The Cliffbottom Catacombs in Elden Ring are a small but challenging dungeon located in Liurnia. This guide will walk you through the dungeon, helping you navigate the enemies and traps you’ll encounter, and ultimately defeat the Erdtree Burial Watchdog boss.
Cliffbottom Catacombs Walkthrough
Location and Entrance:
The Cliffbottom Catacombs are located in the southeast of Liurnia.
Follow the south high road from Liurnia to the north, and the entrance is to the east of the Purified Ruins.Navigating the Catacombs:
Entering the Catacombs:
Behind the Site of Grace, take the platform down.
Be cautious of enemies in the next room.
Loot 5x Root Resin from a corpse half buried by stones and continue through the passage on the left.
First Corridor and Large Room:
Turn right before the boss door and follow the corridor into a larger room.
Descend the stairs, watching out for the arrow trap and enemies in the next corridor.
Sleeping Enemy Room:
Enter a room where an enemy is napping next to some pillars to the right of the steps. Surprise him while he's asleep.
Upstairs, you can use a Stonesword Key to obtain the Nox Mirrorhelm. Another enemy guards 1x Rune Arc nearby.
Continue up the stairs on the right, through the adjoining corridor, and be mindful of a floor slab trap.
Trapped Chamber and Dead End:
On the left is a chamber with three enemies, guarded by a trap. They are protecting a Scythe.
Proceed diagonally opposite to a corpse holding 1x Golden Rune (3). This path leads to a dead end.
Lever Room:
Return to the stairs and drop down. Defeat the enemy, collect 1x Ghost Glovewort (3), and thoroughly search the area for Lilies, 3x Heavy Beast Bones, the Prattling Pate 'Wonderful', and another passage.
Trigger the trap to defeat the enemy at the end and climb the ladder to reach the lever that opens the boss door. Nearby, collect 3x Old Fang.
Opposite the lever room, stab a large enemy in the back to collect the Page Ashes.How to Beat the Cliffbottom Catacombs’ Erdtree Burial Watchdog
Boss Encounter:
The Erdtree Burial Watchdog is the boss of this catacomb.
This version of the Watchdog wields a magic staff and uses a few magic attacks, but its basic attack patterns are similar to those of other Watchdogs found in Stormfoot Catacombs (Limgrave) and Impaler's Catacombs (Peninsula of Tears).Strategy:
If you've defeated other Watchdogs, use the same tactics.
Watch out for its magic attacks, which make it slightly more robust and stronger than previous encounters.
Be patient and strike when you have openings, avoiding its heavier attacks.Rewards:
Defeating the Erdtree Burial Watchdog grants you 3200 Elden Ring Runes and the Kaiden Sellsword Ashes.Use this guide to navigate the Cliffbottom Catacombs efficiently and emerge victorious against the Erdtree Burial Watchdog. You can buy the best Elden Ring Items and Weapons from mmoexp.com, then beat it easy! Good luck!