Elden Ring | Fringefolk Hero's Grave - Location & How To Get There

Fringefolk Hero's Grave is an area for Elden Ring. Guide includes the map location, how to get, rewards, & boss of Fringefolk Hero's Grave.

Location Of Fringefolk Hero's Grave

Use The Stonesword Key In The Stranded Graveyard

Fringefolk Hero's Grave is a dungeon that can be accessed by using the Stonesword Key from the Stranded Graveyard. Its location is right in front of the Stranded Graveyard Site of Grace.

Two Stonesword Keys Are Required

▲Since you can get 2 keys as a keepsake in character creation, you can go ahead and open it immediately

To enter Fringefolk Hero's Grave, you will be needing 2 Stonesword Keys. If you have not obtained keys before, you should pick it up from various locations or buy from merchants.

How To Destroy The Chariot

Drop A Jar At The End Of Its Route

The chariot in the Fringefolk Hero's Grave can be destroyed by moving to a hidden path and hitting the jar on the ceiling to drop it below the chariot. Once it is destroyed, the chariot will not respawn. This makes it much easier for players who want to explore the area.

Fringefolk Hero's Grave Walkthrough Chart

Ulcerated Tree Spirit Boss Route

①
	Dash through the poisoned area └ Heavy weight load will poison you before you can get out. └ Pick up the Poisonbone Dart at the end of the path.
②
	Wait for the chariot to come to the top. └ Wait at the third pillar from the back.
③
	1. As soon as the chariot descends, run along the left wall and descend. 2. There are three indentations on each side. Enter the second one on the left. └ If your equipment load is too heavy, remove some of them to decrease weight.
④
	1. When you pass by the chariot coming from below, enter the third indentation on the left. 2. You will need to defeat one enemy inside.
⑤
	1. Enter the indentation on the opposite side (third on the right) 2. There is one enemy to be defeated.
⑥
	1. The chariot goes down to the bottom of the slope and jumps off as soon as it turns around.
⑦
	1. From the landing point , go all the way down to the bottom of the slope. └ Pick up the Golden Rune on the way.
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	1. At the bottom of the slope, go left at the fork of the road. ▼Click here for the route on the right
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	1. Descend along the left wall and enter the first indentation. └ There is an enemy on the indentation. 2. Wait for the chariot to climb up.
⑩
	1. The instance you pass by the chariot moving upwards, run to the second indentation. └ Pick up Grave Glovewort └ The enemies that appear are killed by the chariot.
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	1. As you pass the chariot, take the street on the right side of the road.
⑫
	1. Enter the depths of the fog and battle the Ulcerated Tree Spirit. └ A Stake of Marika can be found. └ Reward: Golden Seed, Banished Knight Oleg Ashes

Avoiding The Chariot And Taking Down Enemies

The enemies that appear on the slope can be killed by the chariot. Run towards the indentations before the chariot comes down.

Strong Enemy Route

①
	Dash through the poisoned area └ Heavy weight load will poison you before you can get out. └ Pick up the Poisonbone Dart at the end of the path.
②
	Wait for the chariot to come to the top. └ Wait at the third pillar from the back.
③
	1. As soon as the chariot descends, run along the left wall and descend. 2. There are three indentations on each side. Enter the second one on the left. └ If your equipment load is too heavy, remove some of them to decrease weight.
④
	1. When you pass by the chariot coming from below, enter the third indentation on the left. 2. You will need to defeat one enemy inside.
⑤
	1. Enter the indentation on the opposite side (third on the right) 2. There is one enemy to be defeated.
⑥
	1. The chariot goes down to the bottom of the slope and jumps off as soon as it turns around.
⑦
	1. From the landing point , go all the way down to the bottom of the slope. └ Pick up the Golden Rune on the way.
⑧
	1. At the bottom of the slope, go right at the fork of the road. ▲Click here for the route on the left
⑨
	1. Pick up the Dragonwound Grease found in the room at the top of the slope. 2. A powerful enemy will notice you and a battle will ensue. └ After defeating the enemy, the weapon "Dragon Communion Seal" can drop randomly.

Powerful Enemies Can Be Defeated Using The Chariot

If you lure the enemy to the chariot, you can defeat even the strongest enemy with one hit. They can be quite troublesome to fight in the early game, so try to take advantage of the chariot by luring them out of the room. Once you see the chariot coming down, run towards the front of the room.

Hidden Route

①
	Dash through the poisoned area └ Heavy weight load will poison you before you can get out. └ Pick up the Poisonbone Dart at the end of the path.
②
	Wait for the chariot to come to the top. └ Wait at the third pillar from the back.
③
	1. As soon as the chariot descends, run along the left wall and descend. 2. There are three indentations on each side. Enter the second one on the left. └ If your equipment load is too heavy, remove some of them to decrease weight.
④
	As soon as you pass the chariot coming from below, enter the third indentation on the right side and drop to the back └ Ignore the enemies in the indentations
⑤
	Dash down the slope and exit at the left side └ The foothold is narrow, so falling from the right might be safer
⑥
	Defeat two enemies and continue straight └ If you can defeat the first enemy from the landing site using a long-ranged attack, the other enemy will not attack you └ It is easier if you have a shield with 100 physical negation
⑦
	When you go down the stairs, a flamethrower will be activated, so head down immediately once you trigger it └ It is alright if you go slowly and proceed as the flame goes out. ▼Detailed instructions on how to proceed.
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	The moment the flames stop, dash along the right wall and take shelter in the indentation along the way └ There is one enemy inside, so use your shield to get through or defeat it.
⑨
	1. The moment the flame stops again, proceed to the end of the flamethrower 2. Go left as the road splits
⑩
	1. Defeat two enemies 2. Examine the corpse at the far left and obtain "Lightning Grease". 3. Head back to where the flamethrower is.
⑪
	1. Take the road on the left.
⑫
	Cross the bridge in the middle and pick up the Erdtree's Favor in front of the statue └ The boss will spawn just before you cross over, but ignore it for now and collect the item.

How To Dodge Flamethrower

The flamethrower will take a bit of time before it activates again. Trigger it once and find shelter in the indentation on the wall until it stops.

Strong Enemies Appear In The Area Of Erdtree's Favor

In the area where the Grace of the Golden Tree is located, two powerful enemies will appear when approaching the statue. Two Grafted Scions will appear. If you die, you will return to the Stranded Graveyard Site of Grace.

How To Defeat Ulcerated Tree Spirit (Boss)

Ulcerated Tree Spirit Should Be Fought After You Get Stronger

Those who took the Stonesword Key from the start can challenge the Ulcerated Tree Spirit right away, although you must understand that this can be quite difficult unless you are experience in the Souls series. Its fierce and instant-kill attacks are too difficult for early game, so you should challenge them only after you have become stronger.

Prepare A Shield With 100% Physical Negation

The Ulcerated Tree Spirit will mainly do physical damage for the fight until its HP falls to 60%. If you have a shield with 100% physical resistance, you can protect your HP at the expense of stamina. This makes it really effective to guard against its powerful attacks. You can pick up physical negation shields in various locations, so try to get one if you haven't yet.

Learn To Avoid Instant Kill Attack

▲Whenever it begins to shout, it will unleash an instant-kill attack.

Whenever the Ulcerated Tree Spirit screams, it will unleash its instant-kill attack and run towards you to bite you. The attack is too powerful that it cannot be prevented by guarding. You will have to avoid it by dodging, otherwise, you will have to start over. Make sure to learn the right timing for this attack.