Elden Ring's Lands Between is home to a myriad of strange and dangerous creatures, but nothing can prepare players for the massive hippopotamuses in the Realm of Shadow. These colossal beasts are typically found near small water bodies, and killing them drops the coveted Scadutree Fragments.
Scadutree Fragments are crucial items in the expansion that enhance your character's strength. There are a total of 50 Scadutree Fragments to find in Shadow of the Erdtree, and six of them are dropped by these massive hippos. There are four standard hippopotamuses and one Golden Hippopotamus main boss in the expansion, and here are their corresponding locations.
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Standard Hippopotamus In Charo's Hidden Grave
You can find a hippopotamus west of Charo's Hidden Grave Site of Grace. The hippopotamus can be found patrolling the water body and, luckily, there aren't other enemies nearby, allowing you to safely focus on the beast. Defeating this hippopotamus drops one Scadutree Fragment.
You can reach Charo's Hidden Grave by first progressing through the Dragon Pit and defeating the Ancient Dragon Man. Exiting the Dragon Pit, you'll need to ride south of the Jagged Peak to discover the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion, and ride west across the fallen, colossal dragon to reach Charo's Hidden Grave.
Golden Hippopotamus Boss In Shadow Keep
There's only one Golden Hippopotamus in Shadow of the Erdtree, and it's the first enemy guarding your entry into the Shadow Keep. Unlike the standard variants of hippopotamuses, the Golden Hippopotamus is larger and possess Crucible powers. Defeating the Golden Hippopotamus rewards you with two Scadutree Fragments and the Aspect of the Crucible: Thorns.
To reach the Shadow Keep, you must clear Castle Ensis or discover a spirit spring skip that takes you to Scadu Altus. Begin your journey from the Highway Cross Site of Grace and ride north until you reach the Shadow Keep main entrance proper. Mount the elevator to discover the Shadow Keep Main Gate Site of Grace and traverse the fog wall to challenge the beast.
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Two Standard Hippopotamus Near Recluses' River
You can find two more standard hippopotamuses near the Recluses' River Downstream Site of Grace. Both of these hippopotamuses can be found patrolling the large water body at the base of the waterfall. Defeating both hippopotamuses rewards you with one Scadutree Fragment each.
To find the two hippopotamuses, you must progress through the Shadow Keep and discover the hidden ladder leading you to the Castle Watering Hole Site of Grace. From there, ride south along the river until you discover the Recluses' River Downstream Site of Grace, and then carefully make your way down to the bottom of the waterfall using the tombstones jutting out of the hill. Once you're at the bottom, ride southeast to find the two hippopotamuses patrolling the water body. You can sneak up on one of the hippopotamuses to single it out and avoid fighting both of them at once.
Standard Hippopotamus In Ancient Ruins Of Rauh
The final hippopotamus can be found northwest of the Viaduct Minor Tower Site of Grace in the Ancient Ruins of Rauh. The hippo can be found near a small water body and when defeated, it drops a Scadutree Fragment.
You can arrive at the Viaduct Minor Tower Site of Grace by progressing through the Shadow Keep and discovering the West Rampart Site of Grace. Ride west from Grace and over the long bridge until you find the elevator that takes you to the Viaduct Minor Tower Site of Grace. Reaching the Ancient Ruins of Rauh does not require defeating 
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- Released
- June 21, 2024
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Base Game
- Elden Ring
- Developer(s)
- FromSoftware
- Publisher(s)
- Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
- Engine
- Proprietary
WHERE TO PLAY
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
