How to solve the Domain of Dragons Painting puzzle in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

With the new DLC Shadow of the Erdtree out, Elden Ring fans have plenty of new weapons to wield, new bosses to fight, and new puzzles to solve. One of these additions is the new paintings that can reward you handsomely if you can find the inspiration behind them.

There are tons of paintings scattered across the Realm of Shadows for you to find, and one of them is the Domain of Dragons. If you’re able to locate this painting and find where it was painted at, you’ll get some sweet loot. Luckily, we’re here to show you how to do it.

Where to find the Domain of Dragons Painting in Elden Ring

The Domain of Dragons painting itself is located in the Shadow Keep. You can get to it easiest by going to the Main Gate Plaza Site of Grace and then heading to the very top of the castle. You will find some Vulgur Militia here, as well as boats that are burning on the bridge.

On the bridge with the burning boats, go to the east side and you’ll find a ladder. Climb down the ladder to reach the main plaza of the Shadow Keep. Then, go through the waterfall in the main plaza and climb down the next ladder. This will lead you to a small room with the Domain of Dragon’s painting.

Note that you will need to beat the Golden Hippopotamus boss before you can find the Domain of Dragons painting. If you haven’t, don’t worry about finding it yet. I’ve found that once you’ve beaten this boss, you can head straight for it to get to the painting the fastest.

How to complete the Domain of Dragons Painting puzzle

Now, you’ll need to go to the location where the painting was made, which is near the Jagged Peak Mountainside Site of Grace. Fast travel to the Site of Grace, and head immediately to the left up the jagged terrain to find a Spiritspring Jump and use it to jump up the cliff. 

Keep heading west and ever slightly to the north to find an area where the storm clears up, and you’ll find the ghost of the painter. He’ll sit in his chair and paint, then disappear and drop an item. Pick up the item to solve the Domain of Dragons painting puzzle. You can find the exact location on the map below.

Domain of Dragons Painting puzzle reward in Elden Ring

For your hard work, you’ll be rewarded with the Rock Heart, a new consumable included with Shadow of the Erdtree. It allows you to turn into an Ancient Dragon. It will also boost your Dragon Communion incantations by 20% for 60 seconds.