All Sites of Grace Locations in Elden Ring + Tips

Getting lost in the Lands Between is sort of like a rite of passage, but it puts you in challenging situations. So, what’s the best way to deal with this kind of anxiety? Finding Sites of Grace in Elden Ring. There are over 300 of these golden lifesavers scattered across the map, and you should consider unlocking all of them.

We’re here to save your runes and sanity. This guide breaks down essential Grace locations region by region, ensuring you always have a fast-travel point ready to use before blindly entering a boss fight, which you absolutely will, won’t you?

Editor’s note: Many of the Sites of Grace are optional and aren’t needed for story progression. However, unlocking all of them saves you a lot of time as you approach the endgame content. 

Sites of Grace Locations at a Glance

Region	Recommended Level	Key Boss / Objective	Unique Reward
Roundtable Hold	Any	NPC Quest Hub	Upgrading Gear & Spirits
Stranded Graveyard	1–10	Soldier of Godrick	Fringefolk Hero’s Grave access
Limgrave	1–20	Flying Dragon Agheel	Torrent (Spectral Steed)
Stormhill	10–20	Margit the Fell Omen	Talisman Pouch
Weeping Peninsula	20–30	Leonine Misbegotten	Sacred Tears (x3)
Stormveil Castle	30–40	Godrick the Grafted	Godrick’s Great Rune
Liurnia of the Lakes	40–50	Glintstone Dragon Smarag	Academy Glintstone Key
Academy of Raya Lucaria	50–60	Rennala, Queen of Full Moon	Respec (Stat Reset)
Ainsel River	50–60	Dragonkin Soldier	Frozen Lightning Spear
Siofra River	50–60	Ancestor Spirit	Clarifying Horn Charm
Caelid (South)	60–70	Starscourge Radahn	Radahn’s Great Rune
Swamp of Aeonia	60–70	Commander O’Neil	Unalloyed Gold Needle
Altus Plateau	70–80	Elemer of the Briar	Golden Seeds / Sacred Tears
Bellum Highway	50+	Night’s Cavalry	Sacred Tear (Bellum Church)
Ruin-Strewn Precipice	50–60	Magma Wyrm Makar	Altus Plateau Access (Lift Skip)
Nokron, Eternal City	70–80	Mimic Tear	Mimic Tear Ashes
Deeproot Depths	80–100	Lichdragon Fortissax	Mending Rune of Death-Prince
Ainsel River Main	90–100	Astel, Naturalborn of Void	Progression for Ranni’s Quest
Lake of Rot	85-95	Dragonkin Soldier	Dragonscale Blade
Moonlight Altar	90–100	Glintstone Dragon Adula	Dark Moon Greatsword
Mt. Gelmir	90-100	Full-Grown Fallingstar Beast	Comet Azur (Nearby NPC)
Volcano Manor	100-110	Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy	Blasphemous Blade
Greyoll’s Dragonbarrow	90–110	Black Blade Kindred	Huge Rune Gains
Leyndell, Royal Capital	100-110	Morgott the Omen King	Access to Mountaintops
Forbidden Lands	110-120	Night’s Cavalry	Grand Lift of Rold Access
Mountaintops of Giants	110–120	Fire Giant	Remembrance of Fire Giant
Flame Peak	110–120	Forge of the Giants	Progression to Farum Azula
Subterranean Shunning-Grounds	110-120	Mohg, the Omen	Lord of Frenzied Flame Path
Consecrated Snowfield	120–140	Astel, Stars of Darkness	Somber Ancient Dragon Stone
Mohgwyn Palace	120–140	Mohg, Lord of Blood	Lord of Blood’s Exultation
Miquella’s Haligtree	130–150	Loretta, Knight of Haligtree	Haligtree Access
Elphael, Brace of Haligtree	130–150+	Malenia, Blade of Miquella	Malenia’s Great Rune
Crumbling Farum Azula	130–150	Maliketh, the Black Blade	Destined Death Unlock
Leyndell, Ashen Capital	140–150	Godfrey / Elden Beast	Final Boss Gauntlet

Roundtable Hold

This place serves as a safe haven, existing outside the physical map of the Lands Between, where all Sites of Grace in Elden Ring are found. Melina will bring you here once you either rest at a Site of Grace outside Limgrave or after you take a nasty beating from Margit the Fell Omen and rest up.

