by theygamesThe Land of Shadow is a dangerous place in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, and your existing build won’t be enough to contend with the dozens of bosses waiting for you in the DLC. Instead, Shadow of the Erdtree has a unique progression system involving new items called Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ashes that will make you even stronger.
How to use Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ashes to level up in Elden Ring SotE
As you collect Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ashes, a new option will become available when you rest at a Site of Grace that will allow you to enhance your Scadutree Blessing. This will consume a certain number of Scadutree Fragments or Revered Spirit Ashes (the cost increases as you reach higher levels) to boost your overall stats and increase the strength of your Spirit Ash summons. While Runes are still important, this is the main way you level up in Shadow of the Erdtree.
This stat buff will only be active in the DLC zones, however, so it doesn’t affect the base game. Your adjusted stats will be marked in yellow when you open the character menu. The stat buff is permanent, so seeking out Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ashes is crucial to survival in Shadow of the Erdtree.
All Scadutree Fragment Locations in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
Scadutree Fragments can be found all over the map in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, but as a general rule of thumb, they can always be found in a few places. Every Miquella Cross will always have a Scadutree Fragment for you, and ghostly enemies carrying pots will always drop a Scadutree Fragment upon first defeat. Keep an eye out for these pot-carrying enemies since most players tend to ignore them.
Gravesite Plain
These are all of the Scadutree Fragments that we’ve found in the starting Gravesite Plain region of Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.
Church of Consolation
The first set of Scadutree Fragments you can find in the Gravesite Plain region is at the Church of Consolation, a small building found in the southeastern corner of the area. You can access the Church of Consolation right from the start of the DLC like we did, but be careful. The enemies guarding it — particularly a black knight — are super tough. If you run in and head to the statue, though, you’ll be rewarded with two Scadutree Fragments.
Scorched Ruins
There’s a small group of ghostly enemies at a tiny graveyard to the east of the Scorched Ruins at the heart of the Gravesite Plain region. One of these enemies is carrying a pot, so you’ll get a free Scadutree Fragment if you kill them. Be quick about it though, because pot-carrying enemies can flee and despawn.
Three-Path Cross
The Three-Path Cross where you meet Redmane Freyja is home to another Scadutree Fragment. It’s along the main road so you can’t miss it.
Pillar Path Cross
On the eastern edge of the region is the Pillar Path Cross, home to an important NPC named Tholier. To reach it, you have to cross the Ellac Greatbridge and reach the entrance to Castle Ensis. After reaching the Castle Front, just head south along the road.
Belurat, Tower Settlement
The Belurat, Tower Settlement dungeon in the Gravesite Plain region is home to a hidden Miquella Cross and Scadutree Fragment. After reaching the Small Private Altar Site of Grace, continue along the main path of the dungeon until you reach the rooftops with the bird enemies. Instead of heading across the rooftops toward the Stagefront Site of Grace, head left to find a swarm of small scorpions.
The scorpions are guarding a room with two larger scorpions, but that’s not important right now. Instead, look to the pile of rubble to the right of the scorpion room. Jump over it to find a small door leading to a room with some insectoid enemies. Inside, you’ll find the Scadutree Fragment.
Main Gate Cross
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Castle Front
While you can run straight through the enemy encampment to reach the Castle Front Site of Grace at the entrance to Castle Ensis, there’s a Scadutree Fragment tucked away within it. It’s at the foot of a tall statue.
Castle Ensis Checkpoint
This Scadutree Fragment is located near a Miquella Cross in the middle of the Castle Ensis dungeon. It’s right at the Castle Ensis Checkpoint Site of Grace along the main path so you can’t miss it.
Scadu Atlus
These are all the Scadutree Fragments that we’ve found in Scadu Atlus, the second major region of Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.
Highroad Cross
Another Cross, another Scadutree Fragment. The Highroad Cross is located just outside of Castle Ensis, and it’s the first Site of Grace that you’ll find after defeating Rellana, Twin Moon Knight. There’s no way you’ll miss this one.
Moorth Ruins
If you pick up the Monk’s Missive note at the Highroad Cross, then your journey will take you eastward to Moorth Ruins next. This is where you can unlock Dryleaf Arts, the first Hand-to-Hand combat style in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree. There’s also a Scadutree Fragment and Miquella Cross here.
Scaduview Cross
Located at the southern tip of Scadu Atlus, the Scadutree Cross has another Scadutree Fragment for you to collect. It’s up high on a cliff, though, so you’ll need to unlock the nearby sealed spiritspring in order to access it. The spiritspring is located on the northern side of the cliff near the active battle with the Ghostflame Dragon. To unlock it, follow the cliffside east and destroy the not-so-hidden cairn.
Southern Shore
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Rauh Ruins
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All Revered Spirit Ash Locations in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
Revered Spirit Ashes can be found all over the Land of Shadow in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree. They tend to be a bit rarer than Scadutree Fragments, but thankfully, they’re not as essential since they only buff your Spirit Ash summons and not your overall stats.
Gravesite Plain
These are all the Revered Spirit Ashes we’ve found within the Gravesite Plain region of Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.
Belurat, Tower Settlement Entrance
The first set of Revered Spirit Ashes that you can find in the Gravesite Plain region is at the entrance to the Belurat, Tower Settlement dungeon. There are two of them on a pedestal as soon as you enter the settlement.
Belurat, Tower Settlement
As you continue along the main path throughout Belurat, you’ll come across yet another Revered Spirit Ash on a statue guarded by a crowd of enemies near a big tree. It’s right before the stairwell leading to the Stagefront Site of Grace and it’s the only way to reach the final boss, so you can’t miss it.
Divine Beast Dancing Lion
Finally, there’s one last Revered Spirit Ash waiting for you at the end of the Belurat dungeon. After defeating the Divine Beast Dancing Lion boss, continue through the door and you’ll see a statue with a Revered Spirit Ash straight ahead.
Cliffroad Terminus
There’s a Revered Spirit Ash to the west of the Scorched Ruins in the heart of the Gravesite Plain region. You can find it on a cliff near the Cliffroad Terminus Site of Grace, and it’s accessible right from the start of the DLC.
Scorched Ruins
To the east of the Scorched Ruins is yet another Revered Spirit Ash. This one is sitting on a corpse on a stone platform near the Church of Consolation.
Abandoned Ailing Village
The final Revered Spirith Ash in the Gravesite Plain region is located between Belurat and Castle Ensis at the Abandoned Ailing Village. More specifically, it’s on the lower cliff segment on the east side of the village. Don’t forget to stop by the Run-Down Traveler’s Shack nearby to pick up an important crafting recipe while you’re there.
Scadu Atlus
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Southern Shore
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Rauh Ruins
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Abyssal Woods
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