Elden Ring isn’t short on secrets. But even by FromSoftware’s standards, this one caught folks completely off guard. A hidden dungeon near the site of one of the game’s biggest boss battles? Yeah, apparently a whole lot of us missed it.
The thing is, it’s been there the whole time—just off to the side, waiting quietly while players celebrated their Radahn victory. And now it’s making the rounds online, as more and more fans realize they walked right past it.
A missed turn after Radahn sparks a second wave of exploration
After the dust settles from your fight with Starscourge Radahn, there’s a sense of finality. Like, job done. Time to move on. But apparently, many players didn’t turn their camera just a little to the right—because that’s where the dungeon hides.
A Reddit post by user MellinEetu lit the fuse:
“How many of you actually found it on your own?” they asked.
That question hit a nerve. Turns out, a surprising number of players either missed it entirely or died so fast inside that they never went back. It’s not like this dungeon jumps out at you with flashing lights and a big neon arrow. You gotta look for it—or at least, stumble on it by chance.
“I found it on my own, ‘there is no way FromSoftware would let me wander around here without there being something hidden.’ I was surprised it was only that,” replied user Finchypoo.
One player said they’d been through the area multiple times and had no idea it was there. Others only discovered it because of the Reddit post itself. Some folks, like Wide_Train6492, admitted they would’ve walked right past if not for the thread.
Why so many missed it: the dungeon hides in plain sight
Let’s break down the weird mix of reasons this dungeon remained under the radar for so long. It’s not bugged. It’s not gated by a specific item or progression. It’s just… sneakily placed. Here’s why people likely skipped it:
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The adrenaline rush post-Radahn fight makes it easy to overlook nearby areas.
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The dungeon is on the right side—a spot most players don’t naturally drift toward.
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There’s no in-game hint pointing players that way. No glowing trail, no NPC tip.
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Enemies inside are vicious. Some players enter, die quickly, and never return.
FromSoftware’s level design has always rewarded curiosity, but also punished it. This is one of those times it did both.
Harder than expected: this isn’t a walk in the park
It’s not just finding the dungeon that’s the problem—it’s surviving it. A lot of folks said they dipped in, took a beating, and immediately backed out.
“I’m pretty sure I got killed before I had a proper chance to explore it and I never returned,” said one player recounting their first and last visit.
And let’s be honest: there’s a point in the game where you start to mentally check out of “optional pain.” You see an unfamiliar cave opening and think, “Nah, I’m good.” Especially if you’ve just come off a war with Radahn.
Redditor JoshAllensRightNut asked it straight:
“Why is it such a hard dungeon though?”
There’s no easy answer, but it wouldn’t be a FromSoftware game if it wasn’t brutal. This studio doesn’t do mercy dungeons.
What we know about the dungeon so far
So what’s actually in there? According to users who’ve braved it, the dungeon isn’t massive but it’s got its own atmosphere. Here’s a snapshot of the community’s findings so far:
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Right side of Radahn’s arena |
| Difficulty | High—many users report dying quickly |
| Rewards | Still being debated, not game-changing |
| Enemy type | Hostile, overwhelming |
| Visibility | Easy to miss without camera adjustment |
This isn’t some endgame treasure trove. But it’s very much a slice of Elden Ring—creepy, challenging, and tucked away where only the bold or stubborn will find it.
The buzz speaks volumes about Elden Ring’s staying power
We’re more than two years past launch, and people are still uncovering stuff like this. That says a lot. Not just about the game’s design, but the culture around it. Players are always talking, sharing, digging, remembering where they died and what they skipped.
And with a Switch 2 version reportedly coming later this year, the fanbase is about to get even bigger.
A hidden dungeon becoming headline news? That only happens when a game refuses to be forgotten. Elden Ring is one of those rare titles that doesn’t just age well—it gets more interesting with time.