Before you head to Stormveil Castle or Raya Lucaria, this is where you should spend some time. Visit Smithing Master Hewg to upgrade your weapons beyond the basic level and speak to Roderika to unlock Spirit Tuning. Also, consider buying a few incantations from Corhyn, or giving Fia a hug for… an interesting buff. 

Stranded Graveyard

Beneath Limgrave lies Stranded Graveyard, an introductory dungeon and tutorial spot. In any Elden Ring Sites of Grace map, you’ll likely start navigating from this point, as this part of the game introduces you to key mechanics like combat, stealth, guard counters, and Sites of Grace.

From this place, you can head on toward the first major Legacy Dungeon, Stormveil Castle. However, before you proceed, we highly recommend activating the nearby Sites of Grace, meeting Melina, and unlocking Torrent. Collect the Limgrave Map Fragment and upgrade flasks using Golden Seeds and Sacred Tears. 

Specific locations 

• Cave of Knowledge
• Stranded Graveyard Site of Grace
• Fringefolk Hero’s Grave

Limgrave

Limgrave is the first open-world region you will fully explore, and is directly west of the Lands Between’s central landmass.You unlock it automatically once you leave the tutorial area and it sets the foundation for Elden Ring’s challenging skill curve. It gradually introduces the game’s key elements, such as dungeons, NPCs, and bosses.

Before heading to Stormveil Castle or exploring the Divine Tower of Limgrave, you should secure both Limgrave map fragments and unlock leveling and Torrent. Consider clearing Gatefront Ruins for essential items like the Whetstone Knife and Spirit Ash access.

Specific locations

• The First Step Site of Grace
• Church of Elleh
• Gatefront Ruins
• Groveside Cave
• Stormhill Shack
• Murkwater Cave
• Coastal Cave
• Limgrave Tunnels
• Stormveil Castle Main Gate

Stormhill

You will find Stormhill located between central Limgrave and Stormveil Castle, acting as a transitional zone that brings in a lot of new challenges. It’s your first “skill check” that layers vertical exploration, aggressive enemy patrols, and frequent ambushes that punish reckless behavior. Expect to use most of the game’s core mechanics here! 

This region directly takes you to Stormveil Castle, and you must prepare yourself for tough encounters. Try to claim all nearbySites of Grace, complete Roderika’s quest at Stormhill Shack to unlock Spirit Tuning, and upgrade weapons using Smithing Stones.

Specific locations:

• Stormhill Shack
• Saintsbridge
• Margit, the Fell Omen (boss arena)
• Warmaster’s Shack
• Castleward Tunnel
• Divine Tower of Limgrave

Weeping Peninsula

The Weeping Peninsula is located south of Limgrave, which you can access by crossing the Bridge of Sacrifice. Although the area is optional, it’s one of the most beginner-friendly regions in Elden Ring. In fact, you can find three Sacred Tear locations here, which provide useful upgrades.

Exploring the peninsula prepares you for Stormveil Castle, or later progression into Liurnia of the Lakes. It’s essential to pick up a regional map fragment, upgrade flasks at churches, clear side dungeons for Smithing Stones, and complete Irina’s quest. 

Specific locations:

• Bridge of Sacrifice
• Church of Pilgrimage
• Ailing Village Outskirts
• Castle Morne Lift
• Behind the Castle
• Tombsward 
• Impaler’s Catacombs
• Fourth Church of Marika

Stormveil Castle

Welcome to the first true Legacy Dungeon. The entry requires you to defeat Margit, the Fell Omen, after which you can choose between entering through a heavily guarded main gate or a dangerous side path filled with ambushes. Stormveil demands mastery over spacing and stamina management. 

