Elden Ring: Abandoned Cave Dungeon Guide

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This cave is abandoned for a reason. Though the cave is short, it is arguably one of the hardest dungeons in Elden Ring because it is filled to the brim with Scarlet Rot. To get to the Abandoned Cave, you have to head East to North-East from the Smoldering Wall Site of Grace in Caelid. There will be a large undead dog and an Abductor Virgin in the distance.

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Past the Abductor Virgin will be large tree branches extending across a ravine. You're able to walk along this branch and jump off onto the other side of the ravine. This will be the entrance to the Abandoned Cave. Surviving the Scarlet Rot buildup this cave gives you is the biggest challenge. This guide will show you how to reach the boss room and how to survive the endless perils of this Caelid dungeon.

Immediately, walking through this cave seems impossible. The entire ground is drowning in Scarlet Rot river, along with exploding geysers that will insta-kill you. Before venturing further, you'll want to make sure you have all the necessary items to prevent and cure Scarlet Rot buildup.

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You'll want to make it past the first geyser on your left. Hug the left wall. Once the geyser is down, spam roll forward.

The Scarlet Rot here will slow you down, making you unable to spring or dodge fast. These two Ashes of War will help you escape easier, as they allow you to speed forward.

Just past the first geyser is an Abductor Virgin in some sunlight. Don't worry, this one isn't alive. There will be some dirt around it for you to take a breather from the Scarlet Rot. To the right of the Abductor Virgin, past more geysers, is Dragonwound Grease. Head left of the Abductor Virgin, North-West, to continue.

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