Ruins Map 1st, 2nd and 3rd locations in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Find locations in each Ruins map is part of an optional questline in Old Ring‘S Shadow of the Erdtree.
Given to you as part of the Count Ymir questline, the initial Ruins map, Ruin map 2eAnd Ruin map 3e In all assignments you must find a unique sacred ruin.
To do this, you’ll need to explore a large portion of the map, including reaching the Hinterlands and the Cerulean Coast Old Ring The DLC guide explains it in detail.
Ruin map 1st location
Ymir’s first Ruins map points to you Finger Ruins of Rhiawest of Jagged Peak. The Finger Ruins of Rhia location is accessible from the Finger Ruins of Rhia Site of Grace.
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To get there, head northeast from the Cerulean Coast Cross Site of Grace and drive west along the coast until you reach a giant stone escarpment, on the other side of which lies the Finger Ruins of Rhia Site of Grace.
Finger Ruins of Rhia is a massive crater filled with Fingercreepers and Snakemen.
On the north side of the crater is a ritual site of four standing stones in the shape of fingers, with a hanging bell in the middle.
Simply walk up to the bell where you will be asked to ‘Ring the hanging bell’. You will receive the Crimson seed Talisman +1.
Once completed, return to Ymir, who will give you another Ruin Map. Talk to Jolan while you’re there.
Ruins Map 2nd location
Ruin map (2nd) points you to Finger Ruins of Dheoeast of the hinterland in Scaduview.
The Hinterland and Scaduview are accessible via Shadow Keep.
Our full Shadow Keep Back Gate explanation can give you a step-by-step guide on where to go, as it’s somewhat complicated, but in short: once you reach the Back Site Site of Grace, walk north where you’ll see a side passage to the east leading to a headless statue of Marika.
At this altar you must use the ‘O Mother’ gesture to open a secret passage leading to the place of grace in the hinterland.
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From Hinterland, head east to the Fingerstone Hill Site of Grace, then southeast to another crater populated by Snake Men (including Snake Men who can paralyze you with a powerful spell).
On the south side of the crater is a ritual site of four standing stones in the shape of fingers, with a hanging bell in the middle.
Go to the bell, where you will be asked to ‘Listen to the hanging bell’. You will receive the Cerulean seed Talisman +1.
Once completed, return to Ymir, who will give you another Ruin Map. Talk to Jolán again.
Ruin map 3rd location
Ruin map (3rd) points you to Finger Ruins of Miyrwhich lies beneath Manus Metyr. To access this area, known as the Finger Birthing Grounds, Ymir cannot sit on his throne. If so, rest in a place of grace until he moves to the graveyard of Manus Metyr.
Approach Ymir’s throne, which has a secret switch under his seat. Interact with it to open a secret passage leading to Finger Birth Grounds.
Another hanging bell awaits, with a battle against the boss Metyr, the Mother of Fingers, on the other side of it.
But when you enter the Finger Ruins of Miyr, you are beset by Sword Hand of Night Anna. Defeat her and you will be rewarded with a claw weapon. Claws of the night.
After defeating Anna, you are now free to fight Metyr, Mother of Fingers.
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Metyr, Mother of Fingers is a Remembrance boss. You can redeem her Power of Remembrance with Finger Reader Enia at Roundtable Hold to get the Staff of the Great Beyonda catalyst used for casting both sorcery and incantations; or the Staring fingera club with a unique ability known as Kowtower’s Resentment, a charge attack that will cause an explosion.
Once Metyr, Mother of Fingers, has been felled, return to Manus Metyr to complete the Count Ymir questline.
Looking for more Shadow of the Erdtree Guides? Check out our guides to the Dryleaf Dane, Hornsent, Hornsent Grandam, Redmane Freyja and Sir Ansbach NPC missions, or check out our interactive Old Ring DLC card.