What is below Leyndell?

The Subterranean Shunning-Grounds are located below Leyndell, Royal Capital, and players can access it by descending into the well that is just northwest of the Avenue Balcony Site of Grace, offering a unique and challenging area to explore in the Elden Ring universe. This underground area can be a bit tricky to navigate, and indeed fans may find themselves lost at several points, but it’s worth exploring to uncover its secrets and treasures.

Understanding Leyndell and Its Underground

To fully appreciate what lies below Leyndell, it’s essential to understand the context and layout of Leyndell, Royal Capital, and how it fits into the broader Elden Ring world.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Leyndell and Beyond

1. What is at the bottom of Leyndell? The Subterranean Shunning-Grounds is an expansive dungeon found underneath the Legacy Dungeon of Leyndell, Royal Capital – located in the Altus Plateau region of Elden Ring.
2. How do you get below Leyndell? You’ll want to jump on top of the rooftops and over to the next area, where an old well hidden away in a corner will be found, with a ladder going down the well that leads to the Subterranean-Shunning Grounds of Leyndell, Royal Capital.
3. What area is after Leyndell? After Leyndell, players can proceed to the Mountaintops of the Giants and Crumbling Farum Azula.
4. Is Leyndell the final area of Elden Ring? Leyndell, Ashen Capital is an alternate state of Leyndell, Royal Capital that appears after defeating Maliketh, the Black Blade, and it is technically the final area of Elden Ring, housing the game’s final boss.
5. What is below the capital Elden Ring? The Subterranean Shunning-Grounds are located below Elden Ring’s Leyndell, Royal Capital, accessible by descending into the well northwest of the Avenue Balcony Site of Grace.

Navigating Elden Ring’s World

6. Are there 7 endings in Elden Ring? In total, there are six different Elden Ring endings for players to see, but a new leak reveals that a seventh ending was supposedly planned for the game only to be cut prior to launch.
7. Why is Leyndell full of ash? With the defeat of Maliketh, the Black Blade, the Rune of Death is unbound, and the Flame of Ruin burns away the impenetrable thorns blocking the entrance to the Erdtree, blanketing Leyndell in thick ash.
8. Should I do Volcano Manor or Leyndell first? It’s recommended to do Volcano Manor immediately after Leyndell if you want to complete the questline there, as there’s a specific window for these quests.

Bosses and Quests

9. Is there a boss in Leyndell? The last main boss for Leyndell Royal Capital is not far from the first, with Morgott, The Omen King being a notable boss in the area.
10. Should I let Dung Eater out? It’s crucial to resist the urge to kill Dung Eater when you first meet him, as this is part of a questline that can be completed later in the game.
11. Where is Leyndell underground? The Subterranean Shunning-Grounds is found in Leyndell, Royal Capital (or later, Leyndell, Ashen Capital), accessible by descending the stairs at the Avenue Balcony Site of Grace.

Additional Information

12. Where is Dung Eater under Leyndell? Dung Eater can first be found at the Roundtable Hold, and later in Leyndell, Royal Capital, in a room next to the Twin Maiden Husks.
13. Is Leyndell Catacombs optional? Leyndell Catacombs is one of the Minor Dungeons found in the Altus Plateau Region in Elden Ring, and it is an optional dungeon.
14. What is the dragon in Leyndell? The massive corpse of a dragon in the center of Leyndell is Gransax, whose attack on the capital marked the only time in its history when its walls fell.
15. What is the final boss in Leyndell? Elden Beast is the final boss of the Leyndell, Ashen Capital area, and the true final boss of Elden Ring, encountered after defeating Radagon of the Golden Order.