Subterranean Shunning-Grounds
The sewers beneath Leyndell where Omens were cast out. Mohg, the Omen, the Frenzied Flame Proscription and the Dung Eater's lair are down here.
- Suggested level: 80–100
Bosses
- Esgar, Priest of Blood: Boss of the Leyndell Catacombs, reached from the sewers. Kill his two dogs first, then chase him down before his blood explosions build up Bleed.
- Mohg, the Omen: Waits inside the Cathedral of the Forsaken, deep in the Shunning-Grounds near the Forsaken Depths grace. Keep pressing him and roll clear of the blood flames he leaves on the ground.
Sites of Grace
- Underground Roadside
- Leyndell Catacombs
- Forsaken Depths
- Cathedral of the Forsaken
- Frenzied Flame Proscription
Items found here
- Bloodsoaked Mask: On a corpse beside the first Omen past the Underground Roadside grace in the sewers under Leyndell.
- Imp Head (Long-Tongued): Uncommon drop from the long-tongued Imps in the sewer pipes past the shortcut door by the Underground Roadside grace.
- Nomadic Merchant's Chapeau: In the tunnels behind the altar at the Cathedral of the Forsaken: lure a Nomad's frenzied flame onto the tent past the narrow beam to break it open.
- Omen Helm: Obtained from the Loathsome Dung Eater, whether you finish his questline or kill him in his sewer cell.
- Nomadic Merchant's Finery: In the tunnels behind the altar at the Cathedral of the Forsaken: lure a Nomad's frenzied flame onto the tent past the narrow beam to break it open.
- Nomadic Merchant's Finery (Altered): Variant made by altering the Nomadic Merchant's Finery (hidden behind the Cathedral of the Forsaken) from the Site of Grace menu after resting.
- Omen Armor: Obtained from the Loathsome Dung Eater, whether you finish his questline or kill him in his sewer cell.
- Bloodsoaked Manchettes: On a corpse beside the first Omen past the Underground Roadside grace in the sewers under Leyndell.
- Omen Gauntlets: Obtained from the Loathsome Dung Eater, whether you finish his questline or kill him in his sewer cell.
- Nomadic Merchant's Trousers: In the tunnels behind the altar at the Cathedral of the Forsaken: lure a Nomad's frenzied flame onto the tent past the narrow beam to break it open.
- Omen Greaves: Obtained from the Loathsome Dung Eater, whether you finish his questline or kill him in his sewer cell.
- Mending Rune of the Fell Curse: Give the Dung Eater's real body in his Shunning-Grounds cell five Seedbed Curses and he gives it to you.
- Frenzied's Cookbook [2]: On a wooden beam along the rafters you cross from the Cathedral of the Forsaken down toward the Frenzied Flame Proscription.
- Mohg's Shackle: Subterranean Shunning-Grounds: drop to the floor of the chamber full of Fanged Imps, where two Giant Crayfish lurk.
- Omen Bairn: Once the Shunning-Grounds shortcuts are open, pass through two doors and descend a ladder starting at the Underground Roadside grace, then kill the Omen at the bottom.
- Ritual Pot: Leyndell's sewers: where the tunnel maze ends, right before the lift down to the Forsaken Depths grace.
- Shadow Bait: On a corpse in a room past the pipe chamber near the Underground Roadside grace in the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds; expect an ambush.
- Bloodflame Talons: Reward for beating Mohg, the Omen in the Cathedral of the Forsaken below Leyndell.
- Inescapable Frenzy: Take the hidden route behind the altar where Mohg, the Omen fought you and drop down the platforms; it lies near the bottom.
- Nomad Ashes: Lying on a corpse at a ledge edge in the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds, a little below the Underground Roadside grace.
- Erdtree's Favor +1: Open the chest that appears in the Cathedral of the Forsaken once Mohg, the Omen is dead.
- Haligdrake Talisman +1: Leyndell Catacombs: take the lift up past the stairs southeast of the grace and strike the illusory wall next to the steps.
- Crucible Scale Talisman: Leyndell Catacombs: ride the flame-spewing pillar up to a room where an Omen guards it.
- Lord of Blood's Exultation: Dropped by Esgar, Priest of Blood, the boss of the Leyndell Catacombs.
- Frenzied Flame Seal: Final reward of Hyetta's questline, received by the Frenzied Flame Proscription grace.
- Fingerprint Stone Shield: Behind the Cathedral of the Forsaken, drop down the shaft of platforms; at the bottom, search the floor near the seated enemy to find it.
Walkthrough: Subterranean Shunning-Grounds: The Dung Eater's Cell
- From the Avenue Balcony, go down the stairs, drop off the ledge on the left and climb down the nearby well to the Underground Roadside grace.
- Leave the grace room, turn left and drop through the open grate, then run past the rats and plants to a ladder and climb it.
- Slip past the giant hands, unlock the cell with the Sewer-Gaol Key and speak to the Loathsome Dung Eater inside.
Walkthrough: Subterranean Shunning-Grounds: Sewer Shortcuts and the Frenzied Flame
- From the Underground Roadside grace, turn left, drop down the wide open grate and duck into the large pipe on your right.
- Jump the gap inside the pipe, take the rising passage, leap the next hole at the top and keep right at the fork.
- Climb the ladder beyond and pull the lever there to open the first shortcut.
- Go through the closed door beside the lever, drop to the path on the left, double back to the stairs and keep bearing left until you see flowers.
- Jump down to the flowers, go into the passage at your back and keep straight, then turn right and climb the slope to a room containing an Omen and two ladders.
- Climb the right-hand ladder and open the door ahead, a shortcut that comes out by the Underground Roadside grace.
- Turn round, follow the upward-sloping pipe on the right to its top, drop to the left and climb onto the wooden walkway above.
- Drop into the open-topped pipe ahead, head east, then take two quick lefts down the slope.
- Follow the path right and this time jump into the hole; climb down the ladder below to a giant pot.
- Ride the lift to the right of the pot down to the Forsaken Depths grace.
- Enter the cathedral and defeat Mohg, the Omen for Bloodflame Talons.
- Touch the Cathedral of the Forsaken grace that lights up after the fight.
- Open the chest in the cathedral for Mohg's Shackle.
- Rest at the cathedral grace and hear Melina's concerns.
- Strike the altar to dispel the illusion and follow the hidden passage down to the Frenzied Flame Proscription grace.
- Talk to Hyetta, who waits near the grace.
- Rest at the grace and listen to Melina's warning.
- You can take the Frenzied Flame now or after the Forge of the Giants; the timing only changes dialogue and cutscenes, and this route takes it now.
- Take off all your equipment and push open the great doors to confront the Three Fingers. Resting afterward makes Melina leave you permanently.
- Talk to Hyetta until she has nothing left to say, then take the Frenzied Flame Seal from her body.
- Rest at the grace one last time for Melina's parting words.
Walkthrough: Subterranean Shunning-Grounds: The Fell Curse
- Return to the Dung Eater's cell and give him five Seedbed Curses to receive the Mending Rune of the Fell Curse.
- Reload and go back into the cell to collect the Omen Set he leaves behind.