Elden Ring’s expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, adds an enormously expansive map with tons of secrets to discover. In typical FromSoftware fashion, much of the map is optional (and missable), and the entrance to the Abyssal Woods is tucked away in an area many players will miss.

If you’re wondering how to get down to the Abyssal Woods—the dark, lowland region east of Gravesite Plain—keep reading.