Step 3: Entering the Shadow Realm
The Shadow Realm is a dangerous area shrouded in darkness, filled with powerful enemies and secrets. Use the portal provided by Ansbach to Elden Ring Runes access this area.
Exploration Tips: Equip a Lantern or a weapon with light-based enchantments to improve visibility. Enemies in this realm are weak to holy damage, so consider acquiring weapons like the Erdtree Seal or the Coded Sword.
Unlocking Hidden Paths: Sir Ansbach will guide you to an ancient temple where you must solve puzzles involving light beams and shadow-based mechanics. Collect Elden Ring Items, such as Shadowbane Crystals, which can aid in bypassing certain obstacles.
Once you've reached the temple's inner sanctum, Ansbach will confront a shadowy figure known as the Shade of Orinthal, a mini-boss who guards the next phase of the questline.
Step 4: The Trials of Orinthal
Defeating the Shade of Orinthal is a pivotal moment in the quest.
Boss Strategy: The Shade uses shadow-infused attacks and teleportation. Equip the Pearldrake Talisman to mitigate elemental damage and summon a Spirit Ash like Latenna the Albinauric to provide ranged support.
Reward: Upon victory, you'll receive the Shadewrought Pendant, an item that increases resistance to shadow damage and is key to the final phase of Ansbach's quest.
Ansbach will commend your victory and request one final task: reclaiming the Eclipsed Crown, a legendary artifact tied to cheap Elden Ring Items the Shadow of the Erdtree.
