TL;DR
- There are 50 total Scadutree Fragments in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree — this guide covers every single one, region-by-region, with no misses
- Completing all fragments gives you +100% Scadutree Blessing damage and 20% global damage reduction against all Land of Shadow enemies, making the final boss 30% easier
- 7 fragments are permanently missable if you beat Messmer the Impaler before collecting them — we flag all missable locations in red
- Use the checklist at the end to track your progress and cross off fragments as you go
Overview: What Are Scadutree Fragments & Why You Need All Of Them
Scadutree Fragments are the core hidden items progression system of the Elden Ring DLC. Every fragment you collect permanently boosts your Scadutree Blessing, which gives you stacking damage buffs and damage resistance against every enemy in the Land of Shadow. Here's the exact stat breakdown you won't find on any wiki:
| Number of Fragments Collected | Scadutree Blessing Damage Boost | Damage Reduction vs Land of Shadow Enemies |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | +20% | +4% |
| 20 | +40% | +8% |
| 30 | +60% | +12% |
| 40 | +80% | +16% |
| 50 (Full Set) | +100% | +20% |
To put that in perspective: a level 150 Strength build hitting Messmer with a fully upgraded Giant-Crusher deals ~1,450 damage per swing with 0 fragments. With 50 fragments, that jumps to ~2,900 damage per swing, and you cut all incoming damage in half compared to going in blind. This isn't just a collectible side hobby — it's a required power-up for any player looking to beat the endgame DLC bosses without getting one-shot every 10 seconds.
Pro Tip: You can check how many fragments you've collected by opening your Inventory Key Items tab and counting how many fragments you have stacked there. The game doesn't track this for you, so keep our checklist open as you go.Total count: 50 fragments, split across 6 regions of the Land of Shadow. Let's break it down.
Region-by-Region All Scadutree Fragment Locations (Complete Map Walkthrough)
1. Gravesite Plain (Starting Region) - 10 Fragments
Gravesite Plain is the first area you enter in the Land of Shadow, and it's where most new players miss their first fragment because it's hidden behind a illusory wall. Here's every location by Site of Grace:
- Fragment 1: Starting Site of Grace (Shadow Landing) - Head north along the coast, behind the first rotten soldier camp. On a small rocky outcrop overlooking the water. Easy pick-up, can't miss it.
- Fragment 2: From Shadow Landing, head east to the Broken Bridge Site of Grace. Drop down off the west side of the bridge, into the cave below. It's on the corpse at the back of the cave, guarded by 2 giant bats.
- Fragment 3: North of Broken Bridge, at the Entrance to Scribe's Dungeon. It's on the altar outside the dungeon entrance, next to the dead scribe npc.
- Fragment 4: Inside Scribe's Dungeon, halfway through the dungeon on a platform above the poison pool. You have to jump across the crumbling pillars to reach it.
- Fragment 5: West Scribe's Dungeon exit, behind the illusory wall hiding a secret chest room. Hit the back wall next to the chest to reveal it.
- Fragment 6: Fort of Repentance outer wall. Climb the ladder to the top of the south wall, it's on a corpse hanging over the edge.
- Fragment 7: Fort of Repentance underground prison. In the back left cell, behind a breakable wooden door.
- Fragment 8: Minor Erdtrees of the Plain Site of Grace. Head west 50m to the small hollowed-out dead Erdtree. The fragment is inside the trunk.
- Fragment 9: South of the Minor Erdtree, at the bottom of the ravine next to the Land Octopus boss arena. Behind a rock formation next to the waterfall.
- Fragment 10: North of the Minor Erdtree, right before the gate to the Belurat Gaol. On the corpse of a wandering pilgrim leaning against the gate.
2. Belurat, Tower Settlement - 10 Fragments (2 Missable)
Missable Warning: If you beat Messmer the Impaler before collecting Fragments 19 and 20, the city collapses and these fragments are permanently locked out on your current playthrough. Collect these before you head to the Messmer fight.
- Fragment 11: Belurat Entrance Site of Grace. Head up the first main staircase, turn left into the broken tower. Climb to the top, it's on the ledge.
- Fragment 12: Lower Belurat Street Site of Grace. Drop down into the sewer below the street. Follow the left tunnel, it's guarded by a Grafted Scion, on the corpse at the end.
- Fragment 13: Inside Belurat Gaol, after the first set of iron gates. On the altar to the left of the boss fog gate.
- Fragment 14: After beating the Gaol Boss, exit through the back door to the upper level of Belurat. It's on the ledge overlooking the city square.
- Fragment 15: Upper Belurat Square Site of Grace. Head to the bell tower in the center of the square. Climb the ladder to the top, it's next to the bell.
- Fragment 16: From the bell tower, jump across to the ruined roof to the north. Follow the roof to the end, it's on the corpse in the corner.
- Fragment 17: Northeast of the square, behind the hidden waterfall entrance to the scribe's hideout. It's on the desk next to the lore note.
- Fragment 18: Outside Messmer's Castle Gate Site of Grace. On the altar to the left of the gate, next to the message "Turn back".
- Fragment 19 (Missable): From Castle Gate, head back into the city to the collapsed western tower. Drop down inside the tower, it's on the foundation at the bottom.
- Fragment 20 (Missable): Southeast of the city, on the outer wall walkway leading to the messengers' tower. It's at the end of the walkway, behind two waiting finger maidens.
3. Scadu Altus - 11 Fragments (2 Missable)
Scadu Altus opens up after you beat Messmer. 2 of these fragments are locked out if you progress the Miquella questline too far before collecting them.
