What is Deathroot
Deathroot is a rare, sinister item in Elden Ring, tied to the mysterious Gurranq, Beast Clergyman. These roots are remnants of Those Who Live in Death—undead beings cursed to wander the Lands Between. Each Deathroot you collect and deliver to Gurranq at the Bestial Sanctum brings you closer to unlocking beastly incantations and unique rewards.
Uses of Deathroot:
Feed Deathroots to Gurranq to receive special incantations, weapons, and upgrade materials. These are especially valuable for Faith or Strength/Hybrid builds.
Quest Progression:
Gurranq rewards you for each Deathroot, but after the ninth, he becomes hostile. Defeat or calm him to continue his services.
Deathroot Rewards Table:
| Deathroots Fed | Reward |
|---|---|
| 1 | Clawmark Seal |
| 2 | Bestial Sling |
| 3 | Bestial Vitality |
| 4 | Beast’s Roar |
| 5 | Beast Claw |
| 6 | Stone of Gurranq |
| 7 | Beastclaw Greathammer |
| 8 | Gurranq’s Beast Claw |
| 9 | Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone + Hostility |
How to Reach Bestial Sanctum
Directions
- Find D, Hunter of the Dead near Summonwater Village in Limgrave and talk about “Those Who Live in Death.”
- Go to Third Church of Marika and find the hidden teleporter northeast in the pond.
- Use the portal to be instantly transported to Bestial Sanctum in Caelid.
- Enter and meet Gurranq to begin the Deathroot questline.
Tips: The portal is available early. Enemies outside the Sanctum are very strong—run past them to enter safely.
All Deathroot Locations
1. Summonwater Village (Limgrave)
- How to Get: Defeat the Tibia Mariner boss in the flooded village to receive your first Deathroot.
- Tip: Use holy damage to kill skeletons permanently.
2. Deathtouched Catacombs (Stormhill, Limgrave)
- How to Get: Clear the catacombs, defeat the Black Knife Assassin, and open the chest in the boss room.
- Tip: Destroy skeletons’ bones or use holy damage so they don’t revive.
3. Black Knife Catacombs (Liurnia)
- How to Get: Navigate the dungeon, defeat the Cemetery Shade, and loot the chest in the boss arena.
- Tip: Bring fire or holy weapons for an easier time.
4. Wyndham Ruins (Altus Plateau)
- How to Get: Defeat the Tibia Mariner in the ruins for a Deathroot.
- Tip: Ride Torrent to avoid giant skeletons.
5. Carian Study Hall Southwest (Liurnia)
- How to Get: Hunt down and defeat the Tibia Mariner in the woods west of the tower.
- Tip: Lock onto the boss; clear nearby enemies first.
6. Gelmir Hero’s Grave (Mt. Gelmir)
- How to Get: Navigate chariot traps, defeat the dungeon boss, and open the chest at the end.
- Tip: Use alcoves to avoid chariots.
7. Giant’s Mountaintop Catacombs (Mountaintops)
- How to Get: Solve lever puzzles, defeat the boss at the end, and claim the Deathroot from the chest.
- Tip: Fire damage is effective here.
8. Consecrated Snowfield (Near Apostate Derelict)
- How to Get: Find and defeat the Tibia Mariner in the snowfield to obtain the Deathroot.
- Tip: Use the map for navigation in low visibility.
9. Deeproot Depths
- How to Get: Access via Fia’s quest or Nokron’s coffin, defeat the Black Blade Kindred, and loot the chest.
- Tip: Use summons and ranged attacks to survive the boss.
Checklist Table:
| # | Location | Obtained? |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summonwater Village | [ ] |
| 2 | Deathtouched Catacombs | [ ] |
| 3 | Black Knife Catacombs | [ ] |
| 4 | Wyndham Ruins | [ ] |
| 5 | Carian Study Hall Southwest | [ ] |
| 6 | Gelmir Hero’s Grave | [ ] |
| 7 | Giant’s Mountaintop Catacombs | [ ] |
| 8 | Consecrated Snowfield | [ ] |
| 9 | Deeproot Depths | [ ] |
Gurranq Rewards & Quest Walkthrough
Reward Progression
- 1st: Clawmark Seal (boosts beast incantations)
- 2nd: Bestial Sling (quick AoE spell)
- 3rd: Bestial Vitality (HP regen)
- 4th: Beast’s Roar (shockwave)
- 5th: Beast Claw (ground shockwave)
- 6th: Stone of Gurranq (massive boulder throw)
- 7th: Beastclaw Greathammer (heavy weapon)
- 8th: Gurranq’s Beast Claw (stronger spell)
- 9th: Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone (max upgrade) and triggers Gurranq’s aggression
Incantation Builds
Beast spells scale with Strength and Faith, making them ideal for hybrid melee/caster builds.
Aggression Fix
If Gurranq stays hostile, survive his attack or use a Celestial Dew at the Church of Vows to reset his hostility.
Tips & Common Mistakes
Key Tips
- Use holy damage to keep skeletons down.
- Don’t feed more than nine Deathroots to Gurranq.
- All Deathroot locations reset in New Game Plus.
Key Takeaways
- Nine Deathroot locations exist in Elden Ring.
- Feeding all to Gurranq unlocks beast incantations and rare upgrades.
- The Bestial Sanctum is accessible early via the Third Church of Marika portal.
- Survive Gurranq’s rage after the ninth Deathroot to finish the quest.
FAQs
How many Deathroot locations are there?
There are nine Deathroot locations in Elden Ring, each tied to a boss or chest.
What if Gurranq attacks me?
After the ninth Deathroot, Gurranq becomes hostile. Survive his attacks or use Celestial Dew to calm him.
