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Lamenters Gaol Walkthrough: Dungeons 2
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Lamenters Gaol Walkthrough: Dungeons 2

Navigate the Lamenters Gaol in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. This guide details the locations of the Gaol Upper Level Key and Gaol Lower Level Key, and the boss strategy for Lamenter.

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Navigate the Lamenters Gaol in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. This guide details the locations of the Gaol Upper Level Key and Gaol Lower Level Key, and the boss strategy for Lamenter.

Walkthrough
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    Start at the Pillar Path Waypoint site of grace.
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    Follow the path south to the Dragon Pit Cave.
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    Work through the cave, drop into a pit, and defeat the Ancient Dragon-Man.
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    Rest at the Dragon’s Pit Terminus Site of Grace.
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    Continue south to the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion, then head southwest to Charo’s Hidden Grave site of grace.
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    Head northwest to find the entrance to Lamenter’s Gaol.
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    Gaol Upper Level Key: Once inside, follow the path to a locked gate. Go through the hole on the left. In the second room on the right, find the key in a chest.
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    Collect the Prattling Pate “Lamentation” from a corpse at the end of the path.
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    Return and unlock the gate with the Gaol Upper Level Key.
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    Climb down the ladder and enter the first room on the right to find the Chilling Perfume Bottle.
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    Enter the second room on the left and climb down the ladder.
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    Gaol Lower Level Key: Follow the path north to find the Clarifying Horn Charm +2 next to a gate.
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    Return to the main room and climb to the opposite side.
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    Enter the room ahead to drop into a hole.
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    Head up the first set of stairs, enter the room on the right, and find the Call of Tibia at the end of the path.
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    Continue up the stairs and through the next door on the right into a large room with pots. Find the Living Jar Shard, Hefty Cracked Pot, and the Gaol Lower Level Key in a chest here.
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    Head back to the stairs and climb to the top.
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    Drop down and use the Gaol Lower Level Key to open the gate.
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    Climb down the ladder to reach the boss room.
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    Boss Fight - Lamenter: This boss primarily uses punches and has no ranged attacks. Wait for its attack combos to finish, land one or two hits, and retreat. The boss will duplicate itself; focus on identifying and defeating the real one.
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    Upon defeating Lamenter, you will obtain Lamenter’s Mask.
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    Interact with the glowing spiral in the back of the room to return to the entrance.
Tips
  • Lamenter is a straightforward boss with melee-focused attacks. Patience and timing are key to avoiding damage and finding openings.
  • Be aware of the boss’s duplication mechanic and prioritize finding the true boss among the copies.
  • Lamenter’s Mask

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