Here’s how to get through this tricky dungeon full of traps, secret passages.

TheBlack Knife Catacombs in Elden Ringis an optional dungeon in the north ofLiurnia.

When you’re ready to dive in, here’s ourElden Ring Black Knife Catacombs walkthrough.

elden ring player by skeleton pile in black knife catacombs

A headless knight stands in front of the entrance, by the way.

The item in the centre is1x Spellproof Dried Liver.

In the next room there is1x Grave Glovewort (3)and a skeleton guarding a ladder down.

elden ring Black Knife Catacombs entrance map location

It leads to a flooded area full of crabs.

Stand on it and you will reach the ledge with a skeleton archer and the necromancer.

You will also find1x Grave Glovewort (4)growing here.

elden ring player facing skeleton remains in black knife catacombs

Your rewards for beating the Black Knife Assassin are3150 runes, theAssassin’s Cerulean Daggerand theBlack Knifeprint.

But that’s not all.

The Black Knife Assassin isn’t actually the ‘real’ boss of this dungeon.

elden ring player collecting axe in black knife catacombs

You will findGhost Glovewort (3)and two levers.

One for the boss door in the upper area and one for the grate.

The Cemetery Shade isn’t alone, though, as he’s also accompanied by three skeletons.

elden ring player standing in hall with skeleton enemies in black knife catacombs

That’s it for now!

elden ring player collecting plant in black knife catacombs

elden ring player battling black knife assassin in catacombs