Subterranean Shunning-Grounds Walkthrough and Location


The Subterranean Shunning-Grounds is a Minor Dungeon in Elden Ring that can be found in Altus Plateau. Read on to learn more about Subterranean Shunning-Grounds, including its location on the map, walkthrough, and obtainable items!

Subterranean Shunning-Grounds Walkthrough

How to Get into the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds

1 H2G SSG  Step 1From the Avenue Balcony Site of Grace, head downstairs, go through the door, and turn left.
2 H2G SSG  Step 2Jump over the railing and onto the roof. Turn right and head northwest, then jump onto the ground below.
3 H2G SSG  Step 3Head northwest. You will find a well hidden behind some ruined houses. Be careful of the enemies in the area that can ambush you, then head down into the well.
4 H2G SSG  Step 4Along the left wall will be a gate you can open. Feel free to collect the Rune Arc at the end of the hall before heading through the door. Head through then climb down another ladder.
5 H2G SSG  Step 5Follow the path until you reach the entrance to the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds. Be wary of the many rats along the way.

How to Get to the Dung Eater's Cell

1 Dung Eater Cell Step 1From the entrance platform, climb down the ladder. Kill or run past the Omen that spots you. Head for the Underground Roadside Site of Grace through the door along the left wall.
2 Dung Eater Cell Step 2From the Underground Roadside Site of Grace, head out into the hallway patrolled by 3 Omens. Go to the end of the hallway and drop into the hole in the ground by the left wall.
3 Dung Eater Cell Step 3Follow the main path (ignore the tunnel you pass by to the right), being careful of the rats everywhere.
4 Dung Eater Cell Step 4Kill or run past the poison plants and climb the ladder at the end of the path.
5 Dung Eater Cell Step 5Turn right to find Dung Eater's cell at the end of the hall and use the Sewer-Gaol key to unlock it. Be careful of the Fingercreeper enemies waiting to ambush you.

Subterranean Shunning-Grounds Maze Walkthrough

1 Dung Eater Cell Step 1 From the platform, climb down the ladder. Kill or run past the Omen that spots you. Head for the Underground Roadside Site of Grace through the door along the left wall.
2 Dung Eater Cell Step 2From the Underground Roadside Site of Grace, head out into the hallways patrolled by 3 Omens. Go to the end of the hallway and drop into the hole on the ground by the left wall.
3 SSG Step 3Follow the path and then turn right into a tunnel.
4 SSG Step 4Follow the tunnel and make sure to jump over the hole. Keep going straight (ignore the left turn) and follow the tunnel right.
5 SSG Step 5Keep following the tunnel up and make sure to jump over another hole.
6 SSG Step 6At the fork, turn right through an open gate.
7 SSG Step 7Follow the path until you reach a small open area. You will fight 3 Omens coming down from the ledge above the ladder.
8 SSG Step 8Climb up the ladder. Claim the Smithing Stone 7 nearby and open the shortcut back to the main area.
9 SSG Step 9Open the door and go through. Turn left and drop down onto the lower level.
10 SSG Step 10Head downstairs and turn right into the doorway. Follow the path of the hallway and head down stairs.
11 SSG Step 11Take a sharp right. There will be a tunnel right beside the stairs.
12 SSG Step 12Enter the tunnel and follow the path. It is linear inside as the turns lead into dead ends and a door you can't open from that side yet.
13 SSG Step 13At the end of the tunnel is an open area with a ladder guarded by another Omen. Climb up the ladder.
14 SSG Step 14Go through the archway and cross the wooden bridge to the door. Open the door and it will open a shortcut to bring you back to main hallway right across the Underground Roadside Site of Grace.
15 SSG Step 15Go back through the door you just opened and jump onto the pipe right next to the wooden bridge.
16 SSG Step 16Follow the pipe to its end and then go off the edge down to the lower level.
17 SSG Step 17Follow the path and turn right through an archway. Kick down the ladder shortcut to your left. Then, jump down onto the pipe and enter the hole.
18 SSG Step 18Inside the pipe, go forward (opposite of the open gate) and follow the path.
19 SSG Step 19Take the first left you see then follow the path.
20 Drop down into the first hole you run into.
21 SSG Step 21Turn around and open the shortcut, then go back and head down until you reach a ladder. Go down into a room full of jars.
22 SSG Step 22Turn right and take the elevator down and the touch the Forsaken Depths Site of Grace at the bottom.
23 SSG Step 23Go forward and fight Mohg, the Omen.
24 SSG Step 24After he is defeated, touch the Cathedral of the Forsaken Site of Grace and open the chest containing Erdtree's Favor +1.
25 SSG Step 25If you want to progress the Three Fingers Questline, roll into the wall behind the chest to open the secret passage and descend into the depths of the Frenzied Flame Proscription to meet the Three Fingers.
Three FIngers Questline and Location
Note: This guide only describes the critical path to the main objective. Feel free to explore the other paths in the tunnels and other areas for useful items.

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