The Golden Braid Talisman blesses every build in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree. However, finding this thing can be one of the most frustrating moments in the entire game. It's one of the most important items in a giant secret area. Let's find that spot.

The Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Golden Braid Talisman is located at the top of Shaman Village, a small encampment in the eastern Hinterlands. You can unlock the Hinterlands itself by turning right just after the Shadow Keep, Back Gate Site of Grace and emote "O Mother" in front of the Marika statue. Shaman Village is a small group of buildings that doesn't have many enemies to threaten you, or much of a boss fight. The Golden Braid is simply sitting in a tree at the top.

To enter the Hinterlands in the first place, you will need to travel through the Shadow Keep until you reach the Shadow Keep, Back Gate Site of Grace. You will also need to find the "O Mother" emote just east of Bonny Village. Use this emote on the shrine to the right of the Back Gate to enter the Hinterlands.

The Shaman Village is located on a hill east of the original Hinterland Site of Grace. You may or may not need to take out a pair of Treeborn Sentinels, depending on where they are in their patrol. Feel free to ignore these two, as they don't offer any major rewards upon death.