Clearing Stormveil opens the route to Liurnia of the Lakes, marking a significant progression point in the game’s narrative. Before moving on, though, make sure to fully explore the castle and collect upgrade materials, and advance Rogier’s and Nepheli Loux’s questlines. 

Specific locations:

• Stormveil Main Gate
• Gateside Chamber
• Stormveil Cliffside
• Rampart Tower
• Liftside Chamber
• Secluded Cell
• Godrick the Grafted (boss arena)

Liurnia of the Lakes

North of Stormveil Castle lies this large zone — a vast, mist-covered area dominated by shallow water, ruined twins, and towering academies. It marks a noticeable shift in Elden Ring’s narrative pacing. It may not be inherently “tougher,” but it is different if you’re not a magic user. 

Progression through this zone requires you to head to Raya Lucaria Academy. Before entering, you should collect regional map fragments for navigation, upgrade flasks, discover the Scenic Isle Site of Grace, and secure the Academy Glintstone Key to unlock the dungeon itself. Keep an eye out for environmental hazards! 

Specific locations:

• Liurnia Lake Shore 
• Academy Gate Town
• Church of Vows
• South Raya Lucaria Gate 
• Eastern Liurnia Lake Shore
• Village of the Albinaurics
• Converted Tower
• Bellum Church
• The Four Belfries
• Laskyar Ruins

Academy of Raya Lucaria

The Academy of Raya Lucaria rises from the center of Liurnia of the Lakes and serves as the region’s primary Legacy Dungeon. Entry is gated by the Academy Glintstone Key, found in the surrounding lake. This reinforces Liurnia’s focus on exploration, rather than a linear path. Basically, explore as much as you can without rushing into a boss fight.

Completing this area grants you access to the northern reaches of Liurnia of the Lakes and awards the Great Rune of Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, letting you respec, or reset, your stats. The more you explore, the more you learn, regardless of your character’s class or build.

Specific locations:

• Church of the Cuckoo
• Debate Parlor
• Schoolhouse Classroom
• Raya Lucaria Grand Library

Ainsel River

Ainsel River is a massive underground region located beneath eastern Liurnia of the Lakes, accessible through the Ainsel River Well or later on in the story through Ranni’s questline. It introduces players to Elden Ring’s subterranean biomes with glowing flora, crumbling ruins, and dangerous foes that rely heavily on magic and status effects. 

Progression through this region usually connects with Nokstella, Eternal City, and deeper endgame content. However, before moving on, you should focus on Glovewort to strengthen Spirit Ashes, secure Somber Smithing Stones for special weapons, and progress through Ranni’s quest as required. 

Specific locations:

• Ainsel River Well Depths
• Ainsel River Main
• Dragonkin Soldier of Nokstella (boss arena)
• Nokstella Waterfall Basin
• Ainsel River Sluice Gate

Siofra River

Siofra River lies deep beneath eastern Limgrave and is accessed through the Siofra River Well. It is one of the earliest underground regions in the game, offering a sharp contrast to the wide, open regions found on the surface of the Lands Between. While much of this area is largely optional, its scale and enemy placement can catch you off guard.

Exploration here eventually leads to Nokron, Eternal City, which is unlocked later through story progression. Before moving on, you must ignite the ancestral braziers to summon the Ancestor Spirit, collect the Siofra River map fragment for navigation, and gather Glovewort to upgrade Spirit Ashes. 

Specific locations:

• Siofra River Well Depths
• Siofra River Bank
• Worshippers’ Woods
• Ancestral Woods
• Aqueduct-facing Cliffs
• Ancestor Spirit (boss arena)

Caelid (South)

South Caelid marks a prominent role in the game’s story, as the tone and enemy type shift significantly from earlier zones. As a result, you’ll have to make sure you’ve leveled up enough to take on Radahn. This region is accessible relatively early, but is tuned for midgame content, especially when Scarlet Rot becomes a recurring annoyance.

