Black Knife Catacombs are a dungeon found in Elden Ring. This dungeon is an interesting location to complete, and holds an important item: Proof that an ancient ritual stole a fragment of Death. It also has an interesting completion path, which is worth exploring. Here are some ideas to help you complete the dungeon. We’ll cover Rogier’s side quest, the Ulcerated Tree Spirit boss, and the Black Knifeprint.
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Rogier’s side quest
In the game, Rogier is a Deathbed Companion. He is the one who can give you a map that shows you where to find the Black Knifeprint. Upon talking with Rogier, you will receive critical lore about your discovery, and he will say that he feels like he is about to enter a deep sleep.
The first part of Rogier’s quest involves going to the Stormveil Castle. The Secluded Cell Site of Grace is the one closest to living jar enemies. The entrance to this location is marked by a gouged path and two raised platforms. Run up the slope, turn around, and then take the raised platform on the left. This will unlock the back door to the Liftside Chamber Site of Grace.
After you find the Black Knifeprint, talk to Rogier and learn more about this mysterious talisman. You will find it in the Black Knife Catacombs, and he will take some time to decipher it. Once he does, Rogier will reveal that Ranni was responsible for Godfrey’s death. After Rogier reveals that Godfrey was killed by Ranni, he will ask you to find him and retrieve the Cursemark from him.
Assassin’s Cerulean Dagger
Assassin’s Cerulean Dager is one of the Talismans in the Elden Ring. When used to perform critical hits, it restores FP. Unlike the usual knife, this one is stained cerulean and misshapen. It was inspired by the Night of Black Knives. Upon using it on a large enemy, it switches to a double hit animation. Once you have completed the critical hit animation, your blade will swing twice, delivering a deadly blow.
The Black Knife Catacombs can be found northeast of Liurnia in Elden Ring. The Catacombs can be reached by riding along the eastern side of a mountain. From there, the player can proceed north and find the Catacombs. While in the Catacombs, players should be aware of a hidden Golden Knight. In order to get past this, players should avoid him or use a Site of Lost Grace.
Black Knifeprint
You have earned the Black Knifeprint, the final key item of the Night of the Dark Knives ritual, by killing the Demon of Death and saving the world from destruction. This ring is an important part of the questline for Sorcerer Rogier, and you can use it to progress the story. The ring can be found in the Black Knife Catacombs, east of the Frenzied Flame Village Outskirts site of Grace.
The quest will be easier if you have already defeated the sorcerer Rogier, who has a lore-rich saga. You can also complete it faster if you have a high Dex stat, which will improve your skills. Having the Black Knifeprint will allow you to convert the blade into a deadly weapon, which is helpful for anyone who specializes in Dex.
Ulcerated Tree Spirit boss
You can find the Ulcerated Tree Spirit boss in Giants’ Mountaintop Catacombs, located to the northeast of the Zamor Ruins Site of Grace. To get there, take the elevator up the tower and head south. Then, cross the bridge to the capital. Once there, the Ulcerated Tree Spirit can be found roaming in the open area, hiding in the sands.
You can avoid this fight by using a good strategy. The Ulcerated Tree Spirit will breathe fire on you from time to time. You must get behind its head or stay in a place where you can quickly react to this. This way, you’ll get the chance to perform some strong combo attacks. Once you’ve gotten in close, the Ulcerated Tree Spirit will move backwards.
After defeating the Ulcerated Tree Spirit, Godrick will move to the balcony of the Roundtable Hold. His legs look infected, and the Ulcerated Tree Spirit infected him with Death blight. Once you beat him, Godrick will give up his Rapier. However, he’ll become a merchant and learn more about the Shattering. He’ll also start investigating the conspiracy surrounding the Black Knife. Getting the Black Knifeprint will help you learn more about Godfrey’s plan.