Finding Iris of Occultation in Elden Ring Shadow of Erdtree – How to get it?

Iris of Occultation are unique consumable items introduced in Shadow of Erdtree DLC of Elden Ring. Unlike typical consumables, this item cannot be used to heal, buff, or debuff. It can only be given out to NPCs to receive certain quest awards.

There are very few known locations of Iris of Occultation in the game so far. Therefore, it is not easy to find it while fighting against hundreds of extremely difficult-to-beat enemies in the shadow realm of the Elden Ring.

1. Where to find Iris of Occultation in Elden Ring?

Iris of Occultation can be found in the following ways:

  1. Collect as a drop by defeating the Ulcerated Tree Spirit in Shadow Keep, Church District.
  2. Found near the statue of Marika in the Tree-Worship Passage below Shadow Keep.
  3. Collect as a drop by defeating the Omenkiller below the Fort Of Reprimand.

In all of these cases, it is not easy to get your hands on the Iris of Occultation because you have to deal with some strong foes to acquire it.

2. Finding and Defeating Ulcerated Tree Spirit

Assuming you have already reached the Church District, your main goal is to lower the water level and make your way to the Ulcerated Tree Spirit.

Church District Entrance Map Location
Church District Entrance Map Location in Elden Ring | Source: In-Game Screenshot

Head straight on the roofs from the Church District Entrance grace site. Walk straight till you reach the path end and take a left. Now, jump down on a narrow stone bridge from the large cavity in one of the roofs, and make your way to the west.

Jump Down from the Roof
Jump Down from the Roof | Source: In-Game Screenshot

Take another leap further down, you will encounter a few enemies, ignore them, and keep following the path till you find a small arch gateway and a ladder.

Keep Following the Path
Keep Following the Path | Source: In-Game Screenshot

Now, climb up the ladder and turn the giant metallic wheel to un-flood the area.

Climb the Ladder
Climb the Ladder | Source: In-Game Screenshot
Turn the Wheel
Turn the Wheel | Source: In-Game Screenshot

Get back down and make your way further down by entering the arch gateway.

Jump Down the Arch Gateway
Jump Down the Arch Gateway | Source: In-Game Screenshot

Walk to the east and interact with the Shadow Keep grace site.

Touch Grace
Touch Grace | Source: In-Game Screenshot

Now, make your way to the north and you will find a giant tree-like reptile monster. This is Ulcerated Tree Spirit, defeat it, and you will automatically get the Iris of Occultation.

Defeat Ulcerated Tree Spirit
Defeat Ulcerated Tree Spirit | Source: In-Game Screenshot
Acquire Iris of Occultation
Acquire Iris of Occultation in Elden Ring | Source: In-Game Screenshot

2. Finding the Statue of Marika in Shadow Keep

This one is in the same region as before, Just make your way to the back of the Shadow Keep and you will find a giant statue of Marika there. The second Iris of Occultation is lying right under this statue.

Marika's Statue Below Shadow Keep in Church District
Marika’s Statue Below Shadow Keep in Church District | Source: In-Game Screenshot

3. Finding and Defeating Omenkiller

This Omenkiller is located below the Fort of Reprimand, which is located at the very center of the map of the Realm of the Shadows. Check the map below:

Fort of Reprimand Map Location
Fort of Reprimand Map Location | Source: In-Game Screenshot

Make your way through the entrance of the Fort of Reprimand. You will see an open hatch next to the left wall. Jump down through it and make your way further down into the sewer to find the Omenkiller.

Jump  Down the Hatch in Fort of Reprimand
Jump Down the Hatch in Fort of Reprimand | Source: In-Game Screenshot

Defeat it and you will find the last Iris of Occultation.

Defeat Omenkiller in Elden Ring
Defeat Omenkiller in Elden Ring | Source: In-Game Screenshot

4. How to use the Iris of Occultation in the Elden Ring Shadow of Erdtree?

The Iris of Occultation can be given to the Fire Knight Queelign to receive Queelign’s Greatsword, and to Swordhand Of Night Jolán to receive the Sword Of Night.

Additionally, there is another item called Iris of Grace which can be given to these two to receive different sets of weapons. However, if you do not necessarily use spirit ashes or only use mimic tear, then it is recommended that you give them the Iris of Occultation.

Majorly, the Iris of Occultation is only used to get these weapons, and they can prove to be quite useful for you if your playstyle is more strenth-focused.

5. About Elden Ring

Elden Ring is a major title released by FromSoftware in 2022, the developers of Demon’s Souls, Bloodborne, and the Dark Souls franchise. Set in the ‘Lands Between’,  players are on a quest to repair the Elden Ring and become the new Elden Lord.

Shadow of the Erdtree is a full-fledged expansion for Elden Ring added in June 2024. It is a whole new map with new Weapons, Sorceries, Ashes, and Craftables. It is a challenging DLC and as players continue to explore the map, they find surprises and easter eggs left by the developers every day.

 

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