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Enir-Ilimis the final area in theElden RingDLC. To access this area, players must explore the Realm of Shadow and defeat a few Legend bosses. This area is a Legacy Dungeon with many items, weapons, and armor sets hiding away in rooms and behind altars.
This guide includes a step-by-step walkthrough of what players have to do to unlock and reach Enir Ilim inShadow of the Erdtree.
Enir-Ilim is not an optional area, and players who want to complete the main story of the DLC will have to enter this area anddefeat the boss residing at the top.
How To Reach Shadow Keep
The first step will be to reachCastle Ensis, which should be northeast of theThree-Path CrossSite of Grace. Summon your Torrent and head past theEllac Greatbirdge,finding theCastle FrontSite of Grace and the Castle Ensis behind it. After exploring inside the Castle, you will reach theCastle-Lord’s Chamber,where you will have tofightRellana, Twin Moon Knight.
you’re able to skip the Castle Ensis partif you head southeast of the Castle Front and access the Fort of Reprimand from the Ravine.
After defeatingRellana, head through the doorway and enterScadu Altus. Towards the north, you may spot a massive building, which is the Shadow Keep, and the next location you have to get to. Ride your Torrent along the main road, heading past the multiple patrollingMessmer SoldiersandFurnace Golemto reach the elevator leading to the main gate.
Explore the Shadow Keep, making your way to the top. Here, you will fight a Red Knight guarding the door toMessmer the Impaler. Messmer is another Legend Boss you must defeat to acquireMessmer’s Kindling.
How To Get To Enir-Ilim
After defeating Messmer, you must head back to theStorehouse First FloorSite of Grace, head left, and go down the elevator. This will lead you to multiple rooms filled with Jar Innards. Go past these until you reach theWest Rampartand cross the bridge to get toViaduct Minor Tower. Just past this tower is theAncient Ruins of Rauh. In the Ancient Ruins, you must go to the underground area and explore the whole area until you reach theChurch of the Bud.
Where To Go After Church Of The Bud
Church of the Bud is a small area where you can find a Legend boss namedRomina, Saint of the Bud. Defeating her and proceeding forward will let you access theSealing Tree, which you must burn using the Messmer’s Kindling. Once you do this, you will be teleported to Enir-Ilim.
