To access the Church District Entrance in the Shadow Keep, follow a tunnel from the south. Be cautious of the flooded zone, as it can instakill you with one wrong step or jump. Start by dropping down onto the log to your right and getting on the first rooftop. There are two main spots where you need to perform a running jump to progress. This will grant access to a significant portion of the map and various valuable items.
The specific technique required to make the critical jumps in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree is the running leap jump. This involves both sprinting and jumping at the same time, which can be challenging on a controller due to the sprint being mapped to O/B. This jump is essential for accessing the northern and north-eastern parts of the map.
The main challenge at the Church District Entrance in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is a difficult platforming segment requiring a running leap jump. Players need to carefully navigate a flooded zone while making precise jumps to progress, as one wrong step can lead to instant death. Successfully completing this section grants access to a significant portion of the map, including valuable items and bosses.