Progression through this area ultimately leads you to Redmane Castle and the Radahn Festival. Before advancing, make sure you claim the southern Caelid map fragment, stock up on Preserving Boluses to counter Scarlet Rot, and upgrade your weapons and flasks accordingly. 

Specific locations:

• Smoldering Church
• Rotview Balcony
• Fort Gael North
• Cathedral of Dragon Communion (Caelid)
• Redmane Castle Plaza
• Caelem Ruins
• Starscourge Radahn (boss arena)

Swamp of Aeonia

In Elden Ring, all Grace locations are scattered in a way that connects one part of a region to another. In the case of Caelid, these spots are unevenly distributed, with imminent danger lurking around almost every corner. The Swamp of Aeonia is extremely hazardous in that sense, forcing careful route planning and item management. 

Clearing the swamp advances the Millicent questline and opens the path toward deeper Caelid progression and Dragonbarrow. You should prioritize crafting or purchasing Preserving Boluses, and activate nearby Sites of Grace to stay safe (sort of). Oh, and try to defeat Commander O’Neil if you can, it’s worth it! 

Specific locations:

• Aeonia Swamp Shore
• Inner Aeonia
• Heart of Aeonia
• Commander O’Neil (boss arena)
• Southern Aeonia Swamp Bank

Altus Plateau

Altus Plateau lies beyond Liurnia of the Lakes and marks Elden Ring’s transition into its midgame. Reaching this place requires either assembling the Dectus Medallion or surviving the brutal Ruin-Strewn Precipice dungeon. Enemy density and damage output noticeably increase here, especially around Rampartside Path Site of Grace.

From this place, you’ll move toward the capital outskirts and the next major location, Leyndell, Royal Capital. Before moving on, it’s important to collect the Altus map fragment, upgrade flasks at churches, and defeat the Draconic Tree Sentinel guarding Leyndell’s entrance. 

Specific locations:

• Altus Highway Junction
• Windmill Village
• Shaded Castle Ramparts
• Perfumer’s Grotto
• Rampartside Path

Bellum Highway

The Bellum Highway forms the northern passage of Liurnia of the Lakes, linking the region to the Grand Lift of Dectus and onward to Altus Plateau. It’s smaller than other regions, but features sharp environmental dangers in the form of confined roads, siege weapons, and Frenzy-inflicting foes.

The route is one of the primary paths toward Altus Plateau, making preparation essential. You should secure the Liurnia North map fragment, upgrade flasks at Bellum Church, and plan your movement to avoid sustained fire. Be mindful of  Frenzy buildup near certain spots and sudden ambushes along narrow paths. 

Specific locations:

• Bellum Church
• Church of Inhibition
• East Raya Lucaria Gate
• Frenzied Flame Village Outskirts
• Grand Lift of Dectus 

Ruin-Strewn Precipice

This place is a vertical dungeon carved into the cliffs connecting northern Liurnia to the Altus Plateau. It emphasizes platforming and environmental hazards, offering an alternative to the Grand Lift of Dectus for those who haven’t collected both medallion halves. 

Completing the Precipice lets you access the Altus Plateau, bypassing the lift entirely. Before advancing, you should thoroughly explore side ledges for upgrade materials, ensure weapons are reinforced for sustained fights, and prepare for fire damage during the boss encounter. 

Specific locations:

• Ruin-Strewn Precipice
• Magma Wyrm
• Ruin-Strewn Precipice Overlook

Nokron, Eternal City

This vast underground metropolis is revealed only after defeating Starscourge Radahn. It’s a significant change of pace in the game, combining open exploration with tightly layered dungeon spaces and featuring some of Elden Ring’s most aggressive enemy designs. It also holds several essential questlines.

