Even in 2026, the Tarnished are still crawling through catacombs, cursing at scarlet rot, and asking the same question: why is a simple upgrade material harder to find than a secret boss? The culprit? Grave Glovewort [4], the botanical equivalent of a master thief. You could call it the hide-and-seek plant of the Lands Between, forever slipping through your fingers while your spirit ashes remain stubbornly mediocre.
Before we dive into the weeds (pun absolutely intended), let’s settle the ghost vs. grave debate once and for all. Ghost Gloveworts are the VIP treatment — reserved for legendary spirits like the Mimic Tear that can solo a demigod while you sip tea. Grave Gloveworts, on the other hand, are for the common folk: your trusty jellyfish from Roderika, the wandering nobles, the wolves who die in two hits. Upgrading these faithful companions boosts their health, damage, and sometimes even the number of summons. So yes, that jellyfish can become a powerhouse, provided you can actually find the pathetic little plants needed to feed it.
So where in Miyazaki’s green earth does one uncover Grave Glovewort [4]? Let’s just say the designers hid them in places that would make a needle in a haystack feel self-conscious. There are exactly four locations, and none of them are marked with a friendly neon sign.
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Minor Erdtree Catacombs – Caelid: Ah, Caelid. The land where the sky is permanently angry and everything wants to give you space AIDS. Tucked inside this catacomb, the Glovewort sits smugly among rot-ridden roots, daring you to not panic roll into a pool of scarlet death.
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Caelid Catacombs – Caelid: As if one Caelid catacomb wasn’t enough, you get a second dose. This one is slightly less obnoxious, but only slightly. Expect imps, omen, and the constant feeling that you’ve made a terrible life choice.
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Black Knife Catacombs – Liurnia of the Lakes: A classic dark, twisty dungeon full of skeletal enemies that reassemble just to laugh at you. The Glovewort here is practically invisible unless you know the exact corner to turn.
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Wyndham Catacombs – Altus Plateau: The most civilized location on this list, but still a labyrinth of traps and basilisks eager to death-blight you back to the nearest grace. The plant is there, mind you, but good luck not getting lost.
Now, if you’ve already gathered all four — congratulations, you can upgrade exactly one spirit ash to a somewhat respectable level. But what about your other three dozen summons? Are they doomed to mediocrity? Isn’t there a less masochistic way? Of course there is, because FromSoftware occasionally throws us a bone wrapped in a boss fight.
Enter the Glovewort Picker's Bell Bearing [2] . This little trinket is the key to buying an infinite supply of Grave Glovewort [4], [5], and [6] from the Twin Maiden Husks at the Roundtable Hold. No more scouring, no more catacombs. Just pure, uncut, commercialized Glovewort.
But hold on, because getting this bell bearing requires a trek that would make even the most hardened Tarnished weep. First, you must unlock the Mountaintops of the Giants. That means defeating Morgott, the Omen King in Leyndell, and then using Melina’s Rold Medallion at the Grand Lift of Rold. Once you’re freezing your fingers off in the Mountaintops, head northeast towards the Zamor Ruins. The ruins are full of ancient Zamor knights who can freeze you solid with a single breath, so tiptoe—or sprint, we don’t judge.
At the end of the ruins lurks the boss: an Ulcerated Tree Spirit. This creature is less a boss and more a sentient mountain of flailing limbs, pustules, and sheer hatred. It charges, it slams, it fills the tiny arena with nonstop chaos. Defeating it rewards you with a Golden Seed and, more importantly, the Glovewort Picker’s Bell Bearing [2]. Why a diseased tree carries a merchant’s license is a question only Elden Ring lore scholars dare to ask.
Once the tree spirit is a pile of regrets, collect the bell bearing and present it to the Twin Maiden Husks. Suddenly, Grave Glovewort [4] becomes as common as a rune fragment. You can upgrade every jellyfish, every noble sorcerer, every pack of wolves to your heart’s content. The dream is real. 🎉
To recap for the perpetually forgetful Tarnished: if you only need a handful of Grave Glovewort [4], brave those four catacombs and pray. But if you value your sanity and wish to turn the Lands Between into a spirit-ash-fueled army, the Glovewort Picker’s Bell Bearing [2] is your golden ticket. Just be prepared to face an ulcerated tree abomination first. The Lands Between never give anything away for free — except pain, which is always complimentary.
Happy hunting, and may your spirit ashes outlast your controller’s durability. 🌱👻