Complete guide to the Elden Ring DLC: Shadow of the Erdtree
Laura Hernandez•
The Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, is a massive expansion that adds hours of new content. Here we guide you to survive in the new lands.
Access requirements
To play the DLC you need:
- Have defeated Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood
- Have the item Hand of Malenia or have completed Millicent’s quest
- Have spoken with Sir Gideon Ofnir at the Roundtable Hold
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The new region: Realm of Shadow
The Realm of Shadow is an open world the size of Limgrave and Liurnia combined. Points of interest include:
- Shadow Keep: The main fortress of the DLC
- Cerulean Coast: A beach with underwater secrets
- Abyssal Woods: A dark forest with deadly enemies
- Scadu Altus: The central area with the shadowy Erdtree
New weapons and builds
The DLC adds over 100 new weapons, including:
Most powerful weapons
- Moonrithyll’s Knight Sword: Magic sword with moon damage
- Fire Knight’s Greatsword: Fire sword for FTH builds
- Blacksteel Greathammer: Massive physical damage hammer
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New spells
- Messmer’s Flame: Devastating fire spell
- Divine Beast Frost Stomp: Area ice attack
- Shadow Fan Blades: Blades that chase enemies
Main bosses
The DLC has 7 main bosses and over 15 mini-bosses:
- Divine Beast Dancing Lion - Optional boss, high difficulty
- Rellana, Twin Moon Knight - Mandatory boss, very challenging
- Messmer the Impaler - The most iconic boss of the DLC
- Promised Consort Radahn - The final boss, epic
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Tips for surviving
- Recommended level: 150+ for the DLC
- Scadutree Blessings: Find all fragments to improve your stats
- Summons: NPCs are useful in this DLC, don’t ignore them
- Crafting: New recipes are essential for buffs
Hidden secrets
The DLC is full of secrets:
- Hidden Catacombs: Secret dungeons with unique items
- Lore Fragments: Story pieces that connect with the base game
- NPC Quests: At least 5 new questlines with alternate endings
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Rewards
Completing the DLC unlocks:
- New Game+ with increased difficulty
- Exclusive weapons for the base game
- Armor sets for fashion souls
- New achievements on Steam/PSN/Xbox
Conclusion
Shadow of the Erdtree is one of the best expansions in video game history. If you’re a fan of Elden Ring, it’s absolutely essential.
Need help with a specific boss? Leave your question in the comments.
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