If players want to get the Dark Moon Greatsword and accomplish Ranni’s extra questline in Elden Ring, they need to battle against a strange entity called the Baleful Shadow. In order to accomplish Ranni’s quest, players have to defeat this beast that holds an important key item in the game. So, players are eager to know the location of Baleful Shadow and how to defeat it in Elden Ring. Additionally, if players demand other essential items for characters, you can buy Cheap Elden Ring Runes to gather them for crafting good items in Elden Ring.

 

Where to Find the Baleful Shadow in Elden Ring

This guide assumes that you have already reached the point in Ranni’s quest where you have entered the Ainsel River from the gate in Renna’s Rise. From here, go and pick up the Mini Ranni Doll, then rest at the nearby point of grace and choose the ‘Talk to Ranni’ option 3 times. She will admit that she’s alive, and then ask you to go and kill the Baleful Shadow for her. Once she’s done, head south and follow the river, ignoring the enemies you see on the way. Go between the two big statues into the tunnel ahead, and watch out for the ants.

 

You can find the Baleful Shadow in Nokstella, Eternal City. To reach this location, after speaking with the Ranni Doll, you’ll want to follow the Ainsel River Main pathway and then make your way to the right. Continue to follow the river, and you’ll reach a dam with a door on the left. Go through the door, and you’ll arrive at Nokstella. There will be a site of grace nearby you can use to save your location. Now, the next step will be to make your way through the river, weaving between Silver Tears and enemies on top of large ants, to make it an elevator.

 

As you progress, keep an eye out for enemies. Continue running along the river until you reach a grand entrance with an elevator leading to Nokstella Waterfall Basin.

 

Make your way to the Nokstella Waterfall Basin and proceed past the cave there, avoiding the basilisk enemies. You’ll find the Baleful Shadow Boss waiting for you in the next clearing.

 

How to Defeat the Baleful Shadow in Elden Ring

The Baleful Shadow Boss is known for his ferocity and the ability to chain a series of long-ranged sword attacks. It also uses a health portion to replenish its health, making him a difficult boss to defeat.

 

However, you should not be concerned because we have you covered and devised a simple way to eradicate this fierce boss in no time, even without the use of a sword. When you encounter the Baleful Shadow Boss, look to your right for a building. This building is essential for defeating Baleful Shadow Boss with minimal effort.

 

Once it’s defeated, you’ll get the Discarded Palace Key as a reward and Ranni will ask you to send her love to Blaidd and Iji. Examining the Discarded Place Key says it opens a chest “found in the Grand Library of Raya Lucaria with her mother Rennala.”

 

Before you leave here, continue south past where you fought the Baleful Shadow and enter the building. Ride the lift and stop at the Lake of Rot Shoreline, first site of grace inside the Lake of Rot. We’ll be back shortly.

 

When players complete Ranni’s quests, you will obtain a large amount of rewards in turn. And if players are lack of good weapons for characters, you can Buy Elden Ring Runes to purchase the suitable weapons, which will increase the damage towards enemies in Elden Ring.