Gravesite Plain
Gravesite Plain is the initial open-world zone of the Realm of Shadow where the Tarnished awakens after interacting with the withered arm at Mohgwyn Palace. Players explore ghostflame-ridden fields, find initial cross sites left by Miquella, and seek passage toward Belurat, Tower Settlement or east across the Ellac Greatbridge to Scadu Altus. Key goals include collecting Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ashes to raise the Realm of Shadow blessing level before pushing deeper into major legacy dungeons.
- Region
- Gravesite Plain
- Levels
- 120-150
- Getting there
- Enter the Realm of Shadow by touching the withered arm hanging from Miquella's Cocoon in Mohgwyn Palace after defeating Mohg, Lord of Blood and Starscourge Radahn
- Connects to
- Belurat, Tower Settlement, Scadu Altus, Cerulean Coast, Ellac River
- Related quests
- Leda's Pilgrimage · Hornsent · Redmane Freyja · Moore
- Enemy types
- Shadow Undead · Bloodfiends · Gravebirds · Furnace Golem · Man-Flies · Messmer Soldiers
Services and people
Merchants 1
- Moore · Sells consumables, crafting materials, and arrowsMain Gate Cross Site of Grace outside Belurat, Tower Settlement
Quest NPCs 3
- Redmane Freyja · Quest interactions and dialogueThree-Path Cross Site of Grace
- Hornsent · Quest interactions and dialogueThree-Path Cross Site of Grace
- Sir Ansbach · Introductory quest interactionsMain Gate Cross Site of Grace outside the entrance to Belurat
Invaders and enemies 1
- Logur, the Beast Claw · Hostile roaming NPCForested area southeast of the Gravesite Plain Site of Grace
Services 4
- Gravesite Plain Site of Grace · Save pointOpen field filled with spectral gravestones upon entering Gravesite Plain
- Scorched Ruins Site of Grace · Save pointScorched Ruins
- Three-Path Cross Site of Grace · Save pointThree-Path Cross north of the Scorched Ruins
- Main Gate Cross Site of Grace · Save pointMain Gate Cross outside the entrance to Belurat
The short version
Common mistakes
- •Heading directly into Belurat, Tower Settlement without exploring the perimeter to collect available Scadutree Fragments.
- •Engaging the Blackgaol Knight or Furnace Golem unprepared without dodging their high-damage burst attacks.
Walkthrough May be incomplete
The area in the order you play it. Tick things off as you go: they tick off in the checklists below too.
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Awakening in Gravesite Plain
After passing through Mohgwyn Palace into the Realm of Shadow, you exit a crypt into an open field covered in spectral gravestones and activate the Gravesite Plain Site of Grace. Head directly southeast into the open woods to confront the hostile wanderer Logur, the Beast Claw, who yields the Beast Claw upon defeat.
Tip: Defeat Logur quickly in the dense trees to secure a new weapon style before traveling the main trail.
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Scorched Ruins and Map Stele
Follow the primary path northeast from the starting grace until you encounter a stone stele alongside the road holding Map: Gravesite Plain.
Tip: Clear the rooftops by leaping along the ruined walls to reach the locked chamber housing the treasure chest.
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3
Exploration of the Southeastern Valley
Travel down the southern road leading into the far southeastern valley until you arrive at the Church of Consolation. Inside the sacred structure, slay the hostile Black Knight to obtain the Black Steel Greathammer, then inspect the statue to collect two Scadutree Fragments.
Tip: The Black Knight hits heavily with his greathammer, so dodge through his slow swings before looting the altar.
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Western Nameless Mausoleum
Travel west from the plains across the lake toward an isolated structure set in the landscape. Step inside the Western Nameless Mausoleum entrance to duel the Blackgaol Knight, whose defeat earns you the Greatsword of Solitude.
Key fight: Blackgaol KnightTip: Watch out for the Blackgaol Knight's ranged attacks and aggressive crossbow fire within the confined arena.
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Central Plains and Scorched Encampments
Scout the open plains north of Scorched Ruins where a towering Furnace Golem patrols, dropping a Deflecting Hardtear and Furnace Visage if brought down.
Key fight: Furnace Golem (Gravesite Plain)Tip: You can target the Furnace Golem's legs or use thrown pots to topple it while avoiding its expansive flame stomps.
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Southwestern Clifftops and Prospect Town
Diverge southwest across the hills toward Prospect Town, ascending through its upper ruined building to open a chest containing the Outer God Heirloom. Push onward to the high southern elevated plateau to reach the Church of Benediction, gathering the Blessed Blue Dew Talisman from the altar inside and the Oathseeker Knight Set & Pata from an outdoor corpse hanging off the northern cliff edge.
Tip: Ride carefully around the precipitous clifftops surrounding the Church of Benediction so you do not fall to your death.
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Three-Path Cross and the Northern Trail
Proceed north into the heart of the plain to reach Miquella's Cross beside the Three-Path Cross Site of Grace, taking the Scadutree Fragment resting there and speaking with Redmane Freyja and Hornsent. Scour the Messmer soldier campsite set against the northern rock face north of this crossing to claim the Ash of War: Savage Lion's Claw from the ground.
Tip: Exhaust all dialogue lines with both Redmane Freyja and Hornsent before setting out toward either bridge.
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Main Gate Cross and the Chasm Descent
Head northwest along the road to find the Main Gate Cross Site of Grace outside the Belurat, Tower Settlement legacy dungeon, where you can converse with Moore and Sir Ansbach. Alternatively, journey east from Three-Path Cross toward the Ellac Greatbridge leading to Castle Front, or drop down the rock ledges, tombstones, and Spiritsprings south of the riverbed to navigate the Ellac River chasm and reach the Cerulean Coast below.
Tip: Moore functions as a vendor selling arrows, crafting materials, and consumables right by the entrance gate.
Checklists
Items May be incomplete
0/7
Secrets May be incomplete
0/1
Key fights May be incomplete
Enemies: Furnace Golem
Threats: Sweeping fire stomps, jumping area-of-effect fire eruptions, fire kick projectiles
Tactics: Mount Torrent to jump over expanding fire rings after stomps; continually attack both legs until it stumbles and topples over, then execute a critical hit on the fallen faceplate
Enemies: Blackgaol Knight
Threats: Repeating crossbow volley, sweeping two-handed greatsword swings with projectile wave of light
Tactics: Avoid his rapid-fire crossbow bursts at range; roll inward on his sword swings to punish recovery frames, or stagger him repeatedly with high-poise colossals
Enemies
Massive walking wicker construct that stomps with explosive area-of-effect fire rings and stomps violently.
Heavy-armored crossbow and greatsword wielding phantom encountered in the Western Nameless Mausoleum.
Shops and people
- Moore: Sells various crafting shields, cookbooks, and basic provisioning goods at the Main Gate Cross site of grace outside Belurat.
Tips
- Jump with Torrent rather than rolling when fighting the wandering Furnace Golem to effortlessly evade the ground-based shockwaves caused by its foot stomps.
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