Does the Fire Prelate Drop It? Debunking How to Get Prelate's Charge in Elden Ring
By Alexander Ross
The true source sits south of the garrison entrance, elevated above ground level. Players must approach the fortress from the Whiteridge Road Site of Grace, heading southeast toward the perimeter walls.
Before crossing into the inner gate where the chief prelate patrols, turn toward the rocky cliffs and sparse, snow-laden trees flanking the garrison's southern perimeter. Hanging directly from a branch of a bare tree is a crimson Teardrop Scarab. Because it rests roughly ten to fifteen feet overhead, standard melee sweeps swipe through empty air beneath it.
To claim the prize without complications:
- Equip any basic shortbow, longbow, or crossbow with standard ammunition.
- Lock on from the snowbank beneath the branch.
- Fire a single projectile to break the scarab's hold.
The beetle dies instantly upon falling or from the arrow impact, dropping Ash of War: Prelate's Charge straight into your inventory. Players without ranged weapons can knock it down using low-stat sorceries like Glintstone Pebble or incantations like Flame Sling. Throwing knives and fire pots also trigger the drop immediately.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
