Standard Hippopotamus Locations

1. Western Blood Basin:

Location: Near the small pond in the western part of the Blood Basin.

Details: Look for a large hippopotamus wandering around the water body. Its size and proximity to the pond make it easier to spot.

2. Eastern Ruins:

Location: In the vicinity of a small lake within the eastern ruins.

Details: This hippopotamus roams near the ruins and can often be heard splashing around in the lake. The ruins provide some cover, so be cautious of other enemies in the area.

3. Northern Marshlands:

Location: In the marshlands to the north of the main area.

Details: The hippopotamus here is partially hidden by the dense vegetation and swampy conditions. Carefully search through the marshlands to find it.

4. Southern Cliffside:

Location: At the base of the cliffs in the southern region.

Details: Found near a small water source at the cliffs' base. It might be seen near the water or resting close to the cliffside.

Golden Hippopotamus (Main Boss) Location

1. Great Oasis:

Location: Deep within the Great Oasis region.

Details: This powerful boss hippopotamus can be located in the large water body within the Great Oasis. Be prepared for a challenging fight as it is significantly stronger than the standard hippopotamuses.

How to Use Scadutree Fragments

Purpose: Scadutree Fragments are valuable items used to enhance your character's strength and abilities.

Collection: Defeating the hippopotamuses will drop Scadutree Fragments, which you can collect to improve your build or craft powerful Elden Ring items.

Tips for Finding and Defeating Hippopotamuses

Prepare for Combat: Equip high-damage weapons and armor to handle the hippopotamuses, especially the Golden Hippopotamus.

Utilize Ranged Attacks: For safer encounters, use ranged weapons or spells to attack from a distance.

Search Water Bodies: Hippopotamuses are typically found near or in water, so thoroughly check these areas.

Watch for Patterns: Observe the movement patterns of the hippopotamuses to plan your attacks and avoid surprises.

With this guide, you'll be able to efficiently locate and defeat the hippopotamuses in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, collecting valuable Scadutree Fragments along the way. If you have any other questions or need more information on runes or items in Elden Ring, just let you come Mmoexp.