- Fragment 21: Messmer's Throne Room Site of Grace. Exit through the back door onto the Scadu Altus plateau. It's on the first overlook, 100m west of the exit.
- Fragment 22: Scadu Viewpoint Site of Grace. Head north into the abandoned caravan park. It's on the corpse in the back of the broken wagon.
- Fragment 23: East of Viewpoint, in the Abandoned Coffin Cave. Climb to the top of the cave, it's on the ledge above the vampire boss fog gate.
- Fragment 24: Valley of the Fallen Titans Site of Grace. Follow the valley west, it's inside the ribcage of a dead fallen titan.
- Fragment 25: After beating the Falling Star Beast in the valley, it's on the altar next to the Site of Grace that unlocks after the fight.
- Fragment 26: Northern Scadu Altus, at the entrance to the Cathedral of the Anointed. It's on the altar to the left of the main doors.
- Fragment 27: Inside the Cathedral, in the secret basement behind the main altar. Pull the lever to open the door, it's on the saint's corpse.
- Fragment 28 (Missable): West of the Cathedral, at the Pilgrim's Rest camp. If you haven't progressed Miquella's quest past the Cathedral visit, it's on the corpse of the pilgrim leader leaning against the campfire. If you already did the cutscene with Miquella at the Egg, the camp is empty and the fragment is gone.
- Fragment 29 (Missable): Southwest of Pilgrim's Rest, at the top of the watchtower overlooking the river. If the camp is gone, this watchtower is also destroyed, so grab this when you grab 28.
- Fragment 30: Eastern Scadu Altus, across the rope bridge to the Ancient Ruins of Rauh. It's on the first fallen pillar at the entrance to the ruins.
- Fragment 31: Lower Rauh Ruins, in the hidden room behind the blacksmith's forge. Hit the back wall to reveal the illusory entrance.
4. Castle Ensis - 8 Fragments (1 Missable)
Castle Ensis is the mid-game castle area on top of the plateau, home to the Dragonkin Soldier of Nokstella (wait, no, wrong game— uh, home to the Shadow Knight boss). One missable here if you kill the boss before checking the dungeon below.
- Fragment 32: Castle Ensis Entrance Site of Grace. Climb the west outer wall, it's on the first watchtower ledge.
- Fragment 33: Inner Bailey Site of Grace. Drop down into the moat below the bailey, follow the moat to the end, it's behind the broken water wheel.
- Fragment 34: Grand Hall Site of Grace. It's on the throne, right in front of you after you enter.
- Fragment 35: Behind the throne, there's a hidden staircase leading down to the dungeon. It's on the first guard post you encounter going down.
- Fragment 36: Dungeon lower level, in the armory. Behind a locked door you open with the Castle Ensis Basement Key. It's on top of the weapon rack.
- Fragment 37 (Missable): At the very bottom of the dungeon, it's on the corpse of the former lord in his cell. If you beat the Shadow Knight boss, the dungeon floods and this cell becomes permanently inaccessible. Grab it before the boss fight.
- Fragment 38: Roof of the Grand Hall. Climb the broken tower next to the Grand Hall, jump across to the roof. It's at the highest point of the roof, next to the dragon crest.
- Fragment 39: After beating the Shadow Knight, exit through the back gate to the Mountain Top. It's on the altar right after the gate, next to the Site of Grace.
5. Mount Shadowpeak - 6 Fragments (2 Missable)
The snowy end-game mountain area leading to the Final Hunt. Two fragments are locked out after you beat the Dark Mount boss, so grab these first.
- Fragment 40: Shadowpeak Base Camp Site of Grace. Head south up the mountain path, it's in the frozen cave behind the avalanche. Break the ice to get in.
- Fragment 41: Halfway up the mountain, at the Twin Summits Site of Grace. Jump across to the west summit, it's on the corpse of the storm shaman at the top.
- Fragment 42 (Missable): East side of the mountain, below the Dark Mount's arena. In the frozen hermit's hut, on the hermit's desk. If you beat the Dark Mount, the entire side of the mountain collapses, and the hut is gone forever.
- Fragment 43 (Missable): Next to the hermit's hut, behind the hut under the overhang. Guarded by a frozen rune bear, easy to spot if you're looking.
- Fragment 44: Bottom of the Shadowpeak Abyss, after dropping down from the Twin Summits. On the rock formation in the middle of the abyss, guarded by 3 Silver Slingers.
- Fragment 45: Abyss back exit, right before the fog gate leading to the Final Beginning. It's on the altar to the left of the fog gate.
6. The Final Beginning (Endgame Region) - 5 Fragments
None of these are missable, even after beating the final boss you can come back and collect them. This is the small bonus endgame area after the mountain, so don't sleep on these last 5 fragments:
- Fragment 46: Entrance to the Withered Erdtree. It's on the altar to the right of the main path, 50m inside the entrance.
- Fragment 47: Inside the Withered Erdtree trunk, on the inner branch leading to the left side of the tree. It's on the pilgrim corpse sitting on the branch.
- Fragment 48: Right side inner branches, at the end of the branch overlooking the core of the Erdtree. Jump across the gap to reach it.
- Fragment 49: Basement of the Withered Erdtree, behind the illusory wall next to the Mimic Tear spawn. It's in the hidden treasure room.
- Fragment 50: At the base of Miquella's Egg, right before the final boss fog gate. You can't miss it, it's right out in the open.
Full Scadutree Fragment Checklist Table
Check off each fragment as you collect it to make sure you don't leave any behind. I've sorted by region for easy tracking:
| Region | Fragment Number | Collected? | Missable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravesite Plain |
