Where is the swamp of Aeonia?

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Where is the Swamp of Aeonia?

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The Swamp of Aeonia is a sub-region of Caelid, located in the center of the region, and is accessible by horseback from almost all directions. This vast swamp, mired in Scarlet Rot, is where the final battle between General Radahn and Malenia, Blade of Miquella took place, during which the Scarlet Aeonia bloomed and engulfed the region in rot.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

  1. How do I get to the Swamp of Aeonia?: The Swamp of Aeonia is situated dead center in the Caelid region and is accessible by horseback from almost all directions, with three Sites of Grace that you can interact with.
  2. Where is the map for Swamp of Aeonia?: You can find the Caelid Map along the main road that runs south below the Swamp of Aeonia, at a fork in the road past a dragon, where a Nomadic Merchant is seated nearby.
  3. What is in Aeonia swamp?: A vast swamp in the centre of Caelid, mired in Scarlet Rot, with the remnants of Malenia’s Cleanrot army still found in the swamp.

Boss Fights

  1. Who is the boss in the Swamp of Aeonia field?: Commander O’Neil is located in the Swamp of Aeonia inside Caelid, and fighting the boss is optional, but will reward you with the Commander’s Standard (Halberd).
  2. How hard is Commander O’Neil?: Commander O’Neil is a straightforward boss, but can still make quick work of you if you come at him at a low level, with a high resistance to Frostbite, Scarlet Rot, Poison, and Hemorrhage.
  3. What is Commander O’Neil weak to?: The boss is weak towards any Physical Strikes and Thrust attacks you perform using your weapon, but is strong against Slash attacks.

Location and History

  1. Where did the battle of Aeonia take place?: The final battle between General Radahn and Malenia, Blade of Miquella took place in the Swamp of Aeonia, during which the Scarlet Aeonia bloomed and engulfed the region in rot.
  2. What did Caelid look like?: Caelid is a hellish location marked with insect-like hive growths of scarlet rot dotting the land, with a blood-red sky overhead and ruins of towns and forts scattered throughout.
  3. Is Malenia stronger than Radahn?: Malenia and Radahn were basically on equal footing in power, but if Radahn got more pieces of the Great Rune, he would certainly have been more powerful than her.

Characters and Items

  1. Why is Radahn so tall?: Radahn grew to a massive size, eventually outgrowing his scrawny but beloved steed, Leonard, after being raised to demigod status by his new step-mother, Marika.
  2. Can Commander O’Neil get Scarlet Rot?: You can kite Commander O’Neil out to the nearby Site of Grace, then kite him through the Scarlet Rot geysers to damage him.
  3. Where is Commander O’Neil?: You’ll find Commander O’Neil in the Heart of Aeonia, from where you can travel southwest to find him.

Quests and Summons

  1. How do you summon Polyanna Elden Ring?: Near the Site of Grace that borders O’Neill’s arena, you can find a gold summon sign for Polyanna – but only if you spoke to Sage Gowry about finding the needle for Milicent beforehand.
  2. What is the reward for killing Commander O’Neil?: Defeating Commander O’Neil will get you the Commander’s Standard (Halberd) and the Unalloyed Gold Needle, which is a key item required for Millicent’s questline.
  3. Is there a summon for Commander O’Neil?: An NPC (Polyanna, Adopted Daughter) can be summoned for this fight if you speak to Sage Gowry first, which can be helpful in defeating Commander O’Neil.

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