Embark on a cryptic journey through Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree as you unravel the mysteries of the Ruins Maps-three enigmatic guides given by Count Ymir that lead you to hallowed ruins scattered across the Realm of Shadow. Each location challenges your exploration skills and holds the key to advancing Ymir’s questline, promising fate-changing discoveries once you sound the hanging bells within. Ready your courage and wits to uncover the first, second, and third Ruins Map locations, from eerie cathedrals to forgotten ruins, and let the stars guide your path in this thrilling DLC adventure.
Doing so requires you explore much of the map – including reaching the Hinterland and Cerulean Coast – which this Elden Ring DLC guide will explain in detail.
Ruins Map 1st location
The first location shown on the Ruins Map in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is the Finger Ruins of Rhia, situated in the Southern Shore near the Cerulean Coast. Players receive this map from Count Ymir at the Cathedral of Manus Metyr as part of his questline. To progress, you must travel south from the Cerulean Coast Site of Grace, follow the shoreline east, and reach the Finger Ruins of Rhia Site of Grace. Once there, head to the northern part of the ruins and sound the hanging bell at the center, which corresponds with the Hole-Laden Necklace given by Ymir. This action advances Ymir’s quest and reveals more about your fate guided by the stars.
Ymir’s first Ruins Map points you to Finger Ruins of Rhia, west of Jagged Peak. The Finger Ruins of Rhia location is accessible from the Finger Ruins of Rhia Site of Grace.
To get there, head northeast from the Cerulean Coast Cross Site of Grace, riding along the coast westward until you reach a giant stone slab ramp, on the other side of which is the Finger Ruins of Rhia Site of Grace.
Finger Ruins of Rhia is a massive crater filled with Fingercreepers and Snakemen.
Near the northern end of the crater is a ritual site of four standing stones shaped like fingers, with a Hanging Bell at its center.
Simply walk up to the bell, where you’ll be prompted to “Sound the hanging bell.” You’ll receive the Crimson Seed Talisman 1.
Once completed, return to Ymir, who will give you another Ruins Map. Speak to Jolan while you’re there.
Ruins Map 2nd location
The Ruins Map 2nd location in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree directs players to the Finger Ruins of Dheo, situated east of the Hinterland in the Scaduview region. To reach this area, players must navigate through the Shadow Keep Church District and use the “O Mother” gesture at a statue of Marika near the Shadow Keep Back Gate Site of Grace to unlock a secret passage to Scaduview. Once at the Finger Ruins of Dheo, players are tasked with sounding the hanging bell to progress Count Ymir’s questline and earn the Cerulean Seed Talisman +1. After completing this, returning to Ymir will grant the next Ruins Map and unlock additional rewards, including new sorceries.
Ruins Map (2nd) points you to Finger Ruins of Dheo, east of the Hinterland in Scaduview.
The Hinterland and Scaduview are accessible through Shadow Keep.
Our full Shadow Keep Back Gate explainer can give you a step-by-step guide of 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 that leads to a headless statue of Marika.
At this altar, you’ll need to use the “O Mother” gesture to open a secret passageway leading to the Hinterland site of grace.
From Hinterland, head east to the Fingerstone Hill Site of Grace, then southeast to another crater populated with Snakemen (including Snakemen who can paralyze you with a powerful spell).
Near the southern end of the crater is a ritual site of four standing stones shaped like fingers, with a Hanging Bell at its center.
Approach the bell, where you’ll be prompted to “Sound the hanging bell.” You’ll receive the Cerulean Seed Talisman 1.
Once completed, return to Ymir, who will give you another Ruins Map. Once again, speak to Jolán.
Ruins Map 3rd location
The Ruins Map (3rd) in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree directs players to the Finger Ruins of Miyr, located beneath the Cathedral of Manus Metyr. To access this underground area, players must ensure Count Ymir is not seated on his throne; resting at a nearby Site of Grace will cause him to move to the graveyard, allowing interaction with the throne to reveal a secret ladder. Inside the Finger Ruins, players face the invader Swordhand of Night Anna and must ring the hanging bell to progress Ymir’s questline, eventually confronting the boss Metyr, Mother of Fingers. Completing this sequence rewards players with significant items, including Ymir’s Bell Bearing, the High Priestess armor set, and the Maternal Staff.
Ruins Map (3rd) points you to Finger Ruins of Miyr, which lies underneath Manus Metyr. To access this area, known as the Finger Birthing Grounds, Ymir cannot be on his throne. If he is, rest at a site of grace until he moves to the graveyard at Manus Metyr.
Approach Ymir’s throne, which has a secret switch underneath its seat. Interact with it to open a secret passageway leading to Finger Birthing Grounds.
One more Hanging Bell awaits, with a battle against the boss Metyr, the Mother of Fingers on the other side of it.
However, as you enter the Finger Ruins of Miyr, you’ll be invaded by Swordhand of Night Anna. Defeat her, and you’ll be rewarded with a claw weapon, Claws of Night.
Having vanquished Anna, you are now free to battle Metyr, Mother of Fingers.
Metyr, Mother of Fingers is a Remembrance boss. You can cash in her Power of Remembrance with Finger Reader Enia at Roundtable Hold to receive either the Staff of the Great Beyond, a catalyst used for casting both sorceries and incantations; or the Gazing Finger, a club with a unique skill known as Kowtower’s Resentment, a charge attack that will cause an explosion.
How do the first, second, and third Ruins Maps unlock new secrets in Elden Ring
The first, second, and third Ruins Maps in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree unlock new secrets by guiding players to distinct hallowed ruins where they must sound hanging bells to progress Count Ymir’s questline.
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The first Ruins Map leads to a hallowed ruin where ringing the bell rewards you with the Crimson Seed Talisman +1, enhancing HP restoration from your Flask of Crimson Tears. Completing this prompts Ymir to give you the second Ruins Map.
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The second Ruins Map points to the Finger Ruins of Dheo in the hidden Hinterland region. Access requires obtaining the O Mother gesture to unlock secret paths. Ringing this bell grants the Cerulean Seed Talisman +1, which boosts FP restoration from your Flask of Cerulean Tears, and unlocks new sorcery in Ymir’s shop. After this, Ymir provides the third Ruins Map.
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The third Ruins Map directs you to the Finger Ruins of Miyr beneath the Cathedral of Manus Metyr. To access this underground area known as the Finger Birthing Grounds, you must trigger a secret passage by interacting with a switch under Ymir’s throne after he moves from it. Ringing the bell here completes the questline and reveals further lore and rewards.
Each Ruins Map thus unlocks new areas, rewards, and story progression by requiring exploration, puzzle-solving, and interaction with Ymir’s quest, deepening the DLC’s mysteries and gameplay experience.
What secret passageways are unlocked by interacting with Ymir’s throne switches
Interacting with the switches under Count Ymir’s throne in the Cathedral of Manus Metyr reveals secret passageways that unlock critical parts of his questline in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. After Ymir vacates the throne, players can activate a hidden button on the throne which causes it to slide back, unveiling a rope ladder leading down into the Finger Ruins of Miyr beneath the cathedral.
Descending this ladder transports players to a hidden underground area where they encounter new challenges, including an invasion by the NPC Swordhand of Night Anna and a boss fight against Metyr, Mother of Fingers. This secret passage is essential for progressing the final stage of Ymir’s questline, revealing lore, new enemies, and valuable rewards. The passageway thus serves as a gateway to the culmination of Ymir’s story and the deeper mysteries of the DLC.
