' Mountaintop Catacombs (North of Zamor Ruins) | Between two frost breath traps in corridor | Death Root, Fire Monk Ashes |
| MT. GELMIR | ||
| Volcano Manor (Mt. Gelmir) | First door right (Drawing Room Key), wall next to corpse | Perfume Bottle, passage to second wall |
| Volcano Manor | Behind corpse in room with table | Depraved Perfumer Carmaan Ashes |
| Volcano Manor | Sunken wall in hallway (requires ~50 hits) | Shortcut back to main manor area |
| UNDERGROUND AREAS | ||
| Cathedral of the Forsaken (Subterranean Shunning Grounds) | Behind chest near Site of Grace | Access to deeper areas |
| Frenzied Flame Proscription (Below Cathedral of Forsaken) | Under arched brick wall near Site of Grace | Rune Arc chest |
| Frenzied Flame Proscription | Behind the Rune Arc chest | Deeproot Depths access |
| Hidden Path to the Haligtree (Forbidden Lands) | End of hallway after invisible floor area | Stray Mimic Tear boss, Black Flame Monk Ashes |
Hidden Areas Secret
| Area Name | How to Access | Notable Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Siofra River | Siofra River Well elevator (Limgrave east) | Ancestor Spirit boss, Ancestral Follower Ashes, Regal Ancestor Spirit |
| Ainsel River Main | Renna's Rise portal or coffin from Deeproot Depths | Malformed Stars, Wing of Astel, access to Nokstella |
| Ainsel River Well Depths | Ainsel River Well elevator (Liurnia) | Dragonkin Soldier of Nokstella, Frozen Lightning Spear |
| Nokron, Eternal City | After defeating Radahn, enter crater near Fort Haight | Mimic Tear Ashes, Fingerslayer Blade, Night's Cavalry |
| Nokstella, Eternal City | Through Ainsel River Main after Ranni's quest | Baleful Shadow boss, access to Lake of Rot |
| Lake of Rot | Through Nokstella Waterfall Basin | Astel Naturalborn of the Void, Grand Cloister, Alabaster Lord |
| Deeproot Depths | Coffin in Siofra Aqueduct or defeat Valiant Gargoyle | Fia's questline, Lichdragon Fortissax, Prince of Death's Throne |
| Crumbling Farum Azula | Forge of the Giants after Fire Giant | Maliketh, Dragonlord Placidusax (secret), Godskin Duo |
| Mohgwyn Palace | Varre's questline or teleporter in Consecrated Snowfield | Mohg Lord of Blood, best rune farming area, Sanguine Noble |
| Consecrated Snowfield | Haligtree Secret Medallion at Grand Lift of Rold | Miquella's Haligtree access, invisible Black Knife Assassin |
| Miquella's Haligtree | Through Consecrated Snowfield, solve Ordina puzzle | Malenia Goddess of Rot, Elphael Brace of the Haligtree |
| Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree | Through Miquella's Haligtree canopy | Malenia boss, Scarlet Aeonia incantation, Cleanrot Knights |
| Volcano Manor Underground | Abductor Virgin at Academy or Rya's invitation | Rykard boss access, Godskin Noble, assassination contracts |
| Hidden Path to the Haligtree | Roll into invisible bridge near Ordina | Ulcerated Tree Spirit, shortcut to Haligtree |
| Subterranean Shunning-Grounds | Multiple entrances from Royal Capital | Mohg the Omen, Three Fingers, Frenzied Flame Proscription |
| Cathedral of the Forsaken | Through Shunning-Grounds via secret passages | Mohg the Omen boss fight |
| Frenzied Flame Proscription | Remove all armor, open door after Mohg the Omen | Three Fingers, Frenzied Flame ending unlock |
| The Four Belfries | Find Imbued Stonesword Keys | Return to Chapel of Anticipation, Grafted Scion rematch |
| Moonlight Altar | Defeat Astel, use elevator from Lake of Rot | Cathedral of Manus Celes, Ranni questline conclusion |
| Sellia Hideaway | SW of Fort Faroth in Caelid, break fake wall | Primeval Sorcerer Lusat, Stars of Ruin spell |
| Cave of the Forlorn | West side of Consecrated Snowfield | Golden Order Greatsword, Misbegotten Crusader |
