The Golden Braid Talisman blesses any build in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree. However, finding it can be one of the most frustrating parts in the entire game. It’s one of the key items in a gigantic secret area. Let’s find that place.
Where to find the Golden Braid Talisman in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
The Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Golden Braid Talisman is located at the top of Shaman Village, a small encampment in eastern Hinterlands. To enter the Hinterlands in the first place, you need to traverse through the Shadow Keep until you make it to the Shadow Keep, Back Gate Site of Grace. You’ll also need to find the “O Mother” emote just east of Bonny Village. Use this emote on the shrine to the right of the Back Gate to access the Hinterlands.
The Shaman Village sits on a hill to the east of the initial Hinterland Site of Grace. You may or may not need to take out a Treeborn Sentinel pair, depending on where in their patrol they’re at. Feel free to ignore these two, as they offer no major rewards on death.
Ride up to the top of this eastern hill until you reach a group of shacks. Feel free to explore and pick up a few items, like the Minor Erdtree spell. Then, check the black, craggy-looking tree to the south of the town. On the lap of a statue, you will find the Golden Braid Talisman.
This Talisman raises your Holy Resistance by around 22 percent, so the more of it you have, the better this Talisman does at keeping you alive. Like a lot of Talismans in Elden Ring, this defensive option is quite situational, but it is very helpful against many different foes in Shadow of the Erdtree, like the final boss and other Holy damage dealers. Check if the bosses are attacking you with golden lights before dedicating one of your four Talisman slots to this one.
