Elden Ring Stonesword Key Locations: 29 Map Points

Elden ring has many hidden areas, to access some, you need Stonesword keys. Discover Stonesword Key locations through my guide.

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Elden Ring Stonesword Key Location Guide — ER - Stonesword Key Location Guide

Elden Ring has secret areas for players to explore and get themselves either awarded or killed. But to access these areas, players need a reasonably rare item known as Stonesword key. These keys can be found throughout the map and bought by merchants scattered in the Lands Between. Therefore, I have prepared a guide for the Stonesword key and their locations in Elden Ring to get you into those secret areas.

There are many locations and merchants where you can get Stonesword keys, but the very first key to acquire will be through the Keepsakes. But it might not be the best keepsake option, read our Elden Ring Keepsakes guide and find out how to get them.

Elden Ring Stonesword Key Locations

Some Key Locations of Merchants:

Murkwater Cave Merchant: Found in Limgrave, purchase the key at Murkwater Cave.
Round Table Merchant: Available after a few hours into the game, find the key at the Roundtable.
Siofra River Merchant: Underground in Siofra River, near the central Site of Grace.

Some Key Locations in Open World:

Stranded Graveyard Locations: Keys can be found in the graveyard.
Stormhill Locations: Key near Stormhill Site of Grace, dropped on the ground.
Stormveil Castle Locations: From the top of the Rampart Tower inside Stormveil Castle.
Mt. Gelmir Locations: Fort Laid, just north of the fort, under a burnt tree.
Ainsel River Locations: Uhl Palace, underground in the Uhl Palace Ruins near a giant poison flower.
Nokstella, Eternal City: On a corpse overlooking the waters in Nokstella, Eternal City.
Auriza Hero’s Grave: On a small platform in the middle near the Auriza Hero’s Grave.
West Capital Rampart Site: On a corpse below the West Capital Rampart site.

Elden Ring Stonesword Key Locations Summary

Key Name	Location
Murkwater Cave Merchant	Limgrave, Murkwater Cave
Round Table Merchant	Roundtable
Siofra River Merchant	Siofra River, underground in the Site of Grace
Isolated Merchant Shack	West of Weeping Peninsula, inside the wooden shack
Castle Morne Rampart Merchant	East of Isolated Merchant Shack, south of the bridge near Castle Morne Rampart Site of Grace
Mt. Gelmir Merchant	Halfway up Mt. Gelmir, northeast of Ninth Mt. Gelmir Campsite, southeast of Volcano Cave
Stranded Graveyard Locations	Graveyard
Dragon-Burnt Ruins	East of Cave of Knowledge, west of Waypoint Ruins Cellar, in the Dragon-Burnt Ruins
Bridge of Sacrifice #1	Upper east Weeping Peninsula, Bridge of Sacrifice
Bridge of Sacrifice #2	Southeast of the Bridge of Sacrifice
Castle Morne	Behind the Castle Site of Grace, westward to find a corpse with the key
Stormhill Shack	Next to the Stormhill Site of Grace, on the ground
Stormveil Castle - Rampart Tower	Top of the Rampart Tower, inside Stormveil Castle
Academy Crystal Cave	West of Church of Cuckoo, south of Crystalline Woods, inside a cage in a room
Siofra River - Hallowed Grounds	Inside the river, on a ruin near the Hallowed Grounds
Siofra River - Beam Pillars	Climbing across the support beams and pillars of a ruined wall
Nokron, Eternal City	Ruined temple, a corpse by a ledge overlooking the waters
Mt. Gelmir - Fort Laid	Just north of the fort, under a burnt tree
Raya Lucaria Academy’s courtyard	Near School House Classroom Site of Grace, placed on a fountain
Raya Lucaria - Debate Parlor	Through an Illusory Wall near the Debate Hall Site of Grace and Schoolhouse Classroom Site of Grace
Ainsel River - Uhl Palace	Underground in the Uhl Palace Ruins, next to a giant poison flower
Nokstella, Eternal City	Overlooking the waters, a corpse in Nokstella, Eternal City
Leyndell, Royal Capital - Sealed Tunnel	West of the Divine Bridge, at a higher ground
Leyndell, Royal Capital - Auriza Hero’s Grave	On a small platform near the Auriza Hero’s Grave
Leyndell, Royal Capital - Avenue Balcony Site - Chest	Inside a room in a building next to the site
Leyndell, Royal Capital - Avenue Balcony Site - Grave	On top of a grave guarded by two skeletons
Lower Capital Church	South and up two levels from the Lower Capital Church site
West Capital Rampart Site	Below the West Capital Rampart site, on a corpse

There are quite a few keys to be collected, some out in the wild and some sold by merchants. If you are to rely solely on purchasing the keys through merchants, you can gather a fair amount of them. I’ve written about all the merchants that sell the keys.

