- Players must burn the sealing tree to drive away the shadows from Belurat and unlock Enir-Ilim in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.
- The sealing tree is located on the south-western side of the Ancient Ruins of Ruah, next to the Church of the Bud.
- To burn the sealing tree, players need to use Messmer's Kindling after defeating him in the Shadow Keep.
So, you started playing Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree and finally managed to beat the Divine Beast Dancing Lion in Belurat. If so, you have likely seen the Tower of Shadow blocking the Gate of Divinity. To access the Gate of Divinity and unlock Enir-Ilim in the Realm of Shadows, you need to burn the Sealing Tree, which is keeping the tower protected.
This is necessary in order to reach the final boss in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC’s main campaign. Here is a quick guide on how to burn the Sealing Tree and unlock Enir-Ilim.
Where to Find the Sealing Tree in Elden Ring?
The Sealing Tree is located in the Ancient Ruins of Ruah at the South Western edge. This place is protected by Romina, the Saint of the Bud. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to find and reach the sealing tree:
- First, you need to reach the Ancient Ruins of Ruah via the Shadow Keep.
- You need to defeat only the Golden Hippopotamus in the Shadow Keep to reach this area.
- Start at the Viaduct Minor Tower and head west until you reach a tunnel.
- Enter the tunnel and head right to the first intersection.
- Here, you will see a closed door at the end of the path.
- Open the door and continue forward. Circle to the left and continue moving forward until you see another closed door. Open this door too and head inside.
- Keep moving forward and you will soon see a spiritspring at the end of the path.
- Drop down to the Spiritspring and continue moving forward.
- Head left at the first intersection, and continue forward until you reach the open area.
- Continue moving South East to reach the Ruah Ancient Ruins, East Site of Grace.
- From here, jump on the bridge near it and continue moving southwest.
- At the end of the bridge, jump to the lower bridge on the right side.
- Continue heading South West and then South until you reach the Ruah Ancient Ruins, West Site of Grace.
- Now, head East through the nearby tunnel. Go up the stairs and head left.
- Follow the path to reach an elevator. Use the Elevator to reach the top.
- After reaching the top, head North and enter the tunnel behind the mausoleum.
- This path in this tunnel will be filled with rot alongside the all-to-friendly Lesser Kindreds of Rot Pests.
- After entering the tunnel, head left and move up the stairs.
- Continue forward to reach the Church of the Bud, Main Entrance Site of Grace.
- Now, you need to defeat Romina, the Saint of the Bud. After defeating her, you will find the sealing tree just across her boss room.
How to Burn the Sealing Tree in Elden Ring?
After you have reached the Sealing Tree, you need to burn it to unlock Enir-Ilim. To burn the Sealing Tree, you must defeat Messmer first in the Shadow Keep. After defeating Messmer, you will obtain Messmer’s Kindling. Use it at the Sealing Tree to burn it completely.
Once you burn the Sealing Tree, a cutscene will start showing the shadow disappearing from the Belurat, and you will be teleported to Enir-Ilim. Now, you can reach the final boss and end the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree’s main campaign.
So, that’s it. If you have any trouble finding the path, simply ask us in the comment section and we will try to help you out.