You can find several Larval Tear locations here, and you should consider exploring Night’s Sacred Ground while upgrading Spirit Ashes with the plentiful Ghost Glovewort you find. Defeating the Mimic Tear unlocks one of the game’s strongest summons. 

Specific locations:

• Nokron, Eternal City
• Mimic Tear (boss arena)
• Ancestral Woods
• Night’s Sacred Ground
• Aqueduct-Facing Cliffs
• Great Waterfall Basin

Deeproot Depths

The Deeproot Depths lie at the deepest layer of Elden Ring’s underground world, directly beneath the Erdtree’s roots. You unlock this hidden late-game zone through less obvious routes, most commonly by defeating the Valiant Gargoyles in Nokron and riding a coffin down the river.

This area is central to Fia’s questline and leads to major story twists and revelations tied to Deathroot and the Prince of Death. Before moving forward, you should methodically activate the Sites of Grace in the area and prepare for deathblight-inflicting foes. 

Specific locations:

• Deeproot Depths
• Great Waterfall Crest
• Root-Facing Cliffs
• Prince of Death’s Throne
• The Nameless Eternal City

Ainsel River Main

Ainsel River Main is a deeper expansion of the Ainsel River you’ll unlock through Ranni the Witch’s questline, and it’s accessible via a teleport gate at Renna’s Rise. The underground region combines narrow corridors with massive cityscapes, most notably Nokstella, Eternal City.

Progressing through this area pushes you toward the Lake of Rot and the culmination of Ranni’s quest objectives. Before moving ahead, you should thoroughly explore Nokstella for high-tier upgrade materials, defeat the Baleful Shadow, and prepare Preserving Boluses for the unavoidable Scarlet Rot encounters ahead. 

Specific locations:

• Ainsel River Main
• Nokstella, Eternal City
• Nokstella Waterfall Basin
• Baleful Shadow boss arena
• Lake of Rot entrance
• Grand Cloister lift approach

Lake of Rot

The Lake of Rot is one of the most punishing environmental hazards in Elden Ring. Instead of using the top weapons, you’ll rely on movement and healing abilities to survive this area. Unlike previous rot-infested places, this one offers very little natural refuge. 

Progressing across the lake is required to continue Ranni’s quest and reach the Grand Cloister. You should arrive fully prepared with Preserving Boluses, high Vigor, upgraded flasks, and strong Spirit Ashes to handle whatever comes your way. 

Specific locations:

• Lake of Rot Shoreside
• Grand Cloister

Moonlight Altar

The Moonlight Altar is a hidden plateau high above Liurnia of the Lakes, unlocked once you’ve defeated Astel, Naturalborn of the Void, at the end of the Lake of Rot. This secluded region marks the final destination of Ranni’s questline and features some of the most visually striking moments of Elden Ring.

From here, you’ll want to move to the Cathedral of Manus Celes as part of Ranni’s narrative. Before moving on, it’s a good idea to defeat Glintstone Dragon Adula, collect high-tier upgrade materials scattered across the plateau, and activate all nearby Sites of Grace. 

Specific locations:

• Altar South
• Cathedral of Manus Celes
• Moonlight Altar

Mt. Gelmir

Mt. Gelmir stands tall at the western edge of the Altus Plateau and is considered to be one of the most hostile traversal-focused regions in Elden Ring. Collapsing bridges, winding mountain roads, enemy-filled ravines…you name it. It’s all about environmental hazards here, so brace yourself.

Exploration of Mt. Gelmir leads directly to Volcano Manor, an optional but narratively rich Legacy Dungeon. Before moving forward with this journey, consider upgrading your fire resistance where available, and prepare for ambush-heavy paths with limited room for mobility. 