Additionally, if you are looking to buy Stonesword Keys from these merchants, you will need Runes. Here are the best ways to farm a great number of Runes to make your purchasing a lot easier: Elden Ring fastest Rune farming methods and exploits.

Aside from Stonesword key locations, which have merchants selling the item, you can find them out in the wilderness too.

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Murkwater Cave Merchant

Elden Ring Swordstone keys merchants — Elden Ring – Murkwater Cave Merchant Location

In Limgrave, head to Murkwater Cave. Expect an NPC invasion; run to avoid it. Inside, Patches attacks but surrenders quickly. Spare or kill him. To trade, fast travel away and back to buy a Stonesword key for 5000 Runes. If you’ve killed him, give the bell he dropped to the twin maiden husks at the round table; they’ll sell his items.

Round Table Merchant

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In my opinion, you will get the option to fast travel to the Roundtable in the first two-three hours of the game. Over there, you will find a merchant who has 3 Stonesword keys for 4000 Runes each.

Siofra River Merchant

Elden Ring stonesword merchants — Elden Ring – Siofra River Well Merchant Location

Find the next Merchant underground in Siofra River. Take the lift down and reach the Central Site of Grace. Follow scaffolding and ladders to a dungeon-like area. There, the Merchant sells 3 Stonesword keys for 2000 Runes each.

Siofra River merchant — Elden Ring – Siofra River Gameplay

Isolated Merchant Shack Merchant

Elden Ring – Isolated Merchant Shack Location

This Merchant has a Site of Grace named after him to make him easier to spot. Isolated Merchant Shack can be found west of Weeping Peninsula, inside his mini wooden shack. He also sells 3 Stonesword keys for 2000 Runes each.

These merchants also provide other useful items that you can use throughout the game. If you are also looking for other NPCs which can sell you useful items, consider checking out all the blacksmiths around the map: Elden Ring Blacksmith Location guide.

Castle Morne Rampart Merchant

Elden Ring Stonesword key in Castle Morne Rampart — Elden Ring – Castle Morne Rampart Merchant Location

Another merchant can be found in the same area as the last, in Weeping Peninsula. Just East of the Isolated Merchant Shack, south of the bridge, near the Castle Morne Rampart Site of Grace, you can find this Merchant. Although I found that he sells only 1 Stonesword key for 2000 Runes.

South Caelid Merchant

The next Merchant can be found in South Caelid, a relatively tougher area. So, if you are still in the early game, don’t try to fight anything; go to the Merchant. He sells 1 Stonesword key for 2000 Runes.

Mt. Gelmir Merchant

Elden Ring Stonesword key locations with merchants — Elden Ring – Mt. Gelmir Merchant Location

The last Merchant is on Mt. Gelmir, northeast of Ninth Mt. Gelmir Campsite and southeast of Volcano Cave. This Merchant sells 1 Stonesword key for 5000 Runes.

Stranded Graveyard Locations

I have mentioned all the keys that can be found in the Stranded Graveyard area.

Dragon-Burnt Ruins

The following Stonesword key can be found east of Cave of Knowledge, west of Waypoint Ruins Cellar, in the Dragon-Burnt Ruins. Next to the main arc, a corpse will be in a room with the Giant Rat. The corpse will be holding the Stonesword Key.

Weeping Peninsula Locations

I’ve also written about the following keys that are accessible in the main game area, Weeping Peninsula.

Bridge of Sacrifice #1

Stonesword key areas — Elden Ring – Bridge of Sacrifice

Find the Bridge of Sacrifice in the upper east Weeping Peninsula. You can easily spot the Stonesword Key on the ground at the bridge’s southern end.

Bridge of Sacrifice #2

Elden Ring Key Locations — Elden Ring – Bridge of Sacrifice Location #2

Another way is not precisely on the bridge but directly south from the Bridge of Sacrifice Site of Grace, in the northeast area of Weeping Peninsula. You will find the item on a body sitting on a chair.

Castle Morne

To access the Stonesword Key in Castle Morne, make your way from the Behind the Castle Site of Grace down towards the west back. You will find a castle section with a wooden platform on the left. The area will have a corpse hanging from it with the Stonesword Key.

Stormhill Locations

In the upper half of Limgrave, we find Stormhill. Therefore, the following are the Stonesword Key locations found in that region.

Stormhill Shack

Found right next to the Stormhill Site of Grace, the Stonesword key will be on the ground. It is southeast of Limgrave Tower bridge, close to the boss arena of Margit.

Stormveil Castle Locations

Stormveil Castle is a massive Dungeon like area with the most challenging enemies and bosses that you probably faced/will face. Well, it also has some Stonesword keys.

If you are looking for a way to deal with the harder enemies, consider upgrading your weapons. Discover the best-ranged weapons out there: 13 Best Ranged Weapons In Elden Ring.

