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Elden Ring’sLands Between is home to a myriad ofstrange and dangerous creatures, but nothing can prepare players for the massivehippopotamuses in the Realm of Shadow. These colossal beasts are typically found near small water bodies, and killing them drops the covetedScadutree Fragments.
Scadutree Fragments are crucial items in the expansion that enhance your character’s strength. There are a total of 50 Scadutree Fragments to find inShadow of the Erdtree, and six of them are dropped by these massive hippos. There arefour standard hippopotamuses and one Golden Hippopotamus main boss in the expansion, and here are their corresponding locations.
Standard Hippopotamus In Charo’s Hidden Grave
You can find a hippopotamus west ofCharo’s Hidden GraveSite of Grace. The hippopotamus can be found patrolling the water body and, luckily, there aren’t other enemies nearby, allowing you to safely focus on the beast. Defeating this hippopotamusdrops one Scadutree Fragment.
You can reach Charo’s Hidden Grave by first progressing through theDragon Pitand defeating theAncient Dragon Man. Exiting the Dragon Pit, you’ll need to ride south of theJagged Peakto discover theGrand Altar of Dragon Communion, and ride west across the fallen, colossal dragon to reach Charo’s Hidden Grave.
Golden Hippopotamus Boss In Shadow Keep
There’s only one Golden Hippopotamus inShadow of the Erdtree, and it’s the first enemy guarding your entry into theShadow Keep. Unlike the standard variants of hippopotamuses, the Golden Hippopotamus is larger and possess Crucible powers. Defeating the Golden Hippopotamus rewards you withtwo Scadutree Fragmentsand theAspect of the Crucible: Thorns.
To reach the Shadow Keep, you must clearCastle Ensisor discover aspirit spring skipthat takes you to Scadu Altus. Begin your journey from the Highway Cross Site of Grace and ride north until you reach the Shadow Keep main entrance proper. Mount the elevator to discover the Shadow Keep Main Gate Site of Grace and traverse the fog wall to challenge the beast.
Two Standard Hippopotamus Near Recluses' River
You can find two more standard hippopotamuses near theRecluses' River Downstream Site of Grace. Both of these hippopotamuses can be found patrolling the large water body at the base of the waterfall. Defeating both hippopotamuses rewards you withone Scadutree Fragment each.
To find the two hippopotamuses, you must progress through the Shadow Keep and discover thehidden ladder leading you to the Castle Watering Hole Site of Grace. From there, ride south along the river until you discover the Recluses' River Downstream Site of Grace, and then carefully make your way down to the bottom of the waterfall using the tombstones jutting out of the hill. Once you’re at the bottom,ride southeast to find the two hippopotamuses patrolling the water body. You can sneak up on one of the hippopotamuses to single it out and avoid fighting both of them at once.
Standard Hippopotamus In Ancient Ruins Of Rauh
The final hippopotamus can be found northwest of the Viaduct Minor Tower Site of Grace in theAncient Ruins of Rauh. The hippo can be found near a small water body and when defeated, itdrops a Scadutree Fragment.
you may arrive at the Viaduct Minor Tower Site of Grace by progressing through the Shadow Keep anddiscovering the West Rampart Site of Grace. Ride west from Grace and over the long bridge until you find the elevator that takes you to the Viaduct Minor Tower Site of Grace. Reaching the Ancient Ruins of Rauh does not require defeatingMessmer the Impaler, but he is a mandatory boss that must be defeated to progress the story.
