Consumable items are some of the most underrated features ofElden Ring(and perhaps all FromSoftware games). Players commonly overlook these items since the buffs they grant have short durations and aren’t convenient to use in the middle of combat. But if you put forth the extra effort to craft these items, the game can become much less daunting than it would be otherwise.
Shadow of the Erdtreeintroduces the strongest damage resistance consumables in the game. Seven volumes ofForager Brood Cookbooksteach the recipes of the new line of defensive consumables along with two utility items. If you want to increase your survivability inElden Ring(who doesn’t?), this guide will go over how to get each of the Forager Brood Cookbooks and the recipes they unlock.
How to get all seven Forager Brood Cookbooks inElden Ring
Before you get started, it’s worth pointing out that you can become locked out of obtaining the Forager Brood Cookbooks ifMoore dies at any point during his questline. So if Moore is already dead in your save, you’ll be unable to get any of the Cookbooks. You should also ensure not to attack any non-hostile pests encountered throughout the Realm of Shadow, as these entities give you the Cookbooks.
Forager Brood Cookbook (1)
How to obtain: West-northwest of theRuined Forge of Starfall Pastis a pest that can be interacted with, and that will give you the cookbook.
Unlocks the recipe forSpellproof Pickled Liver(Magic Damage negation)
Forager Brood Cookbook (2)
How to obtain: Southeast of theCliffroad TerminusSite of Grace, there will be a non-hostile Servant of Rot who will give you the cookbook.
Unlocks the recipe forFireproof Pickled Liver(Fire Damage negation)
Forager Brood Cookbook (3)
How to obtain: Near theCerulean CoastSite of Grace is a forest of lightning rams and a Furnace Golem roaming the Ellac River. In the northeast corner of the forest, there is a pest that will hand you the cookbook if you interact with it.
Unlocks the recipe forLightningproof Pickled Liver(Lightning Damage negation)
Forager Brood Cookbook (4)
How to obtain: Interact with a pest north of theChurch of the Crusade. You must use a Warming Stone or Sunwarmth Stone to warm it up and then reload the area via teleporting or logging out. Upon your return, you can interact with it and receive the cookbook.
Unlocks the recipe forHolyproof Pickled Liver(Holy Damage negation)
Forager Brood Cookbook (5)
How to obtain: North of theMoorth Ruins, there’s a pest that can be interacted with along the right side of the cliff. Beware of the Deathbirds throughout the swamp, as some can aggro and attack you while interacting.
Unlocks the recipe forOpaline Pickled Liver(Non-Physical Damage negation)
Forager Brood Cookbook (6)
How to obtain: From theChurch District HighroadSite of Grace, head West up the cliff above the tunnel and follow the outer wall of the Shadow Keep. You’ll find a pest that will give you the cookbook after interacting with it.
Unlocks the recipe forWell-Pickled Turtle Neck(Increased stamina recovery speed)
Forager Brood Cookbook (7)
How to obtain: After helping the pest and obtaining the Forager Brood Cookbook (4), you’re able to speak with Moore at theMain Gate CrossSite of Grace, and he will give you the Forager Brood Cookbook (7).
Unlocks the recipe forSpirit Raisin(Pushes back enemies when sprinting with Torrent) andCharming Branch(Charms nearby enemies)
