How to find the Rauh Ruins map in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

We all know that clearing the Castle of Shadows is not easy. And if you now find yourself wandering through the ancient ruins of Rauh and the map icon does not appear. Well unfortunately, the Rauh Ruins map cannot be accessed from the Rauh Ancient Ruins.

For this you will have to put aside your ambitions and return to the Scadu Atlas to locate it. This takes you through poisonous pools and caves, but it is worth the trip to see the Ancient Ruins in all their glory. Below we explain more about this:

How to find the Rauh Ruins map in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Required Progress:

Prior completion of Castle Ensis is mandatory.

Initial Waypoint:

Having triumphed over Castle Ensis, teleport to the "Highroad Cross" Site of Grace. This location likely served as your initial point of discovery following your victory.

Navigating to Moorth Ruins:

Proceed along the designated road leading in the direction of the Shadow Keep.

As you approach an intersection, deviate from the main path with a dexterous right turn.

Maintain a southeasterly course until you arrive at your designated waypoint – Moorth Ruins.

Delving into the Cavern Network:

From Moorth Ruins, embark on a northeasterly trek towards the spectral lake teeming with blue foes.

Locate the cave situated on the opposite bank of the lake and enter its depths.

Navigate steadily northward, traversing the poisonous pools with cautious steps.

You will encounter yet another sizeable cave on the far side. Proceed inside and maintain a northwest trajectory.

Unveiling the Ancient Ruins Base:

Upon emerging from the cave system, you will be greeted by a newly available Site of Grace: "Ancient Ruins Base."

Travel in a southwesterly direction, maneuvering past the imposing Golems that stand guard over the path. 

The Archer Golem may prove to be a formidable opponent – target its ankles for a strategic advantage.

Maintain your southwestward course until you reach an area scattered with fragmented pillars.

Securing the Rauh Ruins Map:

The location of the Rauh Ruins Map lies just beyond the aforementioned area littered with broken pillars.

Acquiring the map will unveil the complete layout of the Rauh Ruins, a vast yet surprisingly comprehensible territory.

Optional Point of Interest:

Before retracing your steps to the Ancient Ruins of Rauh, consider venturing into the Temple Town Ruins, situated southwest of where you found the map.

This hidden location harbors the coveted Two-Handed Sword Talisman, a valuable asset for warriors who favor wielding colossal swords in combat.

We hope that with these strategies you will be able to successfully secure the Rauh Ruins map, granting you access to a previously hidden region, filled with potential rewards and formidable adversaries within the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.