How To Get To Hermit Village Elden Ring Complete Location Guide

8 October 2026 | 120

Finding the Hermit Village in Elden Ring can be quite a confusing journey due to the vertical geography of Mt. Gelmir. Situated on a cliffside loop southeast of the volcano, this dilapidated settlement is home to valuable loot and key NPC encounters. Understanding the exact path around the mountain allows players to reach the village efficiently without getting lost.

Starting the Journey from Altus Plateau

To reach Mt. Gelmir's outer loop, players should begin at the Erdtree-Gazing Hill Site of Grace in Altus Plateau. Head north past the Wyndham Ruins, defeating or bypassing the Tibia Mariner boss in the area. Ride straight into the canyon to activate the Seethewater River Site of Grace.

Navigating through Seethewater and Fort Laiedd

Follow the winding riverbed west while dodging thermal geysers and hostile forces along the path. Continue until you reach the Seethewater Terminus grace near Fort Laiedd. Turn south past the fort and ride around the lava lake where a Magma Wyrm guards the path.

Passing the Craftsman Shack to Hermit Village

Pushing past the lava lake leads directly to a wooded path past a Runebear and the Craftsman's Shack. From this checkpoint, continue heading east up the hill to enter Hermit Village. Beware of the roaming Demi-Humans and their queen guarding the main road.

Key Rewards and Secrets in Hermit Village

Exploration inside the village yields essential items such as the Prattling Pate "You're Beautiful" tool and the Errant Sorcerer Set. Past Demi-Human Queen Maggie, players can find Primeval Sorcerer Azur resting near the cliffs. Interacting with Azur grants the powerful Comet Azur sorcery, making this location a vital stop for intelligence builds.