To get to the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds in Elden Ring, go to the Avenue Balcony Site of Grace in Leyndell, head down the stairs, turn left, and look for a well with a ladder you can descend. That route is the standard entrance from the Royal Capital, and it leads you into the underground sewer area.

Route

  1. Start at Avenue Balcony in Leyndell, Royal Capital.
  2. Go down the stairs on the right side.
  3. Turn left and keep to that side of the street.
  4. Find the well and climb down the ladder.

After you drop in

Once you’re inside, follow the underground path to the Underground Roadside Site of Grace, then keep moving through the sewers toward the rest of the Shunning-Grounds. The area is large, so lighting up the grace early makes navigation much easier.

Endgame note

If Leyndell has already changed into the Ashen Capital, the original entrance is no longer available. In that case, the area can be reached through the later sewer access in the capital streets instead.

TL;DR

Use the Avenue Balcony grace, go left from the stairs, and climb down the well ladder into the sewers.