Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Hornsent Grandam Quest Walkthrough Complete guide to finding Hornsent Grandam in Elden Ring DLC with step-by-step navigation and quest completion tips

TL;DR

Hornsent Grandam’s quest requires defeating two major bosses across two distinct phases
She resides in a locked room within Belurat Tower accessible via the Private Altar Site of Grace
The storehouse key must be obtained through rooftop navigation and ladder access
Complete the quest to receive Gourmet Scorpion Stew and unique narrative content
Proper enemy management and route memorization significantly reduces completion time

While Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion introduces numerous powerful weapons and armor sets, its most compelling content often emerges from the intricate NPC side-stories. Among these narrative threads, the Hornsent Grandam questline stands out as particularly rewarding for dedicated explorers. After extensive investigation throughout the DLC regions with fellow Tarnished, I’ve compiled this comprehensive walkthrough to streamline your experience with this elusive character’s storyline.

The Hornsent Grandam narrative unfolds across two distinct phases, each requiring you to overcome significant boss encounters. Successfully navigating this quest not only provides valuable consumables but also deepens your understanding of the DLC’s overarching lore.

Your journey begins with locating Hornsent Grandam herself, who resides within the Belurat Tower Legacy Dungeon. She’s located in a secured chamber adjacent to the Small Private Area Site of Grace, requiring you to first obtain access. Follow this precise navigation route to reach her location efficiently.

Initiate your search from the Belurat Tower Settlement Site of Grace. Proceed directly up the staircase ahead while dispatching any hostile creatures you encounter along the way.

Upon reaching the top, locate the staircase on your right side and veer left onto an extended walkway. Remain vigilant as several enemies patrol this corridor.

At the pathway’s conclusion, pass through the archway on your left and ascend the stairs to activate the Private Altar Site of Grace for convenient respawn access.

From this newly activated Site of Grace, continue straight through the adjacent arch and turn left to emerge onto an exterior balcony. Hornsent Grandam’s locked chamber door awaits at the balcony’s far end.

Go Straight up the stairs to come out at a small area

Since the chamber door remains locked, you’ll need to secure the storehouse key through an alternative access route. This requires some platforming and exploration of the tower’s exterior architecture.

Jump on top of the roof to progress and get the key

Take a left and enter the arch entrance at the right

Gain the storehouse key from the dead body marked

The Hornsent Grandam questline progresses through two challenging phases, each culminating in a formidable boss encounter that tests your combat prowess.

Phase One: After your initial conversation with Hornsent Grandam, you must confront and defeat the Divine Beast Dancing Lion. Presenting the beast’s severed head to her advances the narrative to its second stage.

Phase Two: The quest’s conclusion requires you to overcome Messmer the Impaler, one of the DLC’s most demanding adversaries.

Successfully completing both phases rewards you with the Gourmet Scorpion Stew, a valuable consumable that provides significant temporary stat boosts. Many players underestimate the Divine Beast Dancing Lion’s aerial mobility – ensure your build includes ranged options or gap-closing abilities to counter its evasive maneuvers.