To complete this sorcerer’s sidequest, you’ll need to follow his mysterious Ruins Maps.

Count Ymiris one of the NPCs andmerchantsyou’ll meet inElden Ring’sShadow of the ErdtreeDLC.

Starting at the Site of Grace ‘Moorth Ruins’, head east under the large archway.

A warrior speaks to Count Ymir in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

Continue north up the slope and you’ll see the cathedral on the cliffside above you.

Ymir says he only wishes “to help those who fight for their purpose”.

There’s a grave here you could interact with that states: “Yuri, beloved child.

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Taken before his time”.

Presumably, the “little boy” Ymir was referring to earlier.

Once you’ve done this, there’s nothing more to do here.

A map screen from Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree showing the location of Ymir, Swordhand of Night Jolan and the Cathedral of Manus Metyr.

It’s time to find the location of the first Ruins Map.

All you should probably do is walk up to the bell and interact with it.

With the first ruins map completed, it’s time to return to Ymir at the cathedral.

A warrior rides their horse toward a gap in the environment near a church in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

Second meeting

Fast travel back to the Cathedral of Manus Metyr and speak with Ymir.

He’ll have heard the bell and will congratulate you on your success.

After this, you’re free to speak with Jolan again to further her questline.

A warrior enters a hidden entrance underground in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

Then it’s time to leave and find the second Ruins Map.

The quest will proceed as normal, and you won’t lose out on any dialogue options or rewards.

Now it’s time to return to Ymir again to begin the final stage of his questline.

A warrior speaks with Count Ymir about the Ruins Map in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

Upon your return, you’ll find Ymir will have vacated his throne.

Interact with it, and it will reveal a hidden ladder down beneath the cathedral.

Defeat Swordhand of Night Anna

Anna isn’t a particularly difficult adversary.

A map screen from Shadow of the Erdtree, with the Ruins Map (1st) on top, showing its location on the main map screen.

Once she’s been defeated,return to Jolan and tell her you were attacked.

Then go back down the ladder and sound the hanging bell at the end of the Miyr ruins.

On defeat, you’ll be rewarded with420,000 runes and the Remembrance of the Mother of Fingers.

A warrior walks towards a hanging bell in the Finger Ruins of Rhia in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

Activate the Site of Grace ‘Finger Birthing Grounds’ and fast travel back to the cathedral.

Fourth and final encounter

Alas, the boss gauntlet isn’t over yet.

Once you’re back at the cathedral, you’ll find it completely empty.

A warrior approaches Count Ymir, who is holding a Fingercreeper enemy in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

Grant me a mother’s strength" in the darkness.

Unlike Jolan, the newly-styledCount Ymir, Mother of Fingershas his own full boss-style health bar to contend with.

His defences are quite weak, so he shouldn’t be too difficult to take down.

A map screen from Shadow of the Erdtree, with the Ruins Map (2nd) on top, showing its location on the main map screen.

Improve your stats by finding all of Shadow of the Erdtree’sScadutree Fragment locationsandRevered Spirit Ash locations.

A warrior approaches a hanging bell in the Finger Ruins of Dheo in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

A map screen from Shadow of the Erdtree, with the Ruins Map (3rd) on top, showing its location on the main map screen.

A warrior is invaded by the NPC Swordhand of the Night Anna in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

A warrior fights the Remembrance boss Metyr, Mother of Fingers, who unleashes a bright beam of light in a ghostly Mimic Tear in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

A warrior fights Swordhand of the Night Jolan in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

A warrior stands next to Count Ymir in his final boss form in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

A warrior fights Ymir, Mother of Fingers, in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.