In Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, acquiring cookbooks is a challenging yet rewarding endeavor. These cookbooks hold recipes for crafting unique and powerful gadgets. One type of cookbook you can’t afford to miss is the Ancient Dragon Knight's Cookbook.

In the dangerous world of the Land of Shadow, getting your hands on the Ancient Dragon Knight's Cookbooks is crucial. There are two of these books, and both are well hidden in the catacombs, but finding them won't be easy. They contain recipes that can greatly improve your survival and combat abilities, making them essential for any ambitious Tarnished. For those wondering where to find the Ancient Dragon Knight's Cookbooks in Elden Ring, this guide will provide the answer.

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Ancient Dragon Knight's Cookbook [1] Location

The Ancient Dragon Knight's Cookbook [1] is notably easier to acquire compared to its counterpart. To begin, you must first navigate yourself to the Fog Rift Catacombs, situated to the north of the Castle Front Site of Grace. Once you reach the Catacombs and activate the nearby Site of Grace, follow the straightforward steps outlined below. With these instructions, you can obtain the first cookbook quickly, typically within just 2 minutes of starting the process.

  1. Go straight and take a left turn. There will be an Imp in your path, so be sure to defeat it first.
  2. Wait for the roof trap to go up again and quickly make your way to the other side of the large room. Defeat both Imps that are present here.
  3. Go straight and take a right turn. Avoid the projectile from the enemy above and go straight down the stairs.
  4. Enter the room to your right and defeat the enemy hiding in the far-left corner.
  5. Acquire the Ancient Dragon Knight's Cookbook [1] from a corpse situated in the middle of the room.

Ancient Dragon Knight's Cookbook [1] allows you to craft the following item:

  • Red Lighting Pot — A consumable item that helps deal Lightning Damage that can link to nearby enemies. It requires Redflesh Mushroom x1 and Red Fulgurbloom x1 to craft.
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Ancient Dragon Knight's Cookbook [2] Location

The Ancient Dragon Knight's Cookbook [2] poses a greater challenge to obtain due to its location within a complex dungeon, where even the best players can find themselves lost or stuck. Your journey begins by heading towards the Scorpion River Catacombs, which is found northwest of the Temple Town Ruins Site of Grace. Upon arrival, make sure to activate the nearby Site of Grace in the catacombs to respawn there if you die while exploring. Follow the precise steps detailed below to successfully navigate through this dungeon and reach the second and final cookbook's location.

  1. From the starting point, head straight and take a left turn, going down the stairs.
  2. Continue straight, cross the bridge, and descend another set of stairs.
  3. At the end, take a left turn, then a right to enter another hallway.
  4. Follow the linear path until you reach a room with two pathways; take the one directly in front of you (not the left one).
  5. Keep going straight and take a right turn instead of going through the small door.
  6. Avoid the roof trap above and proceed straight.
  7. There's another roof trap to your right. Let it fall once, then quickly take the ladder on the right side when it goes back up.
  8. Once up the ladder, cross the bridge to your right and continue straight until you reach a lift.
  9. Go down the lift, continue straight, and take a right turn.
  10. Keep going straight, descend the staircase, and make your way up again by jumping through debris. Dodge when projectiles are near you by rolling.
  11. Follow the linear path to your right. Eventually, you'll reach a room where an enemy throws projectiles from above.
  12. Take the right passageway in that room and go up the stairs.
  13. When you reach the middle of the bridge, drop down to the lower bridge below.
  14. There will be a ladder at one end of the bridge. Use it to go above.
  15. Open the chest located at the end of the room to obtain the Ancient Dragon Knight's Cookbook [2].

Ancient Dragon Knight's Cookbook [2] allows you to craft the following items:

  • Dragonbolt Grease — A consumable item that helps deal additional Lightning Damage and requires Knot Resin x1 and Yellow Fulgurbloom x1 to craft.
  • Drawstring Dragonbolt Grease — A consumable item that helps deal additional Lightning Damage and requires String x1, Yellow Fulgurbloom x1, and Knot Resin x1 to craft.
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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Platform
Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox One
Released
June 21, 2024
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
Genre
Soulslike , RPG