Of all the hidden places in Elden Ring, Ancestral Woods makes its way to the top, confusing a lot of players. Like any hidden place, locating Ancestral Woods also requires a bit of a trek through the Elden Ring map.
After getting to the Ancestral Woods, you will be able to fight and defeat Real Ancestor Spirit which is needed for 100% completion. This guide will take you through all the places needed to get to Ancestral Woods in Elden Ring.
How to reach the Ancestral Woods in Elden Ring?
To get to Ancestral Woods in Elden Ring, you need to first make your way to the Nokron, Eternal City located along the Siofra River.
Start by making your way to the Mistwood by heading to the eastern part of the Limgrave. Once there, head south towards the Starfall Crater, and you will reach the Nokron, Eternal City.
Remember that the Nokron Eternal City will only be available once you have defeated Starscourge Radahn Boss. Once you are in Nokron, Eternal City, you have to fight and defeat a compulsory boss Mimic Tear.
After defeating Mimic Tear, you will finally be able to trek forward. Continue ahead until you come across a bridge with the aqueduct. The Ancestral Woods site of grace will then be on your left.
What to do at Ancestral Woods in Elden Ring?
The Ancestral Woods is a large area filled with many activities. You can defeat the ancestral followers enemy type, ignite fire stone pillars, fight a mini-boss and a full boss. We’ll cover everything in detail below.
Fight Ancestral Followers
As soon as you set foot in Ancestral Woods, you will be attacked by a large group of Ancestral Followers. Don’t worry as they all don’t attack you at once. As they can detect your presence, therefore, staying in one place is not recommended.
After defeating the Ancestral Followers in the area, you will gain access to the Hallowhorn Grounds. Once there, you can collect items such as Kukri and Hefty Beef Bones in the debris.
Ignite Fire Stone Pillars
Once you make your way to the Hallowhorn Grounds, you will find a total of six Stone Pillars. These pillars must all be ignited before you can summon the Regal Ancestor Spirit boss.
While igniting these Stone Pillars, you will also encounter a bunch of Ancestral Followers and Ancestral Shaman guarding the way.
Fight the Lesser Red Wolf
The Lesser Red Wolf is a mini-boss that appears in several areas throughout the game, one of these wolves can be found in the Ancestral Woods. Head northeast from the Ancestral Woods Site of Grace until you come upon the wolf. Be warned that despite their sizes, Lesser Red Wolves are seriously tough enemies.
Fight Regal Ancestor Spirit
Once you have ignited all six Stone Pillars, you will be able to summon the Regal Ancestor Spirit, the main boss of the Ancestral Woods. The fight will be the last thing that can be done in the Ancestral Woods. You will get a Remembrance of the Regal Ancestor after defeating the boss.
The item can be taken to the Enia at roundtable hold to be exchanged for Ancestral Spirit’s Horn talisman.
