While this region is technically optional, there’s good reason to visit Ainsel River in Elden Ring.

Ainsel River is one of the optional underground zones inElden Ring.

Once you reach the room with the sluice, hang right up the side ramp and onto the rampart.

Map of Ainsel River

The site of grace is on the opposite end of the walkway.

From the top of the sluice, you might now make out the main area of Uhl Palace Ruins.

Once there, get prepared to fight a whole swarm of claymen.

Nokstella entrance

Beyond the Uhl Palace Ruins is one of the Hermit Merchants of Elden Ring.

It would be wise to summon friends for this fight.

But other than that, congratulations on getting through Ainsel River!

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