| Spiritcaller Cave | Mountaintops of the Giants, behind Spiritspring | Godskin Apostle & Noble, Black Flame Ritual incantation |
| Abandoned Cave | Caelid, requires immunity or massive healing | Cleanrot Knight spear variant, Venomous Fang |
| Jarburg | Hidden path south of Carian Study Hall | Jar-Bairn questline, Companion Jar talisman |
| Academy Gate Town Catacombs | South of academy main gate | Glintstone Sorcerer Ashes, Twin Maiden Husk Ashes |
| Sealed Tunnel | Divine Tower of West Altus basement | Onyx Lord boss, Meteorite of Astel |
Secret NPCs Hidden
| NPC Name | Location | Questline Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Millicent | Caelid - Church of the Plague (after Gowry's quest) | Unalloyed Gold Needle, Prosthesis-Wearer Heirloom, Millicent's Prosthesis |
| Hyetta | Lake-Facing Cliffs (after Irina's quest) | Frenzied Flame Seal, Lord of Frenzied Flame ending |
| Latenna the Albinauric | Slumbering Wolf's Shack (after Albus gives directions) | Haligtree Secret Medallion (Right), Latenna Ashes |
| Tanith | Volcano Manor (accessible through special invitation) | Rykard access, Taker's Cameo talisman, assassination contracts |
| Patches | Murkwater Cave (disguised as boss, then merchant) | Margit's Shackle, Leather Set, rare items in shop |
| Boc the Seamster | Limgrave - hidden in bushes as a talking tree | Tailoring Tools, Gold Sewing Needle, costume alterations |
| Jar-Bairn | Jarburg (hidden village) | Companion Jar talisman, Jar items |
| Diallos | Roundtable Hold → Volcano Manor → Jarburg | Numen's Rune, Diallos' Mask, Hoslow's Petal Whip |
| Albus | Village of the Albinaurics (disguised as pot) | Haligtree Secret Medallion (Right), directions to Latenna |
| Ensha | Roundtable Hold (becomes hostile in questline) | Clinging Bone weapon, Royal Remains Armor Set |
| Seluvis | Three Sisters (Caria Manor) | Seluvis's Potion, Magic Scorpion Charm, Spirit Ashes |
| Pidia | Caria Manor (hidden merchant) | Dolores the Sleeping Arrow Puppet, Skeletal Bandit Ashes |
| Fia | Roundtable Hold → Deeproot Depths | Baldachin's Blessing, Fia's Mist, Lichdragon Fortissax access |
| D, Hunter of the Dead | Roundtable Hold → Various locations | Twinned Armor Set, Beast Claw greathammer |
| Rogier | Stormveil Castle → Roundtable Hold | Rogier's Rapier +8, Ash of War: Carian Grandeur |
| Nepheli Loux | Stormveil Castle → Various locations | Nepheli Loux Ashes, Arsenal Charm, Storm Hawk Axe |
| Kenneth Haight | Mistwood (on ruins crying for help) | Erdsteel Dagger, connects to Nepheli's quest |
| Gatekeeper Gostoc | Stormveil Castle entrance | Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone, various items |
| Rya/Zorayas | Liurnia → Volcano Manor | Volcano Manor invitation, Zorayas' Letter, Tonic of Forgetfulness |
| Dung Eater | Roundtable Hold → Subterranean Shunning-Grounds | Dung Eater Ashes, Omen Armor Set, Blessing of Despair ending |
| Goldmask | Altus Plateau → Leyndell → Mountaintops | Gold Mask, Perfect Order ending, Mending Rune of Perfect Order |
| Brother Corhyn | Roundtable Hold → following Goldmask | Incantation teacher, Immutable Shield, Discus of Light |
| Sellen | Waypoint Ruins → Witchbane Ruins → Academy | Sorcery teacher, Glintstone Crowns, Azur's Glintstone Staff |
| Primeval Sorcerer Azur | Mt. Gelmir (sitting on chair) | Comet Azur spell, Azur's Glintstone Crown |
| Primeval Sorcerer Lusat | Sellia Hideaway (hidden cave) | Stars of Ruin spell, Lusat's Glintstone Crown |
| Gowry | Caelid - Gowry's Shack | Unalloyed Gold Needle repair, incantation teacher |
| Yura | Limgrave → Raya Lucaria → Mountaintops | Uchigatana, Nagakiba, Hand of Malenia access |
| Shabriri | Mountaintops of the Giants (possessing Yura) | Frenzied Flame path, Shabriri's Woe talisman |
