Hardware FixRecommendedDevice not working? Your driver may be the problemCheck updates for common hardware issues.Fix DriversOctober DealsAmazon USOctober deal check: compare before you payAmazon US: current deals, useful picks and tech finds.Check DealsSlow PC?RecommendedPC slow today? Run a repair scan before it gets worseResolve common Windows issues and optimize system performance.Scan Now×
Skip to content
VGSources
Blog

All 13 Miquella’s Cross Locations in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

A route-by-route checklist for all 13 distinct Miquella’s Crosses in the Realm of Shadow, including their messages and nearby landmarks.
WorldElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Length4 min Posted Quest giverVGSources Team
Special offer. See more information about Outbyte and uninstall instructions. Please review EULA and Privacy policy.

There are 13 distinct Miquella’s Cross locations in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, according to the location guides that name each site. They trace Miquella’s route through the Realm of Shadow; interacting with each cross reveals a brief message about something he abandoned. This checklist gives the region and route for every cross. Later locations include major story spoilers.

Shadow of the Erdtree released on June 21, 2024, and requires the Elden Ring base game, according to Bandai Namco’s product information.

# Preview Product Price
1 Silent Hill 2 (PS5) Silent Hill 2 (PS5) $29.50

Where to find all 13 Miquella’s Crosses

Follow the list in order to trace the route from Gravesite Plain to Enir-Ilim. Each entry includes the cross’s area, a route cue, and its in-game message. NPCs and quest states can change as you progress, so nearby characters may not always be in the same place.

  1. Three-Path Cross — Gravesite Plain

    From Scorched Ruins, follow the main road north. Redmane Freyja and Hornsent are nearby, and Hornsent gives you a map. The cross reads: “I abandon here the first of the flesh of my body.”

    Special offer. See more information about Outbyte and uninstall instructions. Please review EULA and Privacy policy.
    #1 Best Overall
    Silent Hill 2 (PS5)
    • Fully Remade to terrify modern audiences
    • KONAMI's intense psychological horror masterpiece SILENT HILL 2 is made exclusively for PlayStation 5
    • The main protagonist James Sunderland searches for clues in the namesake town, after receiving a mysterious letter from his wife Mary… who has long been dead
    • Experience the eerie monsters and other manifestations of James' consciousness reworked after 20 years
    • Made with state-of-the-art technology to play on modern entertainment systems in 4K
  2. Main Gate Cross — Belurat Tower Settlement

    From Three-Path Cross, continue toward Belurat and the large gate. Ansbach and Moore are nearby. The message reads: “I abandon here a part of the flesh of my body.”

  3. Belurat Interior Cross — Belurat Tower Settlement

    In the rooftop section where Gravebirds perch, look for a doorway beside ruined stone steps and the giant-scorpion encounter. Check the rubble behind the doorway. The message reads: “I abandon here my arm sinistral.”

  4. Pillar-Path Cross — Gravesite Plain

    Cross Ellac Greatbridge to Castle Front, then take the road south-southeast rather than entering Castle Ensis. Thiollier is nearby. The message reads: “I abandon here a part of the flesh of my body.”

  5. Castle Ensis Checkpoint

    Look for the cross just before the main gate leading farther into Castle Ensis. The message reads: “I abandon here the flesh of my body.”

    Free tools Windows power users keep installed

    One-click scans. No signup required.

    Special offer. See more information about Outbyte and uninstall instructions. Please review EULA and Privacy policy.
  6. Highroad Cross — Scadu Altus

    After defeating the boss at Castle Ensis, look a short distance beyond the exit. Leda and Hornsent are nearby. The message reads: “I abandon here my heart.”

  7. Moorth Ruins — Scadu Altus

    Travel east from Highroad Cross to Moorth Ruins. Dryleaf Dane is nearby. The message reads: “I abandon here the flesh of my body.”

  8. Scaduview Cross — southern Scadu Altus

    Follow the road south of Moorth Ruins. Near a dragon, use the spiritspring at the plateau’s base, then follow the sloping route guarded by Gravebirds. The message reads: “I abandon here my eye.”

