{"id":388417,"date":"2026-03-14T07:41:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T07:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=388417"},"modified":"2026-03-14T07:41:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T07:41:44","slug":"what-is-below-leyndell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-below-leyndell\/","title":{"rendered":"What is below Leyndell?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-below-leyndell\/#What_is_below_Leyndell\" title=\"What is below Leyndell?\">What is below Leyndell?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-below-leyndell\/#Understanding_Leyndell_and_Its_Underground\" title=\"Understanding Leyndell and Its Underground\">Understanding Leyndell and Its Underground<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-below-leyndell\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-below-leyndell\/#About_Leyndell_and_Beyond\" title=\"About Leyndell and Beyond\">About Leyndell and Beyond<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-below-leyndell\/#Navigating_Elden_Rings_World\" title=\"Navigating Elden Ring&#8217;s World\">Navigating Elden Ring&#8217;s World<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-below-leyndell\/#Bosses_and_Quests\" title=\"Bosses and Quests\">Bosses and Quests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-below-leyndell\/#Additional_Information\" title=\"Additional Information\">Additional Information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_below_Leyndell\"><\/span>What is below Leyndell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The <strong>Subterranean Shunning-Grounds<\/strong> are located below <strong>Leyndell, Royal Capital<\/strong>, and players can access it by descending into the well that is just northwest of the <strong>Avenue Balcony Site of Grace<\/strong>, offering a unique and challenging area to explore in the <strong>Elden Ring<\/strong> universe. This underground area can be a bit tricky to navigate, and indeed fans may find themselves lost at several points, but it&#8217;s worth exploring to uncover its secrets and <strong>treasures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Leyndell_and_Its_Underground\"><\/span>Understanding Leyndell and Its Underground<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To fully appreciate what lies below <strong>Leyndell<\/strong>, it&#8217;s essential to understand the context and layout of <strong>Leyndell, Royal Capital<\/strong>, and how it fits into the broader <strong>Elden Ring<\/strong> world. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Leyndell_and_Beyond\"><\/span>About Leyndell and Beyond<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>What is at the bottom of Leyndell?<\/strong> The <strong>Subterranean Shunning-Grounds<\/strong> is an expansive dungeon found underneath the <strong>Legacy Dungeon of Leyndell, Royal Capital<\/strong> &#8211; located in the <strong>Altus Plateau<\/strong> region of <strong>Elden Ring<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How do you get below Leyndell?<\/strong> You&#8217;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 <strong>Subterranean-Shunning Grounds<\/strong> of <strong>Leyndell, Royal Capital<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What area is after Leyndell?<\/strong> After <strong>Leyndell<\/strong>, players can proceed to the <strong>Mountaintops of the Giants<\/strong> and <strong>Crumbling Farum Azula<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Leyndell the final area of Elden Ring?<\/strong> <strong>Leyndell, Ashen Capital<\/strong> is an alternate state of <strong>Leyndell, Royal Capital<\/strong> that appears after defeating <strong>Maliketh, the Black Blade<\/strong>, and it is technically the final area of <strong>Elden Ring<\/strong>, housing the game&#8217;s final boss.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is below the capital Elden Ring?<\/strong> The <strong>Subterranean Shunning-Grounds<\/strong> are located below <strong>Elden Ring&#8217;s Leyndell, Royal Capital<\/strong>, accessible by descending into the well northwest of the <strong>Avenue Balcony Site of Grace<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Navigating_Elden_Rings_World\"><\/span>Navigating Elden Ring&#8217;s World<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong>Are there 7 endings in Elden Ring?<\/strong> In total, there are six different <strong>Elden Ring endings<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why is Leyndell full of ash?<\/strong> With the defeat of <strong>Maliketh, the Black Blade<\/strong>, the <strong>Rune of Death<\/strong> is unbound, and the <strong>Flame of Ruin<\/strong> burns away the impenetrable thorns blocking the entrance to the <strong>Erdtree<\/strong>, blanketing <strong>Leyndell<\/strong> in thick ash.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Should I do Volcano Manor or Leyndell first?<\/strong> It&#8217;s recommended to do <strong>Volcano Manor<\/strong> immediately after <strong>Leyndell<\/strong> if you want to complete the questline there, as there&#8217;s a specific window for these quests.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bosses_and_Quests\"><\/span>Bosses and Quests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><strong>Is there a boss in Leyndell?<\/strong> The last main boss for <strong>Leyndell Royal Capital<\/strong> is not far from the first, with <strong>Morgott, The Omen King<\/strong> being a notable boss in the area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Should I let Dung Eater out?<\/strong> It&#8217;s crucial to resist the urge to kill <strong>Dung Eater<\/strong> when you first meet him, as this is part of a questline that can be completed later in the game.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where is Leyndell underground?<\/strong> The <strong>Subterranean Shunning-Grounds<\/strong> is found in <strong>Leyndell, Royal Capital<\/strong> (or later, <strong>Leyndell, Ashen Capital<\/strong>), accessible by descending the stairs at the <strong>Avenue Balcony Site of Grace<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Information\"><\/span>Additional Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"12\">\n<li><strong>Where is Dung Eater under Leyndell?<\/strong> <strong>Dung Eater<\/strong> can first be found at the <strong>Roundtable Hold<\/strong>, and later in <strong>Leyndell, Royal Capital<\/strong>, in a room next to the <strong>Twin Maiden Husks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Leyndell Catacombs optional?<\/strong> <strong>Leyndell Catacombs<\/strong> is one of the <strong>Minor Dungeons<\/strong> found in the <strong>Altus Plateau Region<\/strong> in <strong>Elden Ring<\/strong>, and it is an optional dungeon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the dragon in Leyndell?<\/strong> The massive corpse of a dragon in the center of <strong>Leyndell<\/strong> is <strong>Gransax<\/strong>, whose attack on the capital marked the only time in its history when its walls fell.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the final boss in Leyndell?<\/strong> <strong>Elden Beast<\/strong> is the final boss of the <strong>Leyndell, Ashen Capital<\/strong> area, and the true final boss of <strong>Elden Ring<\/strong>, encountered after defeating <strong>Radagon of the Golden Order<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 &#8230; <a title=\"What is below Leyndell?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-below-leyndell\/\" aria-label=\"More on What is below Leyndell?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-388417","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/388417","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=388417"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/388417\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=388417"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=388417"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=388417"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}