| Alexander | Limgrave → Radahn Festival → Mt. Gelmir → Crumbling Farum Azula | Alexander's Innards, Shard of Alexander talisman |
| Jar Maker Jarwright | Jarburg | Cracked Pot crafting, jar-related items |
| Blackguard Big Boggart | Liurnia lakeside | Boiled Prawn, Boiled Crab, connects to Dung Eater quest |
Secret Bosses Hidden
| Boss Name | Location | Access Requirements | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malenia, Blade of Miquella | Miquella's Haligtree | Complete Ordina puzzle, traverse Haligtree | Malenia's Great Rune, Hand of Malenia, Scarlet Aeonia |
| Mohg, Lord of Blood | Mohgwyn Palace | Varre's questline or hidden teleporter | Mohg's Great Rune, Mohgwyn's Sacred Spear, Lord of Blood's Exultation |
| Dragonlord Placidusax | Crumbling Farum Azula | Lie down at specific platform (hidden boss arena) | Placidusax's Rune, Dragon Lord's Cragblade, Placidusax's Ruin |
| Lichdragon Fortissax | Deeproot Depths | Complete Fia's questline, enter deathbed dream | Lichdragon Fortissax incantation, Fia's Mist |
| Astel, Naturalborn of the Void | Lake of Rot | Navigate through Nokstella, defeat Baleful Shadow | Bastard's Stars flail, Meteorite of Astel |
| Astel, Stars of Darkness | Yelough Anix Tunnel | Hidden in Consecrated Snowfield | Meteorite of Astel (second copy), Ash of War: Waves of Darkness |
| Mimic Tear | Nokron, Eternal City | Defeat Radahn, access Nokron | Mimic Tear Ashes, Silver Tear Mask |
| Ancestor Spirit | Siofra River | Light 8 flame pillars, interact with elk carcass | Ancestral Follower Ashes |
| Regal Ancestor Spirit | Nokron, Eternal City | Light 6 flame pillars in Nokron | Winged Greathorn, Ancestral Spirit Horn |
| Valiant Gargoyle (Duo) | Siofra Aqueduct | Progress through Nokron, reach aqueduct | Gargoyle's Greatsword, Gargoyle's Twinblade |
| Baleful Shadow | Nokstella, Eternal City | Part of Ranni's questline | Discarded Palace Key, advance to Lake of Rot |
| Dragonkin Soldier of Nokstella | Ainsel River Well Depths | Navigate through Ainsel River | Frozen Lightning Spear, Great Ghost Glovewort |
| Alabaster Lord (Lake of Rot) | Lake of Rot | Raise all platforms, reach elevated boss area | Alabaster Lord's Sword |
| Onyx Lord | Sealed Tunnel | Hidden passage in Divine Tower of West Altus | Onyx Lord's Greatsword |
| Full-Grown Fallingstar Beast | Mt. Gelmir | Ninth Mt. Gelmir Campsite, top of volcano | Fallingstar Beast Jaw, Gravity magic |
| Commander Niall | Castle Sol | Navigate frozen castle in Mountaintops | Veteran's Prosthesis, Haligtree Secret Medallion (Left) |
| Loretta, Knight of the Haligtree | Miquella's Haligtree | Progress through Haligtree to main boss area | Loretta's Mastery, Loretta's War Sickle |
| Elemer of the Briar | The Shaded Castle | Hidden castle in northern Altus Plateau | Marais Executioner's Sword, Briar Greatshield |
| Black Knife Assassin (Sainted Hero's Grave) | Sainted Hero's Grave | Navigate through trapped hero's grave | Black Knife, Assassin's Crimson Dagger |
| Crucible Knight Ordovis & Knight | Auriza Hero's Grave | Duo boss in Capital Outskirts | Ordovis's Greatsword, Crucible Axe Armor |
| Ancient Hero of Zamor | Giant-Conquering Hero's Grave | Hidden boss in Mountaintops hero's grave | Zamor Curved Sword, Zamor Armor Set |
| Death Rite Bird (Consecrated Snowfield) | Consecrated Snowfield | Only spawns at night, near Hidden Path entrance | Death Ritual Spear, Explosive Ghostflame |
| Night's Cavalry (Various Locations) | Multiple locations | Only spawn at night, roam specific routes | Various weapons (Glaive, Flail, Halberd), Night Maiden's Mist |
| Bell Bearing Hunter | Multiple merchant locations at night | Kill merchants, return at night | Various Bell Bearings, Bone Peddler's Bell Bearing |