  9. Cerulean Coast Cross

    From the Cerulean Coast Site of Grace, follow the road south. After the regional map marker, take the sloping path. The message reads: “I abandon here my doubt and vacillation.”

    Special offer. See more information about Outbyte and uninstall instructions. Please review EULA and Privacy policy.
  10. Fissure Cross — Stone Coffin Fissure

    Find this cross in the Stone Coffin Fissure dungeon, which you visit during Thiollier’s quest. The message reads: “I abandon here my love.”

  11. Storehouse Fourth Floor Cross — Shadow Keep

    Climb through the Specimen Storehouse using stairs and hanging specimens. Cross the large humanoid carcass and jump the gap to a landing with the cross and a Site of Grace. Freyja and Ansbach are elsewhere in the storehouse. The message reads: “I abandon here my arm dextral.”

  12. Rauh Ancient Ruins East Cross

    Pass through the first temple complex into the lower plateau area. A paladin-type enemy is near the cross, with a Brazier Giant beyond it. The message reads: “I abandon here the last of the flesh of my body.”

  13. Enir-Ilim Spiral Rise Cross

    Progress through Enir-Ilim past the outdoor garden, then climb the grand staircase into the chamber with inquisitor spellcasters. The message reads: “I abandon here all my fears.”

    What’s actually slowing this PC down?

    Pick the symptom - the matching free tool is one click away.

    Special offer. See more information about Outbyte and uninstall instructions. Please review EULA and Privacy policy.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Support on Ko-Fi

What the crosses reveal

The crosses are markers along Miquella’s passage through the Realm of Shadow. Their short inscriptions record what he left behind, from parts of his body to his heart, love, doubts, and fears. Bandai Namco’s expansion prologue describes him “Divesting himself of his flesh, his strength, his lineage. Of all things Golden.” The sequence of messages gives that premise a series of concrete landmarks to follow.

The crosses also make useful waypoints. Several sit near NPCs, Sites of Grace, or quest-related areas; checking around them can help orient you as well as advance your understanding of Miquella’s journey. Bandai Namco’s character guide places Freyja and Hornsent at Three-Path Cross, Moore and Sir Ansbach at Main Gate Cross, Thiollier at Pillar Path Cross, and Dryleaf Dane near Moorth Ruins. Ansbach asks players to tell him when they discover previously unknown crosses.

Why some guides say 14

Location guides from Eldenpedia and GameSpot identify 13 distinct crosses. Gamer Guides’ interactive map currently has 14 entries, but its last two entries cluster around Spiral Rise. That is a map-entry discrepancy, not confirmation of a fourteenth distinct location. Eldenpedia also says each cross has one Scadutree Fragment.

Optional full-map reference

For a broader Realm of Shadow reference, Bandai Namco lists Elden Ring Books of Knowledge, Volume III: Shadow of the Erdtree. The official listing describes maps of locations and Sites of Grace alongside dungeon, route, and progression guidance.

Special offer. See more information about Outbyte and uninstall instructions. Please review EULA and Privacy policy.

Quick Recap

Bestseller No. 1
Silent Hill 2 (PS5)
Silent Hill 2 (PS5)
Fully Remade to terrify modern audiences; Made with state-of-the-art technology to play on modern entertainment systems in 4K
$29.50

Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Special offer. See more information about Outbyte and uninstall instructions. Please review EULA and Privacy policy.

More quests from Patch Notes

  1. How To Create Custom Stickers & Shoutouts In Monster Hunter WildsMonster Hunter WildsBlog20min
  2. How to Get XL Gogoat in Pokemon Legends Z-A (An Extra-Large Gogoat)Pokemon Legends Z-ABlog20min
  3. How to Get Rotting Lightbringer in Diablo 4Diablo 4Blog17min
Recommended PC Tool
Recommended PC Tool
Windows Errors? Fix Them Before They SpreadFree repair scan
Outdated Drivers Are Slowing You DownFree scan - exact matches

Two free Windows tools

One Free Minute Could Fix That PC

Before you go - each of these free tools takes about a minute and tackles what quietly slows a Windows PC down.

Special offer. View Outbyte info, uninstall instructions, EULA, and Privacy Policy.