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Elden Ring Stonesword Key locations

On the hunt to unlock every imp statue you find? Then look no further than our rundown of early-game Elden Ring Stonesword Key locations

A familiar but expanded mechanic returns within Elden Ring in the form of Stonesword Keys. Similar to the Fragrant Branch of Yore from Dark Souls II, Elden Ring’s Stonesword Keys can be used by the Tarnished to access areas, items, and even bosses behind fog walls.

If you ever come across a gargoyle-like imp statue in your journey across the Lands Between then that is the right time to make use of your newfound key item. It is a clever way for FromSoftware to hide some of the game’s best, most intriguing treasures, making you deliberate whether the sacrifice of losing a precious Stonesword Key is worth the reward that is on the other side.

Of course, there is only a finite number of Stonesword Keys in Elden Ring, so knowing where they all are so you can open as many imp statues as possible is a great way to see some of the game’s best content. So, make sure to read on to find a number of Elden RIng Stonesword Key locations from early in the game so you can begin unlocking the Imp gated areas.

ELDEN RING STONESWORD KEY LOCATIONS

The Elden Ring Stonesword Key locations are scattered all throughout the Lands Between in areas like Stormveil Castle, Roundtable Hold, Liurnia of the Lakes, the Academy of Raya Lucaria, and Leyndell, the Royal Capital. You can find a full list of early-game locations below:

Elden Ring Stonesword Key locations: The start screen showing a Stonesword Key as a gift

LIMGRAVE STONESWORD KEY LOCATIONS

The very first Stonesword Key you can find is as a starting gift when you’re creating your character. It gives you a handy two to start out with.

Elden Ring Stonesword Key locations: The map showcasing the location of the Key

In the southeast part of Agheel Lake, you can find the Dragon Burnt Ruins. Inside one of the stone buildings in the centre, there is a Stonesword Key on a dead body.

One Stonesword Key can be found on the Bridge of Sacrifices in the south of Limgrave, bordering the Weeping Peninsula. Be careful though and there’s a barrage of foes on the bridge surrounding the Stonesword Key.

Elden Ring Stonesword Key locations: The map showcasing the location of the Key

After beating Patches in Murkwater Cave just east from Gatefront in central Limgrave you will be gifted Patches Bell Bearing, which you can take to the Twin Maiden Husks in the Roundtable Hold. Once given to them you can purchase a Stoneseword Key from Patches’ Bell Bearing shop for 5000 runes.

Elden Ring Stonesword Key locations: The map showcasing the location of the Key

Stormhill STONESWORD KEY LOCATIONS

On the approach up to Stormveil Castle, you’ll pass Stormhill Shack and a Site of Lost Grace. Just outside the Shack on a raised platform, you’ll find an item drop on a body that has a Stonesword Key.

Elden Ring Stonesword Key Locations: The merchant can be seen

WEEPING PENINSULA STONESWORD KEY LOCATIONS

The Castle Morne Rampart Site of Grace has a merchant next to it, along the main path in the Weeping Peninsula. He sells one Stonesword Key.

Elden Ring Stonesword Key Locations: the map shows the location of the Stonesword Key

Another Stonesword Key can be found on a corpse at the north-most part of the hillside on the eastern edge of the Whispering Peninsula.

Elden Ring Stonesword Key locations: The map showcasing the location of the Key

In Castle Morne at the very south of the Weeping Peninsula, begin at the ‘Behind the Castle’ Site of Lost Grace, which can be found by jumping over a wall onto a grassy section in southeast Castle Morne. From there, progress over the first wall by the Site, and then peer over a drop where there is a broken stone wall nearby. You will see a wooden platform to drop down onto and a Stonesword Key item pickup.

Elden Ring Stonesword Key locations: The map showcasing the location of the Key

Southwest of Tombsward Cave in the western Weeping Peninsula you can find a shack housing the Isolated Merchant. He sells three Stonesword Keys at 2000 Runes each.

Elden Ring Stonesword Key locations: The tower in the distance can be seen

STORMVEIL Castle STONESWORD KEY LOCATIONS

Heading above the Rampart Tower Site of Lost Grace in the castle, use the sandbags to hop onto the roof edge. From there, jump over to the adjacent tower, which is half crumbled and you will be able to drop down into a room with a Stonesword Key item drop.