| Godskin Apostle & Noble (Spiritcaller Cave) | Spiritcaller Cave | Hidden cave in Mountaintops of the Giants | Black Flame Ritual, Godskin Swaddling Cloth |
| Misbegotten Crusader | Cave of the Forlorn | Hidden cave in Consecrated Snowfield | Golden Order Greatsword |
| Putrid Crystalian Trio | Sellia Hideaway | Secret cave behind Sellia (break fake wall) | Crystal Release sorcery, Somber Smithing Stone [9] |
| Stray Mimic Tear | Hidden Path to the Haligtree | Navigate invisible bridges and platforms | Black Flame Monk Ashes |
| Esgar, Priest of Blood | Leyndell Catacombs | Behind illusory wall in catacombs | Lord of Blood's Exultation talisman |
Gesture Secrets Interactive
How Gesture Secrets Work
- Certain gestures can unlock secret areas, trigger questlines, or interact with NPCs
- Most gesture secrets require specific gestures in specific locations
- Some gestures must be combined with equipment (like Glintstone Crowns)
- Many gestures are obtained through NPC questlines and interactions
All Gesture Secrets and Interactions
| Gesture & Location | How to Obtain Gesture | Secret/Interaction | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOWER PUZZLES | |||
| Erudition - Converted Tower Southwest Liurnia |
Give Academy Glintstone Key to Sorcerer Thops at Church of Irith | Perform gesture in front of statue to create magic ladder | Memory Stone |
| Erudition - Converted Fringe Tower Northeast Liurnia |
Give Academy Glintstone Key to Sorcerer Thops at Church of Irith | Perform gesture while wearing Glintstone Crown in front of statue | Cannon of Haima, Gavel of Haima sorceries |
| NPC INTERACTIONS | |||
| Finger Snap - Mistwood Ruins East Limgrave |
Talk to Merchant Kale at Church of Elleh about howling in Mistwood | Perform gesture to summon Blaidd the Half-Wolf from tower | Blaidd's questline begins, aid against Bloodhound Knight Darriwil |
| Grovel for Mercy - Murkwater Cave Limgrave |
Spare Patches when he surrenders during boss fight | Attack Patches again, use gesture when low on health | Extreme Repentance gesture, stops Patches' attacks |
| The Ring - Multiplayer Any location |
Pre-order bonus or kill boss with someone who has it | Point at another player performing this gesture | Comedic finger-through-ring interaction |
| QUEST-RELATED GESTURES | |||
| My Lord - Boc's Questline Various locations |
Complete Boc's questline, give him Gold Sewing Needle | Allows Boc to address you as "My Lord" in dialogue | Unique questline dialogue, character development |
| Golden Order Totality - Goldmask's Quest Various locations |
Solve Goldmask's riddle about the Golden Order | Iconic T-pose gesture, ultimate dominance display | Perfect Order ending path, Mending Rune of Perfect Order |
| Rapture - Roundtable Hold Two Fingers chamber |
Interact with the Two Fingers at Roundtable Hold | Express reverence to cosmic entities | Lore insight, atmospheric roleplay |
| Curtsy - Spirit Tuning Various locations |
Help Roderika become Spirit Tuner, level spirit to +4 | Elegant greeting for formal occasions | Enhanced roleplay options, NPC relationship building |
| HIDDEN GESTURE LOCATIONS | |||
| Fancy Spin - Stargazer's Ruins Mountaintops of the Giants |
Summon Spirit Jellyfish near another jellyfish | Whimsical spinning animation | Unique gesture for fashion and screenshots |
| Crossed Legs - Stormhill Shack Limgrave |
Found on corpse south of Stormhill Shack | Comfortable sitting position | Relaxed resting gesture |
| Dozing Cross-Legged - Stormveil Castle Castle rooftop |
Interact with corpse on Stormveil Castle roof | Sleepy sitting animation | Disrespectful gesture for PvP situations |
