Most of the churches scattered throughout Elden Ring look like they’ve seen better days, and this one is no exception. The Church of Vows is little more than a crumbling ruin, but don’t let its dilapidated exterior dissuade you from walking in because there are some pretty interesting things happening inside.

Among other things, the Church of Vows is home to Miriel, a lovable tortoise pope and one of the best characters in Elden Ring. In addition, the church also holds the statue of Lady Rennala, which gives players the opportunity to atone for their past transgressions.

Updated by Mehrdad Khayyat on April 22, 2024: Added new images to make the navigation to the church easier.

Where To Find The Church Of Vows

The Church of Vows is located in the eastern part of the Liurnia of the Lakes region, a little ways northeast of the Raya Lucaria Academy. Normally, you would want to make your way to Liurnia of the Lakes after beating Godrick the Grafted in Stormveil Castle, but there is a shortcut that allows you to get there faster. Go to the collapsed bridge east of the castle (the one with the Finger Reader) and jump on the small plateau to the left once you reach the end. Simply follow the path through the mountains to circumvent Stormveil Castle and go directly to Liurnia of the Lakes.

From the back entrance of the castle, turn right and start following the road past the Site of Grace. You may want to make a quick stop at the nearby Church of Irith along the way and talk to Thops if you want to start his quest line. Following the quest eventually rewards you with Thops’s Barrier and the Erudition gesture, which is needed to unlock the Converted Fringe Tower and obtain the Cannon of Haima sorcery. If you already have those items, go past the church and follow the road down the hill until you reach a bandit camp.

Once you’ve passed the camp, turn right and start making your way down to the lake. Cross the lake to find a Spirit Spring on the other side next to the cliff. Jump on the spring to reach Liurnia Highway South. It is possible to reach the eastern part of Liurnia quicker by jumping down a series of platforms embedded in the cliff below Stormveil Castle; however, that route can easily get you killed if you make a mistake. The longer way around is a safer option, and you’ll probably want to stop by the Church of Irith anyway.

From the Liurnia Highway South Site of Grace, follow the road north until you reach the Liurnia Highway North checkpoint while circumventing the ruins found along the way. From here, take a right and follow the dirt road north once again. There are a bunch of obstacles and enemies along the way - a giant crab and the Tibia Mariner optional boss, - but by following the road, you will eventually reach the Carian Study Hall and, past that, the Artist’s Shack.

Cross the stone bridge found behind the shack, and you should already be able to spot the Church of Vows to the northwest, sitting atop a hill. Simply make your way across the field and up the hill, and you’ll be talking to the tortoise pope in no time.