Rampart Tower

all the stoneswork keys elden ring — Elden Ring – Rampart Tower Location

Right near the Rampart Tower in Stormveil Castle, the Stonesword key in this location can be found inside a building section with a broken roof. To gain access to it, approach it from the top of the Rampart Tower.

Liurnia of the Lakes Locations

Up next, I have locations in the Liurnia of the Lakes.

Academy Crystal Cave

The next Stonesword key can be found in the Academy Crystal Cave, west of Church of Cuckoo and directly south of Crystalline woods. Head towards the Sages on the left side and enter the next room. Look for the cage in the room and find the item inside it.

Siofra River Locations

The vast underground area of the Siofra River also contains many Stonesword key locations.

Hallowed Grounds

In the Siofra River, climb across a ruin next to the Hallowed Grounds. Take up the gust of wind at the edge of the cliff, taking you up towards the item.

Beam Pillars

The next Stonesword key can be found by climbing across the support beams and pillars of a ruined wall in the Siofra River.

Nokron, Eternal City

Near the deer carcass, you will find a corpse by a ledge that overlooks the entire ruined temple. Furthermore, this ledge can be found near the cliff with the spirit jellyfish, just a level lower.

Mt. Gelmir Locations

Up next, I have discussed the Stonesword key location in Mt. Gelmir.

Fort Laiedd

Elden ring - all stonesword key locations on map — Elden Ring – Fort Laiedd Location

Although it is not directly inside Fort Laiedd, the following Stonesword key can be found on a corpse north of Fort Laiedd in Mt. Gelmir. The carcass should be under a burnt tree in the marked location.

Academy of Raya Lucaria Locations

There are also Stonesword keys to be found in the Academy of Raya Lucaria. Let me discuss their locations.

Raya Lucaria Academy’s courtyard

Elden Ring keys around the map — Elden Ring – Raya Lucaria Academy’s Courtyard Location

Through the main academy gate, found just near the School House Classroom Site of Grace, you will find the Stonesword key on a fountain. The fountain is in the center of Raya Lucaria Academy’s courtyard.

Raya Lucaria – Debate Parlor

Elden Ring best stonesword key locations — Elden Ring Raya Lucaria – Debate Parlor Location

Found in Raya Lucaria Academy, through an Illusory Wall near the Debate Hall Site of Grace and Schoolhouse Classroom Site of Grace.

Ainsel River Locations

If you head down towards Ainsel River, you can also find some Stonesword Keys.

Uhl Palace

Elden Ring best stonesword keys — Elden Ring – Uhl Palace Location

The Stonesword key can be found underground in the Uhl Palace Ruins next to a giant poison flower.

Nokstella, Eternal City

Elden Ring Key Stoneswords — Elden Ring – Nokstella Eternal City Location

Within Nokstella, Eternal City, you can run into a corpse lying on edge, overlooking the waters.

Leyndell, Royal Capital Locations

Here I have mentioned the Stonesword Key locations found within Leyndell, Royal Capital.

Sealed Tunnel

Stonesword keys best locations — Elden Ring – Sealed Tunnel Location

Within the third secret area of the Sealed tunnel, you can find the Stonesword key at a higher ground. It is just west of the Divine Bridge.

Auriza Hero’s Grave

Upon passing the third part of the giant chariots, you can find the Stonesword key on a small platform in the middle near the Auriza Hero’s Grave.

Avenue Balcony Site – Chest

Just southeast of Avenue Balcony site, there is a chest in a side room of a building with five lightning pot throwing peasants. There you will find a Stonesword key.

Avenue Balcony Site – Grave

In Leyndell Royal Capita, northeast of Avenue Balcony site, you will find a grave guarded by two skeletons and a zombie. The Stonesword key is on top of that grave.

Lower Capital Church

The following key is on top of a gazebo south and up two levels from the Lower Capital Church site in Leyndell Royal Capital.

West Capital Rampart Site

The final currently known Stonesword Key in Leyndell Royal Capital is found on a corpse below the West Capital Rampart site. Drop down and onto the petrified dragon foot and then inside the 2nd story wooden building.

What Are Stonesword Keys?

Stonesword key item — Stonesword Key in Elden Ring

In case you are confused about what a Stonesword Key is or how they work, this section detailed by me will guide you through it.

Stonesword Keys unlock Imp Statues. They’re rare and can be bought from Merchants or found throughout the game. Over 20 locations offer them on the ground. Merchants sell +10 keys. I want to stress that these keys are one-time use, so you’ll need more to access other Imp Statues.

How to use Stonesword Keys

Stonesword Keys unlock Imp Statues found throughout the map, with unpredictable contents. Some have boss fights, while others grant armor. Check out the best melee weapons for boss fights. Statues use one or two keys, indicated by lit-up Imps. You can’t use one key and wait for another. This summarizes the use of Stonesword Keys in Elden Ring. Explore more locations and share any I missed in the comments.

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