How To Find the Secret of the Rotted Woods in Elden Ring Nightreign

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Discover comprehensive insights about the enigma surrounding the Rotted Woods in Elden Ring Nightreign, such as guidance on unveiling its secrets and additional intriguing facts.

Among all Shifting Earth events in Elden Ring Nightreign, The Decaying Forest stands out as the toughest, primarily due to the persistent Scarlet Rot affliction within the area. Although other Shifting Earth events present their own set of difficulties, the Decaying Forest surpasses them in sheer challenge level. However, by staying vigilant for hints, you can effectively mitigate the damage caused by Scarlet Rot, making navigation through this region less arduous. Nonetheless, uncovering these hints to solve the mystery of the Decaying Forest is no simple task, even for veterans of souls-like games, especially those created by FromSoftware. In fact, deciphering the secret of the Decaying Forest requires a deep comprehension of both the map and the enemy encounters.

Here is a detailed tutorial on unveiling the enigma of the Elden Ring’s Rotted Woods, Nightreign, and the method to access it.

How To Reach the Rotted Woods in Elden Ring Nightreign

In Elden Ring Nightreign, the Rotting Forest becomes visible during your Expeditions only if the Shifting Earth feature is turned on. The Shifting Earth occurrences are unpredictable and can show up at any point after defeating a Nightlord. To see which Shifting Earth event you’ve activated, check the Expeditions menu. If the Rotting Forest event is active, you’ll notice that the southern part of Limveld is corrupted with decay. Although it’s possible to explore the area from Day 1, it would be more advantageous to visit the Rotted Woods on Day 2 when your character level reaches at least 9 and you have Epic weapons. It’s worth mentioning that when the Rotting Forest Shifting Earth event is active, you will eventually need to venture into the woods regardless.

As a gamer, I’ve noticed that by the end of Day 2, the Rotted Woods event pushes us all the way to the southern part of the map, right next to the Scarlet Rot village. To avoid getting trapped there when it rains, it’s best to solve the Rotted Woods event well ahead of time. Once you’re in the Rotted Woods, just follow the path to the nearest castle for a clue about the secret location. After that, it’s all about finding it!

How To Find the Secret in Rotted Woods

To uncover the hidden treasure in the Decaying Forest, journey to the castle characterized by the Scarlet Rot influence. Upon arrival at the castle, it’s advisable to eliminate both the mobs and the Knight (the boss) first to give yourself some breathing room. Once you’ve cleared the castle of any threats, gather the map located beyond the boss arena. With your newfound map in hand, consult Limveld’s map and pinpoint the secret location. Typically, the secret (Scarlet Flower Bud) can be found to the northeast of the castle; however, there have been cases where it appeared towards the west, which can be tricky to navigate. After reaching the secret spot, ascend the Scarlet Rot tree to find your prize.

At the peak of the tree, you’ll discover a Scarlet Rot Bud that you can engage with. Interacting with this Bud will eradicate Scarlet Rot and bestow upon you a bonus boosting both defense and attack strength. Strive to accomplish this mission on Day 2 promptly, as it allows ample time for hunting down some world bosses and advancing in levels, without the fear of contracting Scarlet Rot. Take notice that the Scarlet Rot village is populated by a Black Blade Spirit and a Hunter with Bells.

These bosses are tough to conquer, but they do reward generously in loot. However, it’s not a walk in the park to defeat them. Therefore, unless you’ve reached Level 12 and have some spare time before dark, it would be wise to steer clear of these bosses.

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2025-05-30 06:46