This article guides the player on how to reach the location of Messmer the Impaler and defeat the boss in the game Elden Ring – Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC, released on 21st June 2024.
Messmer’s Kindling is dropped by the Messmer the Impaler, the final boss is the Shadow Keep Legacy Dungeon.
1) Defeat Golden Hippopotamus Boss
Enter the Shadow Keep from the main entrance, and go up the elevator to reach the Shadow Keep Main Gate Site of Grace. Defeat the first minor boss Golden Hippopotamus in Shadow Keep to enter the dungeon.
2) Reach Storehouse First Floor Site of Grace
After defeating the Golden Hippopotamus, head northwest. Pass through the armor room and go up the stairs.
Once you’re in the open area, turn right and climb two sets of wooden stairs to reach the dining room.
Exit the dining room from the southeast side to reach another open area. Here, proceed to the right.
Go past some boats on the roof, then take the stairs and continue to the left.
At the end, take the elevator up to reach Specimen Storehouse.
3) Reach Storehouse Fourth Floor Site of Grace
Go behind the giant structure and proceed up the stairs.
Make a quick left after the stairs and near the bookshelves.
After the second set of bookshelves, turn right and go up the ramp. Then make a left turn and take the stairs.
Make a right turn and head for the railing. You will see a giant human-type structure hanging from the ceiling.
Jump onto the hanging structure from the side facing its legs and proceed to the balcony next to its head. There activate the Storehouse Fourth Floor Site of Grace.
4) Reach Storehouse Seventh Floor Site of Grace
Exit the room from the window sum door and proceed on the left side.
Go up the stairs and follow the walkway around the outer side of the building. Go past the flying bats trying to attack you.
Enter the first available doorway to go back inside.
Turn right and follow the path along the gallery.
Then, go up two levels and enter the room with chandeliers to reach Storehouse Seventh Floor Site of Grace.
5) Defeat Messmer the Impaler to get Messmer’s Kindling
Head out of the room with the Site of Grace and go toward the end of the balcony.
Jump down to the lower floor near the goat statue.
Approach the small altar on the right side and activate the lever to raise all the hanging structures.
Climb up the raised structure and enter the room on the left. Proceed towards the horse-like structure as shown in the image below. You must go in the direction of the horse-shaped structure.
Exit the room outside, turn right, and go up the stairs.
Head to the left and enter the building with the giant door. Go upstairs and activate the Dark Chamber Entrance Site of Grace.
Finally enter the arena and defeat the Boss – Messmer the Impaler. Messmer’s Kindling is dropped by the Boss – Messmer the Impaler. Click here to see how to use Messmer’s Kindling.
