Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree – All Scadu Altus Scadutree Fragment Locations

The Scadutree Blessing level is a feature of the Shadow Realm Blessing, a new mechanic for enhancing your character's power. Unlike leveling up with runes, each Scadutree Blessing typically boosts your attack and defense by about 5%, with your attributes displayed in gold while you're in the Shadow Realm. Since each blessing level provides a significant upgrade, the effects are more noticeable compared to allocating stat points through rune-based leveling. It’s highly advisable to increase your Shadow Realm Blessing, especially when facing tough challenges.

Scadu Altus Locations

Highroad Cross Site of Grace Fragment

After passing through Castle Ensis and defeating Rellana, you'll arrive at Scadu Altus. Near the first Site of Grace, Highroad Cross, you’ll find the new Scadutree Fragment situated alongside a new Cross of Miquella and two NPCs: Needle Knight Leda and the Hornsent.

Church of the Crusade Fragment x2

Similar to the Church of Consolation in Gravesite Plain, this church also contains 2 Scadutree Fragments on its altar. It is situated on a large hill to the north of the Highroad Cross.

Unlike the previous church, you will be confronted by a powerful enemy as you approach: Fire Knight Queelign, whom you may have already encountered in Belurat. He wields a fiery spear and devastating incantations, dealing significant damage. If he proves to be too challenging, you might need to sprint past him to grab the fragments before making your escape.

Northern Messmer Camp Fragment

In Scadu Altus, there are several outposts populated by Soldiers of Messmer and dangerous Black Knights. One of these outposts contains a Scadutree Fragment located at the foot of a statue of Marika, situated above the road that runs through the camp, near a small cobblestone wall. You can find this camp by following the main road north toward Shadow Keep from the Highroad Cross.

However, it’s best to rush in and grab the fragment quickly, as a nearby Furnace Golem to the north will begin marching toward you, threatening to demolish the entire campsite!

Southern Messmer Camp Fragment

Another outpost filled with Messmer's Soldiers is located down the hill from the Highroad Cross, along the main road south leading to Moorth Ruins, directly across from the campsite.

Here, you’ll find another statue of Marika with a Scadutree Fragment at its base, which is guarded by a group of Messmer's Soldiers.

Moorth Ruins Cross Fragment

Directly across the road from the Southern Messmer Camp lies the large Moorth Ruins, partially buried by a crater. Within this area, you'll find one of Miquella's Crosses, accompanied by a silent but friendly monk named Dryleaf Dane. The Scadutree Fragment is located at the base of the cross on the northern side of the ruins.

Shadow Jar Moorth Ruins Fragment

A second Scadutree Fragment can be found elsewhere in the Moorth Ruins, separate from the one located at the Cross of Miquella, but it is well hidden.

Head to the southeastern edge of the large sinkhole where half the town has collapsed. Near the cliffs at the edge of the pit, you’ll spot a lone Shadow Undead holding a sparkling jar. Defeat him to obtain the Scadutree Fragment, but be cautious, as a Curseblade Ascetic is lurking just out of sight, ready to ambush you.

Cave Fragment

From the Highroad Cross Site of Grace, head northeast until you come across a small lake. If you open your map, you'll see it as a pool of water situated directly below another pool of water. This area is surrounded by several blue worm creatures.

Ignore the worms and search for an entrance to a cave on the northern side. At the cave's entrance, you'll find a large statue of Marika that holds the Scadutree Fragment.

Scaduview Cross Fragment

At the southern edge of Scadu Altus, you’ll encounter a Ghostflame Dragon battling a group of soldiers. If you head east from this area toward the eastern cliffs, you’ll discover a sealed Spiritspring and a stone cairn just around the corner of the cliff, which is guarded by Vampire Bats.

Unseal the Spiritspring and use it to leap onto a plateau to the south. Follow the path toward the southern tip, passing several Gravebirds, until you reach a vantage point overlooking the Fort of Reprimand. At the edge, you’ll find a Cross of Miquella that overlooks the Jagged Peak far to the south, along with a Scadutree Fragment at its base.

Recluses' River Upstream Fragment

While in the Shadow Keep, you can take an alternate hidden path to exit the keep to a lower part of the Scadu Altus region. To do this, return to the Main Gate and approach the drawbridge leading to the Specimen Storehouse. Instead of crossing the bridge, look to the right, where a Fire Knight is guarding a ladder along the ledge that descends into the inner moat.

Follow the path beneath the moat to discover a hidden room containing a collectible painting. Strike the wall to the right to reveal an illusory wall, which will lead you to a stone coffin you can enter to descend into the Castle Basin below the Shadow Keep. Head south through this basin to reach a new Site of Grace at the top of the Recluses' River.

We hope you enjoy jumping, as the path to this fragment is quite challenging. From the Recluses' River Upstream Site of Grace, make your way to the point where the nearby waterfall ends. To get there, follow the path south.

As you need to jump to the right side (be cautious of the pesky Fly-Men trying to ambush you), turn right and head to the edge of the area. Below, you'll notice some small rocks shaped like peaks, with one rising higher than the others. Summon Torrent, hold your breath, and leap onto that rock.

Remember that you can execute a delayed second jump with your horse while in mid-air. Use this ability at the last moment to adjust your trajectory! If you land on the platform successfully, the rest will be easy. Carefully descend from that rock, then head toward the waterfall, passing by some Mirandas. The fragment will be inside a coffin.

Recluses' River Upstream Hippopotamus Fragment x2

From the Recluses' River Downstream Site of Grace (after passing the initial group of Fly-Men), look to your left to find a large stone grave embedded in the wall. Descend from there to reach a small wetland area to the east of the main river and its waterfalls.

In the watering hole, you’ll encounter two Hippopotamus enemies. Unlike the one guarding the Shadow Keep, these do not possess any golden abilities, but they are still formidable. Fortunately, they patrol separate areas, allowing you to engage them individually. You can also summon spirit ashes if needed. Each Hippopotamus drops one Scadutree Fragment, giving you a total of two fragments.