This article will show you how to reach Boss- Bayle the Dread in the game Elden Ring (Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC), released on 21st June 2024.
How to Get to Bayle The Dread Elden Ring DLC
Bayle The Dread is an optional Legend Boss in Elden Ring, found in the crater of the Jagged Peak. Follow the steps mentioned below to find the boss – Bayle The Dread.
1) Speak with Igon at Pillar Path Waypoint
Players can start heading south from the Castle Front Site of Grace to reach the Pillar Path Waypoint Site of Grace. Speak with NPC Igon, located just west of the Site of Grace. It is the first location for this NPC.
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2) Reach the Dragon’s Pit
After speaking with NPC Igon, follow the road south to reach Dragon’s Pit.
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3) Defeat Ancient Dragon-Man in Dragon’s Pit
Inside the Dragon’s Pit, defeat the boss Ancient Dragon-Man. Then exit the Dragon’s Pit to reach Dragon’s Pit Terminus.
4) Reach the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion
Proceed south to reach the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion site of grace. This path is linear.
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5) Recieve a blessing from the Priestess
Speak with the Priestess at the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion site of grace to receive blessing.
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6) Reach the Foot of the Jagged Peak
Now retrace your steps back to Dragon’s Pit Terminus. Then follow the path east to reach the Foot of the Jagged Peak Site of Grace.
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7) Defeat 2 dragons then speak with Igon
From the Foot of the Jagged Peak Site of Grace go south until you find a wide open space where two dragons are fighting each other. Defeat both dragons to acquire the Dragon Heart.
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Go southeast to find NPC Igon again. Speak with him and the head east.
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8) Reach Jagged Peak Mountainside
Jump up the Spiritspring twice.
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Proceed east and southeast along the path, being cautious of two rock boulders that may crash down toward you.
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Continue onward to encounter Ancient Dragon Sennessax. Defeat it to obtain an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone and a Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.
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After defeating Ancient Dragon Sennessax, a player should head northeast (along the left wall) to reach the Jagged Peak Mountainside Site of Grace.
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9) Reach Jagged Peak Summit
From the Site of Grace, head southwest up the rocks until you reach a Spiritspring near dragon carcasses. Refer to the below map.
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Jump up and head southwest along the cliff edge 2nd Spiritspring.
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Jump up to reach an area full of dragon carcasses. Follow the path east and then turn left to reach 3rd Spiritspring.
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Jump up to reach the Jagged Peak Summit Site of Grace
10) Defeat Bayle the Dread
From the Jagged Peak Summit Site of Grace, head straight to find the boss Bayle the Dread.
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