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How to Find and Complete the Smoldering Church in Limgrave
Elden Ring

How to Find and Complete the Smoldering Church in Limgrave

Find and complete the Smoldering Church in elden ring. Defeat Anastasia Tarnished-Eater to get the Sacred Scorpion Charm.

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Find and complete the Smoldering Church in elden ring. Defeat Anastasia Tarnished-Eater to get the Sacred Scorpion Charm.

The Smoldering Church is located near the border between Limgrave and Caelid, found just northwest of the Rotview Balcony Site of Grace and north of the Third Church of Marika. This area is known as a beginner's trap because the faux invader Anastasia Tarnished-Eater dwells here and will invade and attack if you get too close to the church. This invader preys on Tarnished trying to make their way into Caelid for items like the Meteorite Staff. The area itself holds little of interest beyond this encounter.

To reach the Smoldering Church, head north across a river from the Third Church of Marika. Use three Spirit Springs to ascend the nearby cliffs. Once atop the cliffs, continue riding north.

  • None explicitly stated, but recommended to be prepared for a boss fight.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    As you approach the Smoldering Church, you will be invaded by Anastasia Tarnished-Eater. You must defeat her before you can properly explore. You won’t be able to summon your mount, and the entire area will be enclosed in a barrier during this fight.
  2. 2
    Upon defeating Anastasia Tarnished-Eater, she will drop the Sacred Scorpion Charm and a Furlcalling Finger Remedy.
  3. 3
    Head into the Smoldering Church. Inside, you will find the Smoldering Church Site of Grace.
  4. 4
    Loot the corpses inside the church to find the Missionary’s Cookbook (3) and the Nomadic Warrior’s Cookbook (14).

The location is also a suitable staging point for attempts on the Putrid Avatar who guards the entrance to the Minor Erdtree Catacombs to the east.

Tips
  • Prepare for a difficult fight against Anastasia Tarnished-Eater, as she is a formidable foe.
  • The Sacred Scorpion Charm is a valuable reward for defeating Anastasia.
  • The Missionary’s Cookbook (3) and Nomadic Warrior’s Cookbook (14) provide new crafting recipes.
  • Sacred Scorpion Charm
  • Furlcalling Finger Remedy
  • Missionary’s Cookbook (3)
  • Nomadic Warrior’s Cookbook (14)
  • Smoldering Church Site of Grace

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