Specific locations:

• Seethewater River
• Seethewater Terminus
• First Mt. Gelmir Campsite
• Craftsman’s Shack
• Ninth Mt. Gelmir Campsite
• Road of Iniquity
• Gelmir Hero’s Grave

Volcano Manor

Deep within Mt. Gelmir sits Volcano Manor, one of Elden Ring’s most unconventional Legacy Dungeons. Progression is heavily reliant on NPC interactions, assassination quests, and a web of optional objectives that discourage traditional dungeon crawling. This region represents the mid-to-late game challenge spike, but offers substantial rewards. 

Completing Volcano Manor lets you confront Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy, unlocking powerful loot, including the famous Blasphemous Blade, one of the best Faith weapons,  and permanently alter the manor’s state. Completing finish Tanith’s contracts grants access to the optional areas and reveals the manor’s hidden passages. 

Specific locations:

• Volcano Manor
• Guest Hall
• Prison Town Church
• Temple of Eiglay
• Audience Pathway
• Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy (boss arena)

Greyoll’s Dragonbarrow

Greyoll’s Dragonbarrow sits in the northeastern portion of Caelid and stands apart as one of Elden Ring’s deceptively dangerous zones. Although you can access it early on, it’s best approached later in the game. Standard enemies here hit nearly as hard as some of the endgame bosses. 

Exploration here is tied to Gurranq, Beast Clergyman’s Deathroot questline, and optional dragon hunts (if you’re up for it). You should prioritize activating Sites of Grace, collecting top-tier Somber Smithing Stones, and selecting encounters deliberately instead of engaging enemies directly. 

Specific locations:

• Bestial Sanctum
• Farum Greatbridge
• Dragonbarrow Fork
• Elder Dragon Greyoll’s roost
• Minor Erdtree (Dragonbarrow)
• Divine Tower of Caelid entrance

Leyndell, Royal Capital

Leyndell, Royal Capital, is located at the base of the Erdtree and features one of the most intricate level designs in Elden Ring. The Draconic Tree Sentinel guards its access, marking a clear transition into endgame content.

Clearing Leyndell is essential for story progression and leads toward the Erdtree interior and the Mountaintops of the Giants. Before pushing forward, you should take time to explore the capital thoroughly. Its layout, rewards, and access points change permanently as the story advances, so, expect frequent ambushes and limited opportunity for free-flowing combat. 

Specific locations:

• Capital Rampart
• Sealed Tunnel
• Minor Erdtree Church
• Avenue Balcony
• Erdtree Sanctuary
• West Capital Rampart

Forbidden Lands

The Forbidden Lands form a bleak passage between Leyndell, Royal Capital, and the frozen north. Once you defeat Morgott, the Omen King, this region strips away the capital’s scale and awe, pushing you through fog, isolation, and sustained danger. 

This area leads directly to the Grand Lift of Rold, the gateway to the Mountaintops of the Giants. Before advancing, remember to activate nearby Sites of Grace, gather upgrade materials, and ensure your character is adequately prepared through farming resources  to be prepared for what lies ahead. 

Specific locations:

• Forbidden Lands Site of Grace
• Hidden Path to the Haligtree entrance
• Grand Lift of Rold
• Divine Tower of East Altus: Gate
• Divine Tower of East Altus

Mountaintops of Giants

The Mountaintops of the Giants lie across the frozen north beyond the Forbidden Lands, introducing extremely powerful enemies and environmental horrors. This region features sprawling enemy patrols, many of which can easily defeat you in a few hits. 

Progression through this area leads directly to the Forge of the Giants and the Fire Giant boss encounter. Before you head into this monstrous encounter, secure both regional map fragments,thoroughly upgrade your flasks, and activate those Sites of Grace. 

Specific locations:

• Zamor Ruins
• Giants’ Gravepost
• Freezing Lake
• Church of Repose
• Foot of the Forge
• Fire Giant (boss arena)
• Forge of the Giants

Flame Peak

The Flame Peak is a subregion of the Mountaintops of the Giants, marked by scorched terrain and dangerous enemies. It marks an escalation in enemy aggression and damage output, reinforcing the game’s endgame expectations. Combat here favors careful positioning over reckless attacks. 

