In the shadowy depths of Elden Ring’s new expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, a single iron key holds the promise of hidden lore and powerful rewards. The Prayer Room Key-dropped only after a relentless pursuit by Fire Knight Queelign-unlocks more than just a door in the enigmatic Church District of Shadow Keep; it opens the path to a pivotal choice that could alter your journey through the Land of Shadow forever. Are you ready to discover what secrets lie behind the locked prayer room?
In this Elden Ring DLC guide, we’ll show you where to find the Prayer Room Key in the Elden Ring DLC and how to use it in Shadow of the Erdtree.
Prayer Room Key location in Elden Ring DLC
The Prayer Room Key in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is obtained by defeating Fire Knight Queelign during his second invasion, which takes place at the Church of the Crusade in the Scadu Altus region, northwest of the Highroad Cross Site of Grace. Once you have the key, the Prayer Room itself is found in the Church District on the eastern side of Shadow Keep. To reach it, you must navigate through Moorth Ruins, pass through Bonny Village, and make your way across the flooded Church District, hopping across rooftops and descending through a hole in the roof to access the locked door. The Prayer Room Key unlocks this door, allowing you to proceed with Fire Knight Queelign’s questline.
First, if you’ve stumbled upon the Prayer Room and you don’t yet have the key, worry not. You need to ensure you’ve killed Fire Knight Queelign twice, and he shows up in two places you’ll almost certainly have gone past by now.
Fire Knight Queelign shows up for the first time in Belurat. Fast travel to the Small Private Altar Site of Grace, head up the stairs past the knight dual-wielding swords, and take a right-hand turn. Follow the path to the end to the courtyard with a big tree and Queelign will invade. Kill him once to get the first batch of loot.
Next, head to the Church of the Crusade in Scadu Altus. This is the massive building with an outline on your map, north-west of the Highroad Cross Site of Grace, which is the first one you’ll encounter after defeating Rellana, Twin Moon Knight. As soon as you enter the church, Queelign will attack again. Defeating him will reward you with the Prayer Room Key.
Where to use the Prayer Room Key in Elden Ring DLC
The Prayer Room Key is used to unlock a specific door in the Church District of Shadow Keep, located in the eastern part of the area within the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. To reach the Prayer Room, travel east from the Highroad Cross Site of Grace, descend through Moorth Ruins, pass through Bonny Village, and continue north to the Church District. Once inside, navigate across the rooftops and drop down through a collapsed roof to find a locked door on a balcony-this is where you use the Prayer Room Key. Inside, you’ll encounter Fire Knight Queelign and advance his questline, with the room also tying into a significant choice involving rare items like the Iris of Grace or Iris of Occultation.
Once you’ve killed Queelign twice, you can find the Prayer Room in the church district of Shadow Keep, which is on the eastern side.
You can access it either via the Specimen Storehouse or, if you enter from the east after passing through Moorth Ruins, Bonny Village, and past the Shaman Village, you’ll ascend a long staircase. This route is preferable, as getting to the Prayer Room from here is slightly more straightforward.
You essentially want to jump across the rooftops until you end up on the roof in the middle of the flooded area, with an enormous hole and some crossed beams to drop onto. Hop down onto the beams then drop again to the ground floor. Don’t go toward the crabs because in the other direction you’ll find the locked door to the Prayer Room, which you can now open and find Fire Knight Queelign curled up in a ball inside.
As for what’s next? Our Fire Knight Queelign quest walkthrough can break down the ramifications of the choice, which itself involves finding the Iris of Grace or Iris of Occultation.
Want to discover the hidden rewards behind the Prayer Room in Elden Ring
Unlocking the Prayer Room in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree leads to more than just loot-it’s the climax of Fire Knight Queelign’s questline. After defeating Queelign twice (first in Belurat, then at the Church of the Crusade), you’ll receive the Prayer Room Key. Use it in the Church District of Shadow Keep, where the hidden door opens to a dramatic encounter with Queelign himself.
Inside, you’re faced with a pivotal choice: offer him either the Iris of Grace or the Iris of Occultation. Each item triggers a unique outcome-one grants you the powerful Flame Skewer weapon, while the other bestows the Iris of Grace, a valuable quest item. This moment not only rewards you with rare treasures but also shapes the lore and your journey through the Land of Shadow.
What hidden rewards await inside the Prayer Room in Elden Ring
Inside the Prayer Room in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, you’ll find Fire Knight Queelign in a desperate state, praying silently to Marika. Here, you’re presented with a unique choice: offer him either the Iris of Grace or the Iris of Occultation.
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Giving Queelign the Iris of Grace rewards you with the Fire Knight Queelign Spirit Ash, allowing you to summon his spirit in battle.
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Giving him the Iris of Occultation grants you Queelign’s Greatsword, a powerful weapon.
These rewards are exclusive, meaning you can only choose one per playthrough, making your decision in the Prayer Room a significant moment in the DLC’s narrative and gameplay.