| Fire Spur Me - Mt. Gelmir Fire Monk Camp |
Found in Fire Monk encampment east of Academy Gate Town | Dramatic flame-calling gesture | Heroic gesture for fire-themed builds |
| Patches' Crouch - Murkwater Cave After Shaded Castle |
Return to Patches after he moves to Shaded Castle | Infamous squatting position | Meme-worthy gesture, ultimate disrespect |
| MULTIPLAYER GESTURES | |||
| Bravo! - Godrick's Arena Stormveil Castle |
Defeat Godrick, return to Varre's original location | Sarcastic clapping for ultimate BM | Premier bad manners gesture for PvP |
| Point Downward - Various Default gesture |
Available from start | Disrespectful pointing at defeated enemies | Classic FromSoftware trolling gesture |
| What Do You Want? - Roundtable Hold Near Gideon's room |
Interact with Ensha outside Gideon's room | Casual leaning pose, versatile for any situation | Most popular gesture for screenshots and posing |
| Sitting Sideways - Stormhill Shack Limgrave |
Interact with Roderika at Stormhill Shack | Comfortable sitting position for long waits | Perfect for scenic screenshot spots |
| SPECIAL GESTURE REQUIREMENTS | |||
| Glintstone Crown Requirements Converted Fringe Tower |
Multiple sources: Academy, Sellen questline, various bosses | Required equipment for Erudition gesture to work | Karolos, Olivinus, Lazuli, Witch's, or Twinsage Crowns work |
| Academy Glintstone Key Raya Lucaria Academy |
Found on chandelier in Church of the Cuckoo | Navigate rooftops and rafters to reach spare key | Essential for unlocking Erudition gesture from Thops |
| Gesture Message System Anywhere |
Any owned gesture | Add gestures to messages for other players | Enhanced communication, ghostly gesture replays |
| Extreme Repentance Requirements Murkwater Cave |
Specific Patches interaction sequence | Spare Patches, attack him again, use Grovel for Mercy when low HP | Unique gesture with extended prostration animation |
Secret Items & Treasures Hidden
| Item Name | Location | Access Method | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEGENDARY WEAPONS | |||
| Dark Moon Greatsword | Cathedral of Manus Celes | Complete Ranni's questline | Intelligence Greatsword |
| Grafted Blade Greatsword | Castle Morne | Defeat Leonine Misbegotten | Strength Greatsword |
| Sword of Night and Flame | Caria Manor | Drop through roof into locked chamber | Intelligence/Faith Straight Sword |
| Marais Executioner's Sword | The Shaded Castle | Defeat Elemer of the Briar | Arcane Greatsword |
| Golden Order Greatsword | Cave of the Forlorn | Defeat Misbegotten Crusader | Faith/Dexterity Greatsword |
| Ruins Greatsword | Redmane Castle | Defeat Crucible Knight & Misbegotten Warrior | Strength/Intelligence Greatsword |
| Eclipse Shotel | Castle Sol | Chapel in castle, on corpse | Faith/Dexterity Curved Sword |
| Devourer's Scepter | Crumbling Farum Azula | Defeat invader Recusant Bernahl | Strength/Dexterity Hammer |
| Bolt of Gransax | Leyndell, Royal Capital | Jump onto giant spear near Erdtree Sanctuary | Dexterity Spear |
| LEGENDARY TALISMANS | |||
| Marika's Soreseal | Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree | Behind branches in Haligtree | +5 to all attributes, +25% damage taken |
| Radagon's Soreseal | Caelid - Fort Faroth | Climb to top of fort | +5 Vigor/Endurance/Strength/Dexterity, +15% damage taken |
| Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman | Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree | Behind Cleanrot Knight guarding tree branches | Greatly boosts physical damage negation |
| Erdtree's Favor +2 | Leyndell, Ashen Capital | Tree branches near lower capital church | +4% HP/Stamina/Equip Load |
| Old Lord's Talisman | Crumbling Farum Azula | Behind Godskin Duo boss room | Extends spell duration |
