Elden Ring: Scadu Altus (East) Essential Path Walkthrough

The eastern half of Scadu Altus in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is packed with hidden paths, powerful enemies, and quest-relevant Elden Ring items. This walkthrough will guide you through key areas, side quests, and boss strategies, including details on weapons like the Rabbath's Cannon and locations like the Cathedral of Manus Metyr. Follow this guide to uncover the mysteries in Scadu Altus and prepare your character for further adventures.

Scadu Altus (East) Walkthrough: Getting Started

To access the eastern part of Scadu Altus, you should first complete the Ancient Ruins of Rauh located in the same region. These ruins will open the path to several side quests and hidden tunnels that connect Scadu Altus (East) to other key locations.

Tip: Bring plenty of Furnace Visages and Heavy Furnace Pots to counter some of the powerful enemies you'll encounter here.

Navigating the Ruins and Sinkholes

The Large Sinkhole:

South of the collapsed ruins, you'll find a huge sinkhole. However, jumping straight down will likely result in death.

Shattered Stone Talisman Location: Look carefully along the ledges to find a Shattered Stone Talisman—this item boosts poise.

The Smaller Hole (Northeast of the Sinkhole):

Nearby, behind a ruined building, is a smaller, safer descent.

Head into the hidden tunnels from this point to reach the floor of the larger crater.

Golden Arcs Incantation:

In the crater, you'll encounter Inquisitors guarding a chest. Defeat them to acquire the Golden Arcs Incantation, which deals AOE Holy damage.

The Bonny Village: Dangerous Foes and Valuable Loot

As you move further into the tunnels, you'll reach the Bonny Village, located beneath the Moorth Ruins.

Enemies:

The village is infested with Shadow Undead and Greater Potentate enemies.

Shadow Undead are weak individually but deadly in groups, while the Potentates can drain your health with lifesteal attacks.

Bonny Butchering Knife:

Loot this powerful weapon from a Potentate. It grants lifesteal on hits.

Hefty Cracked Pots:

You can find two Hefty Cracked Pots here, perfect for crafting high-damage throwable Elden Ring items.

Revered Spirit Ash Location:

Follow the ditch running north through the village to find an alcove containing a Revered Spirit Ash, which summons an ancient, powerful warrior.

The Bonny Gaol Dungeon and the Whipping Shack

Finding the Gaol Dungeon:

Follow the ditch southward, crossing a bridge into an isolated area where you'll discover the Bonny Gaol Dungeon.

Clear this dungeon for rare crafting materials and talismans.

Whipping Shack and the Tooth Whip:

After leaving the dungeon, head east to the Whipping Shack. Inside, you'll find the Tooth Whip, an unsettling weapon that causes heavy bleeding damage.

Beware of Wolves:

As you continue along the curved road north, you'll encounter packs of wolves. Be ready with ranged or AOE spells.

Furnace Golem Strategy: Use the Spirit spring Jump

At the end of the road, you'll come across an imposing Furnace Golem.

Strategy:

This Golem has armored legs, making it immune to stagger.

Use the nearby Spiritspring Jump to leap onto a high ledge, level with its face.

If you have Furnace Pots, toss them into its exposed top to deal massive damage.

If not, carefully aim for the face plate with arrows or spells.

Rewards:

Defeating the Furnace Golem rewards you with a Furnace Visage and a Cerulean-Sapping Cracked Tear.

Rab Bath's Rise and the Hidden Spirit spring

Exploring Rab Bath's Rise:

Continue north along the path to reach Rabbath's Rise, a mage tower. The Spiritspring jump on the north side is key to accessing the tower's secrets.

Reaching the Upper Balcony:

Use the Spirit spring jump to reach the high balcony of the tower. At the top, you'll find Rabbath's Cannon, a powerful ballista weapon.

The Cathedral of Manus Metyr: Questline with Count Ymir

Entering the Cathedral:

Southwest of Rabbath's Rise, you'll see the Cathedral of Manus Metyr looming in the distance. It's guarded by Marionette Soldiers, but the cathedral's interior is a safe zone.

Meeting Count Ymir:

Inside the cathedral, you'll meet Count Ymir, a friendly glintstone sorcerer.

Count Ymir's Gifts:

He gives you two key items:

Hole-Laden Necklace

Ruins Map

Learning Flintstone Magic:

Speak with Ymir to learn new spells, including Miriam's Vanishing, a teleportation spell that allows you to dodge enemy attacks.

Next Steps: Unlocking the Southwest Coastal Path

After completing the Cathedral of Manus Metyr questline, follow the instructions in the Ruins Map to unlock the path to the southwest coast.

Prepare for the Journey:

Stock up on Elden Ring runes and upgrade your weapons before heading further southwest, as the enemies on the coast will be much tougher.

Conclusion

The eastern half of Scadu Altus offers a rich and challenging experience filled with hidden paths, dangerous foes, and powerful rewards.