Elden Ring Stonesword Key locations: The drop down platform can be seen

When progressing along the path through Stormveil, above the Grafted Scion, jump over a set of sandbags adjacent to a room with a halberd knight inside, before you head back into the interior of the castle. From there you can climb a ladder to the rooftops.

Elden Ring Stonesword Key locations: The map shows the location of the Stonesword Key

From the Liftside Chamber Site of Grace, head outside and drop down the ramparts to your right. This will take you under Stormveil Castle and amongst a bunch of items, you can find a Stonesword Key.

Elden Ring Stonesword Key locations: The Finger Maiden can be seen

ROUNDTABLE HOLD STONESWORD KEY LOCATIONS

Four Stonesword Keys can be purchased from Finger Reader Enia after the inner part of the Roundtable Hold opens up.

Elden Ring Stonesword Key locations: The map shows the location of the key

LIURNIA OF THE LAKES STONESWORD KEY LOCATIONS

A Stonesword Key can be found against the back cliff behind the Ainsel River Well. There will be a solitary chair with an item on a corpse holding the treasured Stonesword Key.

Elden Ring Stonesword Key locations: The map shows the location of the key

In the far west of the Lake in Liurnia, at Academy Gate Town there will be a slightly sunken church tower in the water. On top of it is a chest containing a Stonesword Key. It is best to make use of Elden Ring’s horse Torrent to double jump up on top of these rooftops.

Elden Ring Stonesword Key locations: The bookcase you can destroy can be seen

ACADEMY OF RAYA LUCARIA STONESWORD KEY LOCATIONS

Inside the classroom, in southeast Raya Lucaria there is an altar that has a stone body lying behind it. Upon that body you will find a Stonesword key. This room can be accessed by breaking one of the illusionary wall bookcases in front of the first boss arena.

Elden Ring Stonesword Key locations: The main courtyard is showcased

In Raya Lucaria’s main courtyard, after defeating the first boss, there is a Stonesword Key on the fountain-like structure in the centre that is hard to miss.

Elden Ring Stonesword Key Locations: The key can be seen on a body

Caelid Stonesword Key Locations

The next Stonesword Key can be found in Sellia, the Town of Sorcery in the east of Caelid. You will need to climb the tree branch in the town, next to the large staircase at the end. Jump onto the rooftops, and to the south-western roofs, towards the swamp.

Climb up the next tree branch and kill the archer. Hop to the large tree branch leading into the swamp and continue to the tower. On the beam connecting two buildings, you can find the key.

Elden Ring Stonesword Key Locations: The key location can be seen on the map.

The final Stonesword key in Caelid can be found after you exit the Siofra River from the northern elevator. After rising to the surface and activating the Deep Siofra Well Site of Grace, turn to your left to find a very tough bear. Either run past it or kill it to find a Stonesword Key on the cliff edge.

Elden Ring Stonesword Key locations: The map shows the location of the key

LEYNDELL STONESWORD KEY LOCATIONS

When you first get into Leyndell, drop into the water and find the Sealed Tunnel cave entrance. Progress southwest into that cave and you will find an item drop containing a Stonesword Key.

Elden Ring Stonesword Key Locations: The ramparts leading to the key can be seen

Siofra River Stonesword Key Locations

When you reach the main open lake in the Siofra River, you will see a set of ramparts. Climb up them and follow them around to the cliff. You will see a drop-down to some ruins. In here is a merchant that sells three Stonesword keys for 2000 Runes each.

Elden Ring Stonesword Key Locations: The map showing the location of the key.

The next Stonesword Key can be found towards the exit elevator out of the river. Head across the cliffs to the cliff-face opposite the elevator. You will find a pillar with a beam connected to it, just left of the Golden Seed location. Use your horse to ride along the beam and jump up to the pillar. On the opposite side of the pillar is a Stonesword key.

That is all of the Elden Ring Stonesword Key Locations easily accessible at the beginning of the game. While looking, have a look at our other Elden Ring guides in our Elden Ring Walkthrough for tips and tricks to help you in your adventure across The Lands Between.