Tracking down every Seedbed Curse in Elden Ring is essential for players seeking to complete the Loathsome Dung Eater questline and unlock the Blessing of Despair ending. These macabre quest items are scattered across hidden corners of the Lands Between, often guarded by formidable foes or tucked away behind intricate environmental puzzles. Understanding where to find each curse ensures you can advance the narrative smoothly without missing crucial late-game prerequisites.
Finding the Curses in Leyndell Royal Capital
The first Seedbed Curse can be acquired early in your exploration of Leyndell, Royal Capital. Starting from the East Capital Rampart Site of Grace, navigate through the building past the gargoyle-like enemies and take the elevator down to find a corpse sitting in a chair on the upper level of a large hall.
A second Seedbed Curse resides within the Fortified Manor, which mirrors the layout of the Roundtable Hold. Head inside the room that corresponds to the Dung Eater's usual resting place to claim the item from a corpse bound to a central chair.
Uncovering the Volcano Manor Secret
Reaching the Seedbed Curse in Volcano Manor requires progressing far enough to access the Temple of Eiglay and the surrounding lava-filled areas. After riding the lift up, navigate past the snakes and cross the dark balcony guarded by a Stonesword Key fog door.
Drop down through the wooden structures inside the unlit hall to find the corpse holding the curse. Navigating this dark area carefully will save you time and prevent unnecessary fall damage.
Exploring Elphael Brace of the Haligtree
Two additional Seedbed Curses are hidden deep within the legacy dungeon of Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree. Starting from the Prayer Room Site of Grace, follow the outer ramparts downwards past the crossbowmen and drop onto the supporting diagonal beam.
Follow the narrow platform to a secluded balcony overlooking the courtyard to collect the first Haligtree curse. To locate the final one, descend further down the staircases near the main plaza into a dark lower room directly beneath the Cleanrot Knights.
Completing the Dung Eater Questline
Once you have gathered five Seedbed Curses, return to the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds to deliver them to the Dung Eater. Handing over these items rewards you with the Mending Rune of the Fell Curse, unlocking a distinct ending for your journey.
If Blackguard Big Boggart survives his encounters, an extra curse can also be acquired through his personal questline in the Capital Outskirts. This alternate option provides flexibility if you happen to miss one of the main world pickups.