| LEGENDARY SORCERIES | |||
| Comet Azur | Mt. Gelmir | Primeval Sorcerer Azur (sitting on chair) | Continuous laser beam sorcery |
| Stars of Ruin | Sellia Hideaway | Primeval Sorcerer Lusat (hidden cave) | Homing stars sorcery |
| Founding Rain of Stars | Heretical Rise | Solve tower puzzle, teleport to Mountaintops | Rain of stars from sky |
| Ranni's Dark Moon | Chelona's Rise | Solve three turtle puzzle | Dark moon that debuffs enemies |
| LEGENDARY INCANTATIONS | |||
| Elden Stars | Deeproot Depths | Corpse near Great Waterfall Crest | Create Elden Beast-like projectile |
| Flame of the Fell God | Liurnia - Malefactor's Evergaol | Defeat Adan, Thief of Fire | Fell God's flame attack |
| Greyoll's Roar | Caelid - Dragonbarrow | Kill Elder Dragon Greyoll (5 attacks to tail) | Dragon roar that debuffs enemies |
| LEGENDARY SPIRIT ASHES | |||
| Mimic Tear Ashes | Nokron, Eternal City | Defeat Mimic Tear boss | Creates copy of your character |
| Lhutel the Headless | Tombsward Catacombs | Defeat Cemetery Shade | Tanky headless knight |
| Cleanrot Knight Finlay | Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree | Prayer Room near Drainage Channel | Powerful Cleanrot Knight |
| Black Knife Tiche | Ringleader's Evergaol | Defeat Alecto, Black Knife Ringleader | Assassin with destined death attacks |
| Redmane Knight Ogha | War-Dead Catacombs | Defeat Putrid Tree Spirit | Greatbow-wielding knight |
| Ancient Dragon Knight Kristoff | Sainted Hero's Grave | Navigate to bottom of hero's grave | Lightning-wielding dragon knight |
| KEY QUEST ITEMS | |||
| Fingerslayer Blade | Nokron, Eternal City | Navigate through city after Radahn | Key item for Ranni's quest |
| Haligtree Secret Medallion | Castle Sol & Albinauric Village | Complete Latenna's questline | Access to Consecrated Snowfield |
| Unalloyed Gold Needle | Aeonia Swamp | Defeat Commander O'Neil, then Millicent's quest | Cure Scarlet Rot, access to Malenia |
| Miquella's Needle | Haligtree | Complete Millicent's questline | Quest Item (Removes Frenzied Flame) |
| Cursemark of Death | Divine Tower of Liurnia | Activate Ranni's Great Rune | Key item for Fia and Ranni questlines |
| Academy Glintstone Key | Island south of Raya Lucaria | Defeat Glintstone Dragon Smarag | Access to Academy of Raya Lucaria |
| Dectus Medallion | Fort Haight & Fort Faroth | Clear both forts in Limgrave and Caelid | Access to Altus Plateau via lift |
| Dark Moon Ring | Raya Lucaria Grand Library | Use Discarded Palace Key after Ranni quest | Propose to Ranni, access Age of Stars ending |
| SPECIAL TALISMANS | |||
| Twinblade Talisman | Roundtable Hold | Behind illusory wall | Enhances multi-hit attacks |
| Concealing Veil | Mimic Tear boss arena | Hidden chest in Nokron | Hides player from enemies at distance |
| Lord of Blood's Exultation | Leyndell Catacombs | Behind illusory wall, defeat Esgar | Boosts damage when blood loss occurs nearby |
| White Mask | Mohgwyn Palace | Kill 3 Nameless White Mask invaders | Boosts damage for 20 seconds after blood loss |
| Blue Dancer Charm | Highroad Cave | Defeat Guardian Golem | Boosts damage when equipment load is low |
| LEGENDARY ASHES OF WAR | |||
| Ash of War: Waves of Darkness | Yelough Anix Tunnel | Defeat Astel, Stars of Darkness | Special ranged attack with darkness waves |
| Ash of War: Black Flame Tornado | Crumbling Farum Azula | Defeat Godskin Duo | Create black flame tornado |
| Ash of War: Bloodhound's Finesse | Forlorn Hound Evergaol | Defeat Bloodhound Knight Darriwil | Bloodhound step combo attack |
| Ash of War: Seppuku | Mountaintops of the Giants | Invisible scarab near Freezing Lake | Self-inflict bleed for massive damage boost |