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InElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, you can find a unique collection ofMad Craftsman’s Cookbooksthat unlock the recipes forFrenzied Flame items. There are a total of three Mad Craftsman’s Cookbooks available, and they are scattered across the nightmarish Abyssal Woods.
These cookbooks allow you to craft throwable pots and a unique tool that inflicts madness on enemies. For those looking to gain access to these benefits, this guide outlines where all three Mad Craftsman’s Cookbooks inElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreecan be found.
Before you begin your quest to find all the Mad Craftsman’s Cookbooks, you must firstreach theAbyssal Woods. Once you arrive, travel westward until you discover theDivided Falls Site of Grace. From there, head south and ascend the winding path to reach an elevated area. You’ll find the first Mad Craftsman’s Cookbook here on a corpse.
TheMad Craftsman’s Cookbook [1]allows you to craft the following:
To collect the second Mad Craftsman’s Cookbook, begin your journey once again from theDivided Falls Site of Graceand head southward. Eventually, you’ll reach an elevated area guarded by Inquisitor enemies. Deal with the enemies, and then turn southeast. Continue heading southeast until you arrive at a large tree. At its base, you’ll find a corpse with the Mad Craftsman’s Cookbook [2].
TheMad Craftsman’s Cookbook [2]allows you to craft the following:
The last of the Mad Craftsman’s Cookbooks can beacquired fromMidra’s Manse, located in the southernmost region of the Abyssal Woods. Upon arriving at the mansion, discover theManse Hall Site of Graceand continue exploring until you reachMidra’s Library Site of Grace. This is where you’re able to begin your hunt for the third Mad Craftsman’s Cookbook.
From Midra’s Library Site of Grace, head east until you come across some wooden ceiling supports. To the south of these supports are two archways leading into an attic-like area. You can enter this room through either of the two entrances, but beware of the frenzied rats inhabiting this attic. Deal with the rats, and then pick up the third Mad Craftsman’s Cookbook from the corpse hanging through the broken floor.