As you move through Flame Peak, the path forward tightens, and any margin for error becomes minimal. Enemy pressure ramps up near the Forge of Giants, with Flame Guardians and Fire Monks forcing prolonged battles where positioning and stamina management become more important than dealing raw damage. 

Specific locations:

• Flame Peak Site of Grace
• Fire Monk encampments
• Eastern Mountaintops traversal routes
• Foot of the Forge
• Giants’ Mountaintop Catacombs

Subterranean Shunning-Grounds

This eerie and labyrinthine place lies beneath Leyndell, Royal Capital. It’s accessed through hidden paths in the capital, where sewer networks replace grand vistas with a network of claustrophobic tunnels packed with elite enemies and traps. 

Progressing through this place is essential if you’re doing Dung Eater’s questline, and it unlocks the path to the Frenzied Flame Proscription. You should focus on carefully mapping routes, collecting Seedbed Curses, and preparing for status effects common in tight spaces.

Specific locations:

• Underground Roadside
• Forsaken Depths
• Leyndell Catacombs
• Frenzied Flame Proscription
• Cathedral of the Forsaken

Consecrated Snowfield

The Consecrated Snowfield is a hidden, late-game region branching from the Grand Lift of Rold. You must obtain both halves of the Secret Haligtree Medallion to unlock it, which is a significant milestone on its own. The challenges here are extreme, and enemies scale well beyond the Mountaintops of the Giants. 

This region serves as the gateway to Miquella’s Haligtree, one of the most difficult areas in the game. Before moving on, you should secure the map fragment to navigate blizzard zones, activate multiple Sites of Grace, and prepare for constant ambushes.

Specific locations:

• Consecrated Snowfield
• Inner Consecrated Snowfield
• Ordina, Liturgical Town
• Apostate Derelict
• Consecrated Snowfield Catacombs
• Yelough Anix Ruins
• Portal to Miquella’s Haligtree

Mohgwyn Palace

Mohgwyn Palace is a hidden region located deep underground, accessed through multiple ways. Although it’s optional, it’s a rewarding farming spot and combat practice zone. The enemies here have scaled well beyond most of the game, making the difficulty notably high. 

Progression through Mohgwyn Palace culminates in a mandatory boss fight with Mohg, Lord of Blood. Fully upgrade weapons and flasks, and prepare bleed resistance tools. A Purifying Crystal Tear mixed into a Flask of Wondrous Physick nullifies the devastating Bloodboon Ritual. 

Specific locations:

• Palace Approach Ledge-Road
• Dynasty Mausoleum Entrance
• Dynasty Mausoleum Midpoint
• Cocoon of the Empyrean

Miquella’s Haligtree

Miquella’s Haligtree is a meticulously designed endgame region that’s accessible once you complete the hidden Ordina puzzle in the Consecrated Snowfield. It’s built vertically along massive tree branches, with an emphasis on precise movement and endurance. 

Progression through this region leads you to Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree, where the game’s most famous encounter awaits. But, before you head there, prepare yourself for multi-enemy engagements and expect heavy ranged attacks. One misstep, and you’re back to the last Site of Grace. 

Specific locations:

• Haligtree Canopy
• Haligtree Town
• Haligtree Town Plaza
• Haligtree Promenade

Elphael, Brace of Haligtree

This place serves as the base of Miquella’s Haligtree and stands as one of Elden Ring’s most demanding Legacy Dungeons. Here is where you fight against Malenia, Blade of Miquella, widely considered to be among one of the hardest and lore-heavy boss encounters in the game. 

Before you even think of meeting Malenia, consider completing Millicent’s quest for unique rewards. Also, fully upgrade weapons and flasks, and carefully map the route through rot-infested areas. Expect relentless pressure from elite enemies, ambushes from multiple elevations, and a boss encounter that demands near-perfect combat skills.

