Elden Ring Ainsel River Walkthrough

Ainsel River is an underground area in Elden Ring, known for its challenging enemies and hidden treasures. This walkthrough will guide you through its dark depths.

Getting to Ainsel River

You can reach Ainsel River through the well in the Consecrated Snowfield or through the teleporter in the Siofra River.

Main Path

1. Ainsel River Well → Ainsel River Bank

   • Navigate through the underground river
   • Find the Map Fragment for Ainsel River
   • Beware of the giant crabs

2. Ainsel River Bank → Ainsel River Depths

   • Defeat the various enemies
   • Navigate through the underground area
   • Find the Site of Grace

3. Ainsel River Depths → Ainsel River Main

   • Continue through the underground area
   • Defeat the enemies and bosses
   • Continue to the depths

Side Areas

North Ainsel River

• Ainsel River Depths - Deepest area
• Ainsel River Main - Main area
• Mohgwyn Palace - Optional area

South Ainsel River

• Ainsel River Well - Entry point
• Ainsel River Bank - First major area
• Underground Lake - Optional area

Notable NPCs

• Blaidd - Wolf knight (if you’ve met him)
• Rogier - Sorcerer (if you’ve met him)
• D - Hunter of the Dead (if you’ve met him)
• Patches - The Hyena (if you’ve met him)

Bosses in Ainsel River

1. Ancestor Spirit - Ainsel River Bank
2. Valiant Gargoyles - Various locations
3. Mohg, Lord of Blood - Mohgwyn Palace

Important Items to Find

• Smithing Stones - Upgrade materials
• Golden Seeds - Flask upgrades
• Sacred Tears - Flask potency upgrades
• Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear - Powerful spear

Exploration Tips

1. Use Torrent - Essential for fast travel
2. Check for Secret Paths - Many hidden routes
3. Listen for Ghostly Voices - They lead to treasures
4. Rest at Sites of Grace - To reset enemies
5. Explore Thoroughly - Many hidden items

Recommended Level

• Early Ainsel River: Levels 80-90
• Mid Ainsel River: Levels 90-100
• Mohgwyn Palace: Levels 100-110

Key Locations

• Ainsel River Well - Entry point
• Ainsel River Bank - First major area
• Ainsel River Depths - Deepest area
• Ainsel River Main - Main area
• Mohgwyn Palace - Optional area

Secrets and Hidden Items

• Secret Paths - Hidden routes throughout
• Hidden Rooms - Behind illusory walls
• Secret NPCs - In various locations
• Secret Treasures - Throughout the area

Combat Tips

1. Use Spirit Summons - Against groups of enemies
2. Learn Enemy Patterns - Each enemy has specific attacks
3. Use the Environment - Terrain and obstacles
4. Upgrade Your Weapons - Regularly for better damage
5. Bring Healing Items - Flask of Crimson Tears

Questlines

• Blaidd’s Questline - Wolf knight
• Rogier’s Questline - Sorcerer
• D’s Questline - Hunter of the Dead
• Patches’s Questline - The Hyena

What’s Next

After exploring Ainsel River, you can continue to Mohgwyn Palace or return to the surface. Check out our Mohgwyn Palace walkthrough for your next adventure!

For more area walkthroughs, check out our other guides!