Elden Ring‘s story is not told via regular cutscenes, instead it weaves through the land itself and distant whispers trapped within lost remnants. This RPG begs to be explored and revealed, every item you find or character interaction offering another weaving. If you’ve already spent hours exploring the Lands Between, then surely there are many questions to raise about Marika.
You may have especially cared about her motives or even the secrets of her past. It seems it is a curiosity that afflicts everyone. Shadow of the Erdtree DLC peels back some of these mysteries. It teases some crucial revelations about Marika’s history, specifically in a new region called Shaman Village. Want to know how you can get there? This guide takes you through how to reach this village in this Elden Ring DLC.
How to Reach Shaman Village in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Finding your way to Shaman Village in Elden Ring starts with a special gesture called O Mother. First, head over to the Moorth Ruins, just east of Highroad Cross. You will spot a big hole on the south side of the ruins – jump and go through in. Walk through the underground tunnels and climb a ladder that leads you to Bonny Village.
From the Bonny Village Site of Grace, move towards the north while getting close to the cliff. You’ll need to make a bit of a leap over a ravine with your Torrent. Keep heading north until you come across a headless statue striking the O Mother pose. It might sound a bit eerie, but that’s where you’ll get the gesture you need.
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Next, follow the path to the Shadow Keep, specifically the Back Gate Site of Grace. Cut through the Specimen Storehouse, head up to the Loft, and ride a couple of elevators down. From the Site of Grace, find the room on the right where a solemn statue of Marika is available. Perform the O Mother Gesture right there, and this lets the statue move aside, revealing a hidden pathway.
You’re not done yet! Get through this path that leads you into the Hinterland. Find the Hinterland Site of Grace, call Torrent again, and move southeast. You will have an encounter with Tree Sentinel who will try to attack you. Whether you choose to fight this boss or sneak past is up to you. Either way, push on up the rocky slope with Torrent southeast from the combat location. Follow the trail, and soon, you’ll find yourself in Shaman Village.
What to Do in Shaman Village?
Make sure you explore every nook and cranny once you reach the tranquil Shaman Village in Elden Ring. Begin by admiring the little Erdtree, sparkling with brilliant chips – there’s a spell called Minor Erdtree Incantation you can find at its base. Nearby, just south of a Queen Marika-ish statue, you will also get the Golden Braid talisman. The details of these items will help you start to piece together Marika’s mysterious link with this place.