Specific locations:

• Prayer Room
• Elphael Inner Wall
• Drainage Channel
• Haligtree Roots
• Malenia, Goddess of Rot

Crumbling Farum Azula

Crumbling Farum Azula is a beautiful place lost in time, floating around as a ruin that unlocks after you complete events at the Forge of the Giants. It serves as one of the final Legacy Dungeons in the game, trading traditional gameplay for fragmented platforms, violent storms, and relentless enemy pressure.

Clearing Farum Azula is mandatory for story progression and culminates in a confrontation with Maliketh, the Black Blade. Before you fight this boss, explore side paths for top-tier loot and complete Alexander’s quest objectives. Also, prepare yourself to fight the Godskin Duo. It’s a difficult encounter, but worth it. 

Specific locations:

• Crumbling Beast Grave
• Dragon Temple
• Dragon Temple Transept
• Godskin Duo (boss arena)
• Dragonlord Placidusax (boss arena) (hidden)
• Maliketh, the Black Blade boss arena

Leyndell, Ashen Capital

Leyndell, Ashen Capital, is a transformed version of the royal city, buried beneath ash after the events that take place at Crumbling Farum Azula. This place marks the game’s final stage, right before you earn the ending you’ve been working toward.

This region leads directly into the final sequence of bosses within the Erdtree. You need to prepare for consecutive high-stakes encounters by fully upgrading your flasks, weapons, and respeccing if necessary. Also, complete any side quests you need to before you fight the final boss. 

Specific locations:

• Leyndell, Capital of Ash
• Erdtree Sanctuary
• Queen’s Bedchamber
• Elden Throne

What Are Sites Of Grace?

In Elden Ring, Sites of Grace act as the game’s primary checkpoints and progression hubs as the Tarnished navigates the Lands Between. Here are some of the primary functions they serve:

• Replenish stats and flasks: Restoring at a Site of Grace fully heals HP and FP while refilling Crimson and Cerulean Flasks. 
• Level up: Sites of Grace allow you to spend runes to increase attributes, shaping builds, and scaling damage and survivability.
• Fast travel: Once discovered, Sites of Grace act as fast-travel points, letting you teleport freely. 
• Manage flasks: You can allocate flask charges between HP and FP, and upgrade them using Golden Seeds and Sacred Tears. 
• Mix Wondrous Physick: This flask can be customized by combining Crystal Tears for powerful, temporary buffs. 
• Memorize spells: Sorceries and incantations can be equipped and adjusted, allowing you to adapt magic loadouts. 
• Ashes of War: You can manage your Ashes of War and modify a weapon’s abilities and scaling to suit your build.
• Great Runes: After defeating shardbearers, Great Runes can be equipped and activated at Sites of Grace. 
• Chest storage: You can organize and store excess items, so your inventory doesn’t feel all over the place.
• Alter garments: Certain armor pieces can be modified here. 
• Pass time: You can advance time from day to night (or vice versa), enabling access to time-of-day-specific bosses and events. 
• Talk to NPCs: Some NPC interactions and story moments trigger specifically at Sites of Grace. 
• Respawn enemies: Resting resets most enemies in the world, letting you rune-farm but also making things challenging again. 

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Elden Ring Sites of Grace FAQ

Below are some quick answers to the most common questions regarding Sites of Grace in Elden Ring.

Which Sites of Grace Are Required To Reach Key Bosses?

Sites of Grace that appear along the main story path are usually the ones that lead you to mandatory bosses. Some of these include Margit, Morgott, the Fire Giant, and so on. However, most optional areas can be reached without activating Sites of Grace.

How Many Sites of Grace Are There in Elden Ring?

Elden Ring’s base game includes over 314 Sites of Grace spread all across the map. The high number reflects an open-ended approach to adventuring and the hours of promising content.

How Many Sites of Grace Are in Elden Ring DLC?

The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC adds around 105 Sites of Grace across its new regions, in support of the expanded map and different landscapes.